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).

  • Patent number: 11431048
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Yuta Yamamoto, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
  • Patent number: 10541454
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yosuke Nishimura, Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
  • Patent number: 10529964
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
  • Patent number: 10283823
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuta Yamamoto, Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
  • Patent number: 10115958
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Masakazu Tsutsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki
  • Patent number: 9711766
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Yosuke Nishimura, Masao Kawata
  • Publication number: 20170033336
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Yuta Yamamoto, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
  • Publication number: 20160156006
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Yosuke Nishimura, Masao Kawata
  • Publication number: 20160036021
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
  • Publication number: 20160036101
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Yosuke Nishimura, Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
  • Publication number: 20160036103
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Yuta Yamamoto, Motoki Hoshino, Masao Kawata, Jun Machida
  • Patent number: 9123475
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Masakazu Tsutsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki, Akihiko Miyazaki
  • Publication number: 20150024244
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Masakazu Tsutsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki, Akihiko Miyazaki
  • Patent number: 8828590
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: GS Yuasa International Ltd.
    Inventors: Masakazu Tstsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki, Akihiko Miyazaki
  • Publication number: 20130143111
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.
    Inventors: Masakazu Tsutsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20120258342
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Masakazu Tstsumi, Motoki Hoshino, Jun Nakamura, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Takeshi Sasaki, Akihiko Miyazaki
  • Patent number: D822595
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Motoki Hoshino, Yuta Yamamoto, Hiroaki Kakimura, Jun Machida, Masao Kawata