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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2011
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2008
Ryoichi Yoshitomi, Utsunomiya, JP;
Ayumu Ishizuka, Utsunomiya, JP;
Ryoichi Yoshitomi, Utsunomiya, JP;
Ayumu Ishizuka, Utsunomiya, JP;
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A casing includes end plates, side plates, and a hinge mechanism for coupling the end plates and the side plates. A power generation area is defined by the distance Land the distance L. When first hinges and second hinges of the hinge mechanism are provided alternately, the first hinges and the second hinges are positioned within the distance L. Preferably, the length of the shaft of a coupling pin is not more than the length L. When the first hinges and the second hinges are provided alternately, the first hinges and the second hinges are positioned within the length L. Preferably, the length of the shaft of a coupling pin is not more than the length L