Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240116496). VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - 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 CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Takayuki Shimauchi of Toyota-shi (JP)
Hidekazu Hirabayashi of Chiryu-shi (JP)
Atsushi Ono of Nagakute-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240116496 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a cooling ECU for a vehicle that includes a high-temperature-side coolant circuit with a high-temperature-side water pump. The system also includes an airbag ECU that can detect collisions and stop the high-temperature-side water pump when a collision is detected and the coolant temperature is at or above a certain predetermined level.
- High-temperature-side coolant circuit with a water pump
- Airbag ECU that detects collisions and stops the water pump
- Predetermined temperature threshold based on water boiling point
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in various vehicles, such as cars, trucks, and buses, to improve cooling system efficiency and safety measures.
Problems Solved
1. Preventing overheating of the engine in the event of a collision 2. Enhancing the overall safety and performance of the vehicle's cooling system
Benefits
1. Increased safety by preventing coolant leaks or engine damage 2. Improved efficiency of the cooling system 3. Enhanced vehicle performance and reliability
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Vehicle Cooling Systems for Improved Safety and Performance"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or technologies related to vehicle cooling systems that incorporate safety features or collision detection mechanisms. However, specific prior art is not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the airbag ECU communicate with the high-temperature-side water pump to stop its operation?
The abstract does not provide details on the communication mechanism between the airbag ECU and the water pump.
Are there any potential drawbacks or limitations to this technology?
The abstract does not mention any potential drawbacks or limitations of the cooling ECU system.
Original Abstract Submitted
a cooling ecu for a vehicle including a high-temperature-side coolant circuit that circulates high-temperature-side coolant by a high-temperature-side water pump, and an airbag ecu that detects collision stops the high-temperature-side water pump when the collision is detected by the airbag ecu and the high-temperature-side coolant is equal to or higher than a first predetermined temperature determined based on the boiling point of the water.
