Patents by Inventor Kenji Inagaki
Kenji Inagaki 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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Publication number: 20240313543Abstract: A direct current circuit breaker includes a first breaking unit and a second breaking unit. The first breaking unit includes: a first circuit breaker inserted in a direct current line; and a resonance circuit unit that generates a resonance current. The first breaking unit forms a current zero point by superimposing the resonance current on a direct current flowing through the direct current line, and breaks the direct current by opening the first circuit breaker. The second breaking unit includes a semiconductor element, allows the direct current to flow when energization of the semiconductor element is ON, and breaks the direct current by switching energization of the semiconductor element from ON to OFF.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: Mitsubishi Electric CorporationInventors: Takashi INAGAKI, Sho TOKOYODA, Kenji KAMEI
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Publication number: 20240302775Abstract: An endless belt contains a resin, a filler A having an aspect ratio of 5 or more, and two or more fillers B having an aspect ratio of less than 5, in which a volume-based particle size distribution of the fillers B has two or more peaks among which a peak existing on a largest diameter side has a particle size Dmax that is equal to or more than 5 times and equal to or less than 50 times a particle size Dmin of a peak existing on a smallest diameter side.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2023Publication date: September 12, 2024Applicant: FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp.Inventors: Ryohei YOSHIKAWA, Tomotake INAGAKI, Kenji KAJIWARA, Hiroaki TANAKA, Taiki NAGAMATSU
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Patent number: 12080841Abstract: A layered electrode body manufacturing device comprising: a negative electrode cut drum which cuts a negative electrode single plate at a first width, generates a negative electrode plate, and conveys same; a negative electrode heat drum which heats the negative electrode plate; a positive electrode cut drum which cuts a positive electrode single plate at a second width, generates a positive electrode plate, and conveys same; a positive electrode heat drum which heats the positive electrode plate; a bonding drum; a separator cut drum which cuts, at a third width, a second separator single plate and a first separator single plate of a layered body which is bonded with the bonding drum; and a laminating drum which layers the cut layered body on a laminating stage.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignees: PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORPORATION, PANASONIC ENERGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Kenji Inagaki, Tatsuya Masada, Masahide Maruyama
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Patent number: 12071091Abstract: A vehicle door trim includes a side collision energy absorbing structure with a relatively simple structure that gives a good side collision energy absorbing performance while avoiding breakage of a door trim body. The side collision energy absorbing structure 5 includes a first energy absorber 10 formed as a separate body from a door trim body 1 and a second energy absorber 20 integrally formed with the door trim body 1. The first energy absorber 10 includes a peripheral wall 11 extending over a generally entire periphery thereof and an end wall 12 that closes a distal end of the peripheral wall 11. A basal end of the peripheral wall 11 is fixed to the door trim body 1. The second energy absorber 20 is protruded outward in the vehicle width direction and is disposed in an inner space 15 of the first energy absorber 10.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2023Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignees: Shigeru Co., LTD., Subaru CorporationInventors: Kenji Inagaki, Shunya Watanabe
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Patent number: 12017598Abstract: The present invention provides a side collision energy absorbing structure that gives a good performance while avoiding breakage of a door trim. A side collision energy absorbing structure 2 includes an energy absorber 10 made of molded resin and formed separately from a door trim 1. The energy absorber 10 includes a deformable portion 110 protruded outward in a vehicle width direction and a plurality of mounting flange portions 121, 122, 123 formed in an end portion of the deformable portion 110 on the door trim side. Boss portions 6, 7, 8 of the door trim 1 are respectively inserted and fixed in holes 121a, 122a, 125 of the mounting flange portions 121, 122, 123. The hole 125 of the mounting flange portion 123 is an elongated hole. The elongated hole 125 extends from where the boss portion 8 is inserted toward the deformable portion 110.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2023Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignees: Shigeru Co., LTD., Subaru CorporationInventors: Kenji Inagaki, Shunya Watanabe
