18334378. GROUND POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND POWER SUPPLY METHOD simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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GROUND POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND POWER SUPPLY METHOD
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Daiki Yokoyama of Gotemba-shi (JP)
Toshiya Hashimoto of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
Shuntaro Okazaki of Sunto-gun (JP)
Kazuhisa Matsuda of Sunto-gun (JP)
GROUND POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND POWER SUPPLY METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18334378 titled 'GROUND POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS AND POWER SUPPLY METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The control device described in this patent application is designed for a ground power supply apparatus installed on an electrified road. It is capable of determining if a moving vehicle on the road has become immobilized and then communicates this information to other vehicles approaching the power supply apparatus.
- The control device receives a first signal indicating that a vehicle has become immobilized on the electrified road.
- If the first signal is received, the control device then receives a power supply request signal or an approach signal from another vehicle.
- In response, the control device sends a second signal to the requesting or approaching vehicle, notifying it that there is a immobilized vehicle on the electrified road.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Electric vehicle charging infrastructure: The control device can be used to manage the charging process for electric vehicles on electrified roads, ensuring that vehicles are not stranded due to immobilization.
- Traffic management: The control device can help in managing traffic flow on electrified roads by alerting approaching vehicles to the presence of immobilized vehicles, allowing them to take appropriate actions.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Preventing accidents: By notifying approaching vehicles of immobilized vehicles on the electrified road, this technology helps prevent accidents and ensures the safety of both the immobilized vehicle and other vehicles on the road.
- Efficient power supply management: The control device ensures that power supply requests are handled appropriately, considering the presence of immobilized vehicles, thereby optimizing the use of the ground power supply apparatus.
Benefits of this technology:
- Enhanced safety: The technology improves safety on electrified roads by providing real-time information about immobilized vehicles to approaching vehicles.
- Efficient power supply utilization: By managing power supply requests based on the presence of immobilized vehicles, the technology ensures efficient utilization of the ground power supply apparatus.
- Improved traffic flow: The control device helps in maintaining smooth traffic flow by alerting approaching vehicles to the presence of immobilized vehicles, allowing them to adjust their routes or speed accordingly.
Original Abstract Submitted
A control device for a ground power supply apparatus judges if it has received from one moving body among a plurality of moving bodies a first signal notifying it that the one moving body has become an immobilized state on an electrified road at which a ground power supply apparatus has been installed. The control device, if receiving the first signal, when receiving from another moving body among the plurality of moving bodies, a power supply request signal requesting noncontact power supply at the ground power supply apparatus or an approach signal notifying it of approach the ground power supply apparatus, sends to the other moving body originating the power supply request signal or approach signal a second signal notifying it that there is a moving body in an immobilized state present on the electrified road.
