Isuzu motors limited (20240305092). POWER SUPPLY DEVICE simplified abstract
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POWER SUPPLY DEVICE
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Inventor(s)
Ryoma Nishimura of Fujisawa-shi (JP)
Ryo Fukuda of Fujisawa-shi (JP)
POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240305092 titled 'POWER SUPPLY DEVICE
The patent application describes a power supply apparatus for vehicles that includes an output terminal to supply electric power from multiple power storage devices to various pieces of equipment.
- The apparatus includes a switching part that controls the connection of the power storage devices to each other or to the output terminal.
- A switching controller manages the switching part to ensure the output terminal delivers power from the power storage devices effectively.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in electric vehicles to efficiently distribute power from different storage devices to various components. - It can also be applied in hybrid vehicles to optimize power usage and improve overall performance.
Problems Solved: - Efficient distribution of power from multiple storage devices in vehicles. - Effective management of power flow to different equipment in a vehicle.
Benefits: - Enhanced power distribution efficiency. - Improved performance and reliability of electric and hybrid vehicles.
Commercial Applications: Electric vehicle manufacturers can integrate this technology into their vehicles to enhance power management and optimize performance, potentially attracting environmentally conscious consumers.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the switching controller ensure optimal power distribution in the vehicle? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this power supply apparatus in electric vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
a power supply apparatus includes an output terminal that supplies electric power, supplied from at least any of a plurality of power storage devices installed in a vehicle, to at least any of the plurality of pieces of equipment, and a switching part that switches whether respective connection terminals of the plurality of power storage devices are i) connected to one or more of connection terminals of other power storage devices among the plurality of power storage devices, ii) connected to the output terminals, or iii) not connected to any of terminals of the other power storage devices and the output terminals, and a switching controller that controls the switching part to cause the output terminal to output electric power supplied from at least any of the plurality of power storage devices.
