Ford global technologies, llc (20240204712). ZERO SPEED VEHICLE BATTERY HEATING simplified abstract
ZERO SPEED VEHICLE BATTERY HEATING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Matthew Penne of Hadar NE (US)
Jonathan Hair of Northville MI (US)
Adeeb Ahmed of Northville MI (US)
ZERO SPEED VEHICLE BATTERY HEATING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240204712 titled 'ZERO SPEED VEHICLE BATTERY HEATING
The abstract of the patent application describes a vehicle with an electric machine, a traction battery, and a wheel. The vehicle includes controllers programmed to rotate the rotor of the electric machine to a preset position when the battery temperature is below a threshold and the vehicle is parked, causing the wheel to rotate.
- Electric machine with a rotor
- Traction battery supplying power to the electric machine
- Wheel mechanically coupled to the electric machine
- Controllers programmed to rotate the rotor when battery temperature is low and the vehicle is parked
- Preset position of the rotor causing the wheel to rotate
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Energy-efficient transportation systems - Automotive industry
Problems Solved: - Improving energy efficiency in vehicles - Enhancing battery performance - Optimizing vehicle operation during parking
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency - Extended battery life - Enhanced vehicle performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Energy-Efficient Electric Vehicles: Optimizing Battery Performance" This technology can be utilized in the development of electric vehicles to improve energy efficiency and battery performance, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers and contributing to the growth of the electric vehicle market.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to electric vehicle technologies, battery optimization, and energy-efficient transportation systems to understand the existing knowledge in this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in electric vehicle technologies, battery management systems, and energy optimization strategies to enhance the performance of electric vehicles.
Questions about Electric Vehicle Technology: 1. How does the rotation of the rotor in response to battery temperature impact the overall efficiency of the vehicle? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on the development of smart charging systems for electric vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle includes an electric machine including a rotor. the vehicle further includes a traction battery configured to supply electric power to the electric machine. the vehicle further includes a wheel mechanically coupled to the electric machine. the vehicle further includes one or more controllers programmed to, responsive to detecting a battery temperature below a threshold and the vehicle being parked, rotate the rotor to a preset position such that the wheel rotates.