18538203. Vehicle simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
Contents
Vehicle
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Jun Kobayashi of Obu-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Takahiro Okano of Chiryu-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Mitsuyoshi Ohno of Miyoshi-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Nobuhiro Nakano of Nagakute-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18538203 titled 'Vehicle
The abstract describes a vehicle with a detachable battery that includes a protective cover for the battery-side connector. The vehicle body has a connector that can be electrically connected to the battery-side connector when the battery is attached.
- Battery is attachable and detachable from the vehicle body
- Battery includes a protective cover for the battery-side connector
- Vehicle body has a connector that can be electrically connected to the battery-side connector
- Cover exposes the battery-side connector when attached to the vehicle body
- Fitting direction aligns the vehicle body-side connector and the battery-side connector
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Portable power sources - Emergency backup power systems
Problems Solved: - Simplifies battery attachment and detachment process - Protects the battery-side connector from damage - Ensures secure electrical connection between the battery and the vehicle body
Benefits: - Easy maintenance of the vehicle's power source - Enhanced safety with protected connectors - Versatile use in various applications beyond vehicles
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Battery Attachment System for Electric Vehicles" This technology can be used in electric vehicles, portable power solutions, and emergency backup systems, enhancing convenience and safety in power management.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the protective cover on the battery-side connector improve the overall safety of the vehicle? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with the detachable battery system in electric vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
A vehicle includes a vehicle body and a battery attachable to and detachable from the vehicle body. The battery includes a battery-side connector and a cover that protects the battery-side connector. The vehicle body includes a vehicle body-side connector electrically connectable to the battery-side connector. The cover exposes the battery-side connector when the battery-side connector is fit to the vehicle body-side connector in a fitting direction in which the vehicle body-side connector and the battery-side connector are fit to each other.
