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TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA patent applications on January 2nd, 2025

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Patent Applications by TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA on January 2nd, 2025

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA: 36 patent applications

TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA has applied for patents in the areas of B60W60/00 (6), H01M50/103 (3), H01M50/209 (3), G08G1/16 (2), G06N20/00 (2) H01M50/103 (2), B60W60/001 (2), G08G1/16 (2), B60L53/35 (1), G07C5/008 (1)

With keywords such as: portion, vehicle, data, device, side, control, information, end, surface, and storage in patent application abstracts.



Patent Applications by TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

20250001886. AUTOMATIC CHARGING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Masaaki SATO of Susono-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Takeru SHIRASAWA of Sunto-gun Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Yusuke SAITO of Gotenba-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Teruaki HAIBARA of Ashigarakami-gun Kanagawa-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60L53/35, E05B77/48

CPC Code(s): B60L53/35



Abstract: an automatic charging system includes: a vehicle driven by power from a power storage device; a charger equipped with a charging cable having a charging connector; a charging robot equipped with a robot arm, which automatically grasp the charging connector, and insert and remove the charging connector into and from a charging port of the vehicle, so that power is charged to the power storage device; and a control device which causes the vehicle to lock a door and a window, each of which is a closest to the charging port, during at least a charging operation, in which the charging robot receives an instruction to start automatic charging, starts autonomous moving from a predetermined stand-by position, completes charging power to the power storage device, and returns to the predetermined stand-by position.


20250001905. VEHICLE SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Toko TAGA of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Yasuaki IIJIMA of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Moto TAKABATAKE of Mountain View CA (US) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60N2/02, B60N2/75, G06T3/20

CPC Code(s): B60N2/0233



Abstract: a vehicle system, includes: a vehicle seat having a seat position that is changeable; a center console that extends in a vehicle front-rear direction; a display that is provided at an upper face of the center console; a memory; and a processor that is coupled to the memory, the processor is configured to: cause display, at the display, of an operation window that is configured to operate a vehicle electrical hardware; and change a display position of the operation window so as to follow a change in the seat position.


20250001908. VEHICLE LOWER STRUCTURE AND VEHICLE SEAT STRUCTURE OF ELECTRICALLY-POWERED VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Shinsuke OMORI of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60N2/07

CPC Code(s): B60N2/07



Abstract: a vehicle lower structure of an electrically-powered vehicle, the structure including: a drive battery pack installed at a vehicle lower side of a floor of the vehicle; and at least one seat rail configured engageably with a slide member provided at a vehicle seat, the seat rail being provided at the vehicle lower side of the floor, and at a wall portion in a vehicle width direction of the drive battery pack or at a position opposing the wall portion.


20250001935. VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yuri TAMURA of Santa Clara CA (US) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60Q9/00, B60Q3/217, B60Q3/54, B60Q3/70

CPC Code(s): B60Q9/008



Abstract: a vehicle includes: a display device that includes plural light-emitting bodies at a vehicle cabin inner side; and an interior material that has plural through holes penetrating in a thickness direction formed therein, and that is disposed at a vehicle cabin inner side of the display device so as to cover the display device.


20250001941. VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Masaki MOTOZAKI of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Shinsuke OMORI of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Moto TAKABATAKE of Mountain View CA (US) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60R1/27, G09G3/00, H04N7/18

CPC Code(s): B60R1/27



Abstract: a vehicle comprising: a meter display device that displays a meter video image at a front side of a vehicle cabin and at a vehicle front side of a driver's seat; and a camera display device that displays a camera video image capturing a peripheral field of view of the vehicle, at a position peripheral to the meter video image as viewed from the driver's seat and at a position that is offset toward a vehicle front side or a vehicle rear side with respect to the meter video image.


20250002029. CONTROL SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Masateru UDATE of Edogawa-ku Tokyo-to (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60W50/04, B60W50/14, B60W50/16

CPC Code(s): B60W50/045



Abstract: a control system installed in a vehicle comprises one or more processors. the one or more processors are configured to execute one or more control functions in response to a driving environment of the vehicle or a request. the one or more processors determines whether or not a machine learning model is used in a control function being executed. and when it is determined that the machine learning model is used, the one or more processors notify an operator of the vehicle that the control function using the machine learning model is being executed.


