18076158. VEHICLE, A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE BRAKING simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
VEHICLE, A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE BRAKING
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Ickhwan Kim of Bucheon-si (KR)
VEHICLE, A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE BRAKING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18076158 titled 'VEHICLE, A METHOD OF CONTROLLING A VEHICLE, AND A METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE BRAKING
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for controlling vehicle braking that involves three main steps: decelerating the vehicle using regenerative braking, stopping the vehicle using hydraulic braking, and maintaining a stopped state using automatic vehicle hold control.
- The method is initiated when a vehicle stop request is made by manipulating a paddle shifter.
- The vehicle is first decelerated to a specific speed using regenerative braking, which converts the vehicle's kinetic energy into electrical energy to recharge the battery.
- Once the vehicle reaches the specified speed, hydraulic braking is applied to bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
- After the vehicle is stopped, automatic vehicle hold control is activated to maintain the stopped state without requiring the driver to continuously apply the brakes.
Potential Applications
- This method can be applied to various types of vehicles, including electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.
- It can enhance the efficiency of braking systems by utilizing regenerative braking to recover energy and reduce wear on traditional braking components.
- The automatic vehicle hold control feature can improve convenience and safety by eliminating the need for the driver to keep their foot on the brake pedal while stopped.
Problems Solved
- This method addresses the challenge of efficiently decelerating and stopping a vehicle while maximizing energy recovery.
- It eliminates the need for the driver to manually switch between regenerative and hydraulic braking, simplifying the braking process.
- The automatic vehicle hold control feature solves the problem of driver fatigue or distraction when waiting at traffic lights or in heavy traffic.
Benefits
- The use of regenerative braking helps to increase the overall energy efficiency of the vehicle, reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
- By automatically transitioning from regenerative to hydraulic braking, the method optimizes the braking process for both energy recovery and stopping power.
- The automatic vehicle hold control feature improves driver comfort and convenience, particularly in situations where frequent stops are required.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method of controlling vehicle braking includes decelerating a vehicle to a first speed by using regenerative braking when a vehicle stop request is generated by a manipulation of a paddle shifter, stopping the vehicle by using hydraulic braking when the vehicle is decelerated to the first speed, and maintaining a stopped state of the vehicle by automatic vehicle hold control when the vehicle is stopped.
