18054742. CONVERTER AND POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AUXILIARY BATTERY simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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CONVERTER AND POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AUXILIARY BATTERY
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In Yong Yeo of Bucheon-si (KR)
CONVERTER AND POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AUXILIARY BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18054742 titled 'CONVERTER AND POWER CONVERSION SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE AUXILIARY BATTERY
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a power conversion system for a vehicle, including a main battery, an auxiliary battery, and a power converter.
- The main battery is recharged with power and supplies the recharged power to a motor for providing rotation force to a wheel of a vehicle.
- The auxiliary battery can recharge the main battery or assist in the power supply function of the main battery.
- The power converter, connected to the auxiliary battery, includes a bypass circuit and a buck converter.
- The buck converter converts the voltage of the auxiliary battery into a voltage for recharging the main battery based on the ON/OFF switching operation of the buck switch.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Electric vehicles
- Hybrid vehicles
- Energy storage systems
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient recharging of the main battery
- Optimized power supply function
- Enhanced overall performance of the vehicle
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved energy efficiency
- Extended battery life
- Enhanced vehicle performance and reliability
Original Abstract Submitted
A power conversion system includes: a main battery configured to be recharged with power and to supply the recharged power to a motor, thereby supplying rotation force to a wheel of a vehicle; an auxiliary battery configured to recharge the main battery or to assist a power supply function of the main battery; and a power converter connected to auxiliary battery, the power converter comprising a bypass circuit and a buck converter. The buck converter includes a buck switch, and is configured to convert a voltage of the auxiliary battery into a voltage for recharging the main battery in accordance with an ON/OFF switching operation of the buck switch.
