18352621. VEHICLE MOVING APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE MOVING APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE MOVING APPARATUS - 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
VEHICLE MOVING APPARATUS
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hideki Kamatani of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Yusuke Tsuzuki of Toyota-shi (JP)
Takahiro Nakano of Chuo-ku (JP)
VEHICLE MOVING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18352621 titled 'VEHICLE MOVING APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle moving apparatus that autonomously controls the power output from an internal combustion engine and an electric motor to move a vehicle.
- The apparatus keeps the engine deactivated and activates the motor when the requested power is below a certain threshold, then activates the engine when the power reaches a higher threshold during acceleration.
- The second start determination value for activating the engine is lower than the first start determination value.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in autonomous vehicles, electric vehicles, and hybrid vehicles to optimize power output and improve fuel efficiency.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient power management during vehicle acceleration. 2. Seamless transition between engine and motor power output.
Benefits
1. Improved fuel efficiency. 2. Enhanced performance during acceleration. 3. Reduced emissions.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized power control systems for automotive manufacturers.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents related to power management systems in vehicles, hybrid vehicle technology, and engine control methods.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact overall vehicle performance?
This technology could potentially improve acceleration, fuel efficiency, and emissions, but the specific performance gains would depend on the vehicle's design and implementation.
What are the potential safety implications of this technology?
While the patent application focuses on power management, it is essential to consider how this technology may impact vehicle safety, especially in emergency situations or challenging road conditions.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle moving apparatus executes a moving control to autonomously move a vehicle by controlling a power output from an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. When the vehicle is requested to be accelerated while the moving control is not executed, the apparatus keeps the engine deactivated and activates the motor while a requested power is smaller than a first start determination value, and starts to activate the engine when the requested power reaches the first start determination value. When the vehicle is requested to be accelerated while the moving control is executed, the apparatus keeps the engine deactivated and activates the motor while the requested power is smaller than a second start determination value, and starts to activate the engine when the requested power reaches the second start determination value. The second start determination value is smaller than the first start determination value.
