Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240253486). VEHICLE simplified abstract
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VEHICLE
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toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
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VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240253486 titled 'VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation: When an external power supply is connected to the connector, a control device determines if it is a system power supply or another vehicle. If it is another vehicle, the control device changes the charging setting from using power from the system power supply to power from the other vehicle, and then controls the charger to charge the power storage device accordingly.
- The control device can differentiate between a system power supply and another vehicle when connected to the external power supply.
- It can switch the charging setting from the system power supply to the other vehicle's power source.
- The charger is controlled to charge the power storage device based on the selected charging setting.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other battery-powered devices that may need to charge from different power sources.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the issue of efficiently charging a power storage device from different external power supplies, ensuring optimal charging based on the available power sources.
Benefits: - Flexibility in charging from different power sources - Efficient use of available power supplies - Optimal charging settings for the power storage device
Commercial Applications: This technology could be beneficial for electric vehicle manufacturers, charging station providers, and companies producing battery-powered devices that require versatile charging options.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the control device determine whether the external power supply is a system power supply or another vehicle? 2. What are the potential safety implications of switching between different charging settings for the power storage device?
Original Abstract Submitted
when the external power supply is connected to the connector, the control device determines whether the external power supply is a system power supply or another vehicle, and when the external power supply is the other vehicle, the control device executes a change process of changing a charging setting from a first setting for charging the power storage device using electric power from the system power supply to a default setting or a second setting for charging the power storage device using electric power from the other vehicle, and then executes charging control in which the charger is controlled such that the power storage device is charged, in accordance with the charging setting.
