Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240116380). SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM simplified abstract
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SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Yuma Miyamoto of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
Yukinori Murakami of Toyota-shi (JP)
SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240116380 titled 'SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a solar charging system mounted on a vehicle, which includes a solar panel, a drive battery for vehicle propulsion, an auxiliary battery for powering in-vehicle devices during parking, and a control unit to manage the power flow between the solar panel, drive battery, and auxiliary battery.
- Solar panel for generating electric power
- Drive battery for vehicle propulsion
- Auxiliary battery for in-vehicle devices during parking
- Control unit for managing power flow
- Charging process during parking to supply solar power to drive battery
- Discharging process to power auxiliary system with drive battery
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other types of vehicles to enhance energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional charging methods.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the challenge of optimizing solar power utilization in vehicles, especially during parking when the vehicle is not in motion but still requires power for in-vehicle devices.
Benefits
The system increases the overall energy efficiency of the vehicle, reduces carbon emissions, and provides a sustainable charging solution for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, electric vehicle companies, and aftermarket suppliers to offer eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions for vehicle charging.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be solar charging systems for stationary applications, such as solar panels on rooftops or in remote locations. However, the specific application of such a system in a vehicle context may be a novel innovation.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control unit prioritize power distribution between the drive battery and the auxiliary system?
The control unit likely uses algorithms to determine the optimal balance between charging the drive battery and powering the auxiliary system based on factors like energy demand, solar power generation, and battery capacity.
What safety measures are in place to prevent overcharging or undercharging of the batteries?
The system likely includes built-in safeguards such as voltage regulators, temperature sensors, and monitoring systems to prevent damage to the batteries due to overcharging or undercharging.
Original Abstract Submitted
a solar charging system mounted on a vehicle, comprising: a solar panel; a drive battery used for driving the vehicle; an auxiliary battery for supplying electric power to an in-vehicle device operating during parking; and a control unit for controlling electric power of the solar panel, the drive battery, and the auxiliary battery, wherein the control unit controls, during parking, a charging process for supplying generated electric power of the solar panel to the drive battery and a discharging process for supplying electric power of the drive battery to an auxiliary system including the auxiliary battery and the in-vehicle device so as not to be executed at the same time.
