Vehicle

Abstract

This invention discloses a vehicle. A vehicle includes: a power receiving unit for receiving power from an external source; a power storage device; a user input unit for accepting the setting of a timer charging schedule; and a control device for controlling timer charging of the power storage device using power supplied from an external source, according to the set schedule. The control device is configured to, when a vehicle system request is received before the charging start time specified by the schedule, initiate control based on the vehicle system request and charge standby until the charging start time specified by the schedule.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of application number 202211207861.8, filed on September 30, 2022, entitled "Vehicle". Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure pertains to vehicles. Background Technology

[0003] Previously, there were vehicles known that could suppress the impact on the charging schedule of timers and drive onboard electrical loads.

[0004] For example, in the vehicle described in Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-208639, when the electrical load device starts operating before the charging start time, the control device performs power receiving control from the power receiving unit in a manner that maintains the charging state of the energy storage device at the time of the electrical load device's operation start time during the period from the operation start time to the charging start time. If the driving time of the electrical load device overlaps with the timer charging time, the control device corrects the situation by advancing the charging start time based on the overlap time. Summary of the Invention

[0005] As timer charging settings become more multifunctional, sometimes only the charging start time is set, or both the charging start and end times are set. Sometimes the scheduled charging time overlaps with a "my roommode request" or a battery warming request. In such cases, charging may be performed against the user's intention not to charge, or not charged against the user's intention to charge.

[0006] This disclosure provides a vehicle that can avoid performing or not performing charging against the user's intent when the timer charging setting overlaps with other timer charging settings, based on the user's My Room mode request, or a request from the vehicle system.

[0007] A first aspect of this disclosure provides a vehicle, including: a power receiving unit for receiving power from an external source; a power storage device; a user input unit for accepting the setting of a timer charging schedule; and a control device for controlling the timer charging of the power storage device using power supplied from an external source, according to the set schedule. The control device is configured such that, when a charging period of a first timer specifying a charging start time and a charging end time overlaps with a charging period of a second timer specifying a charging start time and a charging end time, if the charging start time of the first timer and the charging start time of the second timer are different, charging begins at the earlier time; and if the charging end time of the first timer and the charging end time of the second timer are different, charging ends at the later time.

[0008] This ensures long charging times at a low cost and seamless connection to multiple charging schedules, thus fulfilling the user's intentions.

[0009] In the vehicle described above, the control device may also be configured to start charging at the first moment when the charging start time of the first timetable is the same as the charging start time of the second timetable, and to end charging at the second moment when the charging end time of the first timetable is the same as the charging end time of the second timetable.

[0010] Therefore, even if the charging start time of the two charging schedules is the same, the two charging schedules can be adjusted according to the user's intention.

[0011] A second aspect of this disclosure provides a vehicle, including: a power receiving unit for receiving power from outside the vehicle; an energy storage device; a user input unit for accepting the setting of a timer charging schedule; and a control device for controlling the timer charging of the energy storage device using power supplied from outside the vehicle according to the set schedule. The control device is configured such that, when a charging period of a first timer that only specifies a charging start time overlaps with a charging period of a second timer that specifies both a charging start time and a charging end time, if the charging start time of the first timer is earlier than the charging start time of the second timer, charging begins at the charging start time of the first timer, and the energy storage device charges until fully charged; if the charging start time of the second timer is earlier than the charging start time of the first timer, charging begins at the charging start time of the second timer, and charging ends at the charging end time of the second timer.

[0012] Therefore, charging can begin at an earlier start time and end at the end time of the charging schedule that specifies the start time, thus enabling charging to be performed according to the user's intended schedule.

[0013] In the vehicle described above, the control device may also be configured such that, when the charging time period of the first time period, which only specifies the charging start time, overlaps with the charging time period of the second time period, which specifies both the charging start time and the charging end time, the charging starts at the first moment when the charging start time of the first time period and the charging start time of the second time period are the same, and the charging ends at the charging end time of the second time period.

[0014] Therefore, it is possible to avoid the situation where, although the first timetable is not selected at the start of charging, charging continues beyond the end time of the second timetable, resulting in high costs for charging.

[0015] A third aspect of this disclosure provides a vehicle, including: a power receiving unit for receiving power from outside the vehicle; an energy storage device; a user input unit for accepting the setting of a timer charging schedule; an electrical load device; and a control device for controlling the timer charging of the energy storage device using power supplied from outside the vehicle according to the set schedule. The control device is configured to, upon receiving a request for the use of the electrical load device before the charging start time specified according to the schedule, start charging according to the request and activate the electrical load device.

