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1.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 18364117
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-02
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Hayasaka, Akihiro

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, includes forming a first insulating layer on a first nitride semiconductor layer having a first principal surface, forming, on the first insulating layer, a mask including a first mask opening through which a portion of the first insulating layer is exposed, forming a first opening in the first insulating layer through the first mask opening, to expose a portion of the first nitride semiconductor layer, forming a second nitride semiconductor layer on the first nitride semiconductor layer inside the first opening, through the first mask opening, forming a first electrode on the second nitride semiconductor layer, so as to cover a boundary line between the second nitride semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer, through the first mask opening, and removing the mask after the forming the first electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 29/66 - Types of semiconductor device
  • H01L 29/20 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only AIIIBV compounds
  • H01L 29/778 - Field-effect transistors with two-dimensional charge carrier gas channel, e.g. HEMT

2.

CUTTING TOOL

      
Application Number 18039969
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-14
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukui, Haruyo
  • Tsukihara, Nozomi
  • Paseuth, Anongsack
  • Tabata, Toshihiro

Abstract

A cutting tool is a cutting tool comprising a substrate and a coating film disposed on the substrate, in which the coating film includes a first layer, the first layer is composed of an alternative layer where a first unit layer and a second unit layer are alternately stacked, the first unit layer is composed of AlaCr1-a-bCebN, a is more than 0.500 and 0.800 or less, b is 0.001 or more and 0.100 or less, the second unit layer is composed of AlcV1-cN, c is 0.10 or more and 0.75 or less, and a and c satisfy a relationship of a>c.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 27/14 - Cutting tools of which the bits or tips are of special material
  • C23C 28/04 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and only coatings of inorganic non-metallic material

3.

OPTICAL FIBER CABLE AND OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18486233
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-13
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shimazu, Takayuki
  • Yokochi, Takayuki
  • Otsuka, Kenichiro

Abstract

An optical fiber cable includes an optical fiber bundle including optical fibers and a protective member having a cylindrical shape and defining an internal space where the optical fiber bundle is accommodated. The optical fiber bundle being a single optical fiber bundle is accommodated in the internal space. The protective member includes a first cylindrical portion having a ring-shaped first cut and a second cylindrical portion having a second cut corresponding to the first cut, the second cylindrical portion being spaced from the first cylindrical portion. An end of a first optical fiber included in the optical fibers is pulled out to outside of the protective member from between the first cylindrical portion and the second cylindrical portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

4.

OPTICAL SENSOR

      
Application Number 18377306
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kakuyama, Kyohei
  • Hirose, Kotaro
  • Adachi, Masahiro

Abstract

An optical sensor includes a support film having a first main surface and a second main surface located opposite to the first main surface in a thickness direction; a thermoelectric-conversion material section disposed on the first main surface and including a plurality of strip-shaped first material layers formed of SiGe having p-type conductivity and configured to convert thermal energy into electric energy, and a plurality of strip-shaped second material layers formed of SiGe having n-type conductivity and configured to convert thermal energy into electric energy; a heat sink disposed on the second main surface; and a light absorbing film disposed so as to form a temperature difference in each of the first material layers in longitudinal directions and each of the second material layers in longitudinal directions and configured to convert received light into thermal energy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10N 10/851 - Thermoelectric active materials comprising inorganic compositions
  • G01J 5/12 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
  • H10N 10/13 - Thermoelectric devices comprising a junction of dissimilar materials, i.e. devices exhibiting Seebeck or Peltier effects operating with only the Peltier or Seebeck effects characterised by the heat-exchanging means at the junction
  • H10N 10/817 - Structural details of the junction the junction being non- separable, e.g. being cemented, sintered or soldered

5.

OPTICAL SENSOR

      
Application Number 18378159
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-10
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kakuyama, Kyohei
  • Hirose, Kotaro
  • Adachi, Masahiro

Abstract

An optical sensor includes a support layer, a thermoelectric-conversion material section disposed on the support layer and including strip-shaped p-type material layers configured to convert thermal energy into electric energy and strip-shaped n-type material lavers configured to convert thermal energy into electric energy, a heat sink, a light absorbing film, and an insulating film disposed between the thermoelectric-conversion material section and the light absorbing film. Each of the p-type material layers includes a first region overlapping the heat sink and a second region overlapping the light absorbing film. Each of the n-type material layers includes a third region overlapping the heat sink and a fourth region overlapping the light absorbing film. The p-type material layers and the n-type material layers are alternately disposed in series. The light absorbing film includes 60 mass % to 95 mass % of carbon and 5 mass % to 40 mass % of a resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01J 5/12 - Radiation pyrometry, e.g. infrared or optical thermometry using electric radiation detectors using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples

6.

WIRE HARNESS

      
Application Number 17769567
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-04-09
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Fuchigami, Masahiro

Abstract

A wire harness including: a first conductive path; a second conductive path provided side-by-side with the first conductive path; an electromagnetic wave absorber provided on a portion of the first conductive path in a length direction of the first conductive path; and a fixing member configured to fix the first conductive path to the second conductive path in a region of the first conductive path where the electromagnetic wave absorber is installed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • H01B 13/012 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for manufacturing wire harnesses

7.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18276414
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-25
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kondo, Tomoyuki

Abstract

A connector is provided which can be mounted on a case without bolt fastening. A connector (C) to be mounted on a case (100) is provided with a housing (10) to be passed through a mounting hole (101) formed in the case (100), a terminal fitting (40) held in the housing (10), an inner harness (60) to be connected to the terminal fitting (45) inside the case (100), and a C-ring (70) mounted on an outer peripheral surface of the housing (10). The outer peripheral surface of the housing (10) includes a flange (13) projecting toward an outer peripheral side and a C-ring mounting groove (14), into which the C-ring (70) is mounted. The flange (13) and the C-ring (70) sandwich a peripheral edge part of the mounting hole (101), out of the case (100).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw
  • H01R 13/42 - Securing in a demountable manner
  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel

8.

TERMINAL MODULE

      
Application Number 18277757
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-07
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Morinaga, Yosuke
  • Uchiyama, Takayuki
  • Maegawa, Akihito

Abstract

In a terminal module, a case includes a pair of side walls and a terminal member includes a first terminal relatively movable with respect to the pair of side walls. Each of the pair of side walls includes a first divided wall portion and a second divided wall portion. The first divided wall portion includes a first terminal receiving portion. The second divided wall portion includes a second terminal receiving portion. The first terminal includes a guided portion, a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion. The respective first divided wall portions of the pair of respective side walls are parallel to each other. The respective second divided wall portions of the pair of respective side walls are parallel to each other. At the first position, the guided portion of the first terminal is arranged between the first divided wall portion and the second divided wall portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
  • H01R 13/15 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure

9.

SILICA GLASS BODY MANUFACTURING METHOD AND HEATING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023036784
Publication Number 2024/080282
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-10
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishikawa Shinji
  • Haruna Tetsuya
  • Sato Shin
  • Morita Keisei

Abstract

This silica glass body manufacturing method comprises the steps of: preheating a porous silica glass body; and placing the preheated porous silica glass body in a resonator, which resonates microwaves having a frequency band of 1-30 GHz, to microwave-heat the porous silica glass body. Additives other than silicon and oxygen are added to at least a portion of the porous silica glass body. In the preheating step, the porous silica glass body is preheated to have a temperature higher than or equal to the glass transition temperature of the additive portion of porous silica glass to which the additives have been added. In the microwave-heating step, the porous silica glass to which the additives have been added is microwave-heated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C03B 20/00 - Processes specially adapted for the production of quartz or fused silica articles
  • C03B 8/04 - Production of glass by other processes than melting processes by gas phase reaction processes
  • H05B 6/80 - Apparatus for specific applications

10.

SILICON CARBIDE CRYSTAL SUBSTRATE, EPITAXIAL SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023033534
Publication Number 2024/080071
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Satoh, Issei
  • Ueta, Shunsaku
  • Yamamoto, Hirofumi

Abstract

This silicon carbide crystal substrate has a stripe defect and a main surface. The stripe defect has a first end and a second end on the opposite side of the first end. The first end is exposed to the main surface. The stripe defect comprises a plurality of linear defects. When viewed along a straight line perpendicular to the main surface, the stripe defect is curved, and the straight-line distance between the first end and the second end is 10-200 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

CUTTING TOOL

      
Application Number JP2022038392
Publication Number 2024/079890
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-14
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukui, Haruyo
  • Tsukihara, Nozomi
  • Paseuth, Anongsack
  • Tabata, Toshihiro

Abstract

a1-a-bbc1-c1-cN; c is 0.30 to 0.75 inclusive; and a and c satisfy the relationship a>c.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 27/14 - Cutting tools of which the bits or tips are of special material
  • B23C 5/16 - Milling-cutters characterised by physical features other than shape
  • C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material

12.

CUTTING TOOL

      
Application Number JP2022038391
Publication Number 2024/079889
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-14
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukui, Haruyo
  • Tsukihara, Nozomi
  • Paseuth, Anongsack
  • Tabata, Toshihiro

Abstract

a1-a-bbc1-c1-cN; c is 0.30 to 0.75 inclusive; and a and c satisfy the relationship a>c.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 27/14 - Cutting tools of which the bits or tips are of special material
  • B23C 5/16 - Milling-cutters characterised by physical features other than shape
  • C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material

13.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number JP2023034661
Publication Number 2024/080111
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyamura Tetsuya
  • Matsui Hajime

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to make it possible to easily detect the suitability of a locking state in a case where a second housing unites with a first housing having an inner wall and an outer wall by a locking structure. This connector has a housing uniting structure, and comprises a first housing that includes an outer wall and an inner wall located inside the outer wall, and a second housing that unites with the first housing, wherein: the second housing has a locking piece including a locking piece main body that is disposed between the outer wall and the inner wall, and a detection protrusion that protrudes from the locking piece main body to the outer wall side; a locking protruding part is formed on one of the locking piece main body and the inner wall; a locking recessed part to which the locking protruding part is locked is formed in the other; and a detection protrusion in which the aforementioned detection protrusion is disposed is formed on the outer wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts

14.

DETECTING DEVICE, DETECTING SYSTEM, DETECTING METHOD, AND DETECTING PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023032743
Publication Number 2024/080045
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki Kentarou
  • Yano Junji
  • Murayoshi Tomoyuki
  • Watanabe Isao

Abstract

This detecting device comprises: a first acquiring unit for acquiring, from a vehicle, vehicle information that is information including identification information of the vehicle and that relates to the vehicle; a second acquiring unit for acquiring collected results of the vehicle information obtained by the first acquiring unit; a third acquiring unit for acquiring an operating plan for the vehicle corresponding to the identification information; and a detecting unit for detecting an abnormality relating to the vehicle on the basis of the collected results and the operating plan.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G08G 1/13 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles indicating the position of vehicles, e.g. scheduled vehicles to a central station the indicator being in the form of a map

15.

