18365764. VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Takayuki Shimauchi of Toyota-shi (JP)
Hidekazu Hirabayashi of Chiryu-shi (JP)
Atsushi Ono of Nagakute-shi (JP)
VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18365764 titled 'VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a cooling ECU for a vehicle that includes a high-temperature-side coolant circuit with a high-temperature-side water pump. The airbag ECU detects collisions and stops the high-temperature-side water pump when the collision is detected and the high-temperature-side coolant reaches or exceeds a predetermined temperature based on the boiling point of water.
- High-temperature-side coolant circuit with a high-temperature-side water pump
- Airbag ECU that detects collisions and stops the water pump
- Predetermined temperature based on the boiling point of water
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in automotive cooling systems to prevent overheating in the event of a collision.
Problems Solved
This technology helps prevent damage to the vehicle's cooling system and engine by stopping the water pump in the event of a collision, reducing the risk of coolant leaks and engine damage.
Benefits
- Improved safety by preventing overheating in the event of a collision - Protection of the vehicle's cooling system and engine - Efficient cooling system operation
Potential Commercial Applications
"Collision Detection Cooling System for Vehicles: Enhancing Safety and Engine Protection"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to collision detection systems in vehicles, but specific examples related to cooling systems with a high-temperature-side water pump controlled by an airbag ECU may be limited.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system differentiate between a collision and other sudden stops or impacts?
The system may use specific algorithms or sensors to distinguish between a collision event and other sudden stops or impacts that do not require the water pump to be stopped.
What are the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in vehicles?
Challenges may include integration with existing vehicle systems, reliability of collision detection algorithms, and potential false positives in stopping the water pump during non-collision events.
Original Abstract Submitted
A cooling ECU for a vehicle including a high-temperature-side coolant circuit that circulates high-temperature-side coolant by a high-temperature-side water pump, and an airbag ECU that detects collision stops the high-temperature-side water pump when the collision is detected by the airbag ECU and the high-temperature-side coolant is equal to or higher than a first predetermined temperature determined based on the boiling point of the water.
