Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240157822). CHARGING SYSTEM simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 CHARGING SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CHARGING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CHARGING SYSTEM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Shota Tsukamoto of Mishima-shi (JP)
CHARGING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240157822 titled 'CHARGING SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a charging system for electric vehicles that includes a vehicle with a main battery and an auxiliary battery, and a charging device with a connector, a charging controller, and a power source. The auxiliary battery of the vehicle and the power source of the charging device are connected when the vehicle is plugged into the charging device, allowing the charging controller to charge the auxiliary battery.
- Vehicle with main and auxiliary batteries
- Charging device with connector, charging controller, and power source
- Connection between vehicle and charging device enables charging of auxiliary battery
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in electric vehicle charging stations, fleet management systems, and smart grid infrastructure.
Problems Solved
The system addresses the issue of efficiently charging electric vehicles by utilizing the auxiliary battery and external power source when needed.
Benefits
- Improved charging efficiency - Extended vehicle range - Enhanced energy management
Potential Commercial Applications
"Electric Vehicle Charging System for Enhanced Battery Management"
Possible Prior Art
There are existing electric vehicle charging systems that focus on charging the main battery, but this innovation specifically targets the auxiliary battery for improved energy management.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system prioritize between charging the main battery and the auxiliary battery?
The patent application does not provide details on how the system determines when to charge the main battery versus the auxiliary battery.
What safety measures are in place to prevent overcharging or overheating of the batteries?
The patent application does not mention specific safety features implemented to protect the batteries during the charging process.
Original Abstract Submitted
a charging system includes: a vehicle including an inlet, a vehicle controller, a battery for traveling of the vehicle, and an auxiliary battery for supplying power to the vehicle controller; and a charging device including a connector configured to be connected to the inlet of the vehicle, a charging controller, and a power source, the auxiliary battery of the vehicle and the power source of the charging device being configured to be electrically connected to each other when the inlet of the vehicle and the connector of the charging device is connected to each other, the charging controller of the charging device being configured to supply power from the power source to the auxiliary battery to charge the auxiliary battery when communication between the vehicle controller and the charging controller is not established.
