Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240178483). Power Storage Device and Vehicle simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Power Storage Device and Vehicle
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Power Storage Device and Vehicle - 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
Power Storage Device and Vehicle
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Tatsuya Shimizu of Okazaki-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Katsuya Shimazu of Toyota-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Ayaka Kagami of Inazawa-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Mutsumi Kawashima of Nisshin-shi Aichi-ken (JP)
Power Storage Device and Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240178483 titled 'Power Storage Device and Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a power storage device with a unique arrangement of connectors to prevent coolant leakage towards the electrical components.
- Power storage device with power storage module
- Accommodation case with upper surface for module
- Electrical connector for vehicle-side connection
- Coolant connector for vehicle-side connection
- Connectors protrude from upper surface
- Connectors arranged side by side with space in between
- Flow suppressing portion between connectors
- Suppresses coolant flow towards electrical connector in case of leakage
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and renewable energy storage systems.
Problems Solved
Prevents coolant leakage from reaching electrical components, reducing the risk of damage and potential short circuits.
Benefits
Enhanced safety by preventing coolant from reaching electrical connectors, improving overall reliability and longevity of the power storage device.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be utilized by automotive manufacturers, energy storage companies, and other industries utilizing power storage systems.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to similar arrangements of connectors in power storage devices, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the flow suppressing portion work exactly to prevent coolant leakage towards the electrical connector?
The flow suppressing portion likely includes a physical barrier or design feature that hinders the flow of coolant in the direction of the electrical connector.
Are there any specific materials or manufacturing processes mentioned in the patent application for implementing this technology?
The patent application does not specify any particular materials or manufacturing methods for the power storage device with the unique connector arrangement.
Original Abstract Submitted
a power storage device includes: a power storage module; an accommodation case that has an upper surface and that accommodates the power storage module; and an electrical connector provided to be connectable to a vehicle-side electrical connector, and a coolant connector provided to be connectable to a vehicle-side coolant connector, wherein the electrical connector and the coolant connector are each provided to protrude upward from the upper surface, and are arranged side by side with a space being interposed between the electrical connector and the coolant connector, and a flow suppressing portion is provided between the electrical connector and the coolant connector in an arrangement direction in which the electrical connector and the coolant connector are arranged side by side, so as to suppress flow of a coolant from the coolant connector side toward the electrical connector side when the coolant is leaked from the coolant connector.