[0016] Therefore, users can immediately use the electrical load device after requesting my room mode, thus fulfilling the user's intention.

[0017] In vehicles using the above-described method, the control device can also be configured to control the operation of charging and electrical load devices according to a schedule after the "My Room Mode" request ends.

[0018] This prioritizes my room mode requests and also takes into account the charging schedule, so that the user's intent is fulfilled without any omissions.

[0019] A fourth aspect of this disclosure provides a vehicle, including: a power receiving unit for receiving power from an external source; an energy storage device; a user input unit for accepting the setting of a timer charging schedule; and a control device for controlling timer charging of the energy storage device using power supplied from an external source, according to the set schedule. The control device is configured to, when a vehicle system request is received before the charging start time specified by the schedule, initiate control based on the vehicle system request and charge standby until the charging start time specified by the schedule.

[0020] Therefore, the user's timer charging standby can take priority over the vehicle system's requests, thus enabling the user's intentions to be fulfilled.

[0021] In the vehicle described above, the control device may also be configured to begin control and charging based on a vehicle system request at the start of charging and to end control and charging based on a vehicle system request at the end of charging as specified in the timetable.

[0022] Therefore, it is possible to perform control based on vehicle system requests during charging periods based on a timer schedule set according to the user's intent.

[0023] Vehicles described above may also include a heater for warming the energy storage device. Vehicle system requests may also be requests for warming or cooling of the energy storage device.

[0024] Therefore, the user's timer charging standby can be prioritized over the battery heating request, thus fulfilling the user's intention.

[0025] A fifth aspect of this disclosure provides a vehicle, including: a power receiving unit for receiving power from an external source; an energy storage device; a user input unit for accepting the setting of multiple timer charging schedules; an electrical load device; and a control device for controlling timer charging of the energy storage device using power supplied from an external source, according to the set multiple time schedules. The control device is configured to adjust the multiple timer charging schedules, and when a "My Room Mode" request is received during timer standby, it executes the operation of the electrical load device and charging to enable the electrical load device to operate according to the "My Room Mode" request; when a vehicle system request is received during timer standby, it puts the vehicle system request and charging into standby mode; and when a vehicle system request is received during charging, it controls the vehicle according to the vehicle system request.

[0026] This allows for the highest priority to be given to real-time requests from the user in the "My Room" mode, followed by priority to charging based on a timer preset by the user, and finally, response to vehicle system requests that are unrelated to the user's intent.

[0027] According to this disclosure, it is possible to avoid implementing or not implementing charging against the user's intentions. Attached Figure Description

[0028] The features, advantages, and technical and industrial significance of exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like symbols denote like elements, wherein: Figure 1 This is an overall block diagram of a hybrid vehicle shown as an example of a vehicle implemented in this way.

[0029] Figure 2A , Figure 2B as well as Figure 2C This is a diagram illustrating an example of adjusting the charging schedule in the first embodiment.

[0030] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the timing control of charging in the first embodiment.

[0031] Figure 4A , Figure 4B as well as Figure 4C This is a diagram illustrating an example of adjusting the charging schedule in the second embodiment.

[0032] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the timing control of charging in the second embodiment.

[0033] Figure 6A , Figure 6B as well as Figure 6CThis is a diagram illustrating an example of adjusting the charging schedule in the third embodiment.

[0034] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the timing control of charging in the third embodiment.

[0035] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an example of adjusting the charging schedule in the fourth embodiment.

[0036] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the timing control of charging in the fourth embodiment.

[0037] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the timing control of charging in the fifth embodiment.

[0038] Figure 11 It means Figure 10 A flowchart detailing the processing of S601. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] [First Implementation]

[0041] Figure 1 This is an overall block diagram of a hybrid vehicle shown as an example of a vehicle implemented. Hereinafter, "hybrid vehicle" will sometimes be referred to simply as "vehicle". This disclosure is not limited to hybrid vehicles, but can also be applied to electric vehicles such as electric vehicles that can be charged externally.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 The hybrid vehicle 100 includes a user input unit 98, a battery pack 2, a power control unit (PCU) 12, a charger 42, a power receiver 54, an auxiliary battery 84, an air conditioner 80, a DC / DC converter 86 (shown as DDC in the attached drawings), an HV-ECU 46, a SOC indicator 48, and a charging indicator 50.

[0043] The battery pack 2 includes an energy storage device 10, a system main relay 11, a current sensor 16, a charging relay CHR, a battery ECU 14, a heater 20, a temperature sensor 21, and a heater switch 22.

