Patents by Inventor Nobuyuki Naganawa

Nobuyuki Naganawa 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: 11876251
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an energy storage apparatus includes plural energy storage devices arranged in a first direction, and a frame arranged along the energy storage devices. Each of the energy storage devices has an outer surface facing in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The frame has a first portion extending in the first direction along the outer surface, and a second portion extending in the second direction toward a facing surface on which the energy storage apparatus is installed, from at least a part of the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Yosuke Nishimura, Nobuyuki Naganawa, Kenta Yoshioka, Yoshimasa Toshioka
  • Patent number: 11799146
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an energy storage apparatus includes a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a first direction and a pair of insulators extending in the first direction along the plurality of energy storage devices and arranged at an interval from each other in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and each of the plurality of energy storage devices has an outer surface facing a third direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction, and each of the pair of insulators has a space forming part extending from a position on the outer surface in the first direction and the third direction, and forming a space between a facing surface, on which the energy storage apparatus is installed, and the outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Yosuke Nishimura, Nobuyuki Naganawa, Kenta Yoshioka, Yoshimasa Toshioka, Eiji Yuasa
  • Publication number: 20210265691
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an energy storage apparatus includes plural energy storage devices arranged in a first direction, and a frame arranged along the energy storage devices. Each of the energy storage devices has an outer surface facing in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The frame has a first portion extending in the first direction along the outer surface, and a second portion extending in the second direction toward a facing surface on which the energy storage apparatus is installed, from at least a part of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Yosuke NISHIMURA, Nobuyuki NAGANAWA, Kenta YOSHIOKA, Yoshimasa TOSHIOKA
  • Publication number: 20210257697
    Abstract: In an embodiment, an energy storage apparatus includes a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a first direction and a pair of insulators extending in the first direction along the plurality of energy storage devices and arranged at an interval from each other in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and each of the plurality of energy storage devices has an outer surface facing a third direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction, and each of the pair of insulators has a space forming part extending from a position on the outer surface in the first direction and the third direction, and forming a space between a facing surface, on which the energy storage apparatus is installed, and the outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Yosuke NISHIMURA, Nobuyuki NAGANAWA, Kenta YOSHIOKA, Yoshimasa TOSHIOKA, Eiji YUASA
  • Patent number: 11095003
    Abstract: Provided is an energy storage apparatus which includes: a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a first direction; a plurality of bus bars electrically connecting the energy storage devices; and a bundle portion configured by bundling a plurality of electric wires connected to the energy storage device or the bus bar. The bundle portion is configured such that a base portion of the bundle portion is disposed at a position along the energy storage devices. The position is an intermediate position of the plurality of the energy storage devices in the first direction. The bundle portion is configured to change a direction thereof using the base portion as an initiation point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: BLUE ENERGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nobuyuki Naganawa
  • Patent number: 10971713
    Abstract: An electric storage device includes: an electrode assembly including a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate that are insulated from each other; a pair of current collectors each of which includes a connecting portion and is connected to a corresponding one of the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate at the connecting portion; a case that houses the electrode assembly and the pair of current collectors, the electrode assembly being supported by the pair of current collectors in the case; and a distance retaining member that retains a distance between portions more distal than the respective connecting portions of the pair of current collectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Naganawa, Tomonori Kishimoto, Masamitsu Tononishi, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Yasunori Okuno
  • Publication number: 20190348660
    Abstract: Provided is an energy storage apparatus which includes: a plurality of energy storage devices arranged in a first direction; a plurality of bus bars electrically connecting the energy storage devices; and a bundle portion configured by bundling a plurality of electric wires connected to the energy storage device or the bus bar. The bundle portion is configured such that a base portion of the bundle portion is disposed at a position along the energy storage devices. The position is an intermediate position of the plurality of the energy storage devices in the first direction. The bundle portion is configured to change a direction thereof using the base portion as an initiation point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Inventor: Nobuyuki NAGANAWA
  • Patent number: 10103375
    Abstract: A fastening structure according to the present invention includes a bolt member, a nut member, and an anti-rotation member, wherein one of the bolt member and the nut member is attached so as to permit its displacement toward the other member side, and the one member or the anti-rotation member is formed to allow a maximum engaging width to be reduced as the one member is displaced toward the other member side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Nobuyuki Naganawa
  • Patent number: 9685643
    Abstract: An electric storage device includes an electrode assembly, a case housing the electrode assembly, a plastic member arranged at an outer surface of the case and including a joining surface facing the outer surface of the case, an external terminal supported by the plastic member and electrically connected to the electrode assembly, a sealing member arranged at the outer surface of the case, the sealing member including a joining surface facing the outer surface of the case, and an auxiliary terminal supported by the sealing member, the auxiliary terminal extending from inside to outside the case, being electrically connected to the electrode assembly, and being electrically connected to the external terminal. The plastic member includes a material having a hardness greater than a hardness of the sealing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Okamoto, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Jun Nakamura, Masakazu Tsutsumi, Nobuyuki Naganawa
