Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240157849). VEHICLE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD simplified abstract

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VEHICLE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Tsubasa Migita of Sakai-shi (JP)

Hiroshi Nagase of Nagoya-shi (JP)

Yoichi Ogura of Sunto-gun (JP)

Daisuke Mukai of Susono-shi (JP)

VEHICLE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240157849 titled 'VEHICLE AND VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a vehicle with an all-solid-state battery that can be externally charged, a heater to warm the battery, and a control device to regulate the heater. The control device adjusts the heater based on specific conditions, such as the vehicle's elevation during charging.

  • All-solid-state battery that can be charged externally
  • Heater to warm the battery
  • Control device to regulate the heater based on specific conditions
  • Specific condition includes the vehicle's elevation during charging

Potential Applications

The technology described in the patent application could be applied in electric vehicles, drones, and other battery-powered devices that require external charging and temperature control.

Problems Solved

This technology addresses the issue of maintaining optimal battery temperature during external charging, which can improve charging efficiency and overall battery performance.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include increased battery efficiency, extended battery life, and improved overall performance of the vehicle or device.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be utilized in the automotive industry for electric vehicles, in the aerospace industry for drones, and in the consumer electronics industry for portable devices.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art could be the use of external battery heaters in electric vehicles to optimize charging performance and battery life.

Unanswered Questions

How does the control device determine the optimal temperature for the battery during external charging?

The patent application does not specify the exact method or sensors used by the control device to determine the optimal temperature for the battery during external charging.

What are the potential safety implications of heating the battery during external charging?

The patent application does not address the potential safety concerns or precautions related to heating the battery while it is being externally charged.


Original Abstract Submitted

a vehicle includes a battery including an all-solid-state battery configured to be externally chargeable with electric power supplied from outside of the vehicle, a heater configured to heat the battery, and a control device configured to control the heater. the control device controls the heater such that when a predetermined condition related to the external charging is satisfied, the temperature of the battery during execution of the external charging is higher than when the predetermined condition is not satisfied. the predetermined condition includes a condition that an elevation of the vehicle during the execution of the external charging is higher than a predetermined height.