Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240300493). CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract
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CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Taisuke Hayashi of Toyota-shi (JP)
CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240300493 titled 'CONTROL DEVICE FOR VEHICLE
The control device for a vehicle is designed to analyze slopes at different locations along the vehicle's path and adjust driving force accordingly.
- Acquire the slope at the current location of the vehicle.
- Obtain the slope at a preceding location ahead of the current location in the travel direction.
- Compare the slopes at the current and preceding locations.
- Increase the driving force if the slope at the preceding location is greater than the current slope by a predetermined value.
Potential Applications: - Enhanced vehicle performance on hilly terrains. - Improved fuel efficiency by optimizing driving force based on slope variations.
Problems Solved: - Addressing the challenge of maintaining vehicle stability on slopes. - Optimizing driving force to prevent unnecessary fuel consumption.
Benefits: - Increased safety and stability on varying terrains. - Enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Slope-based Vehicle Control System" This technology can be utilized in off-road vehicles, agricultural machinery, and construction equipment to improve performance and efficiency in challenging terrains.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology impact overall vehicle performance? - This technology enhances vehicle stability and fuel efficiency by adjusting driving force based on slope variations. 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with implementing this control device? - By optimizing driving force on slopes, this technology can lead to reduced fuel consumption and maintenance costs over time.
Original Abstract Submitted
a control device for a vehicle is configured to: acquire a slope at a current location, the current location being a point where the vehicle is located; acquire a slope at a preceding location, the preceding location being a point ahead of the current location in a travel direction of the vehicle; compare the slope at the current location and the slope at the preceding location; and increase a driving force of the vehicle on condition that the slope at the preceding location is greater than the slope at the current location by a predetermined value determined in advance or more.
