Charge cable lock device

A charge cable lock device is for use with an inlet that includes an inlet housing. A charge cable including a rocking arm with a hooking portion is connected in a removable manner to the inlet. The charge cable lock device includes a lock member, a lock housing, and a fixing pin. The lock member is movable to a lock position and an unlock position and configured to contact the rocking arm to restrict disengagement of the hooking portion of the rocking arm from the inlet when the lock member is located at the lock position. The lock housing supports the lock member. The fixing pin is configured to be inserted into the lock housing and the inlet housing and fix the lock housing to the inlet traversing the lock housing and the inlet housing.

ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE APPARATUS AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

When fail signals from first and second inverters are rendered inactive, i.e., when all inverters are proper, an ECU renders first and second shut down permit signals active for output to first and second AND gates regardless of the operating state of motor generators. The first AND gate takes an AND operation of the fail signal from the second inverter and the first shut down permit signal to output a shut down signal to the first inverter. The second AND gate takes an AND operation of the fail signal from the first inverter and the second shut down permit signal to provide a shut down signal to the second inverter.

CHARGING PORTION FOR VEHICLE

A charging portion for a vehicle is removably connected to a charging connector connected to an external power supply. The charging portion for a vehicle includes a lid box fixed to a body of the vehicle, an inlet provided to pass through the lid box, a terminal accommodated in the inlet, a wire connected to the terminal, and drawn from an end of the inlet located inside the vehicle, and a fixing member that fixes the wire to the end of the inlet. The wire is fixed to the end of the inlet using the fixing member.

Vehicle and control method of vehicle

A vehicle uses electric power from a mounted power storage device to drive a motor generator by a PCU to generate traction driving force. The vehicle can execute, as a function to discharge residual electric charge from a capacitor in PCU, MG discharging in which current is applied to the motor generator while preventing generation of torque for discharging, and PCU discharging through the conduction loss of switching elements in the PCU for discharging. In an event of detecting collision of the vehicle, an HV-ECU executes PCU discharging by priority, and executes MG discharging when the voltage of the capacitor is high.

VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF VEHICLE

A vehicle converts DC power from a power storage device into AC power by an inverter to run by driving a three-phase motor generator. A switching unit is provided at a path electrically connecting the motor generator and the inverter. The switching unit includes a relay corresponding to each phase. Each relay is configured to connect a coil of a corresponding phase in the motor generator to a corresponding driving arm in the inverter, or to a connection node of capacitors connected in series between direct current side terminals of the inverter. When short-circuit failure is detected at a switching element of any one of the phases in the inverter, an ECU switches the relay of the corresponding phase in the switching unit to the side of the connection node.

ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE APPARATUS, HYBRID VEHICLE WITH THE SAME AND STOP CONTROL METHOD OF ELECTRIC POWER CONVERTING DEVICE

An ECU activates a shutdown permission signal and provides it to an AND gate when a shutdown signal is inactive. Thus, when an abnormality sensing device does not sense an abnormality, the ECU always keeps the shutdown permission signal active. The AND gate performs logical AND between a signal provided from the abnormality sensing device and the shutdown permission signal to provide the shutdown signal to inverters. When a limp-home run permission signal becomes active while the shutdown signal is active, the ECU inactivates the shutdown permission signal.

VEHICLE

A vehicle includes an engine, a first MG, a second MG, a PCU, a battery, and an EHC. The PCU is connected to the battery via a positive line and a negative line. The PCU is connected to the first MG via a 3-phase power line. The PCU is connected to the second MG via a 3-phase power line. The EHC has one end connected to a positive branch line branching off from a W-phase power line among the 3-phase power lines between the PCU and first MG. The EHC has the other end connected to a negative branch line branching off from a negative line between the PCU and battery.

Electric motor drive apparatus and vehicle including the same

When fail signals from first and second inverters are rendered inactive, i.e., when all inverters are proper, an ECU renders first and second shut down permit signals active for output to first and second AND gates regardless of the operating state of motor generators. The first AND gate takes an AND operation of the fail signal from the second inverter and the first shut down permit signal to output a shut down signal to the first inverter. The second AND gate takes an AND operation of the fail signal from the first inverter and the second shut down permit signal to provide a shut down signal to the second inverter.