[0044] The energy storage device 10 is a DC power source capable of being recharged. The energy storage device 10 may include, for example, a nickel-metal hydride battery, a lithium-ion battery, a lead-acid battery, or a high-capacity capacitor. The battery ECU 14 controls the opening and closing of the charging relay CHR and calculates the state of charge (SOC) of the energy storage device based on the output of the current sensor 16.

[0045] PCU12 is configured to include an inverter, etc., for driving a motor (not shown) of the vehicle 100.

[0046] The air conditioner 80 can be driven to pre-condition the air inside the vehicle before passengers board. For example, the air conditioner 80 can operate even when passengers are not in the vehicle, through a schedule set in the HV-ECU 46 or remote control operation.

[0047] The power receiving part 54 is a charging port, which is configured as a connector 56 that can be connected to the charging cable 55. The charging cable 55 includes: a plug 210 that connects to an external power source; a CCID box 330 that includes a relay 332 and a control circuit 334; and the connector 56.

[0048] The DC / DC converter 86 is connected between the positive and negative lines located between the system main relay 11 and the PCU 12. The DC / DC converter 86 supplies power to auxiliary equipment (headlights, audio equipment, etc., not shown) such as auxiliary battery 84 and heater 20.

[0049] The input terminal of the charger 42 is connected to the power receiving unit 54. The output terminal of the charger 42 is connected to the energy storage device 10 via the charging relay CHR.

[0050] With the charging connector 56 connected to the power receiving unit 54, the operating mode is set to charging mode. In charging mode, the charger 42 receives power from an external power source via the plug 210, CCID box 330, and connector 56. The charger 42 receives a control signal containing a charging command from the HV-ECU 46. The charger 42 outputs a voltage suitable for charging to the energy storage device 10.

[0051] Specifically, the charger 42 includes an input sensor 82, a PFC 62, an insulation section 70, a discharge section 72, an output sensor 79, a sub-DC / DC converter 76 (shown as a sub-DDC in the accompanying drawings), and a charging ECU 47.

[0052] When the operating mode is set to charging mode, the PFC (Power Factor Correction) 62 converts the AC power from the external power source into high-frequency AC power with improved power factor. The insulation section 70, constructed from an insulation transformer, boosts the AC voltage. The discharge section 72 operates as a rectifier circuit that rectifies the output of the insulation section 70. The DC voltage output from the discharge section 72 is controlled to a voltage suitable for charging the energy storage device 10. The output sensor 79 measures the output voltage VH of the discharge section 72.

[0053] When Figure 1 As shown, for example, when the connector 56 of the charging cable 55 is connected to the power receiving unit 54 of the hybrid vehicle 100, the charging ECU 47 communicates a control pilot signal CPLT with the control circuit 334 of the CCID box 330 of the charging cable 55. When a connection is detected, the charging ECU 47 uses the control pilot signal CPLT to request the CCID box 330 to close the relay 332 inside the CCID box 330 to supply power.

[0054] The charging ECU47, HV-ECU46, and battery ECU14 constitute the control device 500.

[0055] The user input unit 98 accepts the setting of the timer charging schedule.

[0056] Temperature sensor 21 detects the temperature of energy storage device 10. DC power, stepped down by DC / DC converter 86, is supplied to heater 20 via heater switch 22.

[0057] When the battery ECU 14 detects that the temperature of the storage device 10 is below a predetermined temperature, it sends a battery heating request to the charging ECU 47. When the charging ECU 47 grants permission for battery heating, the battery ECU 14 turns on the heater switch 22, thereby using the power of the storage device 10 to operate the heater 20 and heat up the storage device 10.

[0058] In this embodiment, when the charging periods of multiple charging schedules with specified charging start and end times overlap, the control device 500 adjusts the charging schedule according to the user's intention. Figure 1 A consistent method for controlling charging.

[0059] The control device 500 controls the charging of the battery storage device 10 using power supplied from outside the vehicle according to a set schedule.

[0060] When the charging time period of a first timetable with a defined charging start time (first charging start time) and charging end time (first charging end time) overlaps with the charging time period of a second timetable with defined charging start time (second charging start time) and charging end time (second charging end time), the control device 500, if the charging start time of the first timetable differs from the charging start time of the second timetable, starts charging at the earlier time; if the charging end time of the first timetable differs from the charging end time of the second timetable, ends charging at the later time. Alternatively, if the charging start time of the first timetable and the charging start time of the second timetable are the same at the first time, the control device 500 starts charging at the first time; if the charging end time of the first timetable and the charging end time of the second timetable are the same at the second time, the control device 500 ends charging at the second time.

