Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240308374). VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE simplified abstract

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VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Masaki Numakura of Miyoshi-shi (JP)

VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240308374 titled 'VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a vehicle management device for electrified vehicles with a power storage device, which sets a charging start time for external charging based on scheduled travel start time or set time.

  • The device is used in electrified vehicles with power storage capabilities.
  • It determines the optimal time to start charging the power storage device from a predetermined facility.
  • The charging start time is based on the next scheduled travel start time or a set time.
  • The scheduled charging power is set within the allowable power range of the predetermined facility.
  • The device enables efficient external charging of the power storage device.

Potential Applications: 1. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure. 2. Fleet management systems for electrified vehicles. 3. Energy management systems for sustainable transportation.

Problems Solved: 1. Optimizing charging schedules for electrified vehicles. 2. Efficient utilization of external charging facilities. 3. Enhancing the range and performance of electrified vehicles.

Benefits: 1. Improved energy efficiency. 2. Enhanced vehicle performance. 3. Reduced charging costs for vehicle owners.

Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized by electric vehicle manufacturers, charging station operators, and fleet management companies to optimize charging schedules and improve overall efficiency in electrified vehicle operations.

Questions about Vehicle Management Device for Electrified Vehicles: 1. How does the device determine the optimal charging start time for external charging? 2. What are the key benefits of using this technology in electrified vehicles?

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in electric vehicle charging technology, energy management systems, and sustainable transportation solutions to enhance the efficiency and performance of electrified vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

in a vehicle management device that is used in an electrified vehicle equipped with a power storage device, and sets, when the electrified vehicle is able to transmit and receive power to and from a predetermined facility, a charging start time for external charging for charging the power storage device using power from the predetermined facility, based on a next scheduled travel start time or a set time, when the electrified vehicle is able to transmit and receive the power to and from the predetermined facility, the charging start time is set based on scheduled charging power in the external charging, the scheduled charging power being determined within a range of allowable power of the predetermined facility.