LEVER-TYPE CONNECTOR

      
Application Number JP2023036718
Publication Number 2024/080274
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-10
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mase Tsuyoshi
  • Ito Toshihiro
  • Kikuchi Takahiro
  • Takagi Yoichi

Abstract

A lever-type connector 10, which can mate with an opposite-side connector 50 having an opposite-side sensing terminal 53, comprises: a housing 20; a lever 40 that is attached to the housing 20 so as to be pivotable between a mating-start position and a mating-completed position; and a sensing terminal 30 that is held on the housing 20 and forms a sense circuit by contacting the opposite-side sensing terminal 53. The housing 20 comprises a flexing piece 23 opposite the sensing terminal 30 that is capable of flexing and deforming. The lever 40 comprises a first pressing portion 44 and a second pressing portion 45 that press the flexing piece 23 toward the sensing terminal 30 to thereby space the sensing terminal 30 apart from the opposite-side sensing terminal 53. In a process in which the lever 40 pivots from the mating-start position toward the mating-completed position, the first pressing portion 44 starts to press the flexing piece 23 earlier than the second pressing portion 45. As the lever 40 reaches the mating-completed position, the pressing of the flexing piece 23 by the second pressing portion 45 is released, whereby the sensing terminal 30 contacts the opposite-side sensing terminal 53.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement

16.

WIRING MEMBER

      
Application Number JP2023034965
Publication Number 2024/080137
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-26
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamao Megumi
  • Kobayashi Toshinari
  • Kubota Hidetsugu
  • Terasaka Yukitoshi
  • Koyano Hiroyuki
  • Wei Lin

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a technique for preventing water from penetrating from the gap between a mold portion and an electric wire without forming a waterproof stopper as an insert component. This wiring member comprises: a mold portion; an electric wire including a first zone covered with the mold portion and a second zone continuing into the first zone and extending outside the mold portion; and a waterproof stopper provided outside the mold portion and covering an annular boundary that is the boundary with the electric wire in the outer surface of the mold portion. The waterproof stopper includes: a first contact portion that makes contact with the outer surface of the mold portion on the outer peripheral side from the annular boundary so as to able to stop water; and a second contact portion that makes contact with the outer peripheral portion of the electric wire in the second zone so as to able to stop water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 15/04 - Cable-end sealings
  • H01B 7/282 - Preventing penetration of fluid into conductor or cable
  • H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables

17.

CUTTING TOOL

      
Application Number 18039974
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-14
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukui, Haruyo
  • Tsukihara, Nozomi
  • Paseuth, Anongsack
  • Tabata, Toshihiro

Abstract

A cutting tool is a cutting tool comprising a substrate and a coating film disposed on the substrate, in which the coating film includes a first layer, the first layer is composed of an alternate layer where a first unit layer and a second unit layer are alternately stacked, the first unit layer is composed of AlaCr1-a-bCebN, a is 0.400 or more and 0.800 or less, b is 0.001 or more and 0.100 or less, the second unit layer is composed of TicSi1-cN, and c is 0.200 or more and 0.990 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 27/14 - Cutting tools of which the bits or tips are of special material
  • C23C 28/04 - Coating for obtaining at least two superposed coatings either by methods not provided for in a single one of main groups , or by combinations of methods provided for in subclasses and only coatings of inorganic non-metallic material

18.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 18361175
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-07-28
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Hirasaki, Takahide

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a first insulating layer on a first nitride semiconductor layer having a principal surface, forming a mask including a first mask opening on the first insulating layer, forming a first opening in the first insulating layer through the first mask opening, forming a second nitride semiconductor layer on the first nitride semiconductor layer inside the first opening, forming a second insulating layer covering a boundary between the second nitride semiconductor layer and the first insulating layer through the first mask opening and thereafter removing the mask, forming a second opening in the second insulating layer, foaming a first electrode on the second insulating layer contacting the second nitride semiconductor layer through the second opening, and forming a gate electrode above the first nitride semiconductor layer, and separated from the second insulating layer in a plan view perpendicular to the principal surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 29/20 - Semiconductor bodies characterised by the materials of which they are formed including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only AIIIBV compounds
  • H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof
  • H01L 21/3065 - Plasma etching; Reactive-ion etching
  • H01L 29/423 - Electrodes characterised by their shape, relative sizes or dispositions not carrying the current to be rectified, amplified or switched
  • H01L 29/778 - Field-effect transistors with two-dimensional charge carrier gas channel, e.g. HEMT

19.

TERMINAL UNIT, FEMALE TERMINAL AND MALE TERMINAL

      
Application Number 18277905
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-18
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamada, Yusuke
  • Aizawa, Katsuhiko

Abstract

In a terminal unit, a second contact portion of a female terminal includes a push-up protrusion projecting toward a first contact portion and a pair of first projecting contact point portions, to be respectively brought into contact with a pair of inclined portions, of a male terminal. The male terminal includes an accommodation recess capable of accommodating the push-up protrusion. In an incomplete connection state, the male terminal is in contact with the push-up protrusion and pushed up toward the first contact portion, whereby the inclined portions of the male terminal are separated from the first projecting contact point portions of the female terminal. In a complete connection state, the inclined portions of the male terminal are pressed by the first projecting contact point portions of the female terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/115 - U-shaped sockets having inwardly-bent legs
  • H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets

20.

SWITCH DEVICE

      
Application Number 18506640
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-10
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd. (Japan)
  • Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakazono, Keisuke
  • Sugisawa, Yuuki

Abstract

In a semiconductor switch, a resistance value between a current input terminal to which a current is input and a current output terminal from which a current is output decreases as a voltage of a control terminal based on a potential of the current output terminal increases. A booster circuit is disposed on a path extending from the current input terminal to the control terminal. The booster circuit boosts a voltage input from the current input terminal side and applies the boosted voltage to the control terminal. A switch is connected between the control terminal and the current output terminal of the semiconductor switch. The switch is switched off by power consumption. The power consumption stops and the switch switches on if the supply of power to the booster circuit stops.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H03K 17/687 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of semiconductor devices the devices being field-effect transistors
  • H02H 3/38 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltage and current
  • H03K 17/06 - Modifications for ensuring a fully conducting state
  • H03K 17/081 - Modifications for protecting switching circuit against overcurrent or overvoltage without feedback from the output circuit to the control circuit

21.

COMPOUND WIRE HARNESS

      
Application Number 18277416
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-18
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Izawa, Katsutoshi

Abstract

A compound wire harness for installation in a vehicle, the compound wire harness including: a first wire harness; and a second wire harness configured to be electrically connected to an in-vehicle device and electrically connected to the first wire harness, wherein: the first exterior ring and the shield have a higher rigidity than the second exterior ring, the first connector housing is surrounded by the first exterior ring and the shield, and the shield is inseparably integrated with the shield shell.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01B 7/17 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring

22.

ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE OF FLAT WIRE HARNESS

      
Application Number 18480007
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
  • KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI (Japan)
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato, Tatsumi
  • Nishimura, Kazuhiro
  • Okaniwa, Hirozumi
  • Tateishi, Tomohiko
  • Aida, Tatsuya
  • Kato, Mitsuhiro
  • Ishikawa, Akinori
  • Kusuyama, Kazuhiro

Abstract

An attachment structure of a flat wire harness includes: an attachment target member; a flat wire harness; and an attachment part. In the flat wire harness, a through hole is formed in a part of a base material where a plurality of electrical wires are not disposed. The attachment part includes a rod-like part passing through the through hole, a fixing part provided to a first end portion of the rod-like part to fix the rod-like part to the attachment target member, and a retaining part provided to a second end portion of the rod-like part to prevent the rod-like part from coming out of the through hole. An outer size of the retaining part is larger than a dimension of the through hole, and the dimension of the through hole is equal to or larger than a thickness of the rod-like part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/30 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form

23.

VEHICLE SALES SYSTEM, IN-VEHICLE DEVICE, AND VEHICLE-SALES MANAGEMENT METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023031918
Publication Number 2024/080031
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-31
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takaki Kentarou
  • Yano Junji
  • Watanabe Isao

Abstract

This vehicle sales system is a management device comprising: a first management device that receives, from a vehicle, vehicle information including at least one of a list of vehicle parts equipped in the vehicle, the manufacturer of the vehicle parts, a maintenance site for the vehicle, or a history of use of the vehicle parts, and registers, in a first database, first reselling information generated on the basis of the received vehicle information; and an output unit that acquires the first reselling information corresponding to the vehicle from the first database and performs output processing based on the acquired first reselling information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions

24.

CUTTING TOOL

      
Application Number JP2022038393
Publication Number 2024/079891
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-14
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukui, Haruyo
  • Tsukihara, Nozomi
  • Paseuth, Anongsack
  • Tabata, Toshihiro

Abstract

a1-a-bbc1-c1-cN; and c is 0.200 to 0.990 inclusive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 27/14 - Cutting tools of which the bits or tips are of special material
  • B23C 5/16 - Milling-cutters characterised by physical features other than shape
  • C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material

25.

TIRE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TIRE

      
Application Number JP2023024215
Publication Number 2024/079952
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-29
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyabe, Tadaaki
  • Nakajima,tetsuya
  • Matsuoka, Akifumi

Abstract

A tire, said tire being configured: so as to have an inner section and an outer section which can be attached to and detached from the inner section and covers at least part of the outer surface of the inner section; in a manner such that the inner section contains a reinforcing material; and in a manner such that the outer section has a first surface facing the inner surface and a second surface located opposite the first surface, and is positioned so as to include a tread section, which is the section of the tire which contacts the road surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60C 11/02 - Replaceable treads
  • B60C 9/08 - Carcasses the reinforcing cords of each carcass ply arranged in a substantially parallel relationship the cords extend transversely from bead to bead, i.e. radial ply
  • B60C 13/00 - Tyre sidewalls; Protecting, decorating, marking, or the like, thereof

26.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number JP2023034681
Publication Number 2024/080115
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-25
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyamura Tetsuya
  • Tanaka Shinji

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to facilitate the work of joining a first housing that includes a terminal accommodation portion and a second housing that covers a work opening of the first housing, and to easily realize water stoppage between the housings. This connector comprises: a first housing that includes a terminal accommodation portion in which a terminal accommodation hole is formed, and an electric wire accommodation portion; and a second housing that is joined to the first housing. A work opening is formed in the terminal accommodation portion and the electric wire accommodation portion, and an electric wire lead-out opening is formed in an outside end portion of the electric wire accommodation portion. The second housing includes a lid portion that covers the work opening, and an electric-wire-guiding end portion that guides the electric wire on the outside of the electric wire lead-out opening, an elastic ring being interposed between the first housing and the second housing, the elastic ring being positioned obliquely relative to the extension direction of the electric wire accommodation portion so as to be positioned closer to the terminal accommodation portion than are the work opening and the electric wire lead-out opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

27.

COIL COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2022038052
Publication Number 2024/079814
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-12
Publication Date 2024-04-18
Owner
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamada Yukinori
  • Hirota Masayoshi
  • Kibudera Nobuhiro
  • Yanagida Taiji
  • Mori Asuka

Abstract

This coil component comprises a core having a through-hole, and a coil part that passes through the through-hole and is wound onto the core. The coil part includes a first conductor part and a second conductor part. The first conductor part includes a first section that penetrates from a first side to a second side in a first direction that is the penetration direction of the through-hole, a second section that extends to the outer peripheral side from the inner peripheral side of the core, and a third section that extends toward the first side passing along the outer peripheral side of the core. The second conductor part includes a fourth section that penetrates from the second side to the first side in the first direction, a fifth section that extends to the outer peripheral side from the inner peripheral side of the core, and a sixth section that extends toward the second side passing along the outer peripheral side of the core. The third section and the sixth section each have an overlapping section that overlaps with the other in the first direction, and are connected in the overlapping sections.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 17/06 - Fixed inductances of the signal type with magnetic core with core substantially closed in itself, e.g. toroid
  • H01F 37/00 - Fixed inductances not covered by group

28.

