Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240097482). SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM simplified abstract
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SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Yukinori Murakami of Toyota-shi (JP)
SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240097482 titled 'SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a solar charging system mounted on a vehicle, which includes a power generation module using a solar panel, an auxiliary battery storing electric power generated by the power generation module, a driving battery used for driving the vehicle, and a control unit controlling power transfer between the driving battery and the auxiliary battery based on the state of the vehicle.
- Power generation module using a solar panel
- Auxiliary battery storing electric power generated by the solar panel
- Driving battery used for driving the vehicle
- Control unit controlling power transfer between the driving battery and the auxiliary battery based on the state of the vehicle
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied to electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other types of vehicles to increase energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional fuel sources.
Problems Solved
This technology helps address the issue of limited driving range in electric vehicles by providing a way to continuously charge the driving battery using solar power.
Benefits
- Increased energy efficiency - Reduced carbon emissions - Extended driving range for electric vehicles
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be used in the automotive industry for the development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly vehicles.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be solar charging systems for electric vehicles that are already on the market, but this particular system may have unique features or improvements.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control unit determine the amount of electric power transferred between the driving battery and the auxiliary battery?
The abstract mentions that the control unit changes the amount of electric power transferred based on the state of the vehicle, but it does not specify the exact criteria or sensors used to make this determination.
What is the expected lifespan of the auxiliary battery in this system?
The abstract does not provide information on the expected lifespan of the auxiliary battery, which is crucial for understanding the long-term viability and cost-effectiveness of the technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
a solar charging system mounted on a vehicle, comprising: a power generation module using a solar panel; an auxiliary battery storing electric power generated by the power generation module; a driving battery used for driving the vehicle; and a control unit provided between the driving battery and the auxiliary battery and controlling power transfer between both batteries, wherein the control unit changes an amount of electric power of the auxiliary battery transferred to the driving battery based on a state of the vehicle when performing a process of transferring electric power from the auxiliary battery to the driving battery.