Vehicle

A vehicle includes an engine, a first MG, a second MG, a PCU, a battery, and an EHC. The PCU is connected to the battery via a positive line and a negative line. The PCU is connected to the first MG via a 3-phase power line. The PCU is connected to the second MG via a 3-phase power line. The EHC has one end connected to a positive branch line branching off from a W-phase power line among the 3-phase power lines between the PCU and first MG. The EHC has the other end connected to a negative branch line branching off from a negative line between the PCU and battery.

Lid lock device

A lid lock device includes a push lifter which pushes a lid, a lid lock switch which detects whether the lid is pushed, a lid sensor which detects whether the lid is open or closed. A lid lock unit locks the lid when the lid is closed. A verification unit verifies an identification code transmitted from an electronic key. Under a situation in which the verification result of the verification unit indicates that the identification code has been verified and the detection result of the lid sensor indicates that the lid is closed, a control unit activates the lid lock unit to switch the lid between a locked state and an unlocked state when the lid lock switch detects that the closed lid has been pushed.

Electric motor drive apparatus, hybrid vehicle with the same and stop control method of electric power converting device

An ECU activates a shutdown permission signal and provides it to an AND gate when a shutdown signal is inactive. Thus, when an abnormality sensing device does not sense an abnormality, the ECU always keeps the shutdown permission signal active. The AND gate performs logical AND between a signal provided from the abnormality sensing device and the shutdown permission signal to provide the shutdown signal to inverters. When a limp-home run permission signal becomes active while the shutdown signal is active, the ECU inactivates the shutdown permission signal.

DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

A power control unit (PCU) case accommodates an electric circuit of a PCU that includes a first capacitor and is operated by a storage battery. In the electric circuit, a first bus bar is connected to a part in the vicinity of the anode of the first capacitor, and a second bus bar is connected to a part in the vicinity of the cathode of the first capacitor. A discharge mechanism is formed by connecting in series a switch activated by an explosive actuator and a discharging resistor. The discharge mechanism is integrally fixed to the PCU case. When a collision of the vehicle is detected, the discharge mechanism short-circuits the first bus bar and the second bus bar with each other through the activation of the switch. Accordingly, the discharge mechanism is connected in series with the first capacitor, so that the discharging resistor discharges the first capacitor.

Charge plug locking device

A lock device includes an inlet arranged in a vehicle and having an inlet housing into which a charge cable is insertable. A lock mechanism is capable of locking the charge cable to the inlet. The lock device includes a lock mechanism attachment portion arranged in the inlet housing and enabling attachment of the lock mechanism to the inlet housing. The lock device may be located on an outer surface of the inlet housing and may include a movable lock pin that serves to retain a lock arm of the charge cable and may also be used to retain a lid for closing the inlet. With this system the inlet housing and lock mechanism form a single unit for ease of assembly.

Discharge device for vehicle

A power control unit (PCU) case accommodates an electric circuit of a PCU, which includes a first capacitor and is operated by electricity supply from a storage battery. In the electric circuit, a first bus bar is connected to a part in the vicinity of the anode of the first capacitor, and a second bus bar is connected to a part in the vicinity of the cathode of the first capacitor. A discharge mechanism is formed by connecting in series a switch activated by an explosive actuator and a discharging resistor. The discharge mechanism is integrally fixed to the PCU case. When a collision of the vehicle is detected, the discharge mechanism short-circuits the first bus bar and the second bus bar with each other through the activation of the switch. Accordingly, the discharge mechanism is connected in parallel with the first capacitor, so that the discharging resistor discharges the first capacitor.

Discharge device for vehicle

A discharge device for a vehicle includes a discharging circuit that connects a second capacitor and a discharging resistor in parallel through activation of a forced connection device. When a collision of the vehicle is detected, the discharge device forcibly stops electricity supply from the storage battery to the electric circuit including the second capacitor, and activates the forced connection device to forcibly discharge the second capacitor. A pair of connecting terminals of the forced connection device are arranged to be pressed against each other with an insulating member disposed therebetween. The forced connection device includes a gas generator for generating combustion gas directed to the insulating member. When an abnormality is detected, the forced connection device short-circuits the connecting terminals with each other through activation of the gas generator. The second capacitor and the discharge device are provided integrally.

VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD OF VEHICLE

A vehicle uses electric power from a mounted power storage device to drive a motor generator by a PCU to generate traction driving force. The vehicle can execute, as a function to discharge residual electric charge from a capacitor in PCU, MG discharging in which current is applied to the motor generator while preventing generation of torque for discharging, and PCU discharging through the conduction loss of switching elements in the PCU for discharging. In an event of detecting collision of the vehicle, an HV-ECU executes PCU discharging by priority, and executes MG discharging when the voltage of the capacitor is high.

Power control unit and control method for power control unit

A power control unit is provided with a converter; a filter capacitor that is connected onto one side of converter; a smoothing capacitor that is connected onto the other side of converter; an MG-ECU that is operated to control converter with power supplied from filter capacitor; and a casing that houses these constituent elements therein. In order to electrically discharge filter capacitor and smoothing capacitor, an MG-ECU controls converter in such a manner as to alternately repeat ON/OFF of an npn-type transistor for a lower arm of an IPM and ON/OFF of an npn-type transistor for an upper arm of IPM, and further, to set a time of ON of npn-type transistor for the upper arm longer than that of ON of npn-type transistor for the lower arm.

Vehicle and control method of vehicle

A vehicle converts DC power from a power storage device into AC power by an inverter to run by driving a three-phase motor generator. A switching unit is provided at a path electrically connecting the motor generator and the inverter. The switching unit includes a relay corresponding to each phase. Each relay is configured to connect a coil of a corresponding phase in the motor generator to a corresponding driving arm in the inverter, or to a connection node of capacitors connected in series between direct current side terminals of the inverter. When short-circuit failure is detected at a switching element of any one of the phases in the inverter, an ECU switches the relay of the corresponding phase in the switching unit to the side of the connection node.

Charging inlet

A charging inlet 10 described in this specification includes a cable lock mount portion 30 for mounting a cable lock 50 . The cable lock mount portion 30 includes: locking walls 31 including locking holes 31 A, 31 B for insertion of a cable lock pin 40 ; a pin lock 35 to be locked on the cable lock pin 40 for retaining the cable lock pin 40 ; and a displacement restricting portion (support walls 36 ) for restricting displacement of the cable lock pin when the cable lock pin 40 is displaced in a direction toward the pin lock 35 . The displacement restricting portion restricts the displacement of the cable lock pin 40 by abutting on the cable lock pin 40 in a position at which the cable lock pin 40 does not contact the pin lock 35.

Charging apparatus for vehicle

A charging apparatus is for a vehicle and the charging apparatus includes a charging port, an AC-DC converter, a capacitor, a DC-DC conversion unit and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to reduce an output current from the DC-DC conversion unit to at least one of the electric power storage device or the auxiliary load in response to a deterioration from a predetermined state of a state of the electric power supplied from the outside of the vehicle to the charging port.

Vehicle charging unit

A vehicle charging unit includes a lid box inserted into a first hole in the body of a vehicle from outside of the vehicle and attached to the body, and an inlet fixed to the lid box. The lid box includes an attachment portion, a bottom having a second hole formed therein, and a sidewall. The bottom has a stud bolt protruding toward inside of the vehicle in a state in which the lid box is attached to the body. The inlet includes a barrel portion capable of receiving a charge connector from outside of the vehicle and a collar portion positioned around the barrel portion. The barrel portion is inserted into the second hole from inside of the vehicle and the collar portion is fixed with the stud bolt, whereby the inlet is fixed to the lid box.

POWER CONTROL UNIT AND CONTROL METHOD FOR POWER CONTROL UNIT

A power control unit is provided with a converter; a filter capacitor that is connected onto one side of converter; a smoothing capacitor that is connected onto the other side of converter; an MG-ECU that is operated to control converter with power supplied from filter capacitor; and a casing that houses these constituent elements therein. In order to electrically discharge filter capacitor and smoothing capacitor, an MG-ECU controls converter in such a manner as to alternately repeat ON/OFF of an npn-type transistor for a lower arm of an IPM and ON/OFF of an npn-type transistor for an upper arm of IPM, and further, to set a time of ON of npn-type transistor for the upper arm longer than that of ON of npn-type transistor for the lower arm. 1. A power control unit comprising:a converter that outputs a voltage higher than or equal to a voltage on one side from the other side whereas outputs a voltage lower than or equal to the voltage on said other side from said one side;a first capacitor connected onto said one side of said converter;a second capacitor connected onto said other side of said converter;a controller that operates to control said converter with power reserved in said first capacitor and supplied to the controller; anda casing that houses therein said first capacitor, said second capacitor, said converter, and said controller;said converter including:a first switching element connected between a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal in said first capacitor; anda second switching element connected between the positive electrode terminal in said first capacitor and a positive electrode terminal in said second capacitor; andsaid controller controlling said converter so as to alternately turn on said first switching element and said second switching element and prolong a time at which said second switching element is ON more than a time at which said first switching element is ON, in order to electrically discharge said first ...

