Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240278655). ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Yoichiro Isami of Mishima-shi (JP)

Yoshio Itou of Susono-shi (JP)

Hiroyuki Amano of Susono-shi (JP)

Tatsuya Imamura of Okazaki-shi (JP)

Akiko Nishimine of Susono-shi (JP)

Hiroaki Ebuchi of Hadano-shi (JP)

Hiroaki Kodera of Susono-shi (JP)

ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240278655 titled 'ELECTRIC VEHICLE

The patent application describes an electric vehicle that mimics the manual gear changes of a traditional vehicle with an internal combustion engine and manual transmission. The vehicle includes a shift lever and a clutch pedal for the driver to operate, along with a controller to manage the vehicle's operation.

• The shift lever is used by the driver to select virtual gear stage modes that correspond to mapped torque characteristics of the electric motor.
• The clutch pedal is operated in conjunction with the shift lever to simulate the engagement of a clutch in a traditional manual transmission vehicle.
• The controller calculates the virtual engine speed based on the selected gear stage mode and the operation of the clutch pedal, displaying this information on a screen for the driver.

Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles with a manual transmission feel for drivers who prefer the traditional driving experience. - Training purposes for new drivers learning how to operate a manual transmission vehicle.

Problems Solved: - Provides a familiar driving experience for drivers transitioning from traditional vehicles to electric vehicles. - Offers a learning tool for individuals wanting to understand manual transmission operation without the need for a physical transmission.

Benefits: - Enhances the driving experience for individuals who enjoy manual transmission vehicles. - Facilitates a smoother transition to electric vehicles for drivers accustomed to traditional vehicles.

Commercial Applications: Title: Electric Vehicle with Simulated Manual Transmission for Enhanced Driving Experience This technology could be marketed to electric vehicle manufacturers looking to attract customers who prefer manual transmission vehicles. It could also be used in driver training programs to teach individuals how to operate manual transmissions without the need for a physical transmission.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the virtual gear stage mode selection work in this electric vehicle? 2. What are the advantages of simulating a manual transmission in an electric vehicle?

Original Abstract Submitted

an electric vehicle includes a shift lever and a clutch pedal for simulating manual gear changes of a traditional vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine and manual transmission, and includes a controller for controlling the operation of the electric vehicle. the driver operates the shift lever in a similar fashion to that of a traditional manual transmission shift lever, however the associated gear positions do not correspond to physical gears in a transmission but rather virtual gear stage modes that correspond to mapped torque characteristics with respect to the rotational speed of the electric motor. the clutch pedal is operated by the driver when the shift lever is operated. the controller calculates the virtual engine speed of the virtual engine based on the virtual gear stage mode selected by the shift lever and the operation amount of the clutch pedal, and displays the virtual engine speed on a display.