18120245. DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 How does the controller determine if a switching element has failed based on voltage measurements?
- 1.11 What are the potential consequences of a switching element failure in a DC-DC converter?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae Hun Jeong of Anyang-si (KR)
Kyu Won Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Beom Sik Kim of Gwangmyeong-si (KR)
Mun Soo Chung of Uiwang-si (KR)
DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18120245 titled 'DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a DC-DC converter with capacitors, a power conversion circuit with switching elements, and a controller to detect switching element failure based on voltage measurements.
- The DC-DC converter includes capacitors connected to DC ends, a power conversion circuit with switching elements, and a controller.
- The controller determines switching element failure by comparing voltages across the capacitors.
- The invention aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of DC-DC converters by detecting switching element failures promptly.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various industries where DC-DC converters are used, such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and power supplies.
Problems Solved
1. Detecting switching element failures in DC-DC converters. 2. Ensuring the reliability and efficiency of power conversion circuits.
Benefits
1. Improved reliability by detecting failures early. 2. Enhanced efficiency in power conversion processes. 3. Cost savings by preventing damage to other components.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing Battery Charging Efficiency with Voltage Monitoring in DC-DC Converters
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar DC-DC converter designs with capacitors and switching elements, but the specific method of detecting switching element failure based on voltage measurements may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the controller determine if a switching element has failed based on voltage measurements?
The abstract does not provide details on the specific algorithm or criteria used by the controller to detect switching element failure.
What are the potential consequences of a switching element failure in a DC-DC converter?
The abstract does not discuss the potential risks or impacts of a switching element failure on the overall performance of the DC-DC converter.
Original Abstract Submitted
A DC-DC converter may include a first capacitor connected to a first DC end, a second capacitor connected to a second DC end, a power conversion circuit connected between the first capacitor and the second capacitor and including at least one switching element, and a controller determining, when the second capacitor is charged as the battery is connected to the second DC end, whether the at least one switching element has failed based on a first voltage that is a voltage between opposite ends of the first capacitor and a second voltage that is a voltage between opposite ends of the second capacitor.