[0061] Figure 2A , Figure 2B as well as Figure 2C This is a diagram illustrating an example of adjusting the charging schedule in the first embodiment. The charging schedule A, which specifies the charging start time and the charging end time, is not a schedule designed to make the energy storage device 10 fully charged, but rather a schedule designed to make charging possible during periods of low electricity prices, such as at night.

[0062] exist Figure 2A In charging time schedule A, the charging start time is t1 and the charging end time is t3. In charging time schedule B, the charging start time is t2 and the charging end time is t4.

[0063] In Example 1 (Inappropriate Example), the charging ECU 47 starts charging at the later of the two charging start times, t1 and t2, at charging start time t2. The charging ECU 47 ends charging at the later of the two charging end times, t3 and t4, at charging end time t4. Starting charging at the later charging start time t2 contradicts the user's intention. This is because the user expects to charge at the lowest possible cost, so a later charging start time results in a shorter charging time at the lowest cost.

[0064] In Example 2 (Inappropriate Example), the charging ECU 47 starts charging at the earlier of the two charging start times, t1 and t2, at charging start time t1. The charging ECU 47 ends charging at the earlier of the two charging end times, t3 and t4, at charging end time t3. Ending charging at the earlier charging end time t3 contradicts the user's intention. This is because the user expects to charge at the lowest possible cost, so when the charging end time is earlier, the charging time at the lowest cost is shorter.

[0065] In Example 3 (an example of the first embodiment), the charging ECU 47 begins charging at the earlier of the two charging start times, t1 and t2, at charging start time t1. The charging ECU 47 ends charging at the later of the two charging end times, t3 and t4, at charging end time t4. This example ensures a long charging time at a low cost and seamlessly connects multiple charging schedules, thus fulfilling the user's intentions.

[0066] exist Figure 2B In charging time schedule A, the charging start time is t1 and the charging end time is t3. In charging time schedule B, the charging start time is t1 and the charging end time is t2.

[0067] In Example 1 (an inappropriate example), the charging ECU 47 starts charging at the same charging start time t1. The charging ECU 47 ends charging at the earlier of the charging end times t2 and t3, t2. Ending charging at the earlier end time t2 contradicts the user's intention. This is because the user expects to charge at the lowest possible cost, so an earlier end time results in a shorter charging time at the lowest cost.

[0068] In Example 2 (the example of the first embodiment), the charging ECU 47 starts charging at the same charging start time t1. The charging ECU 47 ends charging at the later of the charging end times t2 and t3. This example can ensure a long charging time at an inexpensive cost without contradicting the user's intentions, and seamlessly connect multiple charging schedules.

[0069] exist Figure 2C In charging time schedule A, the charging start time is t1 and the charging end time is t3. In charging time schedule B, the charging start time is t2 and the charging end time is t3.

[0070] In Example 1 (an inappropriate example), the charging ECU 47 begins charging at the later of the two charging start times, t1 and t2, at charging start time t2. The charging ECU 47 ends charging at the same charging end time t3. Starting charging at the later charging start time t2 contradicts the user's intention. This is because the user expects to charge at the lowest possible cost, so a later charging start time results in a shorter charging time at the lower cost.

[0071] In Example 2 (the example of the first embodiment), the charging ECU 47 begins charging at the earlier of the charging start times t1 and t2. The charging ECU 47 ends charging at the same charging end time t3. This example ensures a long charging time at an inexpensive cost without contradicting the user's intentions, and seamlessly connects multiple charging schedules.

[0072] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating the timing control of charging in the first embodiment.

[0073] In S101, if the charging periods of multiple charging schedules with defined charging start and end times overlap, the process proceeds to S103; if there is no overlap, the process proceeds to S102.

[0074] In S102, the charging ECU47 performs charging according to the charging schedule including the current time.

[0075] In S103, if the charging start time of multiple charging schedules is the same, the process proceeds to S104; if the charging start time of multiple charging schedules is different, the process proceeds to S105.

[0076] In S104, the charging ECU47 starts charging at the same charging start time.

[0077] In S105, the charging ECU47 starts charging at the earlier charging start time.

[0078] In S106, if the charging end time of multiple charging schedules is the same, the process proceeds to S107; if the charging end time of multiple charging schedules is different, the process proceeds to S108.

[0079] In S107, the charging ECU47 ends charging at the same charging end time.

[0080] In S108, the charging ECU47 ends charging at the charging end time of the later party.

