Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240181920). Battery Replacement Apparatus simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Battery Replacement Apparatus
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Battery Replacement Apparatus - 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
Battery Replacement Apparatus
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Mamoru Saito of Toyota-shi Aichi-Ken (JP)
Shin Inoue of Okazaki-shi Aichi-Ken (JP)
Naoki Takahashi of Miyoshi-shi Aichi-Ken (JP)
Battery Replacement Apparatus - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240181920 titled 'Battery Replacement Apparatus
Simplified Explanation
The battery replacement apparatus described in the abstract is a system that allows for the efficient removal and attachment of batteries in an electrically powered vehicle.
- The battery replacement station is where the removal of the first battery and attachment of the second battery take place.
- The storage stores the second battery when not in use.
- The storage space, separate from the storage, stores the first battery.
- The system is designed to streamline the process of replacing batteries in electric vehicles.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in electric vehicle charging stations, fleet management systems, and automotive service centers.
Problems Solved
1. Streamlining the process of battery replacement in electric vehicles. 2. Ensuring efficient and safe handling of batteries during replacement.
Benefits
1. Reduced downtime for electric vehicles. 2. Improved efficiency in battery replacement. 3. Enhanced safety measures for handling batteries.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing battery replacement processes in electric vehicle service centers for increased customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Possible Prior Art
One potential prior art could be automated battery swapping systems used in electric vehicle charging stations.
Unanswered Questions
How does the system ensure the compatibility of different battery models with the electric vehicle?
The abstract does not provide details on how the system manages different battery models and their compatibility with the electric vehicle.
What safety measures are in place to prevent accidents during the battery replacement process?
The abstract does not mention specific safety features or protocols implemented to ensure the safe handling of batteries during replacement.
Original Abstract Submitted
a battery replacement apparatus includes: a battery replacement station where removal of a first battery from the electrically powered vehicle and attachment of a second battery to the electrically powered vehicle are performed; a storage that stores the second battery, and a storage space that is provided at a position separate from the storage and stores the first battery.