20250002035. AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Hiromitsu URANO of Numazu-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masamichi OHSUGI of Sunto-gun Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, G06N20/00, G07C5/02

CPC Code(s): B60W60/00



Abstract: the vehicle of the present disclosure stores autonomous driving data generated during execution of autonomous driving and switch a storage mode according to an available capacity of a storage area for storing the autonomous driving data. the storage mode includes an all-storage mode and a partial-storage mode. the all-storage mode is a mode that is selected when the available capacity of the storage area is equal to or larger than a threshold value, and is a mode for storing all of the autonomous driving data. the partial-storage mode is a mode that is selected when the available capacity of the storage area is less than the threshold value, and is a mode for storing only a part of the autonomous driving data. the part of the autonomous driving data stored in the partial-storage mode includes data for reproducing autonomous driving.


20250002037. AUTOMATED DRIVING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Hiromitsu URANO of Numazu-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masamichi OHSUGI of Sunto-gun Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W50/00, G06N20/00

CPC Code(s): B60W60/001



Abstract: an automated driving system installed on a vehicle includes one or more processors and one or more storage devices. the one or more processors perform at least a part of automated driving control of the vehicle by using a machine learning model. during execution of the automated driving control, the one or more processors acquire target data including log data related to the automated driving control that uses the machine learning model. the target data of a target storage amount are stored in the one or more storage devices per unit time or unit distance. at an upload position, at least a part of the target data stored in the one or more storage devices is uploaded to an external device. the target storage amount includes a first storage amount that increases as a remaining distance or a remaining time to the upload position decreases.


20250002038. CONTROL APPARATUS, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Junya INADA of Kariya-shi Aichi-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W50/04, B60W50/14

CPC Code(s): B60W60/001



Abstract: a control apparatus for a vehicle comprises one or more processors configured to perform automated driving control of the vehicle by using a machine learning model. the control apparatus calculates a reliability regarding an inference result by the machine learning model while performing the automated driving control. when a first condition indicating that the reliability has decreased is met, the control apparatus performs notification for prompting an operator to check a driving environment of the vehicle. when a second condition indicating that the reliability has further decreased in addition to the first condition is met, the control apparatus performs notification for requesting hands-on to the operator.


20250002053. VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Haruki OGURI of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Ikuma Suzuki of Okazaki-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Hirohito Ide of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Naohiro Tohyama of Ichinomiya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): B60W60/00, B60W50/035

CPC Code(s): B60W60/005



Abstract: the vehicle comprises a vehicle platform (vp) and an autonomous driving kit (adk). vp comprises a first control device, and adk comprises a second control device. the vehicle control interface box (vcib) included in vp includes a first computer configured to communicate with both the first control device and the second control device. the first computer detects an operation mode selected from options including an autonomous mode and a manual mode, and records operation mode information indicating the detected operation mode. the first control device is configured to control the vehicle according to the operation mode detected by vcib. at the time of restart, the first computer detects the selected operation mode based on the operation mode information recorded immediately before the stop.


20250003274. VEHICLE SIDE PORTION STRUCTURE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Koichi SUGA of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): E05D15/06, B60J5/06, G03B17/56

CPC Code(s): E05D15/0621



Abstract: a vehicle side portion structure includes: a guide groove portion that extends along a vehicle front-rear direction at a side portion of a vehicle body, and that guides a sliding door so as to be capable of sliding; a door side groove portion that is formed at the sliding door, and that extends so as to be continuous with the guide groove portion in the vehicle front-rear direction in a closed state of the sliding door, and a rear camera that is disposed in the door side groove portion, and that is capable of capturing an image of a vehicle rear side.


20250004130. OBJECT DETECTION DEVICE FOR A VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Atsutoshi SAKAGUCHI of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G01S15/931, G01S7/534

CPC Code(s): G01S15/931



Abstract: a object detection device for a vehicle, in which sonars a and c simultaneously transmit sound waves and receive direct waves reflected by objects; a sonar b positioned between the sonars a and c receives indirect waves reflected by the objects; and, when, in a situation where the sonars a and c receive the direct waves and the sonar b receives one indirect wave, a peak value of the indirect wave received by the sonar b is greater than or equal to a predetermined multiplication with respect to peak values of the direct waves received by the sonars a and c, an electronic control unit estimates positions of the objects in detection areas of the sonars a and c based on a flight time of the direct waves received by the sonars a and c, respectively and a flight time of the indirect wave received by the sonar b.


