18393955. VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hideo Sakamoto of Toyota-shi (JP)
Yoshinobu Nozaki of Ano-shi (JP)
Hiroyuki Ogura of Ama-shi (JP)
Mitsuaki Tomita of Toyota-shi (JP)
Yasunobu Seki of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Shoichi Iwamoto of Fuji-shi (JP)
Hisashi Fujisawa of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18393955 titled 'VEHICLE MANAGEMENT DEVICE
The present disclosure introduces a vehicle management device for a vehicle equipped with a drive unit for propulsion, a power storage device for supplying power to the drive unit, and a solar cell system for generating power from a solar cell and transferring it to the power storage device. Additionally, the device can perform external charging, where the power storage device is charged with power from an external source outside the vehicle.
- The device sets a target external charging amount when the vehicle is parked, calculated by subtracting the predicted power generation amount of the solar cell up to the next scheduled traveling start time from the target power storage amount of the power storage device at that time.
- This innovative system optimizes the charging process of the power storage device by utilizing solar power and external charging sources efficiently.
- By incorporating a solar cell system and external charging capabilities, the device enhances the overall energy management of the vehicle, reducing reliance on traditional power sources.
- The device aims to increase the sustainability and energy efficiency of the vehicle by harnessing solar energy and optimizing the charging process.
- This technology offers a practical solution for enhancing the eco-friendliness and energy autonomy of vehicles, contributing to a more sustainable transportation sector.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Sustainable transportation solutions
Problems Solved: - Efficient energy management in vehicles - Reduction of reliance on traditional power sources - Optimization of charging processes
Benefits: - Increased sustainability - Enhanced energy efficiency - Reduced environmental impact - Improved energy autonomy
Commercial Applications: Title: Sustainable Energy Management System for Vehicles This technology can be applied in the automotive industry to develop eco-friendly and energy-efficient vehicles, catering to the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions. The market implications include a shift towards greener and more sustainable transportation options.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the device optimize the charging process of the power storage device? The device sets a target external charging amount based on the predicted power generation amount of the solar cell up to the next scheduled traveling start time, ensuring efficient energy management.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology in the automotive industry? This technology can be utilized in electric and hybrid vehicles to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability, addressing the increasing demand for eco-friendly transportation solutions.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure provides a vehicle management device used for a vehicle that includes a drive unit for traveling, a power storage device that is able to supply power to the drive unit, and a solar cell system that is able to generate power from a solar cell and supply the power to the power storage device, and that is able to perform external charging in which the power storage device is charged with power from an outside of the vehicle. When the vehicle is parked, a target external charging amount of the external charging is set to a value obtained by subtracting, from a target power storage amount of the power storage device at a next scheduled traveling start time, a predicted power generation amount of the solar cell up to the next scheduled traveling start time.
