Current collection unit

JP2026095881APending Publication Date: 2026-06-12TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK +1

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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KK
Filing Date
2024-12-02
Publication Date
2026-06-12

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【0010】 本開示により、コストの低減が可能な集電ユニットを提供することができる。

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Abstract

To provide a current collection unit that can reduce costs. [Solution] The current collection unit according to the present disclosure comprises: a plurality of sets of current collection cables connected to each of a plurality of energy storage devices; at least one set of power supply cables connected to a power converter; and a set of metal, plate-shaped busbars, the ends of each of the plurality of sets of current collection cables being electrically connected from one end through the central part to the other end, and the ends of at least one set of power supply cables being electrically connected to the other end, wherein each of the busbars is formed from a plurality of plate materials such that the number of plates increases in stages from one end through the central part to the other end.
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Claims

1. Multiple sets of current collection cables connected to each of the multiple energy storage devices, At least one set of power supply cables connected to the power converter, Each end of the plurality of sets of current collection cables is electrically connected to a region from one end through the central part to the other end, and the end of at least one set of power supply cables is electrically connected to the region of the other end, a set of metal, plate-shaped busbars, A current collection unit comprising, Each of the aforementioned pair of busbars is formed from multiple plates such that the number of plates gradually increases from one end through the central portion to the other end. Current collection unit.

2. Of the multiple plate materials that constitute each of the set of busbars, some of the plate materials are made of a different type of metal than the other plate materials. The current collection unit according to claim 1.

3. Of the plurality of plate materials constituting each of the set of busbars, some of the plate materials, including the plate material constituting one end of the busbar, are formed of a type of metal with lower electrical conductivity than the other plate materials. The current collection unit according to claim 1.

4. The aforementioned pair of busbars is formed from either copper, brass, or aluminum. The current collection unit according to claim 1.