20250004646. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Masahide BANNO of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F3/06

CPC Code(s): G06F3/0613



Abstract: the information processing device acquires architecture model information including information representing communication paths for aggregating communication paths between ecu in a plurality of types of vehicles and data communication standards capable of transmitting and receiving data on respective communication paths, acquires variation information including information specifying necessary communication paths necessary for a particular vehicle and information specifying data necessary to be transmitted and received through a necessary communication path, generates a communication specification specifying a relationship between the necessary data and a communication path to which the necessary data should be transmitted based on the architecture model information and the variation information, and specifies a communication path for each necessary data, and specifies a communication path for each necessary data so as to satisfy a data communication standard defined for each necessary data when generating a communication specification.


20250005170. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Shintaro MATSUTANI of Kariya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Ryuichi DANNO of Kasugai-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Atsushi IKEGAYA of Aisai-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masashi NOMOTO of Tokyo (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Oral KAPLAN of Tokyo (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06F21/60, G06F21/31

CPC Code(s): G06F21/60



Abstract: an information processing device includes a control unit. the control unit acquires user information indicating whether or not the first user is permitted to provide the third party with the first data related to the travel received from the vehicle on which the first user is riding. then, when the first user is permitted to provide the first data to the third party, the control unit transmits the first data to the third party server. in addition, when the first user does not allow the first data to be provided to the third party, the control unit prohibits the transmission of the first data to the third party server.


20250005497. SIMULATION SYSTEM AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Takahiro SAKURAI of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Shigefumi TOKUDA of Susono-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kensuke MATSUMOTO of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masafumi KADOI of Chita-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Yoshio TAKIZAWA of Katsushika-ku (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Takumi BAN of Setagaya-ku (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Ambi SHO of Nisshin-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Tomoyuki KAGA of Mishima-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Hideo HASEGAWA of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kenta MIYAHARA of Edogawa-ku (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Shinsuke YAMAUCHI of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06Q10/067, G06Q10/0631

CPC Code(s): G06Q10/067



Abstract: a digital twin simulation is performed. in this simulation, combinations of workers and mounting fixtures worn by the workers are assigned to each of multiple works to be performed in a work line of a digital space based on data related to work contents of the multiple works to be performed in the work line of a real space, and data related to multiple workers arranged in the work line and data related to mounting fixtures worn by the multiple workers. then, based on the assigned combinations, a group of combinations of the multiple workers and the mounting fixtures worn by the respective multiple workers in a case where a reference condition is satisfied are searched.


20250005826. MOVING IMAGE GENERATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yuko MIZUNO of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Makoto MATSUSHITA of Ichinomiya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Hayato MIZUMA of Tokyo (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kohei MIWA of Sunto-gun (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Naoki YAMADA of Kasugai-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G06T11/60, G06V10/25, G06V40/20

CPC Code(s): G06T11/60



Abstract: the moving image generation server acquires shot data during a load trip by a drive recorder mounted in the vehicle. the moving image generation server analyzes moving image and audio of the shot data. then, the moving image generation server sets the clipping range based on the analysis result of the moving image and the audio. the moving image generation server automatically generates a moving image obtained by clipping an image of a clipping range from the shot data as a load trip movie.


20250005972. INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE AND STORAGE MEDIUM_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Shintaro MATSUTANI of Kariya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Ryuichi Danno of Kasugai-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Atsushi Ikegaya of Aisai-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masashi Nomoto of Tokyo (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Oral Kaplan of Tokyo (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G07C5/00, G06F21/62

CPC Code(s): G07C5/008



Abstract: the information processing device receives first data related to travel from the vehicle. the information processing device sends data user information related to a plurality of data users who wants to be provided with the first data to the user equipment of the vehicle user. the information processing device receives, from the user equipment, permission information indicating a data user permitted by the vehicle user to be provided with the first data. the information processing device sends the first data to the server of the data user permitted by the vehicle user to be provided with the first data.


20250005977. AUTONOMOUS DRIVING VEHICLE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Hiromitsu URANO of Numazu-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masamichi OHSUGI of Sunto-gun Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G07C5/08, B60W60/00, H04N19/146, H04N19/426

CPC Code(s): G07C5/085



Abstract: the vehicle of the present disclosure includes a sensor for recognizing an object around the vehicle, at least one processor, and at least one memory storing a plurality of instructions executable by the at least one processor. the plurality of instructions causes the at least one processor to store data acquired by the sensor during the autonomous driving, and to suppress a storage distance of the data when a speed of the vehicle is low, as compared to when the speed of the vehicle is high.


