18432054. MOTOR UNIT simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
MOTOR UNIT
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Ryuta Hayashi of Aichi-ken (JP)
Akitaka Ichikawa of Nisshin-shi (JP)
MOTOR UNIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18432054 titled 'MOTOR UNIT
Simplified Explanation: This patent application describes a drive device for a vehicle, consisting of various components such as an electric motor, gear, inverter, and relay box.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Motor casing housing the electric motor
- Gear connected to the electric motor
- Gear casing housing the gear
- Inverter electrically connected to the electric motor
- Inverter casing housing the inverter
- Relay box with at least one relay and a relay circuit connecting a charging inlet to a neutral point of the electric motor and the inverter
Potential Applications: This drive device can be used in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other automotive applications requiring efficient power transmission.
Problems Solved: The drive device addresses the need for a compact and integrated system for controlling the electric motor and power transmission in vehicles.
Benefits:
- Improved efficiency in power transmission
- Compact design for space-saving installation
- Enhanced control and monitoring of the electric motor
Commercial Applications: The drive device can be utilized in electric cars, buses, trucks, and other electric vehicles to enhance their performance and energy efficiency, potentially impacting the automotive industry significantly.
Prior Art: Readers interested in prior art related to this technology can explore patents and research papers on electric vehicle drive systems, motor control units, and power transmission components.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in electric vehicle technology, motor control systems, and power electronics to understand the evolving landscape of drive devices for vehicles.
Questions about Drive Devices: 1. What are the key components of a drive device for electric vehicles? 2. How does the integration of an inverter and relay box enhance the performance of the drive device?
Original Abstract Submitted
A drive device disclosed herein may include: a motor casing housing the electric motor; a gear connected to the electric motor; a gear casing housing the gear; an inverter electrically connected to the electric motor; an inverter casing housing the inverter; and a relay box including at least one relay and having a relay circuit configured to connect a charging inlet of the vehicle to a neutral point of the electric motor and to the inverter. The motor casing, the gear casing, and the inverter casing may be arranged in this order along an axial direction extending parallel to a rotation axis of the electric motor. The relay box may be mounted at least to the gear casing in a first direction intersecting the rotation axis of the electric motor.
