18217773. DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
Contents
- 1 DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROLLING 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 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Beom Sik Kim of Gwangmyeong-si (KR)
Kyu Won Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jae Hun Jeong of Anyang-si (KR)
Mun Soo Chung of Uiwang-si (KR)
DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18217773 titled 'DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE INCLUDING CONVERTER, AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a DC-DC converter for vehicles that includes multiple converting circuits with switching elements controlled by a controller. When external power is disconnected, the controller activates different discharge paths for the second capacitor through the converting circuits.
- The DC-DC converter includes a first capacitor, a second capacitor, multiple converting circuits, and a controller.
- The converting circuits consist of inductors and switching elements connected in parallel between the first and second capacitors.
- The controller manages the ON/OFF state of the switching elements in each converting circuit.
- When external power is disconnected, the controller activates various discharge paths for the second capacitor through the converting circuits.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, renewable energy systems, and power electronics for efficient energy conversion.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient energy conversion in vehicles and renewable energy systems. 2. Controlled discharge paths for capacitors when external power is disconnected.
Benefits
1. Improved energy efficiency. 2. Enhanced control over energy storage and discharge. 3. Increased reliability in power electronics systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
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Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing DC-DC converters for vehicles and power electronics systems that manage energy storage and conversion.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the controller determine the sequence of discharge paths for the second capacitor? 2. What safety measures are in place to prevent damage to the components during discharge path activation?
Original Abstract Submitted
A DC-DC converter, a vehicle including the converter, and a controlling method thereof are provided. The DC-DC converter includes a first capacitor connected to a first DC terminal, a second capacitor connected to a second DC terminal, a plurality of converting circuits each including at least an inductor and a plurality of switching elements, and connected to each other in parallel between the first capacitor and the second capacitor, and a controller configured to control an ON/OFF state of the plurality of switching elements provided of each of the converting circuits. When external power connection with respect to each of the first DC terminal and the second DC terminal is disconnected, the controller is configured to control states of the plurality of switching elements to sequentially provide a plurality of different discharge paths between opposite terminals of the second capacitor via the plurality of converting circuits.