Discharge device for vehicle

A discharge device for a vehicle includes a discharging circuit that connects a second capacitor and a discharging resistor in parallel through activation of a forced connection device. When a collision of the vehicle is detected, the discharge device forcibly stops electricity supply from the storage battery to the electric circuit including the second capacitor, and activates the forced connection device to forcibly discharge the second capacitor. A pair of connecting terminals of the forced connection device are arranged to be pressed against each other with an insulating member disposed therebetween. The forced connection device includes a gas generator for generating combustion gas directed to the insulating member. When an abnormality is detected, the forced connection device short-circuits the connecting terminals with each other through activation of the gas generator. The second capacitor and the discharge device are provided integrally.

CHARGING APPARATUS FOR VEHICLE

A charging apparatus is for a vehicle and the charging apparatus includes a charging port, an AC-DC converter, a capacitor, a DC-DC conversion unit and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to reduce an output current from the DC-DC conversion unit to at least one of the electric power storage device or the auxiliary load in response to a deterioration from a predetermined state of a state of the electric power supplied from the outside of the vehicle to the charging port. 1. A charging apparatus for a vehicle , the charging apparatus comprising:a charging port;an AC-DC converter configured to convert AC electric power received from the charging port into DC electric power;a capacitor configured to smooth the DC electric power converted by the AC-DC converter;a DC-DC conversion unit configured to convert a voltage of the capacitor and supply the voltage to at least one of an electric power storage device or an auxiliary load; andan electronic control unit configured to control the DC-DC conversion unit, the electronic control unit being configured to reduce an output current from the DC-DC conversion unit to at least one of the electric power storage device or the auxiliary load in response to a deterioration from a predetermined state of a state of the electric power supplied from the outside of the vehicle to the charging port.2. The charging apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor configured to detect a frequency of the AC electric power supplied from the outside of the charging port,wherein the electronic control unit is configured to reduce the output current from the DC-DC conversion unit to at least one of the electric power storage device or the auxiliary load in a case where the frequency detected by the sensor is less than a predetermined threshold.3. The charging apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor configured to detect a voltage of the AC electric power supplied from the outside ...

LOCK DEVICE

A lock device includes an inlet arranged in a vehicle and having an inlet housing into which a charge cable is insertable. A lock mechanism is capable of locking the charge cable to the inlet. The lock device includes a lock mechanism attachment portion arranged in the inlet housing and enabling attachment of the lock mechanism to the inlet housing. 1. A lock device comprising:an inlet arranged in a vehicle and including an inlet housing into which a charge cable is insertable;a lock mechanism capable of locking the charge cable to the inlet; anda lock mechanism attachment portion arranged in the inlet housing and enabling attachment of the lock mechanism to the inlet housing.2. The lock device according to claim 1 , whereinthe inlet housing is configured to accommodate a cylinder into which the charge cable is insertable and includes a recess formed to expose an outer surface of the cylinder, andthe lock mechanism attachment portion is formed on a wall of the inlet housing, the wall surrounding the recess.3. The lock device according to claim 1 , wherein the inlet housing includes an attachment surface opposed to an attachment subject to which the inlet is attached claim 1 , and the attachment surface is flush and located in a single plane.4. The lock device according to claim 1 , further comprising a seal member arranged between the lock mechanism and the lock mechanism attachment portion of the inlet housing.5. The lock device according to claim 1 , whereinthe lock mechanism includes a lock member movable between a lock position and an unlock position and configured to move the lock member to the lock position to lock the charge cable to the inlet and move the lock member to the unlock position to unlock the charge cable, and a through hole extending through the inlet housing to expose the lock member in the inlet housing, and', 'an attachment seat arranged on a periphery of the through hole to fix the lock mechanism., 'the lock mechanism attachment portion ...

