18339481. POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD

Organization Name

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor(s)

Shunsuke Kobuna of Mishima-shi (JP)

POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18339481 titled 'POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a power management system for a vehicle, which includes a charge and discharge apparatus with a cable and a connector, as well as a command device.

  • The vehicle has an inlet, a lock device, an electrical storage device, and a controller.
  • The command device sends a lock command to the controller before exchanging electric power with the vehicle, causing the lock device to secure the connector to the inlet.
  • The controller locks the connector upon receiving the lock command and sends a completion signal to the command device once the connector is confirmed to be locked.
  • If the completion signal is not received, the command device resends the lock command, and if the connector is still not locked, it stops resending the command.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Electric vehicles
  • Energy storage systems
  • Smart charging stations

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Ensures secure connection between the vehicle and charging station
  • Prevents accidental disconnection during power exchange

Benefits of this technology:

  • Improved safety during charging process
  • Prevents damage to equipment from sudden disconnections
  • Streamlines power management for electric vehicles


Original Abstract Submitted

A power management system includes a vehicle, a charge and discharge apparatus including a cable and a connector, and a command device. The vehicle includes an inlet, a lock device, an electrical storage device, and a controller. The command device, just before an exchange of electric power with the vehicle is started, sends a lock command to the controller to cause the lock device to lock the connector such that the connector does not come off from the inlet. The controller controls the lock device such that the connector is locked upon receiving the lock command and sends a completion signal to the command device upon confirming that the connector is locked. The command device, when not receiving the completion signal after sending the lock command, resends the lock command, and, when, after resending the lock command, failing to confirm that the connector is locked, stops resending the lock command.

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