[0081] [Second Implementation]

[0082] In this embodiment, the control device 500, when there is an overlap between a charging schedule that specifies both the start and end times of charging and a charging schedule that only specifies the start time of charging during the charging period, adjusts the charging schedule according to the user's intention. Figure 1 The charging is controlled in a consistent manner.

[0083] When the charging time period of a first timetable that only specifies the charging start time (first charging start time) overlaps with the charging time period of a second timetable that specifies the charging start time (second charging start time) and the charging end time (second charging end time), if the charging start time of the first timetable is earlier than the charging start time of the second timetable, the control device 500 starts charging at the charging start time of the first timetable and performs charging until it is fully charged. If the charging start time of the second timetable is earlier than the charging start time of the first timetable, the control device 500 starts charging at the charging start time of the second timetable and ends charging at the charging end time of the second timetable.

[0084] When the charging time period of a first timetable that only specifies the charging start time overlaps with the charging time period of a second timetable that specifies both the charging start time and the charging end time, the control device 500 starts charging at the first moment when the charging start time of the first timetable and the charging start time of the second timetable are the same, and ends charging at the charging end time of the second timetable.

[0085] Figure 4A , Figure 4B as well as Figure 4C This diagram illustrates an example of adjusting the charging schedule in the second embodiment. Charging schedule A is not intended to fully charge the energy storage device 10, but rather to charge it during periods of lower electricity prices, such as at night. In charging schedule α, the purpose is to fully charge the energy storage device 10.

[0086] exist Figure 4A In the charging schedule α, the charging start time is t1. The charging start time of charging schedule A is t1, and the charging end time is t2.

[0087] In Example 1 (an inappropriate example), the charging ECU 47 begins charging at the same charging start time t1. Following the charging schedule α, the charging ECU 47 ends charging after the energy storage device 10 is fully charged. This example contradicts the user's intention because it fails to achieve the user's goal of charging at a low cost without delay.

[0088] In Example 2 (Example of the second embodiment), the charging ECU 47 starts charging at the same charging start time t1. The charging ECU 47 ends charging at the charging end time t2 according to the charging schedule A. This example meets the user's intent. This is because it achieves the user's goal of charging at a low cost without delaying the process. In other words, continuing to charge beyond the charging end time t2 sometimes results in higher costs, so this situation can be avoided.

[0089] exist Figure 4BIn the charging schedule α, the charging start time is t2. The charging start time of charging schedule A is t1, and the charging end time is t3.

[0090] In Example 1 (an inappropriate example), the charging ECU 47 begins charging at the later of the two charging start times, t1 and t2. Since the charging ECU 47 selects charging start time t2 according to charging schedule α, the charging end time also follows charging schedule α, ending charging after the energy storage device 10 is fully charged. This example contradicts the user's intention. This is because it fails to achieve the user's goal of charging at a lower cost by charging earlier in the charging time.

[0091] In Example 2 (the example of the second embodiment), the charging ECU 47 starts charging at the earlier of the two charging start times, t1 and t2. Since the charging ECU 47 selects charging start time t1 according to charging schedule A, the charging end time also follows charging schedule A, ending charging at charging end time t3. This example meets the user's intent. This is because it achieves the goal of allowing the user to charge at a lower cost by charging earlier in the time frame.

[0092] exist Figure 4C In the charging schedule α, the charging start time is t1. The charging start time of charging schedule A is t2, and the charging end time is t3.

[0093] In Example 1 (an inappropriate example), the charging ECU 47 starts charging at the later of the two charging start times, t1 and t2, at charging start time t2. Since the charging ECU 47 selects charging start time t2 according to charging schedule A, the charging end time also follows charging schedule A, ending at charging end time t3. This example contradicts the user's intention because it fails to achieve the user's goal of achieving a full charge earlier in the charging time.

[0094] In Example 2 (the example of the second embodiment), the charging ECU 47 begins charging at the earlier of charging start time t1 and t2. Since the charging ECU 47 selects charging start time t1 according to charging schedule α, the charging end time also follows charging schedule α, ending charging after the energy storage device 10 is fully charged. This example meets the user's intention. This is because it achieves the user's goal of achieving a full charge ahead of schedule.

[0095] Figure 5 This is a flowchart illustrating the timing control of charging in the second embodiment.

[0096] In S201, if the charging time period of the charging schedule α, which only specifies the charging start time, overlaps with the charging time period of the charging schedule A, which specifies the charging start time and the charging end time, the process proceeds to S203; if there is no overlap, the process proceeds to S202.

[0097] In S202, the charging ECU47 performs charging according to the charging schedule including the current time.