  • Patent number: 9514895
    Abstract: Provided are an electric storage device in which a current collector is not easily broken even when vibration is applied, and a vehicle having this electric storage device. This electric storage device includes a case having a first inner surface and a second inner surface adjacent to the first inner surface, an electrode assembly housed in the case and including a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate insulated from each other, an electrode terminal disposed outside the case, and a current collector housed in the case and electrically connecting the electrode assembly and the electrode terminal to each other. A distal end edge of a distal end portion of the current collector is supported on the first inner surface of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignees: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD., HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Naganawa, Masamitsu Tononishi, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Yasunori Okuno, Masakazu Tsutsumi, Hajime Kawamoto, Tomonori Kishimoto, Jun Nakamura, Toshiyuki Nukuda
  • Publication number: 20150171408
    Abstract: A fastening structure according to the present invention includes a bolt member, a nut member, and an anti-rotation member, wherein one of the bolt member and the nut member is attached so as to permit its displacement toward the other member side, and the one member or the anti-rotation member is formed to allow a maximum engaging width to be reduced as the one member is displaced toward the other member side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventor: Nobuyuki Naganawa
  • Publication number: 20140057135
    Abstract: An electric storage device includes an electrode assembly, a case housing the electrode assembly, a plastic member arranged at an outer surface of the case and including a joining surface facing the outer surface of the case, an external terminal supported by the plastic member and electrically connected to the electrode assembly, a sealing member arranged at the outer surface of the case, the sealing member including a joining surface facing the outer surface of the case, and an auxiliary terminal supported by the sealing member, the auxiliary terminal extending from inside to outside the case, being electrically connected to the electrode assembly, and being electrically connected to the external terminal. The plastic member includes a material having a hardness greater than a hardness of the sealing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.
    Inventors: KATSUHIKO OKAMOTO, SHINSUKE YOSHITAKE, JUN NAKAMURA, MASAKAZU TSUTSUMI, NOBUYUKI NAGANAWA
  • Patent number: 8598471
    Abstract: There is provided an electric storage device having a novel fastening structure of a plastic member which can reduce cost with a simple configuration. An electric storage device according to this invention includes an electrode assembly, a case housing the electrode assembly, a plastic member arranged at an outer surface of the case, the plastic member having a joining surface facing the outer surface of the case, and an external terminal supported by the plastic member and electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The plastic member is a synthetic resin containing an inorganic fiber and is bonded to the outer surface of the case with the inorganic fiber exposed at the joining surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: GS Yuasa International Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Okamoto, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Jun Nakamura, Masakazu Tsutsumi, Nobuyuki Naganawa
  • Publication number: 20130252080
    Abstract: Provided are an electric storage device in which a current collector is not easily broken even when vibration is applied, and a vehicle having this electric storage device. This electric storage device includes a case having a first inner surface and a second inner surface adjacent to the first inner surface, an electrode assembly housed in the case and including a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate insulated from each other, an electrode terminal disposed outside the case, and a current collector housed in the case and electrically connecting the electrode assembly and the electrode terminal to each other. A distal end edge of a distal end portion of the current collector is supported on the first inner surface of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Naganawa, Masamitsu Tononishi, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Yasunori Okuno, Masakazu Tsutsumi, Hajime Kawamoto, Tomonori Kishimoto, Jun Nakamura, Toshiyuki Nukuda
  • Publication number: 20130004824
    Abstract: An electric storage device includes: an electrode assembly including a positive electrode plate and a negative electrode plate that are insulated from each other; a pair of current collectors each of which includes a connecting portion and is connected to a corresponding one of the positive electrode plate and the negative electrode plate at the connecting portion; a case that houses the electrode assembly and the pair of current collectors, the electrode assembly being supported by the pair of current collectors in the case; and a distance retaining member that retains a distance between portions more distal than the respective connecting portions of the pair of current collectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: GS Yuasa International, Ltd.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki NAGANAWA, Tomonori Kishimoto, Masamitsu Tononishi, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Yasunori Okuno
  • Publication number: 20120160558
    Abstract: There is provided an electric storage device having a novel fastening structure of a plastic member which can reduce cost with a simple configuration. An electric storage device according to this invention includes an electrode assembly, a case housing the electrode assembly, a plastic member arranged at an outer surface of the case, the plastic member having a joining surface facing the outer surface of the case, and an external terminal supported by the plastic member and electrically connected to the electrode assembly. The plastic member is a synthetic resin containing an inorganic fiber and is bonded to the outer surface of the case with the inorganic fiber exposed at the joining surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: GS Yuasa International Ltd.
    Inventors: Katsuhiko OKAMOTO, Shinsuke Yoshitake, Jun Nakamura, Masakazu Tsutsumi, Nobuyuki Naganawa