17867965. Charging Apparatus and Method Using Auxiliary Battery simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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Charging Apparatus and Method Using Auxiliary Battery
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Min-Seong Choi of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Charging Apparatus and Method Using Auxiliary Battery - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17867965 titled 'Charging Apparatus and Method Using Auxiliary Battery
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment charging apparatus described in the patent application is designed to charge a main battery using an auxiliary battery or an AC power source. The apparatus includes a charger, a main battery, and a first switch.
- The charger is responsible for generating an initial charging power source. It can receive a DC power source from an auxiliary battery or an AC power source to perform the initial charging operation.
- The first switch controls the electrical connection between the auxiliary battery and the charger. It determines whether the initial charging operation should be executed based on the availability of the AC power source.
- The initial charging operation continues until the initial charging power source reaches a preset reference value. This reference value is calculated by multiplying the output power source of the main battery by a preset setting value.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Electric vehicles: The charging apparatus can be used to efficiently charge the main battery of an electric vehicle using an auxiliary battery or an AC power source.
- Renewable energy systems: The apparatus can be utilized in renewable energy systems to charge the main battery using an auxiliary battery or an AC power source, ensuring a stable power supply.
- Emergency power backup: The charging apparatus can be employed in emergency power backup systems to charge the main battery using an auxiliary battery or an AC power source, providing a reliable backup power source.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient charging: The apparatus allows for efficient charging of the main battery by utilizing an auxiliary battery or an AC power source, ensuring optimal use of available power sources.
- Flexibility in power sources: The charging apparatus provides flexibility in power sources, allowing the main battery to be charged using either an auxiliary battery or an AC power source, depending on availability.
- Preset reference value: The use of a preset reference value ensures that the initial charging operation is terminated at the desired level, preventing overcharging or undercharging of the main battery.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved charging efficiency: The charging apparatus optimizes the charging process, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced charging time.
- Enhanced power source flexibility: The ability to use an auxiliary battery or an AC power source provides flexibility in charging options, ensuring uninterrupted power supply.
- Protection against overcharging/undercharging: The use of a preset reference value prevents overcharging or undercharging of the main battery, prolonging its lifespan and ensuring optimal performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment charging apparatus includes a main battery, a charger configured to generate an initial charging power source by receiving a direct current (DC) power source from an auxiliary battery installed separately from the main battery or by receiving an alternating current (AC) power source to execute an initial charging operation, and a first switch configured to block or conduct an electrical connection between the auxiliary battery and the charger to thereby execute the initial charging operation depending upon whether the AC power source is supplied. The initial charging operation is terminated when the initial charging power source reaches a preset reference value calculated by multiplying an output power source of the main battery by a preset setting value.
