Delphi technologies ip limited (20240106338). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - 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
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Organization Name
delphi technologies ip limited
Inventor(s)
David Paul Buehler of Noblesville IN (US)
Kevin M. Gertiser of Carmel IN (US)
David W. Ihms of Kokomo IN (US)
Mark Wendell Gose of Kokomo IN (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240106338 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER MODULE FOR INVERTER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a system with an inverter that converts DC power from a battery to AC power to drive a motor. The inverter includes a first power module with a power switch and a point-of-use controller to control the power switch.
- The system includes an inverter that converts DC power to AC power.
- The inverter has a first power module with a power switch and a point-of-use controller.
- The power switch selectively connects conductive layers based on a signal.
- The point-of-use controller provides the signal to control the power switch.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and industrial machinery.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently converting DC power from a battery to AC power for driving motors.
Benefits
The system provides a reliable and efficient way to power motors using energy from batteries.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be used in electric vehicles, solar power systems, and other applications requiring DC to AC power conversion.
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include existing inverter systems for converting DC to AC power in various applications.
== Unanswered Questions
How does the system handle variations in input voltage from the battery?
The system may include voltage regulation mechanisms to ensure stable operation.
What safety features are implemented in the system to prevent electrical hazards?
Safety features such as overload protection and short-circuit prevention may be included in the system design.
Original Abstract Submitted
a system includes: an inverter configured to convert dc power from a battery to ac power to drive a motor, wherein the inverter includes: a first power module, the first power module including: a first substrate including a first conductive layer; a second substrate including a second conductive layer; a power switch between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, the power switch including a gate connection, wherein the power switch is configured to selectively electrically connect the first conductive layer to the second conductive layer based on a signal to the gate connection; and a point-of-use controller between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer, the point-of-use controller configured to provide the signal to the gate connection to control the power switch.
