18181798. SOLAR CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE SYSTEM simplified abstract (KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA)
Contents
- 1 SOLAR CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SOLAR CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
SOLAR CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kenichirou Ogawa of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP)
Tetsu Shijo of Setagaya Tokyo (JP)
Yasuhiro Kanekiyo of Yokohama Kanagawa (JP)
SOLAR CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18181798 titled 'SOLAR CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a solar cell system installed on the hood of a vehicle, with a controller that can connect or disconnect the solar cell based on the vehicle's traveling speed.
- The system includes a solar cell, electric circuit, and controller.
- The solar cell is mounted on the hood of a vehicle.
- The electric circuit is connected to the solar cell.
- The controller can connect the solar cell to the electric circuit when the vehicle's speed is below a certain threshold, and disconnect it when the speed is equal to or above the threshold.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other types of vehicles to harness solar energy for powering various systems.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient utilization of solar energy while the vehicle is stationary or moving at low speeds. 2. Reduction of reliance on traditional fuel sources by incorporating renewable energy generation into vehicles.
Benefits
1. Increased energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. 2. Cost savings on fuel consumption. 3. Extended range for electric vehicles.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing solar energy utilization in vehicles for improved sustainability and energy efficiency.
Possible Prior Art
There are existing patents related to solar panels on vehicles for charging batteries or powering auxiliary systems. However, the specific feature of automatically connecting or disconnecting the solar cell based on vehicle speed may be a novel aspect of this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller determine the vehicle's speed?
The abstract does not provide details on the specific technology or sensors used by the controller to measure the vehicle's speed.
What is the threshold speed mentioned in the abstract?
The abstract mentions a "first threshold" speed, but does not specify the actual speed value at which the solar cell is disconnected.
Original Abstract Submitted
According to one embodiment, a solar cell system includes a first solar cell, a first electric circuit and controller. The first solar cell is provided on a hood of a vehicle. The first electric circuit is connected to the first solar cell. The controller is configured to electrically connect the first solar cell with the first electric circuit in a case where a traveling speed of the vehicle is less than a first threshold, and electrically disconnect the first solar cell from the first electric circuit in a case where the traveling speed of the vehicle is equal to or greater than the first threshold.