LID LOCK DEVICE

A lid lock device includes a push lifter which pushes a lid, a lid lock switch which detects whether the lid is pushed, a lid sensor which detects whether the lid is open or closed. A lid lock unit locks the lid when the lid is closed. A verification unit verifies an identification code transmitted from an electronic key. Under a situation in which the verification result of the verification unit indicates that the identification code has been verified and the detection result of the lid sensor indicates that the lid is closed, a control unit activates the lid lock unit to switch the lid between a locked state and an unlocked state when the lid lock switch detects that the closed lid has been pushed. 1. A lid lock device for use with a lid that closes a port of a vehicle body , the lid lock device comprising:a push lifter alternately switched between a projected state and a retracted state whenever pushed by the lid, wherein the push lifter is configured to urge the lid to an open position when switched from the retracted state to the projected state;a lid lock switch configured to be directly or indirectly pushed by an inner surface of the lid to detect that the lid, when located at a closed position, has been pushed from an outer side;a lid sensor that detects whether the lid is open or closed;a lid lock unit controlled to lock the lid when the lid is closed;a verification unit configured to verify an identification code transmitted through radio communication from an electronic key that serves as a portable device; anda control unit configured to control the lid lock unit in accordance with a verification result of the verification unit, a detection result of the lid sensor, and a detection result of the lid lock switch,wherein under a situation in which the verification result of the verification unit indicates that the identification code has been verified and the detection result of the lid sensor indicates that the lid is closed, the control unit activates ...

Control device, vehicle, control method, and storage medium storing a control program

A control device for controlling a first DC-DC converter and a second DC-DC converter that supply power to equipment, the control device comprising a processor configured to fix an output of the first DC-DC converter at a maximum and perform feedback control such that an output of the second DC-DC converter satisfies a predetermined condition in a case in which the output of the first DC-DC converter has reached the maximum.

VEHICLE CHARGING UNIT

A vehicle charging unit includes a lid box inserted into a first hole in the body of a vehicle from outside of the vehicle and attached to the body, and an inlet fixed to the lid box. The lid box includes an attachment portion, a bottom having a second hole formed therein, and a sidewall. The bottom has a stud bolt protruding toward inside of the vehicle in a state in which the lid box is attached to the body. The inlet includes a barrel portion capable of receiving a charge connector from outside of the vehicle and a collar portion positioned around the barrel portion. The barrel portion is inserted into the second hole from inside of the vehicle and the collar portion is fixed with the stud bolt, whereby the inlet is fixed to the lid box. 1. A vehicle charging unit comprising:a lid box inserted into a first hole in a body of a vehicle from outside of the vehicle and attached to the body; andan inlet fixed to the lid box,the lid box including an attachment portion attached to the body, a bottom having a second hole formed therein, and a sidewall upright from the bottom and connecting the bottom with the attachment portion,the bottom having a first stud bolt protruding toward inside of the vehicle in a state in which the lid box is attached to the body,the inlet including a barrel portion capable of receiving a charge connector from outside of the vehicle and a collar portion positioned around the barrel portion,wherein the barrel portion is inserted into the second hole from inside of the vehicle and the collar portion is fixed with the first stud bolt, whereby the inlet is fixed to the lid box.2. The vehicle charging unit according to claim 1 , wherein the first stud bolt is provided so as not to be exposed on outside of the vehicle in a state in which the lid box is attached to the body.3. The vehicle charging unit according to claim 1 , whereinthe attachment portion is a flange portion provided at an end portion of the sidewall positioned on an opposite side to ...

Charging inlet

A charging inlet 10 described in this specification includes a cable lock mount portion 30 for mounting a cable lock 50. The cable lock mount portion 30 includes: locking walls 31 including locking holes 31 A, 31 B for insertion of a cable lock pin 40; a pin lock 35 to be locked on the cable lock pin 40 for retaining the cable lock pin 40; and a displacement restricting portion (support walls 36 ) for restricting displacement of the cable lock pin when the cable lock pin 40 is displaced in a direction toward the pin lock 35. The displacement restricting portion restricts the displacement of the cable lock pin 40 by abutting on the cable lock pin 40 in a position at which the cable lock pin 40 does not contact the pin lock 35.

