Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240308329). VEHICLE simplified abstract

VEHICLE

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Akihiro Narazaki of Toyota-shi (JP)

VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240308329 titled 'VEHICLE

The abstract describes a vehicle with a grille opening, grille shutter, fr spoiler, and controller. The controller opens the grille shutter under specific conditions and deploys the fr spoiler at certain speeds.

• The vehicle has a grille opening and grille shutter controlled by a controller.
• The controller opens the grille shutter at low speeds or specific temperature conditions.
• The fr spoiler is brought into a deployed posture at higher speeds.
• The fr spoiler is synchronized with the opening of the grille shutter at intermediate speeds.

Potential Applications: - Automotive industry for improved aerodynamics and cooling efficiency.

Problems Solved: - Enhanced vehicle performance and efficiency. - Better control over cooling system based on speed and temperature.

Benefits: - Improved aerodynamics. - Optimal cooling system operation. - Enhanced vehicle performance.

Commercial Applications: - Automotive manufacturers for sports cars, high-performance vehicles.

Prior Art: - Prior research on active grille shutters and spoilers in automotive design.

Frequently Updated Research: - Ongoing studies on aerodynamics and cooling systems in vehicles.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the synchronization of the fr spoiler with the grille shutter benefit the vehicle's performance?

  - The synchronization ensures optimal aerodynamics and cooling efficiency at different speeds.

2. What are the potential implications of this technology on fuel efficiency and emissions?

  - The technology can potentially improve fuel efficiency by optimizing airflow and cooling, leading to reduced emissions.

Original Abstract Submitted

a vehicle comprises a grille opening, a grille shutter, an fr spoiler, and a controller, wherein the controller is configured to open the grille shutter when the vehicle speed is less than a first threshold value or when the evaluation indices and of the temperature of the cooling target are equal to or greater than the reference values; and the controller is configured to bring the fr spoiler into the deployed posture when the vehicle speed is equal to or greater than a second threshold value higher than the first threshold value, and to bring the fr spoiler into the deployed posture in synchronization with the opening of the grille shutter when the vehicle speed is equal to or greater than the first threshold value and less than the second threshold value.