18195023. DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
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DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae Hun Jeong of Anyang-si (KR)
Mun Soo Chung of Uiwang-si (KR)
Kyu Won Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jong Dae Kim of Anyang-si (KR)
Beom Sik Kim of Gwangmyeong-si (KR)
DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18195023 titled 'DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about a DC-DC converter, a vehicle, and a control method that can effectively detect and respond to an interlock failure of a connector. The DC-DC converter includes multiple terminals in the inlet, an interlock recognition circuit connected to the terminals, and a converter controller that determines the connector interlock state based on the output terminal state of the interlock recognition circuit.
- The DC-DC converter has more than two terminals in the inlet corresponding to one DC link.
- An interlock recognition circuit is electrically connected to the terminals.
- The converter controller determines the connector interlock state based on the output terminal state of the interlock recognition circuit, which is determined by the presence of an interlock connection part in the connector.
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- Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other automotive systems where DC-DC converters are used to efficiently manage power distribution.
- Problems Solved
This innovation addresses the issue of interlock failure in connectors, ensuring the safety and proper functioning of the DC-DC converter and the connected systems in vehicles.
- Benefits
- Enhanced safety by detecting and responding to interlock failures - Improved reliability of power distribution in vehicles - Efficient control method for managing connector interlock states
- Potential Commercial Applications of this Technology
"DC-DC Converter with Interlock Recognition Circuit for Vehicle Power Systems"
- Possible Prior Art
Prior art in the field of DC-DC converters and connector interlock systems may include older patents or publications related to power distribution in vehicles and electronic control systems.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does this technology impact the overall efficiency of the vehicle's power system?
This article does not delve into the specific efficiency gains or losses associated with the implementation of this technology in a vehicle's power system.
- What are the potential cost implications for integrating this innovation into existing vehicle designs?
The article does not discuss the potential costs involved in incorporating this technology into vehicles or the impact on overall manufacturing expenses.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a DC-DC converter, a vehicle, and a control method including the same, and more particularly, to a DC-DC converter, a vehicle, and a control method including the same capable of effectively detecting and responding to an interlock failure of a connector. The present disclosure provides a DC-DC converter including: a plurality of terminals having more than two terminals disposed in the inlet corresponding to one DC link; an interlock recognition circuit electrically connected to the plurality of terminals; and a converter controller determining a connector interlock state of the inlet based on an output terminal state of the interlock recognition circuit, wherein the interlock recognition circuit is configured to determine the output terminal state in response to whether a connector having an interlock connection part for short circuiting different two of the plurality of terminals when the inlet is interlocked and the output terminal state corresponding to the type of the interlock connection part.