[0098] In S203, if the charging start time of charging timetable α is the same as or later than the charging start time of charging timetable A, the process proceeds to S204; if the charging start time of charging timetable α is earlier than the charging start time of charging timetable A, the process proceeds to S206.

[0099] In S204, the charging ECU47 starts charging at the charging start time of the same charging start time or the earlier charging schedule A.

[0100] In S205, the charging ECU47 ends the charging at the end time of the charging schedule A.

[0101] In S206, the charging ECU47 starts charging at the charging start time of the earlier charging schedule α.

[0102] In S207, the charging ECU47 ends the charging process after the energy storage device 10 is fully charged.

[0103] [Third Implementation]

[0104] In this embodiment, the control device 500, when there is an overlap between the charging period specified according to the charging schedule and the period based on the user's "My Room" mode request, will respond in accordance with the user's intention. Figure 1 The charging is controlled in a consistent manner.

[0105] "My Room Mode" refers to a mode possessed by a vehicle capable of plug-in charging, which is as follows: The vehicle is prohibited from driving, but onboard electrical load devices (air conditioner 80, audio device not shown, etc.) are allowed to operate, thus allowing the interior of the vehicle to be used as if it were one's own room. In My Room Mode, the electrical load devices operate using power from the energy storage device 10. My Room Mode requests can include not only operating requests from onboard electrical load devices but also operating requests from offboard electrical load devices.

[0106] When a "My Room Mode" request for the use of an electrical load device is received before the charging start time specified according to the schedule (i.e., during timer standby), the control device 500 starts charging and activates the electrical load device according to the "My Room Mode" request. After the "My Room Mode" request ends, the control device 500 controls the charging and the operation of the electrical load device according to the schedule.

[0107] Figure 6A , Figure 6B as well as Figure 6C This is a diagram illustrating an example of adjusting the charging schedule in the third embodiment.

[0108] exist Figure 6A In the charging schedule α, the charging start time is t2. My room mode request starts at t1.

[0109] In Example 1 (an inappropriate example), the charging ECU 47 begins charging at the charging start time t2 of the charging schedule α. In this example, the user cannot immediately use the vehicle's electrical load devices after requesting My Room mode, thus violating the user's intention.

[0110] In Example 2 (an example of the third embodiment), the charging ECU 47, at the start time t1 of the "My Room Mode" request, allows the use of the electrical load device and begins charging in accordance with the request. In this example, the user is able to use the electrical load device immediately after requesting "My Room Mode," thus fulfilling the user's intention.

[0111] exist Figure 6B In the charging schedule A, the charging start time is t2 and the charging end time is t3. My room mode request starts at t1 and ends at t4.

[0112] In Example 1 (an inappropriate example), the charging ECU 47, at the start time t1 of the room mode request, allows the use of the electrical load device and begins charging according to the room mode request. The charging ECU 47 ends charging after the storage device 10 is fully charged. In this example, even though the room mode request ends and the charging end time t3 of the charging timetable A has passed, charging continues, thus violating the user's intention.

[0113] In Example 2 (an example of the third embodiment), the charging ECU 47, at the start time t1 of the room mode request, allows the use of the electrical load device and begins charging according to the room mode request. At the end time t4 of the room mode request, the charging ECU 47 ends charging according to the charging schedule A. This example prioritizes the room mode request and also considers the charging schedule A, thus meeting the user's intent. This is because the charging ends after the end time t3 of the charging schedule A, which is later than the end time of the room mode request.

[0114] exist Figure 6C In the charging schedule A, the charging start time is t2 and the charging end time is t4. My room mode request starts at t1 and ends at t3.

[0115] In Example 1 (an inappropriate example), the charging ECU 47, at the start time t1 of the room mode request, allows the use of the electrical load device and begins charging according to the room mode request. The charging ECU 47 ends charging after the energy storage device 10 is fully charged. In this example, even though the room mode request ends and the charging end time t4 of the charging schedule A has passed, charging continues, thus violating the user's intention.

[0116] In Example 2 (the example of the third embodiment), the charging ECU 47, upon the start time t1 of the room mode request, allows the use of the electrical load device and begins charging in accordance with the room mode request. The charging ECU 47 ends charging at the end time t4 of the charging schedule A. This example prioritizes the room mode request and also considers the charging schedule A, thus meeting the user's intent. This is because the end of the room mode request occurs during the charging period of the charging schedule A, so charging ends after waiting until the end time t4 of the charging schedule A.

[0117] Figure 7 This is a flowchart illustrating the timing control of charging in the third embodiment.

