18611727. ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)

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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 18611727 titled 'ELECTRIC-POWERED VEHICLE

The patent application describes an electric-powered vehicle with a unique drive unit design that includes a drive motor, gear unit, inverter, and drive shaft to transmit torque to the wheels.

  • The drive unit has a lower surface that is inclined upward from the drive shaft towards the center of the vehicle in a front-rear direction.
  • This design allows for efficient transmission of torque from the drive motor to the wheels, improving overall performance and energy efficiency.
  • The gear unit plays a crucial role in transmitting the torque of the drive motor to the drive shaft, ensuring smooth operation of the vehicle.
  • The inverter is responsible for controlling the drive motor, regulating its speed and power output for optimal performance.
  • The drive shaft transmits the torque from the drive motor through the gear unit to the wheels, enabling the vehicle to move.

Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Sustainable transportation solutions - Automotive industry advancements

Problems Solved: - Efficient transmission of torque - Improved energy efficiency - Enhanced vehicle performance

Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency - Enhanced performance - Reduced environmental impact

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Drive Unit for Electric Vehicles: Commercial Applications and Market Implications" Description: This technology can be utilized by electric vehicle manufacturers to improve the performance and efficiency of their vehicles, potentially increasing market competitiveness and consumer demand.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the inclined lower surface of the drive unit contribute to the overall performance of the electric-powered vehicle? - The inclined lower surface helps optimize the transmission of torque from the drive motor to the wheels, improving efficiency and performance. 2. What role does the inverter play in controlling the drive motor in this electric-powered vehicle? - The inverter regulates the speed and power output of the drive motor, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.


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.

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