Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240110991). INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING DEVICE AND INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING METHOD simplified abstract

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INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING DEVICE AND INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING METHOD

Organization Name

toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

Shinichiro Mori of Nisshin-shi (JP)

Naoya Hatakeyama of Toyota-shi (JP)

Hidenori Matsutoh of Toyota-shi (JP)

Takuro Fuchigami of Kasugai-shi (JP)

Tsutomu Kawasaki of Toyota-shi (JP)

Yuki Matsui of Nagoya-shi (JP)

INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING DEVICE AND INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240110991 titled 'INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING DEVICE AND INSULATION RESISTANCE TESTING METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The insulation resistance testing device described in the abstract includes magnetic current sensors and damping resistors to measure insulation resistance in a battery pack.

  • The device includes a first magnetic current sensor and a first damping resistor connected between the control unit and the ground.
  • It also includes a second magnetic current sensor and a second damping resistor connected between the positive terminal of the battery pack and the ground.

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in various industries such as automotive, renewable energy, and telecommunications for testing insulation resistance in battery packs and electrical systems.

Problems Solved

1. Ensures the safety and reliability of battery packs by detecting insulation faults. 2. Helps prevent electrical malfunctions and potential hazards in systems using battery packs.

Benefits

1. Improved safety and reliability of battery packs and electrical systems. 2. Early detection of insulation faults can prevent costly damages and downtime. 3. Easy to use and efficient testing device for insulation resistance.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Battery Pack Safety with Insulation Resistance Testing Device

Possible Prior Art

There are existing insulation resistance testing devices in the market, but the specific configuration of magnetic current sensors and damping resistors as described in this patent application may be a novel approach.

Unanswered Questions

How does the device handle different types of battery packs with varying insulation resistance requirements?

The device may need to be calibrated or adjusted based on the specific characteristics of different battery packs to ensure accurate testing results.

What is the expected lifespan of the magnetic current sensors used in the device?

The durability and longevity of the magnetic current sensors may impact the overall reliability and maintenance requirements of the insulation resistance testing device.


Original Abstract Submitted

the insulation resistance testing device of the present disclosure includes a first magnetic current sensor disposed between the control unit and the ground, and a first damping resistor disposed in series with the first magnetic current sensor between the control unit and the ground. the insulation resistance testing device of the present disclosure includes a second magnetic current sensor disposed between the positive terminal and the ground of the battery pack, and a second damping resistor disposed in series with the second magnetic current sensor between the positive terminal and the ground.