Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240208350). CHARGING DEVICE simplified abstract
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CHARGING DEVICE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Kenichi Yamada of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Toshiki Kashiwakura of Tokyo (JP)
Akane Umezu of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Kayo Tsumoto of Nisshin-shi (JP)
Satoshi Komamine of Nagoya-shi (JP)
Kenji Ishiyama of Kasugai-shi (JP)
CHARGING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240208350 titled 'CHARGING DEVICE
The charging device of the present disclosure is a charging device capable of autonomous movement for charging a vehicle. The charging device includes a control unit and a moving mechanism. The control unit acquires peripheral information, which is information about the surroundings of the vehicle, and determines the arrangement of the charging device with respect to the vehicle being charged based on the peripheral information. The drive mechanism moves the charging device so as to have the above-described arrangement during charging under the control of the control unit.
- Control unit acquires peripheral information about the surroundings of the vehicle.
- Control unit determines the arrangement of the charging device based on the acquired peripheral information.
- Moving mechanism autonomously moves the charging device to the determined arrangement during charging.
- The charging device is capable of charging a vehicle without human intervention.
- The technology enables efficient and convenient charging of electric vehicles.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicle charging stations - Autonomous vehicle charging services - Smart city infrastructure development
Problems Solved: - Eliminates the need for manual intervention in the charging process - Improves the efficiency of electric vehicle charging - Enhances the convenience of charging electric vehicles
Benefits: - Increased convenience for electric vehicle owners - Enhanced efficiency in the charging process - Reduction in human error during charging operations
Commercial Applications: Title: Autonomous Vehicle Charging System This technology can be utilized in commercial electric vehicle charging stations, autonomous vehicle fleets, and smart city initiatives. The market implications include increased adoption of electric vehicles and the development of advanced charging infrastructure.
Questions about Autonomous Vehicle Charging System: 1. How does the control unit acquire peripheral information for determining the arrangement of the charging device? The control unit acquires peripheral information through sensors or cameras installed on the charging device. 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using an autonomous vehicle charging system? The potential cost savings include reduced labor costs for manual charging operations and increased operational efficiency.
Original Abstract Submitted
the charging device of the present disclosure is a charging device capable of autonomous movement for charging a vehicle. the charging device includes a control unit and a moving mechanism. the control unit acquires peripheral information that is information about the surroundings of the vehicle, and determines the arrangement of the charging device with respect to the vehicle being charged based on the peripheral information. the drive mechanism moves the charging device so as to have the above-described arrangement during charging under the control of the control unit.