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Patent number: 11996541Abstract: A device for manufacturing a laminated electrode body comprises: a negative electrode cutting drum that forms a negative electrode sheet by cutting a negative electrode single sheet to a first width and conveys the negative electrode sheet; a negative electrode heating drum that heats the negative electrode sheet; a positive electrode cutting drum that forms a positive electrode sheet by cutting a positive electrode single sheet to a second width and conveys the positive electrode sheet; a positive electrode heating drum that heats the positive electrode sheet; and a bonding drum at which the negative electrode sheet is arranged on a first separator single sheet, a second separator single sheet is arranged on the negative electrode sheet, the positive electrode sheet is arranged on the second separator single sheet, and the sheets are bonded. The conveyance between drums is carried out by a belt conveyor which joins with two drums.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignees: PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORPORATION, PANASONIC ENERGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Tatsuya Masada, Kenji Inagaki, Masahide Maruyama
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Publication number: 20230365090Abstract: A vehicle door trim includes a side collision energy absorbing structure with a relatively simple structure that gives a good side collision energy absorbing performance while avoiding breakage of a door trim body. The side collision energy absorbing structure 5 includes a first energy absorber 10 formed as a separate body from a door trim body 1 and a second energy absorber 20 integrally formed with the door trim body 1. The first energy absorber 10 includes a peripheral wall 11 extending over a generally entire periphery thereof and an end wall 12 that closes a distal end of the peripheral wall 11. A basal end of the peripheral wall 11 is fixed to the door trim body 1. The second energy absorber 20 is protruded outward in the vehicle width direction and is disposed in an inner space 15 of the first energy absorber 10.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Kenji INAGAKI, Shunya WATANABE
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Publication number: 20230365089Abstract: The present invention provides a side collision energy absorbing structure that gives a good performance while avoiding breakage of a door trim. A side collision energy absorbing structure 2 includes an energy absorber 10 made of molded resin and formed separately from a door trim 1. The energy absorber 10 includes a deformable portion 110 protruded outward in a vehicle width direction and a plurality of mounting flange portions 121, 122, 123 formed in an end portion of the deformable portion 110 on the door trim side. Boss portions 6, 7, 8 of the door trim 1 are respectively inserted and fixed in holes 121a, 122a, 125 of the mounting flange portions 121, 122, 123. The hole 125 of the mounting flange portion 123 is an elongated hole. The elongated hole 125 extends from where the boss portion 8 is inserted toward the deformable portion 110.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Kenji INAGAKI, Shunya WATANABE
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Publication number: 20230312020Abstract: A side sill structure with a side sill is provided. The side sill extends in a vehicle front-rear direction on an outer side in a vehicle width direction of a floor panel, and defines a closed cross-section by a combination of a sill inner member disposed on a vehicle inner side and a sill outer member disposed on a vehicle outer side. The side sill includes a plurality of partitioning members located in the closed cross-section, and a stiffener connecting the partitioning members to one another in a longitudinal direction of the side sill. In the side sill structure, the stiffener is arranged along a corner portion formed by an inner side wall and an upper wall on the vehicle inner side of the sill inner member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Yuki MURAMATSU, Kota FUJISAWA, Takafumi TAKAYAMA, Kenji INAGAKI, Seiichi KATO
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Publication number: 20230294771Abstract: A vehicle body side structure of the present invention includes: a floor cross member that is connected to a side sill and that extends in a vehicle width direction; and a bulk head that partitions a closed cross section of the side sill in a vehicle body front-rear direction, at the side of the floor cross member in the vehicle width direction. The bulk head includes a partition wall that partitions the closed cross section in the vehicle body front-rear direction and a flange that extends from an edge portion of the partition wall in both of a vehicle body front direction and a vehicle body rear direction and that is formed over an entire periphery of the edge portion of the partition wall. The flange is connected to the floor cross member with the side sill in between.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventor: Kenji INAGAKI
