Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240181919). Battery Replacement Apparatus and Method simplified abstract

Battery Replacement Apparatus and Method

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Mamoru Saito of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Shin Inoue of Okazaki-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Naoki Takahashi of Miyoshi-shi Aichi-ken (JP)

Battery Replacement Apparatus and Method - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240181919 titled 'Battery Replacement Apparatus and Method

Simplified Explanation

The battery replacement apparatus described in the patent application is a system designed to facilitate the replacement of batteries in electrically powered vehicles. Here is a simplified explanation of the patent:

• Battery replacement station with a floor for vehicles to be stopped on.
• Battery mounting table for mounting and moving batteries vertically.
• Raising and lowering unit for independent vertical movement below the vehicle.
• Raising and lowering unit can move between a raised position and a separated position.
• Battery mounting table can move up to contact the bottom surface of the battery.

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1. 1. 1. Potential Applications of this Technology

- Electric vehicle charging stations - Fleet management systems for electric vehicles

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved by this Technology

- Efficient battery replacement for electric vehicles - Reduced downtime for vehicles needing battery replacement

1. 1. 1. Benefits of this Technology

- Quick and easy battery replacement process - Increased convenience for electric vehicle owners

1. 1. 1. Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
         1. Optimizing Battery Replacement in Electric Vehicles

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1. 1. 1. Possible Prior Art

There are existing battery replacement systems for electric vehicles, but this patent application introduces a unique combination of a battery mounting table and a raising and lowering unit for improved efficiency in the replacement process.

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1. 1. 1. 1. Unanswered Questions

1. 1. 1. How does this technology compare to existing battery replacement systems for electric vehicles?

The patent application does not provide a direct comparison with existing systems, leaving room for further analysis of its advantages over current solutions.

1. 1. 1. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology on a large scale?

The patent application does not address the scalability of the system or potential obstacles that may arise when deploying it in widespread use.

Original Abstract Submitted

a battery replacement apparatus includes: a battery replacement station including a floor on which an electrically powered vehicle can be stopped; a battery mounting table on which the first battery and the second battery can be mounted and which is movable below the electrically powered vehicle in a vertical direction; and a raising and lowering unit movable below the electrically powered vehicle in the vertical direction independently of the battery mounting table. the raising and lowering unit is movable between a raised position to which at least a part of the electrically powered vehicle has been moved upward from the floor, and a separated position separated downward from the electrically powered vehicle. the battery mounting table is capable of moving up to a position where the battery mounting table contacts a bottom surface of the first battery when the raising and lowering unit is located at the raised position.