Patents by Inventor Motoki Hoshino
Motoki Hoshino 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: 11431048Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes: prismatic energy storage devices that are arranged in a row in a first direction and a holder; the holder holds the energy storage devices; the holder includes a pair of terminal members that are arranged outside the energy devices, connecting portions and a reinforcing portion that reinforces the connecting portions; the connecting portions connect the pair of terminal members and extend along corner portions of the energy storage devices; each one of the plurality of connecting portions includes a bent surface that fits the corner portions of the energy storage devices, the bent surfaces constraining the corner portions and extending in the first direction, and the reinforcing portion, at a middle position of the connecting portion in the first direction, extends in a forth direction that intersects with the first direction, and connects the connecting portions.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Yuta Yamamoto, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
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Patent number: 10541454Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes: a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a row in a first direction; and a plurality of spacers which are arranged adjacently to the energy storage devices in the first direction. Each of the spacers includes a passage defining portion which defines, with the energy storage device arranged adjacently to the spacer in the first direction, passages. The energy storage devices arranged at both ends in the first direction are cooled more easily than the energy storage devices arranged between the energy storage devices arranged at both ends in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Yosuke Nishimura, Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
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Patent number: 10529964Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
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Patent number: 10283823Abstract: Provided is an energy storage apparatus where a cooling fluid minimally leaks to the outside from a passage formed between an outer spacer and an energy storage device. The energy storage apparatus includes: an energy storage device; an outer spacer arranged adjacently to the energy storage device; and an end plate arranged such that the outer spacer is sandwiched between the energy storage device and the end plate, wherein the outer spacer includes: a base extending along the energy storage device, the base defining, with the energy storage device, a passage; and a seal portion projecting from the base and being in contact with the energy storage device, wherein the end plate includes a pressing portion disposed at a position corresponding to the seal portion, the pressing portion pressing the seal portion toward the energy storage device via the base.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Yuta Yamamoto, Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
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Patent number: 10115958Abstract: A manufacturing method of an electric storage device includes: a current collector assembly step of disposing a current collector between an electrolyte solution pouring opening and a power generating element so as to block a view of the power generating element from the electrolyte solution pouring opening; an electrolyte solution pouring step of pouring an electrolyte solution through the electrolyte solution pouring opening; and a sealing step of disposing a sealing member at the electrolyte solution pouring opening and sealing the electrolyte solution pouring opening by welding.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventors: Masakazu Tsutsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki
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Patent number: 9711766Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes a base arranged adjacently to an energy storage device and forming a passage between the base and the energy storage device, a holder that holds the energy storage device and a spacer, and an insulator arranged between the spacer and the holder. The insulator includes a first insulating portion arranged between the spacer and the holder, and a first sealing portion being in contact with an extending portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Yosuke Nishimura, Masao Kawata
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Publication number: 20170033336Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes: prismatic energy storage devices that are arranged in a row in a first direction and a holder; the holder holds the energy storage devices; the holder includes a pair of terminal members that are arranged outside the energy devices, connecting portions and a reinforcing portion that reinforces the connecting portions; the connecting portions connect the pair of terminal members and extend along corner portions of the energy storage devices; each one of the plurality of connecting portions includes a bent surface that fits the corner portions of the energy storage devices, the bent surfaces constraining the corner portions and extending in the first direction, and the reinforcing portion, at a middle position of the connecting portion in the first direction, extends in a forth direction that intersects with the first direction, and connects the connecting portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Yuta Yamamoto, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
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Publication number: 20160156006Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes a base arranged adjacently to an energy storage device and forming a passage between the base and the energy storage device, a holder that holds the energy storage device and a spacer, and an insulator arranged between the spacer and the holder. The insulator includes a first insulating portion arranged between the spacer and the holder, and a first sealing portion being in contact with an extending portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2015Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Yosuke Nishimura, Masao Kawata
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Publication number: 20160036021Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