[0118] In S301, if a request for My Room Mode begins before the charging start time in the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S303. If no request for My Room Mode begins before the charging start time in the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S302.

[0119] In S302, the charging ECU47 performs charging according to a charging schedule that includes the current time.

[0120] In S303, the charging ECU47 immediately grants permission for the use of the electrical load device according to my room mode request and begins charging.

[0121] In S304, when the request for my room mode ends, the process proceeds to S305.

[0122] In S305, if the current time of the end of the request for My Room mode is within the charging period specified by the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S307; if it is not within the charging period specified by the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S306.

[0123] In S306, the charging ECU47 immediately ends the charging process.

[0124] In S307, charging ECU47 continues charging.

[0125] In S308, if the current time is the end time of the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S309.

[0126] In S309, the charging ECU47 immediately stops charging.

[0127] [Fourth Implementation]

[0128] In this embodiment, when there is an overlap between the charging period specified according to the charging schedule and the period requested by the vehicle system, such as battery warming, the control device 500 adjusts the settings according to the user's intentions. Figure 1 The charging is controlled in a controlled manner. Vehicle system requests refer to vehicle control requests that use the power of the energy storage device 10 to execute, such as battery heating requests or battery cooling requests.

[0129] When a vehicle system request is received before the scheduled start time for charging, the control device 500 keeps the control and charging based on the vehicle system request in standby (reserved) until the scheduled start time for charging. At the scheduled start time for charging, the control device 500 begins the control and charging based on the vehicle system request, and at the scheduled end time for charging, it ends the control and charging based on the vehicle system request.

[0130] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating an example of adjusting the charging schedule in the fourth embodiment.

[0131] exist Figure 8 In the charging schedule A, the charging start time is t2 and the charging end time is t3. The battery temperature rise request starts at t1 and ends at t4.

[0132] In Example 1 (an inappropriate example), the charging ECU 47 begins charging and battery heating at the start time t1 of the battery heating request. The charging ECU 47 ends charging and battery heating at the end time t4 of the battery heating request. In this example, the user's timer charging standby is ignored, thus violating the user's intent.

[0133] In Example 2 (an example of the fourth embodiment), the charging ECU 47 begins charging and battery heating at the charging start time t2 of charging schedule A. The charging ECU 47 ends charging and battery heating at the charging end time t3 of charging schedule A. In this example, the user's timer charging standby is reflected, thus meeting the user's intent.

[0134] Figure 9 This is a flowchart illustrating the timing control of charging in the fourth embodiment.

[0135] In S401, if a vehicle system request (such as a battery warming request) begins before the charging start time in the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S403. If no vehicle system request begins before the charging start time in the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S402.

[0136] In S402, the charging ECU47 performs charging according to a charging schedule that includes the current time.

[0137] In S403, the charging ECU47 requests the vehicle system to enter charging standby mode.

[0138] In S404, if the current time is the start time of charging in the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S405.

[0139] In S405, the charging ECU47 immediately initiates vehicle control in accordance with the vehicle system's request and begins charging.

[0140] In S406, if the current time is the end time of the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S407.

[0141] In S407, the charging ECU47 immediately terminates vehicle control and ends charging in accordance with the vehicle system's request.

[0142] [Fifth Implementation]

[0143] This embodiment is a combination of embodiments 1 to 4.

[0144] First, the control device 500 adjusts the time schedule of multiple timers using the first and second embodiments.

[0145] When a "My Room Mode" request is received during the timer standby period, control device 500 executes the operation of the electrical load device and performs charging to enable the electrical load device to operate, based on the "My Room Mode" request. When a vehicle system request is received during the timer standby period, control device 500 puts the vehicle system request and charging into standby (reserved). When a vehicle system request is received during the charging process, control the vehicle based on the vehicle system request.

[0146] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the timing control of charging in the fifth embodiment.

[0147] In the S601, the charging ECU47 adjusts multiple charging schedules.

[0148] In S602, if a request for My Room Mode begins before the charging start time of the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S603. If no request for My Room Mode begins before the charging start time of the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S612.

[0149] In S603, the charging ECU47 immediately initiates the operation of the electrical load device based on the charging and my room mode request.

[0150] In S604, when a vehicle system request begins, the process proceeds to S605; when no vehicle system request begins, the process proceeds to S606.

[0151] In S605, the charging ECU47 immediately initiates vehicle control in accordance with the vehicle system's request.

[0152] In S606, when the request for my room mode ends, the process proceeds to S607.

[0153] In S607, if the current time is within the charging period specified by the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S608; if the current time is not within the charging period specified by the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S611.

