18530376. ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiroki Kunifuda of Chiryu-shi (JP)
Yoji Kiyokawa of Okazaki-shi (JP)
Noriyuki Yamanaka of Nagoya-shi (JP)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18530376 titled 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The abstract describes an electric vehicle with an integrated mechanical-electrical unit located adjacent to the engine, including an intake device, power transmission device, electric-power control device, and charger.
- Intake device provided upstream of engine intake pipe
- Power transmission device transmits power from electric motor to drive wheel
- Electric-power control device manages power between driving battery and electric motor
- Charger charges driving battery with power from external power supply
- Electric motor and power transmission device form part of driving apparatus
- Mechanical-electrical integrated unit housed in single casing near engine
- Charger and intake device located above integrated unit in vertical direction
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicle manufacturing - Sustainable transportation solutions - Automotive technology advancements
Problems Solved: - Integration of mechanical and electrical components in electric vehicles - Efficient power management for electric motors - Charging convenience for driving batteries
Benefits: - Improved performance and efficiency of electric vehicles - Simplified design and assembly process - Enhanced user experience with easy charging capabilities
Commercial Applications: Title: "Integrated Mechanical-Electrical Unit for Electric Vehicles" This technology can be utilized by electric vehicle manufacturers to streamline production processes, enhance vehicle performance, and meet the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions in the market.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the integration of mechanical and electrical components benefit the overall performance of the electric vehicle? - The integration improves efficiency, simplifies design, and enhances user experience. 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this integrated unit in electric vehicles? - Challenges may include compatibility issues, space constraints, and cost considerations.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electric vehicle includes: an intake device provided upstream of an intake pipe of an engine; a power transmission device configured to transmit a power of an electric motor to drive wheel; an electric-power control device configured to control an electric power transferred between a driving battery and the electric motor; and a charger configured to charge the driving battery with the electric power supplied from an external power supply. The electric motor and the power transmission device constitute at least a part of a driving apparatus. The driving apparatus and the electric-power control device constitute a mechanical-electrical integrated unit which is housed in a single casing and which is located in a position adjacent to the engine. The charger and the intake device are located on an upper side of the mechanical-electrical integrated unit in a vertical direction of the electric vehicle.