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Publication number: 20230202582Abstract: The present invention provides a vehicle body side structure in which a center pillar (pillar) which extends upward from a side sill having a hollow cross section forms a closed cross section with a pillar inner thereof and a stiffener joined to an outer side in a vehicle-width direction of the pillar inner, and the stiffener has a protruding shape which protrudes outward in the vehicle-width direction, wherein the stiffener has an insertion portion into a cross section of the side sill, and has a fragile portion above the side sill.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Kenji INAGAKI, Takafumi TAKAYAMA, Seiichi KATO
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Publication number: 20220199965Abstract: A device for manufacturing a laminated electrode body comprises: a negative electrode cutting drum that forms a negative electrode sheet by cutting a negative electrode single sheet to a first width and conveys the negative electrode sheet; a negative electrode heating drum that heats the negative electrode sheet; a positive electrode cutting drum that forms a positive electrode sheet by cutting a positive electrode single sheet to a second width and conveys the positive electrode sheet; a positive electrode heating drum that heats the positive electrode sheet; and a bonding drum at which the negative electrode sheet is arranged on a first separator single sheet, a second separator single sheet is arranged on the negative electrode sheet, the positive electrode sheet is arranged on the second separator single sheet, and the sheets are bonded. The conveyance between drums is carried out by a belt conveyor which joins with two drums.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicants: Panasonic Corporation, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Masada, Kenji Inagaki, Masahide Maruyama
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Publication number: 20220190391Abstract: A laminated electrode body manufacturing device is provided with: a negative electrode cutting drum for cutting a negative electrode veneer to a first width to create a negative electrode plate, a negative electrode heating drum; a positive electrode cutting drum for cutting a positive electrode veneer to a second width to create a positive electrode plate, a positive electrode heating drum; and a bonding drum for arranging the negative electrode plate on a first separator veneer, arranging a second separator veneer thereon, arranging the positive electrode plate thereon, and bonding the same. The drums each include a plurality of holding heads arranged in the circumferential direction of the drum, wherein the plurality of holding heads hold a rectangular electrode body and rotate about a common central axis, and the speed of movement of each holding head in the circumferential direction can be changed relative to the adjacent holding head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicants: Panasonic Corporation, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Inagaki, Tatsuya Masada, Masahide Maruyama
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Publication number: 20220181673Abstract: This layered electrode body production device is provided with: a first layering drum for layering, on a first layering stage, a layered body obtained by layering a separator single sheet and an electrode and then cutting the separator single sheet of the resulting layered body to a specific width; and a second layering drum, which is different from the first layering drum, that is for layering the cut layered body on a second layering stage, which is different from the first layering stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicants: Panasonic Corporation, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Masada, Kenji Inagaki, Masahide Maruyama
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Publication number: 20220181699Abstract: A layered electrode body manufacturing device comprising: a negative electrode cut drum cuts a negative electrode single plate at a first width, generates a negative electrode plate, and conveys same; a negative electrode heat drum heats the negative electrode plate; a positive electrode cut drum cuts a positive electrode single plate at a second width, generates a positive electrode plate, and conveys same; a positive electrode heat drum heats the positive electrode plate; and a bonding drum which positions the negative electrode plate on a first separator single plate, positions a second separator single plate thereon, and positions and bonds the positive electrode plate thereon. The pressing forces between the bonding drum, and the negative and positive electrode heat drums are adjusted. At least a portion of two sides from the outer edge part of the electrode plate is bonded to a separator, and the other two sides are not.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicants: Panasonic Corporation, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Inagaki, Tatsuya Masada, Masahide Maruyama
