17839988. SMART VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR BATTERY THERMAL EVENT DETECTION AND SITUATIONAL SEVERITY ASSESSMENT simplified abstract (GM Global Technology Operations LLC)
Contents
- 1 SMART VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR BATTERY THERMAL EVENT DETECTION AND SITUATIONAL SEVERITY ASSESSMENT
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SMART VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR BATTERY THERMAL EVENT DETECTION AND SITUATIONAL SEVERITY ASSESSMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Original Abstract Submitted
SMART VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR BATTERY THERMAL EVENT DETECTION AND SITUATIONAL SEVERITY ASSESSMENT
Organization Name
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor(s)
Matthew E. Gilbert-eyres of Rochester MI (US)
Russell A. Patenaude of Macomb Township MI (US)
Eric T. Hosey of Royal Oak MI (US)
Matthew Neely of Rochester MI (US)
SMART VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR BATTERY THERMAL EVENT DETECTION AND SITUATIONAL SEVERITY ASSESSMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17839988 titled 'SMART VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND CONTROL LOGIC FOR BATTERY THERMAL EVENT DETECTION AND SITUATIONAL SEVERITY ASSESSMENT
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes smart vehicle systems and control logic for detecting and assessing battery thermal events in vehicles. The method involves detecting a thermal event in the vehicle's battery system and monitoring the surrounding area for target objects near the vehicle. The target object data is then used to estimate the severity level of the thermal event. If the severity level exceeds a maximum allowable level, the controller commands a vehicle subsystem to mitigate the event.
- Smart vehicle systems and control logic for battery thermal event detection and severity assessment
- Method involves detecting a thermal event in the vehicle's battery system
- Monitoring the surrounding area for target objects near the vehicle
- Aggregating target object data, including the number and proximity of detected target objects
- Estimating a situational severity level for the thermal event based on target object data
- Determining if the severity level exceeds a maximum allowable level
- Commanding a vehicle subsystem to execute a control operation to mitigate the event if necessary
Potential Applications
- Electric vehicles
- Hybrid vehicles
- Autonomous vehicles
- Vehicle safety systems
Problems Solved
- Early detection and assessment of battery thermal events
- Mitigation of battery thermal events to prevent further damage or accidents
- Improved safety and reliability of electric and hybrid vehicles
Benefits
- Enhanced safety for vehicle occupants and surrounding objects
- Prevention of battery fires or explosions
- Reduction of damage to the vehicle and its components
- Improved overall performance and reliability of electric and hybrid vehicles
Original Abstract Submitted
Presented are smart vehicle systems and control logic for battery thermal event detection and severity assessment, methods for making/using such systems, and vehicles equipped with such systems. A method of operating a vehicle includes a resident or remote vehicle controller detecting a thermal event in at least one battery cell in the vehicle's battery system and, upon detection, monitoring the vehicle's surrounding area to detect target objects near the vehicle. Responsive to detecting any target objects near the vehicle, the controller aggregates target object data, including a total number of detected target objects and respective proximities of the detected target objects to the vehicle. Using this target object data, a situational severity level is estimated for the thermal event; the controller determines if the severity level exceeds a maximum allowable severity level. If so, the controller responsively commands a vehicle subsystem to execute a control operation to mitigate the event.
