18498528. CHARGING DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
CHARGING DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Kenichi Yamada of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Toshiki Kashiwakura of Tokyo (JP)
Akane Umezu of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Kayo Tsumoto of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Satoshi Komamine of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Kenji Ishiyama of Kasugai-shi (JP)
CHARGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18498528 titled 'CHARGING DEVICE
The charging device described in the patent application is capable of autonomous movement to charge a vehicle.
- Control unit acquires peripheral information about the surroundings of the vehicle.
- Control unit determines the arrangement of the charging device with respect to the vehicle based on the peripheral information.
- Moving mechanism moves the charging device to the determined arrangement during charging under the control of the control unit.
Potential Applications: - Autonomous charging stations for electric vehicles - Automated charging systems for fleets of vehicles - Smart charging solutions for public transportation
Problems Solved: - Eliminates the need for manual intervention in the charging process - Increases efficiency and convenience of charging electric vehicles - Reduces the risk of human error during charging operations
Benefits: - Enhanced user experience for electric vehicle owners - Optimized charging process for increased productivity - Reduced maintenance costs for charging infrastructure
Commercial Applications: Title: "Autonomous Charging Solutions for Electric Vehicles" This technology can be utilized by electric vehicle manufacturers, charging station operators, and smart city developers to enhance the efficiency and convenience of electric vehicle charging.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to autonomous charging systems for electric vehicles in the field of robotics, automation, and electric vehicle technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in autonomous charging technology, electric vehicle infrastructure, and smart city initiatives to understand the evolving landscape of electric vehicle charging solutions.
Questions about Autonomous Charging Solutions for Electric Vehicles: 1. How does the autonomous movement feature of the charging device improve the charging process for electric vehicles? 2. What are the potential implications of integrating autonomous charging systems into existing electric vehicle infrastructure?
Original Abstract Submitted
The charging device of the present disclosure is a charging device capable of autonomous movement for charging a vehicle. The charging device includes a control unit and a moving mechanism. The control unit acquires peripheral information that is information about the surroundings of the vehicle, and determines the arrangement of the charging device with respect to the vehicle being charged based on the peripheral information. The drive mechanism moves the charging device so as to have the above-described arrangement during charging under the control of the control unit.
