18464333. SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
- 1 SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Yukinori Murakami of Toyota-shi (JP)
Yuma Miyamoto of Miyoshi-shi (JP)
SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18464333 titled 'SOLAR CHARGING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The solar charging system described in the patent application includes a power generation module with a solar panel, an auxiliary system with an auxiliary machine battery and load, a high-voltage battery for vehicle propulsion, and a control unit for managing power transfer between the batteries.
- The power generation module utilizes a solar panel to generate electricity.
- The auxiliary system consists of an auxiliary machine battery for storing the generated power and an auxiliary machine load for utilizing the stored electricity.
- The high-voltage battery is responsible for powering the vehicle.
- The control unit regulates the transfer of power between the high-voltage battery and the auxiliary system, ensuring efficient energy management.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other mobile platforms to enhance energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional charging methods.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient utilization of solar energy for vehicle charging. 2. Seamless power transfer between different battery systems.
Benefits
1. Reduced carbon footprint through renewable energy usage. 2. Extended driving range for electric vehicles. 3. Enhanced energy management for improved vehicle performance.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Renewable Energy Integration in Vehicle Charging Systems"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing solar charging systems for vehicles, but the specific control unit for managing power transfer between different battery systems may be a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control unit prioritize power transfer between the high-voltage battery and the auxiliary system?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific criteria or algorithms used by the control unit to determine the optimal power transfer strategy.
What is the estimated cost of implementing this solar charging system on a vehicle?
The patent application does not address the potential cost implications of integrating this technology into existing vehicle systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
A solar charging system mounted on a vehicle includes a power generation module using a solar panel, an auxiliary system including an auxiliary machine battery for storing electric power generated by the power generation module and an auxiliary machine load to which electric power is supplied from the auxiliary machine battery, a high-voltage battery used for driving the vehicle, and a control unit provided between the high-voltage battery and the auxiliary system and controlling power transfer between the high-voltage battery and the auxiliary system. In a case where power transfer from the high-voltage battery to the auxiliary system is requested, when the power generated by the power generation module is not supplied to the auxiliary system, the control unit supplies power of the high-voltage battery to the auxiliary system.
