18449837. VEHICLE DRIVE APPARATUS simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE DRIVE APPARATUS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE DRIVE 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 DRIVE APPARATUS
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yongjoo Ryoo of Sunto-gun (JP)
Naoki Marukawa of Susono-shi (JP)
VEHICLE DRIVE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18449837 titled 'VEHICLE DRIVE APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The vehicle drive apparatus described in the patent application includes a case accommodating a rotating electric machine, a mount supporting the case to a vehicle body, and a power control unit controlling the rotary electric machine. The mount consists of a bracket fixed to the vehicle body, a mount member fixed to the case, and an elastic member provided between the bracket and the mount member. The power control unit is fixed to the mount member, which has a horizontal surface on top as a mounting surface for the power control unit. The power control unit and the case are integrated via the mount member.
- The vehicle drive apparatus includes a case accommodating a rotating electric machine.
- A mount supports the case to a vehicle body.
- A power control unit controls the rotary electric machine.
- The mount consists of a bracket fixed to the vehicle body, a mount member fixed to the case, and an elastic member provided between them.
- The power control unit is fixed to the mount member, which has a horizontal surface as a mounting surface.
- The power control unit and the case are integrated via the mount member.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other electric-powered transportation systems.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of securely mounting a rotating electric machine and a power control unit to a vehicle body while maintaining proper functionality and integration.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved stability, efficient power control, and streamlined integration of components in a vehicle drive system.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include electric vehicle manufacturing, electric vehicle component production, and automotive technology development.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be similar mounting systems for electric components in vehicles, such as electric motors and power control units.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall performance of the vehicle?
The article does not provide specific details on how this technology affects the overall performance of the vehicle in terms of efficiency, power output, or driving experience.
The article does not address any safety considerations or potential risks associated with integrating the power control unit via the mount member in the vehicle drive apparatus.
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle drive apparatus includes: a case accommodating a rotating electric machine; a mount supporting the case to a vehicle body; and a power control unit controlling the rotary electric machine. Further, the mount includes a bracket which is fixed to the vehicle body, a mount member which is fixed to the case, and an elastic member provided between the bracket and the mount member, the power control unit is fixed to the mount member, the mount member has a horizontal surface on a top thereof as a mounting surface on which the power control unit is attached, and the power control unit and the case are integrated via the mount member.