CHARGE CABLE LOCK DEVICE

A charge cable lock device is for use with an inlet that includes an inlet housing. A charge cable including a rocking arm with a hooking portion is connected in a removable manner to the inlet. The charge cable lock device includes a lock member, a lock housing, and a fixing pin. The lock member is movable to a lock position and an unlock position and configured to contact the rocking arm to restrict disengagement of the hooking portion of the rocking arm from the inlet when the lock member is located at the lock position. The lock housing supports the lock member. The fixing pin is configured to be inserted into the lock housing and the inlet housing and fix the lock housing to the inlet traversing the lock housing and the inlet housing. 1. A charge cable lock device for use with an inlet that includes an inlet housing , wherein a charge cable including a rocking arm with a hooking portion is connected in a removable manner to the inlet , the charge cable lock device comprising:a lock member movable to a lock position and an unlock position, wherein the lock member is configured to contact the rocking arm to restrict disengagement of the hooking portion of the rocking arm from the inlet when the lock member is located at the lock position;a lock housing that supports the lock member; anda fixing pin configured to be inserted into the lock housing and the inlet housing and fix the lock housing to the inlet traversing the lock housing and the inlet housing.2. The charge cable lock device according to claim 1 , wherein the fixing pin includes a finger grip.3. The charge cable lock device according to claim 1 , wherein the lock housing and the inlet housing are configured such that the fixing pin is inserted from a back side of the lock housing to traverse the lock housing and the inlet housing.4. The charge cable lock device according to claim 1 , whereinthe fixing pin is U-shaped and includes two supports, each having a free end, andthe two supports are configured ...

Vehicle and vehicle control method

Charge cable lock device

A charge cable lock device (23) is for use with an inlet that includes an inlet housing (35). A charge cable (6) including a rocking arm (17) with a hooking portion (18) is connected in a removable manner to the inlet. The charge cable lock device (23) includes a lock member (25), a lock housing (26), and a fixing pin (29). The lock member (25) is movable to a lock position and an unlock position and configured to contact the rocking arm (17) to restrict disengagement of the hooking portion (18) of the rocking arm (17) from the inlet when the lock member (25) is located at the lock position. The lock housing (26) supports the lock member (25). The fixing pin (29) is configured to be inserted into the lock housing (26) and the inlet housing (35) and fix the lock housing (26) to the inlet traversing the lock housing (26) and the inlet housing (35).

電力システムおよびそれを備える車両、ならびに伝送状態の診断方法

【課題】指令に応答して動作を停止する直流変換装置について、当該指令の伝送状態を診断する技術を提供する。 【解決手段】時刻Ｔ１において、シャットダウン指令ＳＤＯＷＮが強制的にオン状態に設定される。所定期間経過した時刻Ｔ２において、一定値のデューティー比を有するスイッチング指令ＰＷＭ２が出力される。すなわち、時刻Ｔ２以降において、相反状態が形成される。シャットダウン指令ＳＤＯＷＮの伝送が正常であれば、トランジスタＱ２はオフ状態に維持されるため、主線電圧ＶＰＮは電池電圧Ｖｂと略一致したまま維持される。シャットダウン指令ＳＤＯＷＮの伝送が異常であれば、トランジスタＱ２はスイッチング指令ＰＷＭ２に応じてスイッチング動作を行なうため、主線電圧ＶＰＮは上昇を開始する。 【選択図】図５

車両用放電装置

【課題】車両の衝突に関する異常を検出したときに、コンデンサに蓄えられている電荷を適正に放電させることとのできる車両用放電装置を提供する。 【解決手段】この装置は、強制接続器６５の作動を通じて第２コンデンサ２９と放電用抵抗器６６とを並列接続する放電装置６０を備える。車両衝突の検出時に、第２コンデンサ２９を含む電気回路への蓄電池からの電力供給を強制停止させるとともに、強制接続器６５を作動させて第２コンデンサ２９に蓄えられた電荷を強制的に放出させる。強制接続器６５の一対の接続端子６５ａ，６５ｂは絶縁部材６８を介在した状態で互いに押し付けられた状態で配設される。強制接続器６５は、絶縁部材６８に向けて燃焼ガスを発生させるように設けられたガス発生器６９を備え、異常検出時におけるガス発生器６９の作動を通じて接続端子６５ａ，６５ｂを短絡させる。第２コンデンサ２９と放電装置６０とが一体に設けられる。 【選択図】図５