Substrate for high-frequency printed wiring board

      
Application Number 17528405
Grant Number RE049929
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-25
First Publication Date 2024-04-16
Grant Date 2024-04-16
Owner
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC PRINTED CIRCUITS, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kaimori, Shingo
  • Yamauchi, Masaaki
  • Okamoto, Kentaro
  • Kiya, Satoshi
  • Murata, Kazuo

Abstract

A first embodiment of a substrate for a high-frequency printed wiring board according to the present disclosure is directed to a substrate for a high-frequency printed wiring board, the substrate including: a dielectric layer including a fluororesin and an inorganic filler; and a copper foil layered on at least one surface of the dielectric layer, wherein a surface of the copper foil at the dielectric layer side has a maximum height roughness (Rz) of less than or equal to 2 μm, and a ratio of the number of inorganic atoms of the inorganic filler to the number of fluorine atoms of the fluororesin in a superficial region of the dielectric layer at the copper foil side is less than or equal to 0.08.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/03 - Use of materials for the substrate
  • B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
  • B32B 15/082 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin comprising acrylic resins
  • B32B 15/20 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising aluminium or copper
  • B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • H05K 3/38 - Improvement of the adhesion between the insulating substrate and the metal

29.

CLAMP AND WIRE HARNESS

      
Application Number 18271824
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-18
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Ogi, Keitaro

Abstract

A clamp (10) according to one aspect of the present disclosure, which secures an electric wire (5) to an attachment target such as a vehicle door, comprises a secured part (13) secured to an attachment target such as a body and a holding part (14) that holds the electric wire (5) in a selected position along the height of the secured part (13). The clamp (10) comprises a height adjustment mechanism (15) that attaches the holding part (14) to the secured part (13) such that the position of the holding part (14) can be selected along the height of the secured part (13). The height adjustment mechanism (15) is a structure for setting, as appropriate, the engagement combination of a first protrusion (29) and a second protrusion (30) to adjust the height position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps

30.

DIAMOND SENSOR UNIT

      
Application Number 18273313
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishibayashi, Yoshiki
  • Nakanishi, Hiromi
  • Deguchi, Hiroshige
  • Hayashi, Tsukasa
  • Tatsumi, Natsuo

Abstract

A diamond sensor unit includes: a diamond having a color center with electron spin; an excitation light irradiation part that irradiates the diamond with excitation light; a first patch antenna that receives electromagnetic waves; an electromagnetic wave irradiation part that irradiates the diamond with the electromagnetic waves received by the first patch antenna; a detection part that detects radiated light radiated from the color center of the diamond after the diamond is irradiated with the excitation light and the electromagnetic waves; and an optical waveguide that transmits the excitation light and the radiated light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 29/08 - Measuring electromagnetic field characteristics
  • G01R 1/24 - Transmission-line, e.g. waveguide, measuring sections, e.g. slotted section

31.

METAL MATERIAL, CONNECTION TERMINAL AND METAL MATERIAL MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number 18275996
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-17
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawada, Daisuke
  • Furukawa, Kingo
  • Watanabe, Hajime
  • Kamamoto, Michitake

Abstract

Provided are a metal material and a connection terminal with which the characteristics of In can be obtained on the surface even after experiencing a high-temperature environment, and a method with which it is possible to manufacture such a metal material. The metal material 1 includes: a substrate 2; an intermediate layer 3 that contains at least Ni and that covers the surface of the substrate 2; and an In coating layer 4 comprising In or an In alloy that does not contain Ni other than as unavoidable impurities, the In coating layer 4 coating the surface of the intermediate layer 3 and being exposed on the outermost surface, In being contained at an amount greater than 7/3 times the amount of Ni as a ratio of the number of atoms in the intermediate layer 3 and the In coating layer 4 combined. The connection terminal contains the metal material 1, the intermediate layer 3 and the In coating layer 4 being formed on the surface of the substrate 1 at least a contact part that comes into electrical contact with a counterpart electroconductive member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
  • C22C 28/00 - Alloys based on a metal not provided for in groups
  • C25D 5/12 - Electroplating with more than one layer of the same or of different metals at least one layer being of nickel or chromium
  • H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending

32.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 18480154
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tatsumi, Taizo
  • Tanomura, Masahiro

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a source electrode, a drain electrode, a first gate electrode extending in a first direction and provided between the source electrode and the drain electrode, a second gate electrode provided in a region between the source electrode and the drain electrode positioned in the first direction from the first gate electrode, a gate pad provided so as to dispose the first gate electrode between the gate pad and the second gate electrode, and electrically connected to the first gate electrode, a first gate line provided above the source electrode, a second gate line provided above the source electrode and extending in a second direction that crosses the first direction, and a first guard metal layer provided between the second gate line and the drain electrode, and having at least a portion provided between the drain electrode and the source electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 29/423 - Electrodes characterised by their shape, relative sizes or dispositions not carrying the current to be rectified, amplified or switched
  • H01L 27/085 - Devices consisting of a plurality of semiconductor or other solid-state components formed in or on a common substrate including integrated passive circuit elements with at least one potential-jump barrier or surface barrier the substrate being a semiconductor body including only semiconductor components of a single kind including field-effect components only
  • H01L 29/417 - Electrodes characterised by their shape, relative sizes or dispositions carrying the current to be rectified, amplified or switched
  • H01L 29/78 - Field-effect transistors with field effect produced by an insulated gate

33.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 17768449
Status Pending
Filing Date 2020-08-21
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Phatiwuttipat, Pipatthana
  • Makino, Kenji

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to secure a long creepage distance between adjoining male terminal fittings. The connector (A) is provided with a housing (10) having a wall-like terminal holding section (11), multiple press-fit holes (13) formed in the terminal holding section (11), and multiple male terminal fittings (20) individually press-fitted in the multiple press-fit holes (13) and protruding from a rear surface (11R) of the terminal holding section (11) to the outside. Protrusions (16) are formed on the terminal holding section (11) so as to protrude from the rear surface (11R) of the terminal holding section (11) and arranged to separate adjoining press-fit holes (13) from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/41 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting by frictional grip in grommet, panel or base

34.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BOX

      
Application Number 18263828
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-13
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Kurita, Masanao

Abstract

An electrical connection box including a case, a relay attached to the case in a state exposed outside the case, and a wire harness that is to be connected to a sensor that measures a state of the relay, and is provided outside of the case. The wire harness includes a lead to be electrically connected to the sensor, and a guide member that is provided along the lead so as to guide the extending direction of the lead.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • H01B 13/012 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for manufacturing wire harnesses

35.

CONNECTOR FIXING STRUCTURE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BOX

      
Application Number 18263850
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Kurita, Masanao

Abstract

A connector fixing structure includes: a connector having a main body portion and a lock portion provided on an outer face of the main body portion; and a holder having, on its surface, a locked portion that fits with the lock portion. The main body portion includes a first portion provided with the lock portion, and a second portion provided extending frontward in a fitting direction from the first portion. The holder is provided protruding from the surface in a predetermined direction intersecting the fitting direction and has a first contact portion opposing the second portion in the predetermined direction. The first contact portion comes into contact with the second portion when the second portion tilts from a reference orientation with a component in a direction approaching the surface, with the lock portion serving as a fulcrum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
  • H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
  • H02G 3/16 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes structurally associated with support for line-connecting terminals within the box

36.

TERMINAL MODULE AND CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18283195
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-17
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Uchiyama, Takayuki

Abstract

A terminal module mates to a mating connector that relatively approaches the terminal module from a first side to a second side along a first direction (z direction) and electrically connects to the mating connector. The terminal module includes a first terminal provided so as to be movable toward the second side by being pressed by the mating connector; a second terminal that is positioned at a distance from the first terminal in a second direction (x direction) that is perpendicular to the first direction; and a flexible conductor that electrically connects the first terminal and the second terminal. The first terminal includes a first part that is provided so as to be capable of contacting the mating connector and a second part that extends from a second terminal side end of the first part toward the first side or the second side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/15 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure
  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted

37.

WIRE HARNESS

      
Application Number 18369948
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-19
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Fujioka, Ryo

Abstract

A wire harness including: an electric wire; a conductive cylindrical tube through which the electric wire penetrates; a cylindrical electromagnetic shield that surrounds an outer circumference of the electric wire and is fixed to an end of the cylindrical tube; an annular fixing member that fixes the electromagnetic shield to the end of the cylindrical tube; and an oxidation suppression layer that seals a fixed portion of the cylindrical tube and the electromagnetic shield fixed by the fixing member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

38.

REDOX FLOW BATTERY ELECTRODE, REDOX FLOW BATTERY CELL, AND REDOX FLOW BATTERY SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023031453
Publication Number 2024/075439
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oya, Masayuki
  • Sawada, Shinichi

Abstract

This redox flow battery electrode comprises a fiber assembly including carbon fibers, wherein the carbon fibers each include: a plurality of groove portions that are provided along the length of the carbon fiber; a ridge portion that is between the groove portions and relatively protrudes beyond the groove portions; and a cross-section in which the perimeter of the carbon fiber is larger than the perimeter of a virtual circle. The cross-section is a section made by cutting the carbon fiber by a plane orthogonal to the length of the carbon fiber. The virtual circle is a true circle having an area equal to the area of the cross-section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/96 - Carbon-based electrodes
  • D01F 9/14 - Carbon filaments; Apparatus specially adapted for the manufacture thereof by decomposition of organic filaments
  • H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells

39.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023032467
Publication Number 2024/075463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ikeda Tomoki
  • Kawabata Yoshisumi

Abstract

A semiconductor device according to the present invention comprises a substrate including a circuit pattern, a semiconductor chip mounted on the circuit pattern and electrically connected to the circuit pattern, a frame body including a wall portion, and a plate-shaped terminal electrically connected to the circuit pattern. The wall portion surrounds the substrate. The terminal includes a first region installed to the wall portion and a second region disposed inside of the frame body, along with the first region. The distance between the inner wall surface of the wall portion and the circuit pattern is 500 μm or less. The second region is directly connected to the circuit pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 23/12 - Mountings, e.g. non-detachable insulating substrates
  • H01L 23/04 - Containers; Seals characterised by the shape
  • H01L 25/07 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
  • H01L 25/18 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices the devices being of types provided for in two or more different subgroups of the same main group of groups , or in a single subclass of ,

40.

SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE MATERIAL CONNECTION STRUCTURE, AND LAYERED STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2023033294
Publication Number 2024/075481
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito, Tomohiro
  • Ohki, Kotaro

Abstract

This superconducting wire material connection structure is equipped with: a first superconducting wire material which has a first substrate, a first intermediate layer positioned on the first substrate, and a first superconducting layer positioned on the first intermediate layer; and a second superconducting wire material which has a second substrate, a second intermediate layer positioned on the second substrate, and a second superconducting layer positioned on the second intermediate layer. The first superconducting wire material has a first end surface, which is an end surface of the first superconducting wire material in the lengthwise direction. The second superconducting wire material has a second end surface, which is an end surface of the second superconducting wire material in the lengthwise direction. As a result of joining the first end surface and the second end surface to one another, the first superconducting wire material is connected to the second superconducting wire material in a manner such that the first substrate, the first intermediate layer and the first superconducting layer respectively face the second substrate, the second intermediate layer and the second superconducting layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/68 - Connections to or between superconductive conductors
  • H01B 12/06 - Films or wires on bases or cores

41.

VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE, COMMUNICATION CONTROL METHOD, AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023035629
Publication Number 2024/075646
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-29
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kanamori Tsubasa
  • Chujo Makoto
  • Kodama Yuichi
  • Watanabe Isao

Abstract

This vehicle-mounted device is mounted in a vehicle, and provided with: an acquisition unit which acquires vehicle information relating to the vehicle, and measurement result information including a measurement result that relates to the vehicle-mounted device and is the measurement result of an object to be measured affecting transmission of the vehicle information; and a communication unit which transmits, to a management device, the vehicle information and measurement result information acquired by the acquisition unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]

42.

WIRING MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023035900
Publication Number 2024/075687
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takada Kotaro
  • Nakayama Osamu
  • Miyazaki Katsushi
  • Tsuji Daiki

Abstract

A wiring module 20, which is attached to a battery stack 11L in which a plurality of power storage elements having electrode terminals are layered, comprises at least one first electric wire W1 and a protector 50 having an accommodating portion 60 that extends in a routing direction in which the first electric wire W1 is routed and that accommodates the first electric wire W1. The accommodating portion 60 includes: a bottom portion 61; at least one first side piece 62A that extends from one side edge of the bottom portion 61 in a first direction orthogonal to the routing direction; at least one second side piece 62B that extends from the other side edge of the bottom portion 61 in the first direction; at least one first space S1 that is provided adjacent to the first side piece 62A in the routing direction; and at least one second space S2 that is provided adjacent to the second side piece 62B in the routing direction. The first side piece 62A and the second side piece 62B are arranged not to overlap with each other in a second direction orthogonal to both the routing direction and the first direction. The first side piece 62A and the second side piece 62B are capable of being deformed by deflecting in the second direction. The first side piece 62A faces the second space S2 on the second side piece 62B side in the second direction. The second side piece 62B faces the first space S1 on the first side piece 62A side in the second direction. The first side piece 62A has a first nail portion 63A protruding from the end in the first direction of the first side piece 62A on the second space S2 side. The second side piece 62B has a second nail portion 63B protruding from the end in the first direction of the second side piece 62B on the first space S1 side. A minimum dimension L1 between the first nail portion 63A and the second nail portion 63B in the second direction is smaller than an outer diameter D1 of the first electric wire W1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/591 - Covers
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
  • H01M 50/298 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
  • H01M 50/50 - Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/557 - Plate-shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
  • H01M 50/588 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries outside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of terminals or busbars

43.

WIRING MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023035905
Publication Number 2024/075689
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takada Kotaro
  • Nakayama Osamu
  • Miyazaki Katsushi
  • Tsuji Daiki

Abstract

Provided is a wiring module 20 to be attached to a battery layered body 11L that is formed by layering a plurality of laminate batteries 11 comprising electrode leads 12, and that comprises a joint part 13 in which the electrode leads 12 of the laminate batteries 11 are overlapped with each other and joined together. The wiring module 20 comprises: a terminal 30; an electrical wire 45 that is connected to the terminal 30; and a protector 50 that holds the terminal 30 and the electrical wire 45. The terminal 30 comprises: a body part 31; a connection part 32 that extends from the body part 31, and that is connected facing the first direction to the electrode leads 12 constituting the joint part 13; and a bent plate part 33 that is connected via a bending part 35 to the body part 31, and that extends in the first direction toward the laminate batteries 11 side. The protector 50 includes: a protector body 51; a recessed part 56 that is recessed in the first direction toward the laminate batteries 11 side with respect to the protector body 51, and that accommodates the bent plate part 33; and at least one deflection piece 62 that extends from the protector body 51, and that is capable of deflective deformation in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. The deflection piece 62 comprises: a plurality of plate parts 63 that extend in the first direction and that are aligned spaced apart from each other in the second direction; and at least one connection part 64 that connects the end parts in the first direction of two adjacent plate parts 63. The plurality of plate parts 63 include at least a base end-side plate part 63B that is connected to the protector body 51, and a distal end-side plate part 63A that is disposed so as to oppose the terminal 30. The distal end-side plate part 63A comprises an engagement part 65A that is disposed in the recessed part 56, and that engages with the bent plate part 33 from the side opposite the laminate batteries 11 side in the first direction. The plate parts 63 and the connection part 64 are connected alternately to each other from the base end-side plate part 63B to the distal end-side plate part 63A, and due to this configuration, the deflection piece 62 forms a bellows shape.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/298 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
  • H01M 50/291 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by spacing elements or positioning means within frames, racks or packs characterised by their shape
  • H01M 50/50 - Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
  • H01M 50/516 - Methods for interconnecting adjacent batteries or cells by welding, soldering or brazing
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/557 - Plate-shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
  • H01M 50/588 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries outside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of terminals or busbars
  • H01M 50/591 - Covers
  • H01R 13/42 - Securing in a demountable manner

44.

WIRING MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023036203
Publication Number 2024/075772
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-04
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • AESC JAPAN LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takada Kotaro
  • Nakayama Osamu
  • Ikeda Shuya
  • Miyazaki Katsushi
  • Izawa Takami
  • Nakai Masayuki
  • Yanagihara Yasuhiro

Abstract

A wiring module 20 is assembled with a battery stack 11L that is configured by stacking a plurality of laminated batteries 11, each including electrode leads 12, and that has a joint portion 13 where the electrode leads 12 of the laminated batteries 11 are overlapped and joined, the assembling being performed in an assembly direction perpendicular to the plate thickness direction of the joint portion 13, wherein the wiring module includes terminals 30, electric wires 45 connected to the terminals 30, and a protector 50 that holds the terminals 30 and the electric wires 45, portions of the electrode leads 12 that constitute the joint portion 13 are taken as joint electrode leads 12A, the terminals 30 have electrode connection portions 31 electrically connected to the joint electrode leads 12A, the protector 50 includes a protector main body 51 and terminal accommodating sections 56 that position and accommodate the terminals 30, and the terminal accommodating sections 56 are movably coupled to the protector main body 51 through hinge sections 57.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/298 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
  • H01M 50/50 - Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/557 - Plate-shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
  • H01M 50/588 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries outside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of terminals or busbars
  • H01M 50/591 - Covers

45.

WIRING MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023036205
Publication Number 2024/075774
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-04
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • AESC JAPAN LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takada Kotaro
  • Nakayama Osamu
  • Miyazaki Katsushi
  • Tsuji Daiki
  • Izawa Takami
  • Nakai Masayuki
  • Yanagihara Yasuhiro

Abstract

Provided is a wiring module 20 that is to be attached to a battery laminate body 11L configured by laminating a plurality of power storage elements having electrode terminals, said wiring module 20 comprising an electric wire 45 and a protector 50 which is provided with an electric wire accommodation part 60 that is in the shape of a groove extending in a first direction and that accommodates the electric wire 45, wherein: the electric wire accommodation part 60 is provided with a bottom wall 61, a pair of side walls 62 that stand upright from ends at both sides of the bottom wall 61 and that face each other in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, and at least one engagement piece 63 that extends from one of the pair of side walls 62 toward the other of the pair of side walls 62 and that suppresses the electric wire 45 from coming out of the electric wire accommodation part 60; the engagement piece 63 is provided with a base end part 64 that is connected to one of the pair of side walls 62 and a tip end part 65 that is disposed toward the other of the pair of side walls 62; and the dimension L1 of the base end part 64 in the first direction is greater than the dimension L2 of the electric wire accommodation part 60 in the second direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/298 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
  • H01M 50/50 - Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/557 - Plate-shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
  • H01M 50/588 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries outside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of terminals or busbars
  • H01M 50/591 - Covers

46.

IN-VEHICLE BACKUP CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023028740
Publication Number 2024/075387
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-07
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • JTEKT CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Masuda Kazuki
  • Higuchi Yutaka
  • Mio Takumi
  • Komatsubara Yukihiro
  • Ohmi Naoki

Abstract

The present invention makes it easier to respond in some manner in a situation where a certain degree of deterioration of a power storage unit is expected. An in-vehicle backup control device (2) is used in an in-vehicle power supply system (100) that includes a power supply unit (90) and a power storage unit (93). The in-vehicle backup control device (2) includes a discharge unit (charging/discharging unit (11)) that discharges a power storage unit (93), and a control section (13) that controls the discharge unit. The control unit (13) performs corresponding processing when the voltage of the power storage unit (93) falls below a threshold voltage (Vth) and the elapsed time during which the voltage falls below the threshold voltage (Vth) exceeds a determination time (TJ).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering

47.

CUTOFF CONTROL APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18264611
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-06-09
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd. (Japan)
  • Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsuchiya, Junji
  • Kawakami, Takafumi
  • Takahashi, Seiji

Abstract

A cutoff control apparatus controls a cutoff unit in a vehicle-mounted system which includes: a power storage unit; a power line between the power storage unit and a load; and the cutoff unit that switches between a cutoff state that cuts off supplying of power on the power line from the power storage unit side to the load side and a canceled state where the cutoff state is canceled. In the vehicle-mounted system, the cutoff unit includes a first cutoff unit and a second cutoff unit, and the second cutoff unit enters the cutoff state when a first overcurrent state has occurred on the power line with the first cutoff unit in the canceled state. The cutoff control apparatus includes a control apparatus that instructs the first cutoff unit to switch to the cutoff state when the power line is in a second overcurrent state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02H 7/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for switching devices
  • B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
  • H02H 1/00 - EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS - Details of emergency protective circuit arrangements

48.

RESIN COMPOSITION, METHOD FOR PRODUCING RESIN COMPOSITION, OPTICAL FIBER, METHOD FOR PRODUCING OPTICAL FIBER, OPTICAL FIBER RIBBON, AND OPTICAL FIBER CABLE

      
Application Number 18265445
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Homma, Yuya

Abstract

A resin composition for primary coating of an optical fiber contains a photopolymerizable compound containing a difunctional urethane (meth)acrylate and a monofunctional urethane (meth)acrylate, and a photopolymerization initiator, the difunctional urethane (meth)acrylate is a reaction product of a diol, a diisocyanate, and a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylate, and the monofunctional urethane (meth)acrylate is a reaction product of a polyoxyalkylene monoalkyl ether, a diisocyanate, and a hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylate, or a reaction product of a polyoxyalkylene monoalkyl ether and an isocyanate group-containing (meth)acrylate.

IPC Classes  ?

49.

WIRING MEMBER-EQUIPPED ADHEREND

      
Application Number 18275843
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-04
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd. (Japan)
  • Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Fukushima, Daichi

Abstract

A wiring member-equipped adherend includes: a wiring member including a sheet and a wire-like transmission member bonded to the sheet; and an adherend provided in a position where the wiring member is disposed in a vehicle to be bonded to the sheet. A bonding part where the sheet and the adherend are bonded includes a lateral bonding part provided in a position deviated from the wire-like transmission member along a width direction of the sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 7/08 - Flat or ribbon cables
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form

50.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18276009
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-03
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Miyamura, Tetsuya

Abstract

Provided is a connector that does not require dedicated assembly equipment. A connector (10) includes a primary molded portion (20A) comprising a primary resin material, and a secondary molded portion (50A) comprising a secondary resin material. The secondary molded portion (50A) is provided in such a way as to be capable of moving relative to the primary molded portion (20A).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
  • H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts

51.

FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

      
Application Number 18278281
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-27
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC PRINTED CIRCUITS, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukaya, Yosuke
  • Nitta, Koji
  • Sato, Daisuke

Abstract

A flexible printed circuit board according to an embodiment includes a base film and a first wire. The base film has a first surface. The first wire is disposed on the first surface. The first wire has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is disposed on the first surface directly or indirectly. The second layer covers the first layer. In the first surface, a first groove is formed next to the first layer in a plan view. The second layer on a side surface of the first layer exists on a bottom surface and a side surface of the first groove.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/11 - Printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
  • H05K 1/03 - Use of materials for the substrate
  • H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
  • H05K 3/42 - Plated through-holes

52.

ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD ANALYSIS METHOD, ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD ANALYSIS APPARATUS, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

      
Application Number 18481756
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-05
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Kawasaki, Takeshi

Abstract

An electromagnetic field analysis method includes generating meshes so that a first mesh is generated in a first region and no mesh or a second mesh is generated in a second region other than the first region in a coplanar waveguide, the coplanar waveguide including a dielectric layer and a conductor pattern having a signal line and reference potential patterns, the first region including the signal line and respective parts of the reference potential patterns and having a constant width in a direction orthogonal to an extending direction of the signal line, the reference potential patterns being spaced away from the signal line and interposing the signal line therebetween, the second mesh having a larger dimension than the first mesh, and performing electromagnetic field analysis on the coplanar waveguide using the meshes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 33/02 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux

53.

THICK ELECTRIC WIRE

      
Application Number 18536902
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-12
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Mayama, Yuhei

Abstract

An electric wire for use in an electric vehicle with a large current of 100 A or more and a high voltage of 30 V or more includes a conductor and an electrically insulating layer covering an outer surface of the conductor, wherein the conductor includes first twisted wires in each of which a plurality of element wires are twisted together, and the first twisted wires are twisted together to form one or more second twisted wires, wherein an element-wire diameter of each of the element wires is 0.18 mm to 0.35 mm, and wherein a secant modulus of the electrically insulating layer is 15 MPa to 41 MPa.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 9/00 - Power cables
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01B 3/44 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes acrylic resins

54.

ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX

      
Application Number 18264844
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshimura, Yuya

Abstract

An electrical junction box includes: a case; a relay that is attached to the case; and a heat dissipation member that is connected to the relay so as to be able to transfer heat, wherein the case includes a first case member and a second case member that is coupled to the first case member and that provides a housing space between the first case member and the second case member, the heat dissipation member is stacked on the second case member within the housing space, the second case member includes a first portion that is stacked on the heat dissipation member and a second portion other than the first portion, and the first portion is made of a material that has a higher thermal conductivity than the second portion.

IPC Classes  ?

55.

GROMMET

      
Application Number 18273480
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-04
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kobayashi, Taiki

Abstract

A grommet is provided with a first tubular portion through which an electrical wire can be inserted, a collar portion, and a first fold portion. The grommet is deformable between a first state in which the first fold portion is contracted in a folded state and a second state in which at least a portion of the first fold portion is extended. In the first state, an angle formed by an axis line of the first tubular portion and a virtual plane corresponds to a first angle, and, in the second state, an angle formed by an axis line of the first tubular portion and the virtual plane corresponds to a second angle, which is smaller than first angle. A distal end opening of the first tubular portion is orientated to a first side in a second direction aligned with the virtual plane.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 17/58 - Tubes, sleeves, beads or bobbins through which the conductor passes
  • F16L 5/10 - Sealing by using sealing rings or sleeves only
  • H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings

56.

PANEL MOUNT CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18275943
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-09
First Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kanbara, Shota

Abstract

A panel mount connector is to be mounted on a panel including a connector mounting hole, and provided with a panel side housing including an inner receptacle projecting outwardly of the panel from the connector mounting hole and to be mounted on the panel, an inner housing to be fit into the inner receptacle, an outer housing including an outer receptacle disposed outside the panel and to be externally fit to the inner receptacle, the inner housing being mounted in the outer housing, a panel seal to be sandwiched between an outer peripheral edge part of the connector mounting hole in the panel and a tip part of the outer receptacle with both the inner housing and the outer receptacle fit to the inner receptacle, and a lever mounted movably between a connection start position and a connection completion position with respect to the outer receptacle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel

57.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number JP2023033538
Publication Number 2024/075489
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miyamura Tetsuya
  • Matsui Hajime

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to further reduce the size of a connector. This connector holds a terminal, the connector comprising a housing in which a cavity capable of accommodating the terminal is formed, and a retainer which can be attached to the housing at a temporary attachment position and a main attachment position, wherein: the retainer includes a locking protruding section which can be locked to the terminal accommodated in the cavity; the locking protruding section retreats from the cavity while the retainer is positioned at the temporary attachment position; and the retainer rotates from the temporary attachment position to the main attachment position, whereby the locking protruding section protrudes to the inside of the cavity and is locked to the terminal inside the cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

58.

WIRING MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023033887
Publication Number 2024/075508
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • AESC JAPAN LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takada Kotaro
  • Nakayama Osamu
  • Miyazaki Katsushi
  • Tsuji Daiki
  • Izawa Takami
  • Nakai Masayuki
  • Yanagihara Yasuhiro

Abstract

A wiring module 20 according to the present disclosure comprises: a detection terminal 30; a detection wire 45; a first housing part 55; a second housing part 56; an L-shaped third housing part 57 that has a corner part 57B on the inner peripheral side of a bent part 45C, couples the first housing part 55 and the second housing part 56, and houses the bent part 45C; a pair of outer pressing pieces 58 that are provided to correspond to both ends of the bent part 45C, protrude from the outer peripheral side to the inner peripheral side of the bent part 45C, and press the bent part 45C; a pair of inner pressing pieces 59 that are provided to correspond to both the ends of the bent part 45C, protrude from the inner peripheral side to the outer peripheral side of the bent part 45C, and press the bent part 45C. The pair of inner pressing pieces 59 are formed to protrude from a third side wall 57A on the inner peripheral side of a pair of third side walls 57A constituting both ends of the third housing part 57 to at least the position of a tangent T disposed along the corner part 57B at an angle of 45° with respect to the third side wall 57A.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/298 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
  • H01M 50/50 - Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/557 - Plate-shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
  • H01M 50/588 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries outside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of terminals or busbars
  • H01M 50/591 - Covers

59.

WIRING MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023033888
Publication Number 2024/075509
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-19
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • AESC JAPAN LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takada Kotaro
  • Nakayama Osamu
  • Miyazaki Katsushi
  • Tsuji Daiki
  • Izawa Takami
  • Nakai Masayuki
  • Yanagihara Yasuhiro

Abstract

A wiring module 20 is attached to a power storage element group obtaining by arranging a plurality of power storage elements 11 side by side and comprises: a connector 48; a plurality of electrical wires 45 led out from the connector 48; and a protector 50 with insulating properties that holds the plurality of electrical wires 45 and is attached to the power storage element group. The plurality of electrical wires 45 have extra length sections 145, and the extra length sections 145 have a tip section 145A routed to the connector 48 side, a base section 145B positioned on the protector 50 side, and a body section 145C arranged between the tip section 145A and the base section 145B. The protector 50 has an extra length accommodation section 57 for accommodating the body sections 145C so as to enable the removal thereof and a holding section 58 for holding the tip sections 145A or the connector 48 so as to enable the withdrawal thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/298 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
  • H01M 50/50 - Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/557 - Plate-shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
  • H01M 50/588 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries outside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of terminals or busbars
  • H01M 50/591 - Covers

60.

VEHICLE-MOUNTED DEVICE, CONNECTION DESTINATION NOTIFICATION METHOD, AND CONNECTION DESTINATION NOTIFICATION PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023034580
Publication Number 2024/075553
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ashibe Kentaro
  • Otsu Tomohiro
  • Go Darmawan
  • Urayama Hirofumi
  • Ishizuka Shu
  • Kuroya Yoshinobu
  • Sugiyama Kazuya
  • Itatsu Yuichiroh
  • Ishii Daigo
  • Andou Hiroya

Abstract

This vehicle-mounted device is used in a vehicle-mounted network including a vehicle-mounted relay device for relaying frames transmitted and received between vehicle-mounted function units. The vehicle-mounted relay device includes a communication port group including a plurality of communication ports, and a communication circuit group including a plurality of communication circuits provided to respectively correspond to the plurality of communication ports, the communication circuit group including a plurality of target communication circuits the kinds of sleep modes of which are required to be standardized, and the communication port group including a plurality of target communication ports respectively corresponding to the plurality of target communication circuits. The vehicle-mounted relay device is provided with a notification unit that, when a new function unit is connected to the target communication port to which an existing function unit is not connected in a state where the existing function unit is connected to some of the plurality of target communication ports, notifies the communication port that should serve as a connection destination of the new function unit on the basis of a combination of the kinds of sleep modes to be applied to the plurality of target communication circuits.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]

61.

WIRING MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023035903
Publication Number 2024/075688
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-02
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takada Kotaro
  • Nakayama Osamu
  • Miyazaki Katsushi
  • Tsuji Daiki

Abstract

A wiring module 20 is to be attached to a battery laminate 11L formed by laminating a plurality of power storage elements comprising electrode terminals, and comprises: a plurality of conductive members electrically connected to the electrode terminals; a first unit 50A; a second unit 50B formed as a separate body from the first unit 50A; a protector 50 that holds the plurality of conductive members; and an assembly member 60. The first unit 50A and the second unit 50B are coupled with each other so as to be slidably moved in the lamination direction in which the power storage elements are laminated. The assembly member 60 is assembled to both the first unit 50A and the second unit 50B in a first direction orthogonal to the lamination direction. The first unit 50A, the second unit 50B, and the assembly member 60 each have a facing surface, the facing surface of the first unit 50A faces the facing surface of the assembly member 60 in the first direction, and the facing surface of the second unit 50B faces the facing surface of the assembly member 60 in the first direction. One of the first unit 50A and the assembly member 60 comprises a first projection 61 projecting from the corresponding facing surface in the first direction, and the other of the first unit 50A and the assembly member 60 has formed therein a first through-hole 55A to which the first projection 61 is inserted. One of the second unit 50B and the assembly member 60 comprises a second projection 71 projecting from the corresponding facing surface in the first direction, and the other of the second unit 50B and the assembly member 60 has formed therein a second through-hole 55B to which the second projection 71 is inserted. The first projection 61 comprises a first abutment part 64A facing the inner wall of the first through-hole 55A in the lamination direction, and a first clearance CL1 is set between the first abutment part 64A and the inner wall of the first through-hole 55A.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/50 - Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
  • H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/557 - Plate-shaped terminals

62.