20250006049. IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Tetsuro SUGIURA of Chofu-shi Tokyo-to (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Nobutsugu MARUIWA of Mishima-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Tatsuya SUGANO of Sunto-gun Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Soichiro OURA of Chofu-shi Tokyo-to (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Hiroya CHIBA of Fuji-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Ryuji OKAMURA of Gotemba-shi Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G08G1/017

CPC Code(s): G08G1/017



Abstract: the identification system includes a vehicle and an infrastructure device installed in a predetermined area. a first device that is one of the vehicle and the infrastructure device includes an output device configured to output an electromagnetic wave or a sound wave that is not for wireless communication. the second device that is another of the vehicle and the infrastructure device, includes a receiving device configured to receive the electromagnetic wave or the sound wave output from the output device of the first device. the first device is configured to output the electromagnetic wave or the sound wave modulated to indicate an identification code of the first device from the output device. the second device is configured to identify the first device based on the identification code indicated by the electromagnetic wave or the sound wave received via the receiving device.


20250006057. VEHICLE-EXIT ASSIST APPARATUS_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Koji TAKEUCHI of Toyota-shi, Aichi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masanori TOKUDA of Miyoshi-shi, Aichi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masaho ISHIDA of Toyota-shi, Aichi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Junya FUKUTA of Nagoya-shi, Aichi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Ryuichi SOYA of Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Ovidiu Marius CHICEA of Sibiu, Sibiu (RO) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G08G1/16, G01S13/931, G08G1/04, G08G1/052

CPC Code(s): G08G1/16



Abstract: provided is a vehicle-exit assist apparatus including: a target information acquisition device () configured to acquire target information on a target existing on a rear side of an own vehicle; and a control unit () configured to execute vehicle-exit assist control. the control unit is configured to: determine, based on the target information, whether an interference target which is liable to interfere with the safe exit of the occupant from the own vehicle during a vehicle stop is detected; determine, when a vehicle-exit assist condition which is satisfied at least when the interference target is detected is satisfied, whether a specific condition is satisfied, the specific condition being satisfied when at least a part of the interference target exists in a rear-side vehicle width region; execute the vehicle-exit assist control when the specific condition is not satisfied; and avoid executing the vehicle-exit assist control when the specific condition is satisfied.


20250006058. CONTROL DEVICE AND UNMANNED DRIVING METHOD_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Kento IWAHORI of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Daiki YOKOYAMA of Miyoshi-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G08G1/16, B60W60/00

CPC Code(s): G08G1/16



Abstract: a control device includes: an information acquisition unit that acquires capability information of a plurality of moving objects that can be moved by unmanned driving, the capability information being related to at least one capability of avoidance capability of avoiding collision against an obstacle, and reduction capability of reducing an impact at a time of the collision against the obstacle; and a control unit that controls unmanned driving of at least one moving object of the plurality of moving objects, and, when the plurality of moving objects enter an intersection from different directions at a same time, controls the at least one moving object to cause the plurality of moving objects to pass the intersection according to a priority order determined in descending order of the at least one capability using the capability information.


20250006337. COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR POSTURE DETERMINATION AND COMPUTING SYSTEM_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Georgeta-Madalina OPREA of Brussels (BE) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Hazem ABDELKAWY of Brussels (BE) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Jay CULLIGAN of Brussels (BE) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): G16H20/30, G06T7/00, G06T7/73, G16H50/20

CPC Code(s): G16H20/30



Abstract: a computer-implemented method for posture determination is presented. the method includes: a training stage of generating at least one distribution from first pieces of information representing a class of poses of one or more training subjects; and an inference stage including steps of: obtaining at least one second piece of information representing at least one pose of an inference subject; and determining whether the inference subject has a good or bad posture using a statistical anomaly detection technique based on the at least one second piece of information and the at least one distribution.


20250007008. ELECTRODE FOR SOLID-STATE BATTERY, AND SOLID-STATE BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Akio MITSUI of Anjyo-shi Aichi-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Hiroo NOZAKI of Chiryu-shi Aichi-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kenji NAGAO of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01M10/42, H01M10/0562

CPC Code(s): H01M10/4235



Abstract: an electrode for a solid-state battery includes a sulfide solid electrolyte, and a metal that reacts with the sulfide solid electrolyte to exhibit electron conductivity. the content of the metal, with respect to the total volume of the electrode for a solid-state battery, is greater than or equal to 5 ppm by volume and less than 10,000 ppm by volume.