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Publication number: 20220173427Abstract: A layered electrode body manufacturing device comprising: a negative electrode cut drum which cuts a negative electrode single plate at a first width, generates a negative electrode plate, and conveys same; a negative electrode heat drum which heats the negative electrode plate; a positive electrode cut drum which cuts a positive electrode single plate at a second width, generates a positive electrode plate, and conveys same; a positive electrode heat drum which heats the positive electrode plate; a bonding drum; a separator cut drum which cuts, at a third width, a second separator single plate and a first separator single plate of a layered body which is bonded with the bonding drum; and a laminating drum which layers the cut layered body on a laminating stage.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicants: Panasonic Corporation, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kenji Inagaki, Tatsuya Masada, Masahide Maruyama
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Publication number: 20220166070Abstract: A device for manufacturing a laminated electrode body, the device comprising: a negative electrode out drum for cutting a single-plate negative electrode at a first width, producing a negative electrode plate, and transporting the negative electrode plate; a negative electrode heat drum for heating the negative electrode plate; a positive electrode cut drum for cutting a single-plate positive electrode at a second width, producing a positive electrode plate, and transporting the positive electrode plate; a positive electrode heat drum for heating the positive electrode plate; an affixing drum for disposing the negative electrode plate on a first single-plate separator, disposing the second single-plate separator thereon, disposing the positive electrode plate thereon, and performing affixation; a separator cut drum for cutting, at a third width, the first single-plate separator and the second single-plate separator of the laminate affixed by the affixing drum; and a lamination drum for laminating the cut lamiType: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: May 26, 2022Applicants: Panasonic Corporation, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Masada, Kenji Inagaki, Masahide Maruyama
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Publication number: 20220158151Abstract: A negative electrode cutting drum that cuts a negative electrode single plate to a first width to produce a negative electrode plate, and conveys said negative electrode plate; a negative electrode heating drum that heats the negative electrode plate; a positive electrode cutting drum that cuts a positive electrode single plate to a second width to produce a positive electrode plate, and conveys said positive electrode plate; a positive electrode heating drum that heats the positive electrode plate; a bonding drum; a separator cutting drum that cuts to a third width a first separator single plate and a second separator single plate of a laminate bonded by the bonding drum; and a lamination drum that laminates the cut laminates on a lamination stage. The rectangular lamination stage is provided, at the four corners, with a plurality of protuberances for pressing and holding the laminate on the stage surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: May 19, 2022Applicants: Panasonic Corporation, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Masada, Kenji Inagaki, Masahide Maruyama
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Publication number: 20220069412Abstract: A device for manufacturing a laminated electrode comprises: a negative electrode cutting drum that forms a negative electrode sheet by cutting a negative electrode single sheet to a first width and conveys the negative electrode sheet; a negative electrode heating drum that heats the negative electrode sheet; a positive electrode cutting drum that forms a positive electrode sheet by cutting a positive electrode single sheet to a second width and conveys the positive electrode sheet; a positive electrode heating drum that heats the positive electrode sheet; and a bonding drum at which the negative electrode sheet is arranged on a first separator single sheet, a second separator single sheet is arranged on the negative electrode sheet, the positive electrode sheet is arranged on the second separator single sheet, and the sheets are bonded. The negative and positive electrode cutting drums include: a plurality of holding heads and pairs of blades.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: March 3, 2022Applicants: Panasonic Corporation, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tatsuya Masada, Kenji Inagaki, Masahide Maruyama
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Patent number: 10550803Abstract: Provided are a filter medium for a filter, which makes it possible to obtain a filter high in collection efficiency, low in pressure loss and long in filter lifetime, a method for producing the same, and a filter using the filter medium for a filter. A filter medium for a filter is used as a constituent member of a filter and composed of a wet type nonwoven fabric, wherein the filter medium for a filter has a multilayer structure of two or more layers, and there is no interface between the above-mentioned two layers.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignees: TEIJIN FRONTIER CO., LTD., Mahle Filter Systems Japan CorporationInventors: Yuichi Hamada, Mitutosi Suzuki, Hiroyuki Ishii, Kenji Inagaki