電動車両の漏電検出システムおよび電動車両

【課題】複数の回転電機を含む駆動装置を備えた車両における漏電を精度よく検出可能な車両の漏電検出システム、および、その漏電検出システムを備える車両を提供する。 【解決手段】漏電検出システムは、漏電検出器４２と、制御装置３０とを備える。制御装置３０は、漏電検出対象のモータジェネレータ（ＭＧ３）に対応するインバータ（２６）の下アームをオンおよびオフする一方、複数のインバータ（１４，２２，２６）のうち対応するインバータ（２６）を除く残りのインバータ（１４，２２）の下アームをオン状態に保つ。制御装置３０は、対応するインバータ（２６）の下アームのオン時に漏電検出器４２が漏電を検出し、かつ対応するインバータ（２６）の下アームのオフ時に漏電検出器４２が漏電を検出しない場合に、漏電検出対象のモータジェネレータ（ＭＧ３）において漏電が生じたと判定する。 【選択図】図１

充電コネクタ装置

【課題】ロック解除用のレバーが確実に動作する充電コネクタ装置を提供することを目的とする。 【解決手段】充電ガンが接続される充電インレット１０と、充電インレット１０の上面に設けられ、接続された充電ガンをロックするロック機構２０と、ロック機構２０に設けられ、使用者の操作によってロックを解除するロック解除機構３０とを備え、ロック解除機構３０は、水平方向に延びるスライダー３１と、スライダー３１の下面に設けられたレバー３２とを備える。 【選択図】図１

車両用放電装置

【課題】車両の衝突に関する異常を検知したときに、確実に作動してコンデンサの電荷を確実に放電させることのできる車両用放電装置を提供する。 【解決手段】ＰＣＵケース１５には、第１コンデンサ３１を含み、かつ蓄電池２０からの電力供給により作動するＰＣＵ１４の電気回路が収容される。この電気回路において、第１コンデンサ３１の陽極の近傍には第１バスバーが接続され、陰極の近傍に第２バスバーが接続される。放電機構４０は、火薬式アクチュエータにて作動される開閉器５０と放電用抵抗器４１とを直列に接続することにより構成されて、ＰＣＵケース１５に一体に設けられている。放電機構４０は、車両の衝突が検知されたときには開閉器５０の作動を通じて、第１バスバー及び第２バスバーを短絡させることにより、第１コンデンサ３１に対して並列に接続されて、第１コンデンサ３１の電荷を放電用抵抗器４１にて放電させる。 【選択図】図２

外装部材

【課題】作業が煩雑になること抑制しつつ、電線が破損することを抑制する技術を開示する。【解決手段】本明細書によって開示される外装部材１０は、充電用コネクタ３０から充電ケーブルＷを外部に引き出すゴムブッシュ５０に組み付けられる外装部材１０であって、ゴムブッシュ５０から引き出された充電ケーブルＷの外周面に沿って設けられ、充電ケーブルＷの曲がりを抑制するケーブル変形抑制部材１１を有しており、ケーブル変形抑制部材１１における前後両端部には、弾性的に拡径変形可能な前側環状部１２および後側環状部１３が配されており、前側環状部１２および後側環状部１３には、自然状態では充電ケーブルＷの外径寸法よりも小さく、前側環状部１２および後側環状部１３が拡径変形することで充電ケーブルＷを径方向に挿入可能な前側上端開口部１２Ａおよび後側上端開口部１３Ａが設けられている構成とした。【選択図】図９

Vehicle

車両の電源装置

【課題】昇圧コンバータが故障した場合であっても、好適に車両を走行させることを可能とする車両の電源装置を提供することである。 【解決手段】電動機１１及びエンジン１２の少なくとも一方の出力を用いて走行可能なハイブリッド車両１０の電源装置１８であって、電動機１１に接続される第１インバータ３０に昇降圧コンバータ２４を介して接続される第１バッテリ２０と、昇降圧コンバータ２４と第１インバータ３０との間において、第１インバータ３０に接続される第２バッテリ２６と、第２バッテリ２６と第１インバータ３０とを接続する経路を遮断／接続する第２リレー２８と、通常走行中は当該経路を遮断するために第２リレー２８をＯＦＦにし、昇降圧コンバータ２４が故障したと判断した場合に当該経路を接続するために第２リレー２８をＯＮにする制御部とを備える。 【選択図】図１