[0154] In the S611, the charging ECU47 immediately stops charging.

[0155] In the S608, charging ECU47 continues charging.

[0156] In S609, if the current time is the end time of the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S610.

[0157] In the S610, the charging ECU47 immediately stops charging.

[0158] In S612, if a vehicle system requests a start before the charging start time in the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S613. If no vehicle system requests a start before the charging start time in the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S616.

[0159] In S613, the charging ECU47 enables the vehicle system to request and charge to standby.

[0160] In S614, if the current time is the start time of charging in the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S615.

[0161] In S615, the charging ECU47 immediately initiates vehicle control and begins charging in accordance with the vehicle system's request. Afterwards, processing proceeds to S609.

[0162] In S616, if the current time is the start time of charging in the charging schedule, the process proceeds to S617.

[0163] In the S617, the charging ECU47 immediately begins charging.

[0164] In S618, when a vehicle system request begins, the process proceeds to S619.

[0165] In S619, the charging ECU47 immediately initiates vehicle control upon request from the vehicle system. Afterwards, processing proceeds to S609.

[0166] Figure 11 It means Figure 10 A flowchart detailing the processing of S601.

[0167] In S501, if the charging periods of multiple charging schedules with defined charging start and end times overlap, the process proceeds to S502; if there is no overlap, the process proceeds to S508.

[0168] In S502, if the charging start time of multiple charging schedules is the same, the process proceeds to S503; if the charging start time of multiple charging schedules is different, the process proceeds to S504.

[0169] In S503, the charging ECU47 sets the same charging start time as the adjusted charging start time.

[0170] In S504, the charging ECU47 sets the charging start time of the earlier component to the adjusted charging start time.

[0171] In S505, if the charging end time of multiple charging schedules is the same, the process proceeds to S506; if the charging end time of multiple charging schedules is different, the process proceeds to S507.

[0172] In S506, the charging ECU47 sets the same charging end time as the adjusted charging end time.

[0173] In S507, the charging ECU47 sets the charging end time of the later charging component to the adjusted charging end time.

[0174] In S508, if the charging period of a charging schedule α that only specifies the start time of charging overlaps with the charging period of a charging schedule A that specifies both the start time and the end time of charging, the process proceeds to S509.

[0175] In S509, if the charging start time of charging timetable α is the same as or later than the charging start time of charging timetable A, the process proceeds to S510; if the charging start time of charging timetable α is earlier than the charging start time of charging timetable A, the process proceeds to S512.

[0176] In S510, the charging ECU47 sets the charging start time of the charging schedule A with the same or earlier charging start time as the adjusted charging start time.

[0177] In S511, the charging ECU47 sets the charging end time of the charging schedule A to the adjusted charging end time.

[0178] In S512, the charging ECU47 sets the charging start time of the earlier charging schedule α to the adjusted charging start time.

[0179] In S513, the charging ECU47 sets the time when the energy storage device 10 is fully charged to the adjusted charging end time.

[0180] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered illustrative in all respects, not restrictive. The scope of this disclosure is not shown by the foregoing description, but by the patent claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the patent claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle characterized by comprising: include: The power receiving unit receives power from outside the vehicle; Energy storage devices; The user input section handles the setting of the timer charging schedule; as well as The control device controls the charging of the energy storage device using a timer that supplies power from outside the vehicle, according to a pre-set schedule. The control device is configured to, when a vehicle system request is received before the charging start time specified by the timetable, enable control based on the vehicle system request and charging standby until the charging start time specified by the timetable.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control device is configured to: initiate control and charging based on the vehicle system request at the charging start time, and terminate control and charging based on the vehicle system request at the charging end time specified by the timetable.

3. The vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The vehicle also includes a heater for heating the energy storage device. The vehicle system request is either a heating request or a cooling request from the energy storage device.

4. A vehicle characterized by comprising: include: The power receiving unit receives power from outside the vehicle; Energy storage devices; The user input section handles the setting of multiple timer charging schedules; Electrical load devices; as well as The control device controls the charging of the energy storage device using a timer that supplies power from outside the vehicle, according to a pre-set schedule. The control device is configured as follows: Adjust the charging schedule of the multiple timers. When a "My Room Mode" request is received during the timer standby process, the operation of the electrical load device and the charging process for enabling the electrical load device to operate are executed according to the "My Room Mode" request. When a vehicle system request is received during the timer standby period, the vehicle system request and charging are put into standby mode. When a vehicle system request is received during the charging period, the vehicle is controlled according to the vehicle system request.

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