WIRING MODULE

      
Application Number JP2023036204
Publication Number 2024/075773
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-04
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • AESC JAPAN LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ikeda Shuya
  • Nakayama Osamu
  • Takada Kotaro
  • Miyazaki Katsushi
  • Izawa Takami
  • Nakai Masayuki
  • Yanagihara Yasuhiro

Abstract

This wiring module 20 is assembled, in an assembly direction orthogonal to a plate thickness direction of a bonding part 13, to a battery laminate 11L formed by laminating a plurality of laminate-type batteries 11 equipped with electrode leads 12, the battery laminate comprising the bonding part 13 obtained by the electrode leads 12 of the laminate-type batteries 11 being superimposed and bonded to each other, the wiring module 20 comprising a terminal 30, an electrical wire 45 connected to the terminal 30, and a protector 50 holding the terminal 30 and the electrical wire 45, wherein: the protector 50 includes a terminal storage part 56 that stores the terminal 30, and a protector-side engaging part 64 that holds the terminal 30 so as to be movable in the plate thickness direction between a first position and a second position with respect to the terminal storage part 56; the second position is disposed on one side in the plate thickness direction of the first position; the portion of the electrode leads 12 forming the bonding part 13 is a bonded electrode lead 12A; the terminal 30 includes an electrode connection part 31 electrically connected to the bonded electrode lead 12A, an inclined surface 32 that is provided continuing from the electrode connecting part 31 and is inclined so as to be positioned more on one side in the plate thickness direction more toward the depth in the assembly direction, and a terminal-side engaging part 33 engaging with the protector-side engaging part 64; and in a state in which the terminal 30 is disposed at the first position, the inclined surface 32 is disposed so as to include a range WT of positions in the plate thickness direction at which the bonded electrode lead 12A could be disposed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/298 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
  • H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
  • H01M 50/211 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for pouch cells
  • H01M 50/50 - Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
  • H01M 50/548 - Terminals characterised by the disposition of the terminals on the cells on opposite sides of the cell
  • H01M 50/557 - Plate-shaped terminals
  • H01M 50/569 - Constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals
  • H01M 50/588 - Means for preventing undesired use or discharge for preventing incorrect connections inside or outside the batteries outside the batteries, e.g. incorrect connections of terminals or busbars
  • H01M 50/591 - Covers

63.

COIL SWITCHING SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE MOTOR, CONTROL DEVICE, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VEHICLE MOTOR, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023000923
Publication Number 2024/075318
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-16
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasakura, Hiroki
  • Tsuda, Masaki

Abstract

This coil switching system comprises a drive motor that drives a wheel of a vehicle, a control device that controls the drive motor, a power converter that converts DC power outputted from a battery to AC power and supplies the AC power to the drive motor, and a coil switching device that switches a connection state of a plurality coils in the drive motor between a first connection state and a second connection state, the control device including a torque control unit that changes the output torque of the drive motor by changing the alternating electric current outputted from the power converter at a prescribed speed change timing of the vehicle, and a switching control unit that causes the coil switching device to switch from the first connection state to the second connection state after the alternating electric current has changed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
  • H02P 25/18 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of AC motor or by structural details characterised by the circuit arrangement or by the kind of wiring with arrangements for switching the windings, e.g. with mechanical switches or relays
  • B60L 9/18 - Electric propulsion with power supply external to the vehicle using ac induction motors fed from dc supply lines
  • B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries

64.

CIRCUIT BOARD, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CIRCUIT BOARD

      
Application Number JP2023032203
Publication Number 2024/075456
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-04
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC PRINTED CIRCUITS, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kaimori Shingo
  • Kiya Satoshi
  • Ueda Hiroshi
  • Sugiura Motohiko
  • Imazaki Eiko

Abstract

This circuit board comprises a fluorine resin layer, a to-be-adhered layer, and an adhesive layer adhering the fluorine resin layer with the to-be-adhered layer. The fluorine resin layer includes polytetrafluoroethylene and a first inorganic filler. The content of the first inorganic filler in the fluorine resin layer is 50 vol% to 66 vol%. The adhesive layer includes a resin and a second inorganic filler. The content of the fluorine resin in the resin is 5 mass% or less. The content of the second inorganic filler in the adhesive layer is 29 vol% to 47 vol%. A through-hole penetrating through the fluorine resin layer and the adhesive layer is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/03 - Use of materials for the substrate
  • B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
  • B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
  • B32B 27/30 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising acrylic resin
  • H05K 3/46 - Manufacturing multi-layer circuits

65.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number JP2023036508
Publication Number 2024/075832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-06
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takagi Yoichi

Abstract

A connector (10) comprises a housing (11) that can be mated with an opposing housing, and a mating sensing member (30) that is permitted to move from a provisional lock position to a main lock position when the housing and the opposing housing are normally mated with each other. The housing comprises a lock arm (14) that extends in a cantilever fashion and is formed to be deformable by flexing. The lock arm comprises a lock portion (15) that can be locked on the opposing housing, and a pair of arm portions (16) disposed on either side of the lock portion and extending on the free end side of the lock arm beyond the lock portion. The pair of arm portions each comprise a lock-receiving portion (18). The mating sensing member comprises a sense arm (32). The sense arm comprises a stopper portion (34) disposed on a tip-end portion, and two locking-protrusion portions (35) disposed on either side of the stopper portion. As the stopper portion is locked on the lock portion and the locking-protrusion portions are locked on the lock-receiving portion, movement of the mating sensing member from the provisional lock position to the main lock position is limited.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

66.

DETECTION DEVICE, DETECTION METHOD, AND DETECTION PROGRAM

      
Application Number 18265441
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-08
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
  • Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
  • AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsukamoto, Hiroyuki
  • Ueda, Hiroshi

Abstract

A detection device includes: a monitoring unit configured to monitor a periodic message and an event message as messages in an in-vehicle network, each message having, assigned thereto, identification information of a transmission source and a sequence number; a counter unit configured to change a counter value corresponding to the identification information, when the detection device has received the event message from the in-vehicle network; and a detection unit configured to compare the sequence number with the counter value, based on a result of monitoring, and perform provisional determination for detection of an unauthorized message, based on a result of the comparison. The detection unit performs conclusive determination for detection of the unauthorized message, based on an interval of messages that satisfy a predetermined condition regarding the sequence number, among messages to which the same identification information is assigned, and on a predetermined transmission cycle of the periodic message.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles

67.

VEHICLE

      
Application Number 18374790
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-29
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Wakamatsu, Yasunori
  • Ishino, Masatoshi
  • Arai, Yuuki
  • Eguchi, Takafumi
  • Kusada, Akihiro

Abstract

A vehicle is a vehicle that is equipped with an illumination device in a vehicle cabin and that is capable of traveling in an EV mode, the vehicle being configured to change a manner of luminescence of the illumination device when the vehicle enters a low emission zone (LEZ) where the vehicle needs to travel in the EV mode, and to cause a driver to perceive the entrance. For the change in the manner of the luminescence, for example, the color of the luminescence of the illumination device may be changed from a regular color to a specific color. By the change in the manner of the luminescence of the illumination device, it is possible to cause the driver to sensorily recognize the entrance to the low emission zone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G07C 5/02 - Registering or indicating driving, working, idle, or waiting time only
  • B60Q 3/78 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by the purpose for generating luminous strips, e.g. for marking trim component edges
  • B60Q 3/80 - Circuits; Control arrangements

68.

ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR WIRING MEMBER

      
Application Number 18475771
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
  • KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOYOTA JIDOSHOKKI (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato, Tatsumi
  • Nishimura, Kazuhiro
  • Okaniwa, Hirozumi
  • Tateishi, Tomohiko
  • Aida, Tatsuya
  • Kawamoto, Yuji

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an attachment structure for attaching a wiring member to an instrument panel reinforcement, which is an attachment object, provided near an instrument panel. The wiring member includes a linear transmission member that transmits electricity or light, and a covering member that covers the linear transmission member. The wiring member attachment structure includes a rail member provided on the instrument panel reinforcement, and an insertion member that is provided on the covering member and inserted into the rail member. The wiring member is attached to the instrument panel reinforcement in a state in which the insertion member is inserted into the rail member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • B62D 25/14 - Dashboards as superstructure sub-unit

69.

MEASUREMENT ACCURACY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT DEVICE, MANAGEMENT METHOD, MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, AND CHARGING/DISCHARGING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022036440
Publication Number 2024/069851
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-29
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hatanaka, Aoi
  • Hirota, Masayoshi

Abstract

This measurement accuracy management system comprises: a charging/discharging device for charging/discharging a battery; a management device; and a reference measurement unit that measures power in an electric wire. The charging/discharging device includes a target measurement unit that measures charging/discharging power. The management device includes a first acquisition unit that acquires a reference measurement value from the reference measurement unit and a second acquisition unit that acquires a target measurement value from the target measurement unit. The measurement accuracy management system is provided with: a determination unit that determines, on the basis of the reference measurement value and the target measurement value, whether or not calibration for the target measurement unit is needed to be executed; and an instruction unit that, when the determination unit has determined that the calibration for the target measurement unit is needed to be executed, transmits instruction information for instructing execution of the calibration. The charging/discharging device includes a control unit that executes the calibration for the target measurement unit on the basis of the instruction information transmitted from the instruction unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods

70.

CONDUCTIVE MEMBER, AND SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL CONTAINING SAME

      
Application Number JP2023023102
Publication Number 2024/070084
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-22
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Numata, Koma
  • Hosoe, Akihisa

Abstract

This conductive member comprises a porous body having a three dimensional mesh structure framework. The porous body has a plate shape that has a first main surface and a second main surface on an opposite side from the first main surface, and the first main surface contains the carbon atom.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/023 - Porous and characterised by the material
  • H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys
  • H01M 8/0236 - Glass; Ceramics; Cermets
  • H01M 8/0247 - Collectors; Separators, e.g. bipolar separators; Interconnectors characterised by the form
  • H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte

71.

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, SIGNAL CONTROL DEVICE, ACCUMULATION LENGTH ESTIMATING METHOD, SIGNAL CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023026349
Publication Number 2024/070148
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-19
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsumoto, Shintaro
  • Yoshioka, Toshiya
  • Nishimura, Shigeki

Abstract

This information processing device includes: a main line congestion estimating unit that estimates the congestion of a predetermined segment of a main line; and an accumulation length estimating unit that estimates, on the basis of the congestion estimated by the main line congestion estimating unit, the accumulation length in a rampway that branches from the main line toward a signal intersection onto another road.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G08G 1/01 - Detecting movement of traffic to be counted or controlled
  • G08G 1/08 - Controlling traffic signals according to detected number or speed of vehicles

72.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ONBOARD WIRING BOARD, AND ONBOARD WIRING BOARD

      
Application Number JP2023029995
Publication Number 2024/070329
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-21
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nakaguchi Shinnosuke

Abstract

This method for manufacturing an onboard wiring board uses a board portion body (10). The method for manufacturing an onboard wiring board comprises a selecting step. In the selecting step, depending on the type of the vehicle on which an onboard wiring board (for example, an onboard wiring board (92)) is to be mounted, the presence or absence of bonding of a conductor portion (50) to a plurality of land portions (23), the number of bonds of the conductor portion (50) with respect to the plurality of land portions (23), and/or the destination among a plurality of second power paths insulated from a power path (25) to which the land portions (23) are to be bonded via the conductor portion (50) is selected. According to the method for manufacturing an onboard wiring board, the result of selection in the selecting step is applied to the board portion body (10) to configure a current path using the power path (25).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H05K 3/40 - Forming printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits

73.

POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2023030047
Publication Number 2024/070332
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-21
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakaguchi Shinnosuke
  • Kato Masayuki
  • Aoyama Shinji

Abstract

A power supply apparatus (10) supplies power from a power source part (2) to a plurality of loads (3). The power supply apparatus (10) comprises: a plurality of conducting paths (11) connected to the plurality of loads (3); a connection part (first connection part (12)); a circuit part (13); and a control part (16). The connection part connects the ends, on the power source part (2) side, of the conducting paths (11). The circuit part (13) has a switch (31). The control part (16) controls the switch (31). The circuit part (13) is provided between the connection part and the power source part (2) and is connected to the connection part. The control part (16) sets a duty cycle which is a proportion of on-time to a switching period, and performs duty control on the switch (31) at the set duty cycle to adjust a current to be supplied to the connection part. Further, at least one circuit part (13) is provided, but the number thereof is less than that of the conducting paths (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 1/00 - Circuit arrangements for dc mains or dc distribution networks
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

74.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2023032981
Publication Number 2024/070617
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-11
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takazawa, Tadahiro

Abstract

Provided is an information processing system that tests a task generated on the basis of a plurality of sources included in software, thereby assisting in developing the software, the information processing system comprising a control unit that integrates the plurality of sources serving as the basis of the task to generate a product and testing the task using the product, the control unit registering the product in a storage if a registration condition is met, and not registering the product in the storage if the registration condition is not met. The registration condition is at least one of first to third registration conditions indicated below. First registration condition: The file size of the product is less than a prescribed volume. Second registration condition: The safety standard required for the product exceeds prescribed steps. Third registration condition: The difference value obtained by subtracting the sum total of a registration time in which the product is registered to the storage and a readout time in which the product is read out from the storage from an integration time in which the plurality of sources are integrated exceeds a prescribed value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 11/36 - Preventing errors by testing or debugging of software

75.

CONDUCTING WIRE, ELECTRIC WIRE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONDUCTING WIRE

      
Application Number JP2023034483
Publication Number 2024/070941
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-22
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujimoto Makoto
  • Iwayama Isao
  • Okamoto Shinya
  • Tanji Tooru

Abstract

This conducting wire comprises a metallic material, and has a rectangular cross-section having a width and a thickness. Each corner portion of the rectangular cross-section is a curve, and the ratio S/SV between the area SV of a virtual rectangle circumscribing the rectangular cross-section and the area S of the rectangular cross-section is 0.975 or more. A first change rate based on the width W1 of a first cross-section and the width W2 of a second cross-section that are a predetermined length away from each other along the longitudinal axis of the conducting wire and a second change rate based on the thickness T1 of the first cross-section and the thickness T2 of the second cross-section are both 0.5% or less. The first change rate is |(W1-W2)/W1|×100, and the second change rate is |(T1-T2)/T1|×100. The arithmetic average roughness Ra of the surface of the corner portion is 0.2 μm or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 5/02 - Single bars, rods, wires or strips; Bus-bars
  • B21B 1/16 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-section; Sequence of operations in milling trains; Layout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of stands; Succession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling wire or material of like small cross-section
  • B21C 1/00 - Manufacture of metal sheets, wire, rods, tubes or like semi-manufactured products by drawing
  • B21C 3/02 - Dies; Selection of material therefor; Cleaning thereof
  • B21C 3/08 - Dies; Selection of material therefor; Cleaning thereof with section defined by rollers, balls, or the like
  • H01B 7/02 - Disposition of insulation

76.

CONNECTOR

      
Application Number JP2023030044
Publication Number 2024/070330
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-21
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Tanida Kuniaki

Abstract

This connector (10) comprises a female terminal fitting (30), a first housing (11), and a front retainer (13), the front retainer (13) having a front wall part (13A) that is disposed on the front-surface side of the housing body (11A), and a peripheral wall part (13B) that extends rearward from the front wall part (13A) and surrounds the outer peripheral surface of the housing body (11A), the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall part (13B) being surrounded by a hood part (12B), the peripheral wall part (13B) having an outer-side contact part (13G) that contacts the inner peripheral surface of the hood part (12B), and inner-side contact parts (13M) that contact the outer peripheral surface of the housing body (11A), the front retainer (13) having a displacement-permitting part (13F) that permits the peripheral wall part (13B) to be displaced in the inward/outward direction, the inner-side contact parts (13M) being disposed at both end sections of one displacement-permitting part (13F), and the outer-side contact part (13G) being disposed between the pair of inner-side contact parts (13M).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/42 - Securing in a demountable manner
  • H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling

77.

SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTODETECTOR

      
Application Number 18242659
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Kato, Takashi

Abstract

A semiconductor photodetector includes a first group III-V semiconductor layer of a first conductivity type; a second group III-V semiconductor layer of a second conductivity type; and an optical absorption layer disposed between the first group III-V semiconductor layer and the second group III-V semiconductor layer in a first direction. The optical absorption layer includes a plurality of unit structures stacked in the first direction. Each of the plurality of unit structures includes a gallium arsenide layer, an indium arsenide layer, and a gallium arsenide antimonide layer. The gallium arsenide layer and the indium arsenide layer each have a thickness smaller than a thickness of the gallium arsenide antimonide layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 31/105 - Devices sensitive to infrared, visible or ultraviolet radiation characterised by only one potential barrier or surface barrier the potential barrier being of the PIN type
  • H01L 31/0304 - Inorganic materials including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only AIIIBV compounds

78.

SEMICONDUCTOR PHOTODETECTOR

      
Application Number 18242662
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Kato, Takashi

Abstract

A semiconductor photodetector includes an optical absorption layer. The optical absorption layer includes a plurality of unit structures stacked in a first direction, each of the plurality of unit structures includes a laminate and a gallium arsenide antimonide layer, the laminate includes a first gallium arsenide layer including j gallium arsenide monolayers, a first indium arsenide layer including m indium arsenide monolayers, k stacked structures, and a second gallium arsenide layer including (j−1) gallium arsenide monolayers, each of the k stacked structures includes a third gallium arsenide layer including n gallium arsenide monolayers, and a second indium arsenide layer including m indium arsenide monolayers, j, m, and n are each an integer of 1 or more, and k is an integer of 0 or more.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01L 31/105 - Devices sensitive to infrared, visible or ultraviolet radiation characterised by only one potential barrier or surface barrier the potential barrier being of the PIN type
  • H01L 31/0304 - Inorganic materials including, apart from doping materials or other impurities, only AIIIBV compounds

79.

SPOT SIZE CONVERTER

      
Application Number 18242664
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-06
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kobayashi, Kunio
  • Mizuno, Yasutaka

Abstract

A spot size converter includes a first optical waveguide, and a second optical waveguide. The first optical waveguide has a first tapered portion. The first tapered portion extends in a direction in which the first optical waveguide extends, and is thicker with decreasing distance from an end portion of the first optical waveguide and is thinner with decreasing distance from the second optical waveguide. The second optical waveguide is separated from the first tapered portion and has a second tapered portion. The second tapered portion extends in a direction in which the second optical waveguide extends, and is thinner with decreasing distance from the first tapered portion and is thicker with increasing distance from the first tapered portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/122 - Basic optical elements, e.g. light-guiding paths

80.

DIAMOND SENSOR UNIT AND DIAMOND SENSOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18273286
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-26
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishibayashi, Yoshiki
  • Nakanishi, Hiromi
  • Deguchi, Hiroshige
  • Hayashi, Tsukasa
  • Tatsumi, Natsuo

Abstract

A diamond sensor unit includes: a sensor part that includes a diamond having a color center with electron spin; an irradiation part that irradiates the diamond with excitation light; a detection part that detects radiated light from the color center of the diamond; and an optical waveguide that transmits the excitation light, and the radiated light.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 33/26 - Arrangements or instruments for measuring magnetic variables involving magnetic resonance for measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux using optical pumping
  • G02B 6/32 - Optical coupling means having lens focusing means
  • G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements

81.

WIRE HARNESS

      
Application Number 18257586
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-12-21
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Yokotani, Koichi

Abstract

First terminals according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are arranged at a first interval in a second direction, and second terminals are arranged at a second interval in the second direction. The first interval differs from the second interval. The electric wires have the same length. The electric wires include first connection portions, respectively connected to the first terminals, and second connection portions, respectively connected to the second terminals. The second connection portions are arranged next to each other in the second direction, and ones of the first connection portions having a longer interval from ones of the corresponding second connection portions in the second direction are arranged at positions closer to the corresponding second connection portions in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form

82.

INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023032993
Publication Number 2024/070620
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-11
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Takazawa, Tadahiro

Abstract

An information processing system which assists in developing software to be executed on an in-vehicle device, and which is provided with a control unit that adds a task to a queue where the task waits for a test to be executed, said task being provided from a repository that stores a plurality of sources included in the software, wherein the control unit: reads priority information including information about the task from a storage in which the priority information is stored; calculates the priority of the task on the basis of the priority information; compares the priorities of the tasks already stored in the queue with the priority of the task to be newly added to the queue; and adds the task to the queue in such a way that the added task will be executed before other tasks with lower priority.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 11/36 - Preventing errors by testing or debugging of software

83.

ANTIRESONANCE HOLLOW-CORE FIBER

      
Application Number JP2023033160
Publication Number 2024/070658
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishikawa Shinji
  • Sato Shin
  • Enomoto Tadashi

Abstract

22 in a wavelength band between 1 μm and 2 μm inclusive, and a diffusion coefficient smaller than that of Ne.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/032 - Optical fibres with cladding with non-solid core or cladding

84.

CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AND SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL INCLUDING SAME

      
Application Number JP2023022176
Publication Number 2024/070075
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-15
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Numata Koma
  • Hirai Kei
  • Ueki Misato
  • Hosoe Akihisa

Abstract

This conductive member includes a porous body having a skeleton with a three-dimensional network structure. The porous body has a plate shape comprising a first main surface and a second main surface opposite from the first main surface; the first main surface contains carbon atoms; the porous body is an NiCrAl metal porous body or an NiCrAlFe metal porous body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0245 - Composites in the form of layered or coated products
  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys
  • H01M 8/0234 - Carbonaceous material
  • H01M 8/0247 - Collectors; Separators, e.g. bipolar separators; Interconnectors characterised by the form
  • H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte

85.

POROUS BODY, POROUS COLLECTOR, AND SOLID OXIDE FUEL CELL COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number JP2023023101
Publication Number 2024/070083
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-22
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Numata, Koma
  • Hosoe, Akihisa

Abstract

Provided is a porous body comprising a first framework having a three-dimensional network structure. The first framework comprises a framework body and a hollow inner part surrounded by the framework body. The framework body comprises a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is positioned on the outer surface side of the framework body and the second layer is positioned on the inner part side of the framework body. The framework body includes 70 mass% or more in total of nickel and cobalt. The content percentage of cobalt in the first layer is 50 mass% or more and the content percentage of cobalt in the second layer is less than 50 mass%. The thickness proportion of the first layer to the thickness of the framework body is 10% to 90%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0245 - Composites in the form of layered or coated products
  • H01M 4/86 - Inert electrodes with catalytic activity, e.g. for fuel cells
  • H01M 8/0232 - Metals or alloys
  • H01M 8/0236 - Glass; Ceramics; Cermets
  • H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte

86.

