Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240262179). ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Hiroki Kunifuda of Chiryu-shi (JP)

Yoji Kiyokawa of Okazaki-shi (JP)

Noriyuki Yamanaka of Nagoya-shi (JP)

ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240262179 titled 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE

The abstract describes an electric vehicle with an integrated mechanical-electrical unit located adjacent to the engine, including an intake device, power transmission device, electric-power control device, and charger.

  • Intake device provided upstream of engine intake pipe
  • Power transmission device transmits power from electric motor to drive wheel
  • Electric-power control device manages power between driving battery and electric motor
  • Charger charges driving battery with power from external supply
  • Driving apparatus includes electric motor and power transmission device
  • Mechanical-electrical integrated unit housed in single casing
  • Charger and intake device located above integrated unit in vertical direction

Potential Applications: - Electric vehicle manufacturing - Sustainable transportation solutions

Problems Solved: - Integration of mechanical and electrical components in electric vehicles - Efficient power management and charging system

Benefits: - Improved performance and efficiency - Simplified design and installation process

Commercial Applications: - Automotive industry for electric vehicle production - Energy sector for sustainable transportation solutions

Prior Art: Research existing patents related to integrated mechanical-electrical units in electric vehicles.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed on advancements in electric vehicle technology and integrated power systems.

Questions about Electric Vehicles: 1. How does the integration of mechanical and electrical components benefit electric vehicles? 2. What are the key challenges in developing efficient power management systems for electric vehicles?


Original Abstract Submitted

an electric vehicle includes: an intake device provided upstream of an intake pipe of an engine; a power transmission device configured to transmit a power of an electric motor to drive wheel; an electric-power control device configured to control an electric power transferred between a driving battery and the electric motor; and a charger configured to charge the driving battery with the electric power supplied from an external power supply. the electric motor and the power transmission device constitute at least a part of a driving apparatus. the driving apparatus and the electric-power control device constitute a mechanical-electrical integrated unit which is housed in a single casing and which is located in a position adjacent to the engine. the charger and the intake device are located on an upper side of the mechanical-electrical integrated unit in a vertical direction of the electric vehicle.