20250007035. HEAT EXCHANGER MANUFACTURING METHOD, HEAT EXCHANGER, POWER STORAGE DEVICE, AND POWER STORAGE DEVICE PACK_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Osamu YAMASHITA of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01M10/6555, B23K1/00, B23K101/14, F28F3/02, F28F21/08

CPC Code(s): H01M10/6555



Abstract: a heat exchanger manufactured by a heat exchanger manufacturing method of the present disclosure has a first metal plate and second metal plate, and a zigzag metal plate including a third metal plate formed in a zigzag shape. the zigzag metal plate has plural mountain portions joined to the first metal plate and plural valley portions joined to the second metal plate. the third metal plate deforms easily. the method includes: preparing a layered plate by layering the first metal plate, the third metal plate and the second metal plate in this order; joining the first metal plate and the third metal plate at regions of the layered plate that correspond to the mountain portions; and joining the second metal plate and the third metal plate at regions of the layered plate that correspond to the valley portions.


20250007047. SECONDARY BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yosuke SHIMURA of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Yoshiro Obayashi of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Atsushi Yamanaka of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masashi Chihara of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kazuki Sugie of Miyoshi-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kosuke Yonekawa of Nisshin-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Yasuhiro Hirao of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01M50/103, H01M50/186, H01M50/645

CPC Code(s): H01M50/103



Abstract: in a secondary battery, a main body of a housing includes a bottom surface portion, a first side surface portion, a second side surface portion, a first top surface portion, a second top surface portion, and a weld. the first top surface portion extends toward the second side surface portion, from an end of the first side surface portion opposite to the bottom surface portion. the second top surface portion extends toward the first side surface portion, from an end of the second side surface portion opposite to the bottom surface portion. the weld connects respective leading ends of the first top surface portion and the second top surface portion to each other.


20250007048. SECONDARY BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yosuke SHIMURA of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Yoshiro OBAYASHI of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Atsushi YAMANAKA of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masashi CHIHARA of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kazuki SUGIE of Miyoshi-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kosuke YONEKAWA of Nisshin-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Yasuhiro HIRAO of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01M50/103, H01M50/636

CPC Code(s): H01M50/103



Abstract: in a secondary battery, a first end face portion extends toward a second side surface portion, from one end of a first side surface portion in the width direction. a second end face portion extends toward a first side surface portion, from one end of the second side surface portion in the width direction. an end face weld connects respective leading ends of the first and second end face portions to each other. the leading end of the first end face portion is located closer to a center of the housing in the width direction, than a joint at which it is connected to the first side surface portion. the leading end of the second end face portion is located closer to the center of the housing in the width direction, than a joint at which it is connected to the second side surface portion.


20250007049. LAMINATED BATTERY AND METHOD OF PRODUCING LAMINATED BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Kenichi KAKISHITA of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Sumiko KITO of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01M50/105, H01M50/129

CPC Code(s): H01M50/105



Abstract: a laminated battery includes: an electrode body; and a laminate film package that covers the electrode body and encloses the electrode body therein. in the laminated battery, the laminate film package includes a first laminate film portion and a second laminate film portion, and the laminate film package has a fused part at which an end part of the first laminate film portion and an end part of the second laminate film portion are overlaid and inner surfaces thereof are fused together. the fused part has an acute angle bent part that is bent in an angular shape or an arcuate shape to form an angle of less than 90�, and includes, in a region further toward a leading end of the fused part than the acute angle bent part, a leading end side region that is redirected away from a direction of bending in the acute angle bent part.


20250007061. POWER STORAGE MODULE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Kenichi KOHASHI of Shizuoka-ken (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01M50/242, H01M10/613, H01M10/656, H01M50/209, H01M50/291, H01M50/293

CPC Code(s): H01M50/242



Abstract: the power storage module includes power storage cells, a resin frame, and a case. the resin frame includes an intervening portion interposed between the pair of power storage cells, and a flow path forming portion forming a flow path of the cooling fluid. the flow path forming portion includes a one-side flow path forming portion provided in a region on one side of the intervening portion in the second direction, and an other-side flow path forming portion provided in a region on the other side of the intervening portion in the second direction. the cross-sectional second moment of the one-side flow path forming portion is larger than the cross-sectional second moment of the other-side flow path forming portion. the spring constant of the other-side flow path forming portion in the first direction is larger than the spring constant of the one-side flow path forming portion in the first direction.