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Publication number: 20160036101Abstract: An energy storage apparatus includes: a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a row in a first direction; and a plurality of spacers which are arranged adjacently to the energy storage devices in the first direction. Each of the spacers includes a passage defining portion which defines, with the energy storage device arranged adjacently to the spacer in the first direction, passages. The energy storage devices arranged at both ends in the first direction are cooled more easily than the energy storage devices arranged between the energy storage devices arranged at both ends in the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Yosuke Nishimura, Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
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Publication number: 20160036103Abstract: Provided is an energy storage apparatus where a cooling fluid minimally leaks to the outside from a passage formed between an outer spacer and an energy storage device. The energy storage apparatus includes: an energy storage device; an outer spacer arranged adjacently to the energy storage device; and an end plate arranged such that the outer spacer is sandwiched between the energy storage device and the end plate, wherein the outer spacer includes: a base extending along the energy storage device, the base defining, with the energy storage device, a passage; and a seal portion projecting from the base and being in contact with the energy storage device, wherein the end plate includes a pressing portion disposed at a position corresponding to the seal portion, the pressing portion pressing the seal portion toward the energy storage device via the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Inventors: Yuta Yamamoto, Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
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Patent number: 9123475Abstract: An electric storage device includes a case, an electrode assembly housed in the case and including a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate which are wound together while being isolated from each other, an external terminal arranged outside the case and a current collecting member arranged inside the case to electrically connect the electrode assembly with the external terminal. The current collecting member includes a first portion including a first end portion and a second end portion, and electrically connected to the external terminal, and a second portion extending out of the second end portion of the first portion and electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The second portion includes a base portion including a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the base portion being connected to the second end portion of the first portion, and a twisted portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2014Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventors: Masakazu Tsutsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki, Akihiko Miyazaki
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Publication number: 20150024244Abstract: An electric storage device includes a case, an electrode assembly housed in the case and including a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate which are wound together while being isolated from each other, an external terminal arranged outside the case and a current collecting member arranged inside the case to electrically connect the electrode assembly with the external terminal. The current collecting member includes a first portion including a first end portion and a second end portion, and electrically connected to the external terminal, and a second portion extending out of the second end portion of the first portion and electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The second portion includes a base portion including a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the base portion being connected to the second end portion of the first portion, and a twisted portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Masakazu Tsutsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki, Akihiko Miyazaki
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Patent number: 8828590Abstract: A current collecting member includes first portion second portions. The second portion includes a base portion the first end portion of which is connected to the second end portion of the first portion, a twisted portion the first end portion of which is connected to the second end portion of the base portion, and an insertion portion the first end portion of which is connected to the second end portion of the twisted portion and which is inserted into a winding center of the electrode assembly, so as to be electrically connected to the electrode assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2011Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: GS Yuasa International Ltd.Inventors: Masakazu Tstsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki, Akihiko Miyazaki
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Publication number: 20130143111Abstract: A manufacturing method of an electric storage device includes: a current collector assembly step of disposing a current collector between an electrolyte solution pouring opening and a power generating element so as to block a view of the power generating element from the electrolyte solution pouring opening; an electrolyte solution pouring step of pouring an electrolyte solution through the electrolyte solution pouring opening; and a sealing step of disposing a sealing member at the electrolyte solution pouring opening and sealing the electrolyte solution pouring opening by welding.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.Inventors: Masakazu Tsutsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki
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Publication number: 20120258342Abstract: A current collecting member includes first and second portions. The second portion includes a base portion the first end portion of which is connected to the second end portion of the first portion, a twisted portion the first end portion of which is connected to the second end portion of the base portion, and an insertion portion the first end portion of which is connected to the second end portion of the twisted portion and which is inserted into a winding center of the electrode assembly, so as to be electrically connected to the electrode assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Inventors: Masakazu Tstsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki, Akihiko Miyazaki
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Patent number: D822595Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Yuta Yamamoto, Hiroaki Kakimura, Jun Machida, Masao Kawata