18537979. VEHICLE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
VEHICLE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Tomoyuki Kishida of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Kunihiro Washino of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Osamu Sawai of Okazaki-shi (JP)
VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18537979 titled 'VEHICLE
The abstract describes a vehicle with a fuel cell stack, a radiator for cooling coolant in the stack, gas tanks filled with hydrogen, a manifold connecting the tanks, and a cooling channel in the manifold.
- Fuel cell vehicle with innovative cooling system
- Utilizes hydrogen from gas tanks to power fuel cell stack
- Manifold connects gas tanks for efficient hydrogen supply
- Cooling channel in manifold for circulating coolant
- Enhances vehicle performance and efficiency
Potential Applications: - Clean transportation - Renewable energy vehicles - Sustainable mobility solutions
Problems Solved: - Reducing carbon emissions - Enhancing fuel cell efficiency - Improving cooling system effectiveness
Benefits: - Lower environmental impact - Increased energy efficiency - Enhanced vehicle performance
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Fuel Cell Vehicle Cooling System for Sustainable Transportation" This technology can be utilized in the automotive industry for the production of eco-friendly vehicles, catering to the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.
Questions about Fuel Cell Vehicle Cooling System: 1. How does the cooling channel in the manifold improve the efficiency of the fuel cell stack? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using hydrogen from gas tanks to power the vehicle?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle including a fuel cell stack, a radiator for cooling coolant circulated in the fuel cell stack, a plurality of gas tanks filled with hydrogen to be supplied to the fuel cell stack, a manifold connecting openings of the plurality of gas tanks, and a cooling channel provided in the manifold for circulating coolant.
