17815106. System and Method for Controlling Charging/Discharging of Vehicle simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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System and Method for Controlling Charging/Discharging of Vehicle
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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 to each other.
- The switch is closed when the vehicle is started or when a charging door is opened, allowing the vehicle battery and the external controller to be connected.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Electric vehicles: The system can be used to control the charging and discharging of the battery in electric vehicles.
- Hybrid vehicles: The system can also be applied to hybrid vehicles that have both an internal combustion engine and a battery.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient power management: The system ensures that the vehicle battery is connected to the external controller only when necessary, optimizing power usage.
- Seamless charging: The system automatically connects the vehicle battery to the external controller when the charging door is opened, simplifying the charging process.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved battery life: By controlling the charging and discharging process, the system helps extend the lifespan of the vehicle battery.
- Convenience: The system automates the connection between the vehicle battery and the external controller, making it easier for users to charge their vehicles.
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.
