18244876. FUEL CELL VEHICLE simplified abstract (ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED)
Contents
- 1 FUEL CELL VEHICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 FUEL CELL VEHICLE - 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
FUEL CELL VEHICLE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Kenichiro Tsuda of Fujisawa-shi (JP)
FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18244876 titled 'FUEL CELL VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a fuel cell vehicle that can improve fuel consumption in a cost-effective manner by selecting between outside air and compressed air stored in a tank to supply to the fuel cell based on pressure levels.
- Fuel cell vehicle with a fuel cell, an air tank for compressed air storage, and a control section for selecting air supply based on pressure levels.
- Selection between outside air and compressed air for fuel cell supply based on the pressure of the compressed air in the tank.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in the automotive industry for the development of more efficient fuel cell vehicles.
Problems Solved
1. Improved fuel consumption in fuel cell vehicles. 2. Cost-effective utilization of compressed air for power generation.
Benefits
1. Increased fuel efficiency. 2. Reduced operating costs. 3. Environmentally friendly power generation.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing fuel cell vehicles for commercial transportation fleets.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to fuel cell vehicles utilizing compressed air for power generation, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control section determine the optimal air supply for the fuel cell based on pressure levels?
The patent application does not delve into the specific algorithms or mechanisms used by the control section to make the selection between outside air and compressed air.
What are the potential maintenance requirements for the air tank storing compressed air in the fuel cell vehicle?
The patent application does not address the maintenance needs or potential issues related to the air tank storing compressed air in the vehicle.
Original Abstract Submitted
To provide a fuel cell vehicle that can improve fuel consumption in a cost-effective manner. A fuel cell vehicle of the present disclosure includes: a fuel cell; an air tank configured to store compressed air; and a control section configured to make a selection for selecting which of outside air and the compressed air in the air tank is to be supplied to the fuel cell on a basis of a first pressure, the first pressure being a pressure of the compressed air in the air tank.
