18510929. HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - 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
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18510929 titled 'HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND ENGINE OPERATION CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for engine operation control in a hybrid electric vehicle, specifically focusing on warm-up control for the engine based on the vehicle's current position and power requirements.
- Determining the need for warm-up control for the engine
- Checking if the vehicle is in a specific zone
- Assessing if engine power is needed while in the specific zone
- Performing warm-up control after exiting the specific zone if power is not needed
- Conducting warm-up control before reaching a point where engine power is required in the specific zone
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in the automotive industry for hybrid electric vehicles to optimize engine performance and fuel efficiency.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient engine warm-up control based on real-time driving conditions 2. Reduction of fuel consumption and emissions by smart engine power management
Benefits
1. Improved fuel efficiency 2. Enhanced engine performance 3. Reduced environmental impact
Potential Commercial Applications
"Optimizing Engine Performance in Hybrid Electric Vehicles"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art in engine control systems for hybrid vehicles may include early patents related to engine power management and optimization in similar vehicle configurations.
Unanswered Questions
How does this method adapt to varying driving conditions and environments?
The method outlined in the abstract seems to rely on specific zones for engine power requirements. It would be interesting to know how the system adjusts to different driving scenarios outside of these zones.
What impact does this method have on overall vehicle performance and longevity?
While the abstract focuses on engine warm-up control, it would be valuable to understand the broader implications of this method on the vehicle's overall performance and lifespan.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment provides an engine operation control method for a hybrid electric vehicle. The method includes determining a necessity for warm up control for an engine, determining whether a current position corresponds to a specific zone upon determining that the warm up control is necessary, determining whether driving power of the engine is required until the hybrid electric vehicle exits the specific zone when the current position corresponds to the specific zone, performing the warm up control after the hybrid electric vehicle exits the specific zone when the driving power of the engine is not required in the specific zone, and performing the warm up control before arrival at a time or a point at which the driving power of the engine is required when the driving power of the engine is required in the specific zone.
