18120245. DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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 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, and a controller to detect switching element failure based on voltage measurements.
- The DC-DC converter includes a first capacitor, a second capacitor, a power conversion circuit with at least one switching element, and a controller.
- The controller determines switching element failure by comparing voltages across the first and second capacitors.
- The converter is designed to detect failures when the battery is connected to the second DC end.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various power conversion systems, such as renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and portable electronics.
Problems Solved
1. Efficiently detecting switching element failures in DC-DC converters. 2. Ensuring the reliability and safety of power conversion systems.
Benefits
1. Improved reliability and safety of power conversion systems. 2. Enhanced performance and efficiency of DC-DC converters. 3. Cost-effective maintenance through early detection of failures.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing power conversion systems for renewable energy integration in smart grids.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include similar DC-DC converter designs with capacitor-based voltage monitoring systems for detecting switching element failures.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing methods for detecting switching element failures in DC-DC converters?
The article does not provide a direct comparison with existing methods for detecting switching element failures in DC-DC converters. It would be beneficial to understand the advantages and limitations of this technology compared to traditional approaches.
What are the specific voltage thresholds used by the controller to determine switching element failure?
The article does not specify the exact voltage thresholds used by the controller to detect switching element failure based on the voltage measurements. Understanding these thresholds would provide insights into the sensitivity and accuracy of the detection mechanism.
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.
