Kabushiki kaisha toshiba (20240092181). SOLAR CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE SYSTEM simplified abstract
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 How does the controller determine the vehicle's speed?
- 1.11 What is the impact of disconnecting the solar cell on the vehicle's energy consumption?
- 1.12 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 20240092181 titled 'SOLAR CELL SYSTEM AND VEHICLE SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a solar cell system installed on a vehicle's hood, with a controller that manages the connection of the solar cell to the electric circuit based on the vehicle's speed.
- Solar cell system installed on a vehicle's hood
- Controller manages connection based on vehicle speed
- Electric circuit connected to solar cell
- Controller disconnects solar cell if vehicle speed is equal to or greater than a threshold
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied to various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and buses, to harness solar energy and improve energy efficiency.
Problems Solved
1. Utilizing solar energy to power vehicles 2. Optimizing energy efficiency based on vehicle speed
Benefits
1. Reduced reliance on traditional fuel sources 2. Lower carbon emissions 3. Cost savings on fuel
Potential Commercial Applications
"Solar-Powered Vehicle Energy Management System"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing solar-powered vehicles on the market, but the specific technology of automatically disconnecting the solar cell based on vehicle speed may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller determine the vehicle's speed?
The patent application does not specify the method used by the controller to measure the vehicle's speed.
What is the impact of disconnecting the solar cell on the vehicle's energy consumption?
The patent application does not discuss the potential effects of disconnecting the solar cell on the vehicle's overall energy consumption.
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.
