Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240278656). ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Yoichiro Isami of Mishima-shi (JP)

Yoshio Itou of Susono-shi (JP)

Hiroyuki Amano of Susono-shi (JP)

Tatsuya Imamura of Okazaki-shi (JP)

Akiko Nishimine of Susono-shi (JP)

Hiroaki Ebuchi of Hadano-shi (JP)

Hiroaki Kodera of Susono-shi (JP)

ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240278656 titled 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE

The patent application describes an electric vehicle that mimics the manual gear changes of a traditional vehicle with an internal combustion engine and manual transmission.

• The electric vehicle includes a shift lever and a clutch pedal for the driver to operate in a similar fashion to a traditional manual transmission.
• The gear positions on the shift lever do not correspond to physical gears but rather virtual gear stage modes mapped to torque characteristics of the electric motor.
• A controller manages the operation of the electric vehicle, calculating the virtual engine speed based on the selected gear stage mode and clutch pedal operation.
• The virtual engine speed is displayed on a screen for the driver to monitor.

Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles with manual transmission simulation for drivers who prefer the feel of traditional vehicles. - Training purposes for new drivers learning to operate manual transmissions.

Problems Solved: - Provides a familiar experience for drivers transitioning from traditional vehicles to electric vehicles. - Offers a more engaging driving experience for enthusiasts who enjoy manual gear changes.

Benefits: - Enhances the driving experience for users who prefer manual transmissions. - Helps drivers adapt to electric vehicles more easily.

Commercial Applications: Title: Electric Vehicles with Manual Transmission Simulation This technology can be marketed to electric vehicle manufacturers looking to attract customers who prefer manual transmissions. It can also be used in driver training programs to simulate manual transmission operation.

Questions about Electric Vehicles with Manual Transmission Simulation: 1. How does the virtual engine speed calculation work in this system? The controller calculates the virtual engine speed based on the selected gear stage mode and clutch pedal operation to simulate the feel of a traditional manual transmission. 2. What are the potential benefits of using this technology in driver training programs? This technology can provide a more realistic experience for new drivers learning to operate manual transmissions, helping them develop the necessary skills before driving traditional vehicles.

Original Abstract Submitted

an electric vehicle includes a shift lever and a clutch pedal for simulating manual gear changes of a traditional vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine and manual transmission, and includes a controller for controlling the operation of the electric vehicle. the driver operates the shift lever in a similar fashion to that of a traditional manual transmission shift lever, however the associated gear positions do not correspond to physical gears in a transmission but rather virtual gear stage modes that correspond to mapped torque characteristics with respect to the rotational speed of the electric motor. the clutch pedal is operated by the driver when the shift lever is operated. the controller calculates the virtual engine speed of the virtual engine based on the virtual gear stage mode selected by the shift lever and the operation amount of the clutch pedal, and displays the virtual engine speed on a display.