Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240234850). BATTERY AND VEHICLE simplified abstract
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BATTERY AND VEHICLE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Satoko Tofukuji of Minato-ku Tokyo (JP)
BATTERY AND VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240234850 titled 'BATTERY AND VEHICLE
The abstract describes a battery with a cooling system that circulates refrigerant to cool the battery module.
- The battery includes a cooler with an inlet and outlet for refrigerant flow.
- The cooler has an inlet side flow passage overlapping a heating region and an outlet side flow passage overlapping a non-heating region.
- The refrigerant circulates inside the cooler to cool the battery module efficiently.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Energy storage systems - Portable electronic devices
Problems Solved: - Overheating of battery modules - Maintaining optimal operating temperatures - Increasing battery lifespan
Benefits: - Improved battery performance - Enhanced safety - Extended battery life
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Battery Cooling System for Enhanced Performance" This technology can be utilized in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and consumer electronics, offering improved efficiency and longevity.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the cooling system impact the overall performance of the battery?
- The cooling system helps maintain optimal operating temperatures, improving battery performance and longevity.
2. What are the potential cost implications of integrating this cooling system into existing battery technologies?
- The cost implications may vary depending on the scale of implementation and specific application requirements.
Original Abstract Submitted
provided is a battery that includes a battery module having a battery cell, and a cooler including an inlet part through which refrigerant flows in from outside, and an outlet part through which the refrigerant flows out, and configured to cool the battery module as the refrigerant circulates inside the cooler. the cooler includes an inlet side flow passage that communicates with the inlet part and is provided at a position overlapping a heating region, and an outlet side flow passage that communicates with the inlet side flow passage and the outlet part, and is provided at a position overlapping a non-heating region.