20250007072. BATTERY PACK_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Motokuni MARUHASHI of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masaki SHIMADA of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01M50/262, H01M50/209, H01M50/271

CPC Code(s): H01M50/262



Abstract: a battery pack includes: a battery stack; a lower case that houses the battery stack; an upper cover that covers the battery stack; a restraint band that restrains the upper cover; a first fastening member that fastens the upper cover to the lower case; and a second fastening member that fastens the restraint band to the upper cover. the upper cover has a top wall provided above the battery stack, and the top wall includes a base for fastening the second fastening member. the restraint band has a top plate portion provided above the top wall, the top plate portion has a bead extending in one direction, and the bead has a covering portion that covers the base. the second fastening member fastens the covering portion to the base.


20250007099. POWER STORAGE CELL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING ELECTRODE ASSEMBLY_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yusuke IKEDA of Miyoshi-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kazuhito Kato of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Takaaki Goto of Seto-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masayoshi Haga of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Minehiro Funato of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Tsuyoshi Kaneko of Nisshin-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Yuka Yokoi of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01M50/46, H01M10/04, H01M50/466

CPC Code(s): H01M50/46



Abstract: a power storage cell includes: an electrode assembly. the electrode assembly includes a plurality of positive electrodes and a plurality of negative electrodes disposed side by side in a thickness direction, and a separator. the electrode assembly has a shape longer in a width direction. the electrode assembly includes an upper portion, a bottom portion, a first end portion, and a second end portion. a first welding portion is formed in the first end portion. a second welding portion is formed in the second end portion. a third welding portion in contact with the first welding portion and a fourth welding portion in contact with the second welding portion are formed in the bottom portion. the third welding portion and the fourth welding portion are disposed at an interval with a central portion of the bottom portion being interposed between the third welding portion and the fourth welding portion.


20250007100. SECONDARY BATTERY_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Masahiro ISHIZUKA of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kosuke SUZUKI of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Hideto MORI of Nisshin-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Mitsuru TATEISHI of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Shinya ISHIKAWA of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Mari TARUTANI of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kenta KIMURA of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01M50/474, H01M50/103, H01M50/14, H01M50/15, H01M50/48, H01M50/531, H01M50/548

CPC Code(s): H01M50/474



Abstract: a secondary battery includes an electrode assembly, a tubular member, a pair of sealing bodies, a first external terminal, a second external terminal, and a spacer disposed inside the tubular member, wherein the electrode assembly has a first end portion located on one side in a direction parallel to the cylindrical axis direction and a second end portion located on the other side in the parallel direction, and the first end portion is provided with one or more first current collector tabs electrically connected to the first external terminal, and the second end portion is provided with one or more second current collector tabs electrically connected to the second external terminal, and the spacer includes a first member provided between the one sealer and the first end portion, and a second member provided between the other sealer and the second end portion.


20250007105. POWER STORAGE MODULE_simplified_abstract_(toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha)

Inventor(s): Yosuke SHIMURA of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Yoshiro OBAYASHI of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Atsushi YAMANAKA of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Masashi CHIHARA of Nagoya-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kazuki SUGIE of Miyoshi-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Kosuke YONEKAWA of Nisshin-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha, Yasuhiro HIRAO of Toyota-shi (JP) for toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

IPC Code(s): H01M50/507, H01M50/209, H01M50/51, H01M50/548, H01M50/557

CPC Code(s): H01M50/507



Abstract: a power storage module includes a plurality of power storage cells, a module case, and a connection member. the plurality of power storage cells each include an electrode assembly, a cell case, and an external terminal. the external terminal is electrically connected to the electrode assembly, located outside the cell case, and disposed at a side of the cell case in a second direction orthogonal to a first direction. the module case includes a bottom surface portion and a peripheral side surface portion. the connection member is in contact with the external terminal of each of power storage cells adjacent to each other, among the plurality of power storage cells. at least a part of the connection member is embedded in the peripheral side surface portion.


TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA patent applications on January 2nd, 2025