17815106. System and Method for Controlling Charging/Discharging of Vehicle simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
System and Method for Controlling Charging/Discharging of Vehicle
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Soung Han Noh of Yongin-si (KR)
System and Method for Controlling Charging/Discharging of Vehicle - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17815106 titled 'System and Method for Controlling Charging/Discharging of Vehicle
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an embodiment system for controlling the charging and discharging of a vehicle. The system includes a vehicle battery, an external controller, a switch, and a charging/discharging controller.
- The system is designed to control the exchange of power between the vehicle battery and the external controller.
- A switch is used to connect or disconnect the vehicle battery to or from the external controller.
- The charging/discharging controller is responsible for controlling the vehicle battery and the external controller to be connected when the vehicle is started or when the charging door is opened.
Potential Applications
- Electric vehicles: This system can be applied to electric vehicles to control the charging and discharging of their batteries.
- Hybrid vehicles: The system can also be used in hybrid vehicles to manage the power exchange between the battery and the external controller.
Problems Solved
- Efficient power management: The system solves the problem of efficiently managing the charging and discharging of the vehicle battery.
- Seamless connection: By automatically connecting the vehicle battery and the external controller when the vehicle is started or the charging door is opened, the system ensures a seamless power exchange.
Benefits
- Improved battery life: The system's control over the charging and discharging process helps optimize battery usage, leading to improved battery life.
- Convenience: The automatic connection feature eliminates the need for manual intervention when starting the vehicle or opening the charging door.
- Enhanced power management: The system allows for efficient power management, ensuring the vehicle battery is charged when needed and power is exchanged seamlessly.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment system for controlling charging/discharging of a vehicle includes a vehicle battery, an external controller connected to the vehicle and configured to control exchange of power, a switch configured to connect/disconnect the vehicle battery to/from the external controller, and a charging/discharging controller configured to control the vehicle battery and the external controller to be connected to each other by closing the switch in an event in which the vehicle is started or a charging door is opened.
