Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240181902). NON-CONTACT CHARGING SYSTEM simplified abstract
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NON-CONTACT CHARGING SYSTEM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Hirotaka Saito of Sunto-gun (JP)
NON-CONTACT CHARGING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240181902 titled 'NON-CONTACT CHARGING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes a non-contact charging system that includes a power transmission coil, a living body detector, a vehicle, a power reception coil, an auxiliary battery, and a control device. The control device adjusts the detection range of the living body detector and initiates charging control when it determines that no charging control is being executed and there is no living body detected within the detection range for a predetermined time while the vehicle is stopped above the power transmission coil.
- Power transmission coil
- Living body detector
- Vehicle
- Power reception coil
- Auxiliary battery
- Control device
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- Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in electric vehicle charging systems, medical devices, and smart home applications.
- Problems Solved
This technology eliminates the need for physical contact during charging, increases safety by detecting living bodies near the charging area, and improves convenience for users.
- Benefits
The non-contact charging system offers a more efficient and user-friendly charging experience, reduces the risk of accidents, and enhances the overall usability of electric vehicles and other devices.
- Potential Commercial Applications
1. Electric vehicle charging stations 2. Medical equipment charging systems 3. Smart home automation for wireless charging
- Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be wireless charging systems for smartphones and other devices that use similar non-contact charging principles.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does the system differentiate between a living body and other objects within the detection range?
The abstract does not provide details on how the living body detector distinguishes between living bodies and inanimate objects. Further information on the technology used for this differentiation would be helpful.
- What is the specific predetermined time threshold for detecting the absence of a living body within the detection range?
The abstract mentions a predetermined time for detecting the absence of a living body, but the exact duration of this time period is not specified. Understanding the specific time threshold would provide clarity on the system's operation.
Original Abstract Submitted
a non-contact charging system includes: a power transmission coil; a living body detector; a vehicle; a power reception coil; an auxiliary battery; and a control device. further, the control device adjust a detection range of the living body detector, and starts the charging control in a case where the control device determines that the charging control is not executed and that a state in which there is no living body detected within the detection range continues for a predetermined time or more in a state where the vehicle is stopped immediately above the power transmission coil.
