Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240123809). Vehicle simplified abstract
Contents
Vehicle
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Tatsuya Shimizu of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Katsuya Shimazu of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Ayaka Kagami of Inazawa-shi Aichi=ken (JP)
Mutsumi Kawashima of Nisshin-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240123809 titled 'Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a vehicle with a power storage device that includes a flow regulation plate to control the flow of air around the device.
- The vehicle body has a bottom portion.
- The power storage device has a main body with a front wall, rear wall, and lower surface.
- A flow regulation plate is pivotable and has a distal end portion.
- A protruding portion on the lower surface side of the main body abuts against the flow regulation plate when fixed to the vehicle body.
- The flow regulation plate covers at least one of the front wall and rear wall portions.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in electric vehicles, drones, and other battery-powered devices where efficient cooling of the power storage device is crucial.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of overheating in power storage devices by providing a mechanism to regulate the flow of air around the device, ensuring optimal operating temperatures.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved performance and longevity of power storage devices, increased safety by preventing overheating, and potentially reducing the need for additional cooling systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications of this technology include electric vehicle manufacturers, drone companies, and other industries utilizing power storage devices in their products.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar cooling mechanisms used in electronic devices such as laptops or smartphones to prevent overheating and maintain optimal performance.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall energy efficiency of the vehicle or device?
This article does not provide specific details on how the flow regulation plate affects the energy efficiency of the vehicle or device. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the impact on energy consumption.
Are there any potential drawbacks or limitations to implementing this technology in different types of vehicles or devices?
The article does not address any potential drawbacks or limitations of this technology. It would be important to investigate factors such as added weight, cost, or compatibility with different vehicle designs to fully understand the implications of implementing this innovation.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle includes: a vehicle body having a bottom portion; a power storage device including a main body having a front wall portion, a rear wall portion, and a lower surface; and a flow regulation plate having a distal end portion at a position spaced downward from the bottom portion, a protruding portion is provided on the lower surface side of the main body; in a fixed state in which the power storage device is fixed to the vehicle body, the lower surface is located downward of the bottom portion; the flow regulation plate is provided to be pivotable; and in the fixed state, the protruding portion abuts against the flow regulation plate to maintain a state in which the flow regulation plate covers at least one of the front wall portion and the rear wall portion.
