Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240300354). VEHICLE CHARGING FACILITY simplified abstract
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VEHICLE CHARGING FACILITY
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Yuki Wakida of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CHARGING FACILITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240300354 titled 'VEHICLE CHARGING FACILITY
The patent application describes a vehicle system that includes a charging cable, electric power equipment, a cooler, and a controller.
- The charging cable has a connector that plugs into an electric vehicle's charging inlet.
- The electric power equipment supplies a charging current to the vehicle's battery through the charging connector and cable.
- The cooler is used to cool the charging connector and cable to prevent overheating.
- The controller is programmed to control the cooler to maintain optimal temperature during charging.
- Additionally, the controller can limit the charging current or time based on the temperature of the connector and cable in case of cooler malfunction.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicle charging systems - Battery cooling technology - Vehicle charging infrastructure
Problems Solved: - Preventing overheating of charging connectors and cables - Ensuring safe and efficient charging of electric vehicle batteries
Benefits: - Increased safety during charging - Prolonged lifespan of charging equipment - Improved charging efficiency
Commercial Applications: - Electric vehicle charging stations - Automotive manufacturing industry - Energy storage systems
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the controller determine the optimal temperature for cooling the charging connector and cable? 2. What are the potential implications of limiting the charging current or time based on temperature readings?
Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing advancements in electric vehicle charging technology - Research on battery cooling systems for improved performance and longevity.
Original Abstract Submitted
a vehicle includes a charging cable, an electric power equipment, a cooler, and a controller. the charging cable includes a charging connector plugged into a charging inlet of an electric vehicle. the electric power equipment supplies a charging current to a battery via the charging connector and the charging cable. the cooler cools the charging connector and the charging cable. the controller is programmed to control the cooler so as to cool the charging connector and the charging cable when the charging current is supplied from the electric power equipment to the battery. further, the controller is programmed to limit at least one of the charging current and a charging time of the battery based on a temperature of at least one of the charging connector and the charging cable when an abnormality occurs in the cooler.
