18591112. BATTERY-TEMPERATURE RAISING APPARATUS simplified abstract (SUBARU CORPORATION)
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BATTERY-TEMPERATURE RAISING APPARATUS
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Takahiro Kawashiri of Tokyo (JP)
BATTERY-TEMPERATURE RAISING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18591112 titled 'BATTERY-TEMPERATURE RAISING APPARATUS
The battery-temperature raising apparatus described in the patent application includes components such as a battery, a transmission, an oil pan, a heat-retaining oil tank, a heat exchanger, a first valve, a temperature sensor, and a control unit.
- The transmission features a mechanism that converts torque and a clutch capable of braking a wheel.
- The oil pan and oil tank are located within the transmission and communicate with the heat exchanger for heat exchange with the battery.
- The first valve controls the flow of oil between the oil tank and the heat exchanger.
- The control unit adjusts the engagement force of the clutch to generate braking force based on the depression of a brake pedal.
- The control unit also supplies oil from the tank to the heat exchanger when the battery temperature is below a set threshold.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Preventing battery overheating - Improving battery performance and longevity
Benefits: - Enhanced battery temperature management - Increased efficiency of electric and hybrid vehicles - Extended battery lifespan
Commercial Applications: Title: Battery Temperature Regulation System for Electric Vehicles This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles to optimize battery performance and ensure safe operation. It can also be integrated into energy storage systems for improved efficiency and longevity.
Questions about Battery Temperature Regulation System: 1. How does the control unit adjust the engagement force of the clutch? The control unit adjusts the engagement force of the clutch based on the amount of depression of the brake pedal. 2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond electric vehicles? This technology can also be applied in hybrid vehicles and energy storage systems for improved battery performance and longevity.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery-temperature raising apparatus includes a battery, a transmission, an oil pan, a heat-retaining oil tank, a heat exchanger, a first valve, a temperature sensor, and a control unit. The transmission includes a transmission mechanism that converts torque and a clutch capable of braking a wheel. The oil pan and the oil tank are disposed in the transmission and are in communication with the heat exchanger that exchanges heat between the battery and oil. The first valve opens and closes a path joining the oil tank and the heat exchanger. The control unit generates braking force by controlling engagement force of the clutch depending on an amount of depression of a brake pedal. The control unit supplies the oil stored in the oil tank to the heat exchanger by opening the first valve when a temperature of the battery detected by the temperature sensor is below a predetermined temperature.
