18379276. CHARGING SYSTEM simplified abstract (Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha)
Contents
CHARGING SYSTEM
Organization Name
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
Inventor(s)
Shota Tsukamoto of Mishima-shi (JP)
CHARGING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18379276 titled 'CHARGING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a charging system for electric vehicles, consisting of a vehicle with a main battery and an auxiliary battery, and a charging device with a connector, charging controller, and power source. When the vehicle is connected to the charging device, the auxiliary battery is charged by the power source through the charging controller.
- Vehicle with main and auxiliary batteries
- Charging device with connector, charging controller, and power source
- Auxiliary battery charged by power source when connected to charging device
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in electric vehicle charging stations, home charging systems, and fleet management solutions.
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the issue of efficiently charging electric vehicles by utilizing an auxiliary battery and external power source.
Benefits
The system allows for faster and more convenient charging of electric vehicles, extending their range and usability.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be commercialized for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, smart home energy management systems, and electric vehicle fleet charging solutions.
Possible Prior Art
Similar systems may exist in the field of electric vehicle charging technology, but specific prior art is not provided in the abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle different types of electric vehicles with varying battery capacities?
The patent application does not specify how the charging system adapts to different electric vehicle models with varying battery capacities.
What safety features are in place to prevent overcharging or damage to the batteries?
The abstract does not mention any safety mechanisms or protocols to prevent overcharging or potential damage to the batteries during the charging process.
Original Abstract Submitted
A charging system includes: a vehicle including an inlet, a vehicle controller, a battery for traveling of the vehicle, and an auxiliary battery for supplying power to the vehicle controller; and a charging device including a connector configured to be connected to the inlet of the vehicle, a charging controller, and a power source, the auxiliary battery of the vehicle and the power source of the charging device being configured to be electrically connected to each other when the inlet of the vehicle and the connector of the charging device is connected to each other, the charging controller of the charging device being configured to supply power from the power source to the auxiliary battery to charge the auxiliary battery when communication between the vehicle controller and the charging controller is not established.
