18516100. ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Hiroki Kunifuda of Chiryu-shi (JP)
Yoji Kiyokawa of Okazaki-shi (JP)
ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18516100 titled 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE
The abstract describes an electric vehicle with a mechanical-electrical integrated unit located adjacent to an engine with a supercharger. An air cleaner is positioned on one side of the integrated unit, away from the engine, and an intake pipe runs downstream of the air cleaner and upstream of the supercharger, crossing over the integrated unit in the width direction of the vehicle.
- The electric vehicle houses a mechanical-electrical integrated unit containing a driving apparatus and an electric-power control device in a single casing.
- The air cleaner is located on one side of the integrated unit, away from the engine, in the width direction of the vehicle.
- The intake pipe includes a portion that runs over the integrated unit in the vertical direction of the vehicle, straddling it in the width direction.
- The design optimizes space and airflow efficiency in the vehicle's engine system.
- This configuration may improve the vehicle's performance and fuel efficiency.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicle manufacturing - Automotive engineering and design
Problems Solved: - Efficient use of space in electric vehicles - Optimization of airflow in the engine system
Benefits: - Improved performance and fuel efficiency - Space-saving design for electric vehicles
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Engine System Design for Electric Vehicles This technology could be utilized by electric vehicle manufacturers to enhance the performance and efficiency of their vehicles, potentially attracting environmentally conscious consumers and meeting stringent emissions regulations.
Prior Art: Further research can be conducted on integrated engine systems in electric vehicles to explore similar designs and innovations in the field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in electric vehicle engine systems and integrated unit designs to remain at the forefront of automotive technology.
Questions about Electric Vehicle Engine Systems: 1. How does the positioning of the mechanical-electrical integrated unit impact the overall performance of the electric vehicle? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing a similar design in mass-produced electric vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
An electric vehicle in which a mechanical-electrical integrated unit including a driving apparatus and an electric-power control device is housed in a single casing and is located in a position adjacent to an engine including a supercharger, an air cleaner is located on one of opposite sides of the mechanical-electrical integrated unit which is remote from the engine in a width direction of the vehicle, and an intake pipe includes a portion which is located downstream of the air cleaner and upstream of the supercharger, wherein the portion of the intake pipe is located on an upper side of the mechanical-electrical integrated unit in a vertical direction of the vehicle, and straddles the mechanical-electrical integrated unit in the width direction.