充電ケーブルロック装置

【課題】インレットへの組み付け向きが変わっても共用化することができる充電ケーブルロック装置を提供する。【解決手段】充電ケーブルロック装置２３は、ロック本体２４と、充電ケーブルをロックするロック部材２５とを備える。ロック部材２５は、ロック部材２５の本体部分となる拘束体２６と、拘束体２６に固定されたアタッチメント２７とを備える。充電ケーブルロック装置２３が第１搭載状態（縦向き）でインレットに組み付けられるとき、拘束体２６にアタッチメント２７を取り付けずに使用する。充電ケーブルロック装置２３が第２搭載状態（横向き）でインレットに組み付けられるとき、拘束体２６にアタッチメント２７を取り付けて、拘束体２６の長さをオフセットさせる。【選択図】図２

Electric motor drive apparatus and vehicle including the same

When fail signals (FE1, FE2) from first and second inverters (10, 20) are rendered inactive, i.e., when all inverters (10, 20) are proper, an ECU (50) renders first and second shut down permit signals (RG1, RG2) active for output to first and second AND gates (30, 40) regardless of the operating state of motor generators (MG1, MG2). The first AND gate (30) takes an AND operation of the fail signal (FE2) from the second inverter (20) and the first shut down permit signal (RG1) to output a shut down signal (DWN1) to the first inverter (10). The second AND gate (40) takes an AND operation of the fail signal (FE1) from the first inverter (10) and the second shut down permit signal (RG2) to provide a shut down signal (DWN2) to the second inverter (20).

電流センサ異常検出装置および車両駆動システム

【課題】簡単な構成および処理によってモータジェネレータ用の電流センサの異常を検出する装置、およびそのような装置を用いた車両駆動システムを提供することを目的とする。 【解決手段】電流センサユニット４２Ａおよび４２Ｂによる検出値に相違がある場合には、電池１０から供給される直流負荷電力と交流負荷電力との比較に基づいて、正常な電流センサユニットを特定する。すなわち、コンバータ電流検出値に基づいて電池１０からＤＣＤＣコンバータ回路１２に供給される直流負荷電力ＰＤが求められ、電流センサユニット４２Ａによる検出値対ＤＡおよび電流センサユニット４２Ｃによる検出値対ＤＣに基づいて２つのモータジェネレータに供給される交流負荷電力ＰＡが求められる。そして、直流負荷電力ＰＤと交流負荷電力ＰＡとの比較に基づいて電流センサユニット４２Ａが正常であるか否かが判定される。 【選択図】図１

車両の充電部

【課題】車両のボディの剛性が低下することを抑制できる車両の充電部を提供する。 【解決手段】車両のボディ１０に設けられた第１穴部に車両の外部から挿入され、ボディ１０に取り付けられるリッドボックス２０と、リッドボックス２０に固定されるインレット３０とを備える。リッドボックス２０は、取付部２１と、第２穴部２４が形成された底部２２と、側壁部２３とを含む。底部２２は、リッドボックス２０がボディ１０に取り付けられた状態において車両の内部に向けて突出するスタッドボルト２５を有する。インレット３０は、車両の外部から充電コネクタを受け入れ可能に設けられた胴部３１と、胴部３１の周囲に位置する鍔部３２とを含む。車両の内部側から第２穴部３３に胴部３１が挿入されるとともに、スタッドボルト２５によって鍔部３２が固定されることにより、インレット３０がリッドボックス２０に固定される。 【選択図】図１

車両

【課題】リヤシート下に電気機器が配置された車両において、簡易な構造でリヤシート下の空間に入り込んだ水などの異物をリヤシート下の空間から排出することができる車両を提供する。【解決手段】車両は、フロアパネル５と、フロアパネル５に設けられたリヤシート２と、電気機器とを備えた車両であって、リヤシート２は、フロアパネル５に設けられた基部１０と、基部１０の上部に配置されたシートクッション１２とを含み、基部１０は、内部に電気機器を収容する収容空間８が形成されており、基部１０には、収容空間８と車室空間内とを連通し、収容空間８内に入り込んだ液状異物を排出する排出口７が形成されている。【選択図】図２