ANTENNA

      
Application Number JP2023025153
Publication Number 2024/070122
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-06
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • KANAZAWA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Japan)
Inventor
  • Miki, Yutaro
  • Kuwayama, Ichiro
  • Yamagishi, Suguru
  • Noguchi, Keisuke

Abstract

This antenna comprises a first plate conductor and a columnar conductor provided so as to protrude on a plate surface of the first plate conductor. The tip end of the columnar conductor has a feed point, and the cross-sectional area of a cross-section of the columnar conductor along the plate surface is greater than the area of the end surface of the tip end.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 9/46 - Resonant antennas with a plurality of elements having mutually inclined substantially straight portions with rigid elements diverging from single point
  • H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
  • H01Q 13/08 - Radiating ends of two-conductor microwave transmission lines, e.g. of coaxial lines, of microstrip lines

87.

TANK AND REDOX FLOW BATTERY SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023029713
Publication Number 2024/070307
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-17
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kuwabara, Masahiro

Abstract

A tank comprising a tank body and an inner layer disposed on an inner surface of the tank body, wherein the peel strength of the inner layer with respect to the tank body is less than the breaking strength of the inner layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells
  • B65D 90/04 - Linings
  • H01M 8/04 - Auxiliary arrangements, e.g. for control of pressure or for circulation of fluids

88.

CELL FRAME STRUCTURE, CELL STACK, AND REDOX FLOW BATTERY SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023029887
Publication Number 2024/070318
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-18
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ito, Takefumi
  • Motoi, Kenji

Abstract

This cell frame structure comprises a bipolar plate, a frame body provided on an outer periphery of the bipolar plate, and a first member superimposed on the frame body, wherein the frame body and the first member are fixed by a joining portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/18 - Regenerative fuel cells, e.g. redox flow batteries or secondary fuel cells
  • H01M 8/02 - Fuel cells; Manufacture thereof - Details
  • H01M 8/0221 - Organic resins; Organic polymers
  • H01M 8/0258 - Collectors; Separators, e.g. bipolar separators; Interconnectors characterised by the configuration of channels, e.g. by the flow field of the reactant or coolant
  • H01M 8/2483 - Grouping of fuel cells, e.g. stacking of fuel cells - Details of groupings of fuel cells characterised by internal manifolds

89.

ON-VEHICLE DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND ON-VEHICLE SYSTEM

      
Application Number JP2023032729
Publication Number 2024/070572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-07
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Naito, Kazutaka
  • Taninaka, Yuta

Abstract

Provided is an on-vehicle device that communicably connects to a plurality of on-vehicle ECUs that connect to an on-vehicle network, the on-vehicle device comprising a control unit for performing a process related to communication with the on-vehicle ECUs. The on-vehicle ECUs each have a communication unit for connecting to the on-vehicle network. The control unit acquires information related to an on-vehicle ECU to be activated, determines the on-vehicle ECU to be activated on the basis of the information acquired, performs a control to interrupt power supply to the communication units of the on-vehicle ECUs other than the on-vehicle ECU to be activated, and outputs, via the on-vehicle network, an activation signal to the on-vehicle ECU to be activated.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]

90.

POWER SUPPLY CONTROL DEVICE

      
Application Number 18257392
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-25
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner
  • AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd. (Japan)
  • Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
  • Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Yamada, Shunsuke

Abstract

Provided is a power supply control device that can favorably supply power to a plurality of electric loads. The power supply control device controls discharge from a power supply unit including a plurality of power storage units. The power supply control device includes a switch unit that changes the connection states of the plurality of power storage units and a control unit that controls the switch unit. The switch unit switches between a first connection state in which charging current can be supplied to all of the plurality of power storage units and a second connection state in which the plurality of power storage units are divided into a plurality of power storage unit regions. When the switch unit 30 is in the second connection state, power is supplied from the plurality of power storage unit regions to the corresponding target loads.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

91.

LEAD MEMBER

      
Application Number 18263588
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-12
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsuchiko, Akira
  • Goto, Kengo
  • Goto, Kazuhiro
  • Kasuya, Koji
  • Tsukuda, Yoshihiro
  • Kureishi, Yusuke

Abstract

A lead member includes a lead conductor having a first main surface and a second main surface opposite to the first main surface. The lead member includes a resin portion that covers the first main surface, the second main surface, and two side surfaces that are between both ends of the lead conductor, while exposing the both ends of the lead conductor in a first direction. The lead conductor includes a metal substrate and a surface treatment layer formed on at least a portion of a surface of the metal substrate, the surface treatment layer including chromium, oxygen, and fluorine. A moisture content of a portion of the surface treatment layer exposed from the resin portion, as measured by coulometric Karl Fischer titration at a vaporization temperature of 220° C., is 5.0 μg/cm2 or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/198 - Sealing members characterised by the material characterised by physical properties, e.g. adhesiveness or hardness
  • H01M 50/172 - Arrangements of electric connectors penetrating the casing
  • H01M 50/193 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/197 - Sealing members characterised by the material having a layered structure
  • H01M 50/562 - Terminals characterised by the material

92.

COMMUNICATION ELECTRIC WIRE

      
Application Number 18273130
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-06
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yasuyoshi, Yuta
  • Shimada, Tatsuya

Abstract

A communication electric wire 1 includes: a conductor 2; an insulating layer 3 covering an outer periphery of the conductor 2; and a magnetic sheath layer 8 covering an outside of the insulating layer 3, wherein the magnetic sheath layer 8 contains an organic polymer and a magnetic material, the magnetic sheath layer 8 contains 15 parts by mass or more of an acid-modified polymer in 100 parts by mass of the entire organic polymer, and the magnetic material is composed of particles with an average particle diameter of 50 μm or less, and a content of the magnetic material in the magnetic sheath layer 8 is 300 parts by mass or more with respect to 100 parts by mass of the entire organic polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 11/18 - Coaxial cables; Analogous cables having more than one inner conductor within a common outer conductor
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

93.

OPTICAL CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18276104
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-21
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC OPTIFRONTIER CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamazaki, Masayuki
  • Shigehara, Masakazu

Abstract

An optical connector includes a ferrule, a ferrule holder, a housing, and an anti-rotation structure. The ferrule includes a through hole that extends in a first direction and holds an optical fiber inside the through hole. The ferrule holder is disposed on the outer periphery of the ferrule and is fixed to the ferrule. The anti-rotation structure is provided inside the housing and outside the ferrule, and prevents rotation of the ferrule about an axis with the ferrule holder. The ferrule holder includes a tubular holder main body that accommodates the ferrule therein, and a flange part that protrudes outward from the outer periphery of the holder main body. The flange part includes a configuration to fit with the anti-rotation structure. A center of the flange part in the first direction is located in a central region of the ferrule in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

94.

LIGHT RECEIVING ELEMENT AND LIGHT DETECTOR

      
Application Number 18460942
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-05
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawahara, Takahiko
  • Machinaga, Kenichi

Abstract

A light receiving element includes a substrate having a first main surface, and includes a light receiving layer provided on the first main surface. The light receiving layer includes a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer provided on the first semiconductor layer. The light receiving element includes a contact layer provided on the light receiving layer, and includes a groove that separates the contact layer for each pixel. The first semiconductor layer includes a type-II quantum-well layer including an InGaAs layer and a GaAsSb layer. The second semiconductor layer includes a AlxGayIn1-x-yAs layer, where 0≤x<1, 0≤y<1, and 0

IPC Classes  ?

95.

ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX

      
Application Number 18264780
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-26
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshimura, Yuya

Abstract

An electrical junction box includes: a case that is insulative; a relay that is attached to the case; a busbar that is connected to a terminal of the relay; and a first heat dissipation member that is connected to the relay so as to be able to transfer heat. The case includes a first case member and a second case member that is coupled to the first case member and that provides a housing space between the first case member and the second case member, the first heat dissipation member includes a first layer portion that is stacked on the first case member within the housing space, and the busbar includes a second layer portion that is stacked on the first case member and the first layer portion outside the case.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02B 1/56 - Cooling; Ventilation
  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • H02B 1/48 - Mounting of devices therein

96.

CUTTING TOOL

      
Application Number JP2022035451
Publication Number 2024/062612
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-22
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukui, Haruyo
  • Tsukihara, Nozomi
  • Paseuth, Anongsack
  • Tabata, Toshihiro

Abstract

1-a-babc1-c1-cN; c is 0.40 to 0.75 inclusive; and a and c satisfy the relationship c>a.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 27/14 - Cutting tools of which the bits or tips are of special material
  • C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material

97.

CUTTING TOOL

      
Application Number JP2022035452
Publication Number 2024/062613
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-22
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fukui, Haruyo
  • Tsukihara, Nozomi
  • Paseuth, Anongsack
  • Tabata, Toshihiro

Abstract

1-a-babc1-c1-cN; and c is 0.20 to 0.99 inclusive.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23B 27/14 - Cutting tools of which the bits or tips are of special material
  • C23C 14/06 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material characterised by the coating material

98.

IN-VEHICLE DEVICE, CONTROL METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

      
Application Number JP2023028859
Publication Number 2024/062786
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-08
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iwasaki, Mayuu
  • Ogawa, Akihiro

Abstract

This in-vehicle device, which is mounted on a vehicle, comprises: a communication unit that communicates with an external device and transmits sensor data detected by a sensor mounted on the vehicle to the external device; and a buffering control unit that, in accordance with the speed of wireless communication performed by the communication unit with the external device, determines whether or not to perform buffering in which the sensor data is not transmitted by the communication unit and is instead stored in a storage unit, and performs buffering in accordance with the result of the determination.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04W 4/44 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P] for communication between vehicles and infrastructures, e.g. vehicle-to-cloud [V2C] or vehicle-to-home [V2H]
  • G08G 1/00 - Traffic control systems for road vehicles
  • H04W 4/38 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for collecting sensor information
  • H04W 72/1268 - Mapping of traffic onto schedule, e.g. scheduled allocation or multiplexing of flows of uplink data flows

99.

VEHICLE CIRCUIT BOARD

      
Application Number JP2023029992
Publication Number 2024/062819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-21
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner
  • AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
  • SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Nishizuka Makio

Abstract

The present invention provides a vehicle circuit board that enables an improvement in heat dissipation properties. Provided is a circuit board (10) to be mounted on a vehicle, said circuit board (10) comprising: a substrate (20); a first electronic component (30) that is mounted on the substrate (20) and that has a heat source terminal (33); a second electronic component (40) that is mounted on the substrate (20) and that has at least one function from among a communication function, a storage function, and an information processing function; and a heat transmission path (50) that is provided to the substrate (20) and that connects the heat source terminal (33) and an open terminal (43) of the second electronic component (40).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • H05K 3/46 - Manufacturing multi-layer circuits
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

100.

TERMINAL, AND CONNECTION STRUCTURE FOR TERMINAL AND BUS BAR

      
Application Number JP2023031376
Publication Number 2024/062864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-30
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD. (Japan)
Inventor Kataoka Daisuke

Abstract

This terminal (10, 10A, 10B) is connected to a bus bar (80) in which an arm (82) extends from a bus bar body (81). The terminal (10, 10A, 10B) has: a wire connection part (12) to which a wire (60) is electrically connected; a bus bar fixing part (13) which is fixed and is electrically connected to the bus bar body (81) or the arm (82); and a positioning part (11) which positions the terminal (10, 10A, 10B) with respect to the arm (82). The bus bar fixing part (13) is provided between the wire connection part (12) and the positioning part (11).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/58 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
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