Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240317070). ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE simplified abstract
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ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Tatsuo Obata of Toyota-shi (JP)
Shunya Yonomoto of Toyota-shi (JP)
Tatsuki Honda of Anjo-shi (JP)
Kazunari Inata of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Shotaro Okamoto of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Akihiro Makino of Toyota-shi (JP)
ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240317070 titled 'ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE
The abstract of the patent application describes an electric-powered vehicle with a drive unit containing a drive motor, a gear unit for torque transmission, and an inverter for motor control. The drive shaft transmits the torque from the drive motor through the gear unit to a wheel, with the lower surface of the drive unit sloping upward towards the center of the vehicle in a front-rear direction.
- Drive unit with drive motor, gear unit, and inverter
- Drive shaft for torque transmission to the wheel
- Lower surface of drive unit inclined upward towards vehicle center
- Electric-powered vehicle design for efficient torque transmission
- Front-rear sloping drive unit for improved vehicle dynamics
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Sustainable transportation - Automotive industry
Problems Solved: - Efficient torque transmission - Improved vehicle dynamics - Enhanced electric vehicle performance
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency - Better handling and control - Reduced environmental impact
Commercial Applications: Title: Electric Vehicle Drive System for Enhanced Performance This technology can be utilized in electric cars, buses, and other vehicles to improve efficiency and performance, catering to the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.
Questions about Electric Vehicle Drive System: 1. How does the drive unit design impact the overall performance of the electric vehicle? The drive unit design plays a crucial role in optimizing torque transmission and vehicle dynamics, leading to improved efficiency and performance.
2. What are the potential market implications of implementing this electric vehicle drive system technology? By incorporating this technology, manufacturers can meet the increasing demand for electric vehicles with enhanced performance and sustainability.
Original Abstract Submitted
an electric-powered vehicle may include a drive unit including a drive motor, a gear unit configured to transmit a torque of the drive motor, and an inverter configured to control the drive motor; and a drive shaft configured to transmit the torque of the drive motor transmitted through the gear unit to a wheel. a lower surface of the drive unit may be inclined upward from the drive shaft toward a center of the vehicle in a front-rear direction.
