Delphi technologies ip limited (20240106319). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE GATE DRIVER FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE GATE DRIVER FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Organization Name

delphi technologies ip limited

Inventor(s)

Seyed R. Zarabadi of Kokomo IN (US)

Mark Wendell Gose of Kokomo IN (US)

Peter Allan Laubenstein of Sharpsville IN (US)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE GATE DRIVER FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240106319 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADAPTIVE GATE DRIVER FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Simplified Explanation

The system described in the patent application is an inverter that converts DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor. The inverter includes a power switch with a drain terminal, a source terminal, and a gate terminal, a gate driver that provides a signal to the gate terminal, and one or more controllers that detect the voltage from the gate terminal to the source terminal of the power switch and control the gate driver based on the detected voltage.

  • Inverter system for converting DC power to AC power for driving a motor
  • Power switch with drain, source, and gate terminals
  • Gate driver with variable resistance or variable current
  • Controllers for detecting voltage and controlling gate driver

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in various industries such as electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial automation for efficient power conversion and motor control.

Problems Solved

1. Efficient conversion of DC power to AC power for driving motors 2. Precise control of the gate driver based on detected voltage for optimal performance

Benefits

1. Improved energy efficiency 2. Enhanced motor control 3. Increased system reliability

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing power conversion and motor control in electric vehicles can lead to longer battery life and improved performance, making it an attractive technology for automotive manufacturers.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include similar inverter systems used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial applications. However, the specific implementation of a gate driver with variable resistance or current control may be a novel aspect of this technology.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle variations in input voltage from the battery?

The patent application does not provide details on how the system compensates for fluctuations in input voltage to ensure stable operation.

What safety features are incorporated into the system to prevent overheating or electrical faults?

The patent application does not mention any specific safety mechanisms or protections built into the inverter system to prevent potential hazards.


Original Abstract Submitted

a system comprises: an inverter configured to convert dc power from a battery to ac power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a power switch including a drain terminal, a source terminal, and a gate terminal; a gate driver configured to provide a signal to the gate terminal, the gate driver including one or more of a resistive gate driver with variable resistance or a current gate driver with variable current; and one or more controllers configured to detect a voltage from the gate terminal to the source terminal of the power switch, and control the gate driver based on the detected voltage.