This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Mazda Motor Corporation. Active years: 2018.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2018
Title: Innovations by Koichi Narahara
Introduction
Koichi Narahara is a notable inventor based in Hiroshima, Japan. He has made significant contributions to the automotive industry, particularly through his innovative patent related to vehicle stop maintaining systems. His work reflects a commitment to enhancing vehicle safety and efficiency.
Latest Patents
Narahara holds a patent for a "Stop Maintaining System of Vehicle." This invention comprises an automatic transmission and an automatic stop-restart mechanism that automatically stops and restarts the engine. It includes a foot brake mechanism for braking vehicle wheels through hydraulic brake systems. The brake force control mechanism features a pressurizer that increases hydraulic brake pressure applied to the hydraulic brake mechanisms. This system allows for braking the wheels by controlling the pressurizer independently from brake pedal depression. The controller maintains a vehicle's stopped state by operating the automatic stop-restart mechanism to stop the engine and the brake force control mechanism to keep initial hydraulic brake pressure according to the brake pedal depression. Additionally, a drive force state determining module is included to determine a drive force stabilized timing.
Career Highlights
Koichi Narahara is currently employed at Mazda Motor Corporation, where he continues to innovate and contribute to the development of advanced automotive technologies. His work at Mazda has positioned him as a key player in the field of vehicle safety systems.
Collaborations
Narahara has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Masaru Takase and Atsushi Kanahori. Their combined expertise has fostered a creative environment that encourages innovation within the company.
Conclusion
Koichi Narahara's contributions to the automotive industry, particularly through his patent for a vehicle stop maintaining system, highlight his innovative spirit and dedication to improving vehicle safety. His work at Mazda Motor Corporation and collaborations with fellow inventors further emphasize his impact on automotive technology.