Gm global technology operations llc (20240243596). VEHICLE BATTERY SYSTEMS INCLUDING DC-DC CONVERTERS simplified abstract
VEHICLE BATTERY SYSTEMS INCLUDING DC-DC CONVERTERS
Organization Name
gm global technology operations llc
Inventor(s)
Mohamed Ahmed Kamel Ahmed of Birmingham MI (US)
Chandra S. Namuduri of Troy MI (US)
Jun-mo Kang of Ann Arbor MI (US)
VEHICLE BATTERY SYSTEMS INCLUDING DC-DC CONVERTERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240243596 titled 'VEHICLE BATTERY SYSTEMS INCLUDING DC-DC CONVERTERS
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a battery system for a vehicle that includes multiple battery cells storing charge for powering an electric vehicle, a high voltage bus providing power to an electric motor, and cell monitoring modules to monitor the battery cells. Additionally, the system includes DC-DC converters outside of a converter housing, a low voltage bus connecting the converters to vehicle electrical components, and providing low voltage power to these components.
- The battery system includes multiple battery cells for storing charge.
- A high voltage bus is used to power an electric motor.
- Cell monitoring modules are included to monitor the operation parameters of the battery cells.
- DC-DC converters are placed outside of a converter housing.
- A low voltage bus connects the converters to vehicle electrical components, providing low voltage power.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Energy storage systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient power distribution in vehicles - Monitoring and managing battery cell performance - Integration of high and low voltage systems in vehicles
Benefits: - Improved energy efficiency - Enhanced battery performance and longevity - Simplified power distribution system in vehicles
Commercial Applications: The technology can be applied in the automotive industry for electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as in energy storage systems for residential and commercial use.
Questions about Battery System for a Vehicle: 1. How does the battery system improve energy efficiency in vehicles? 2. What are the key advantages of using cell monitoring modules in the battery system?
2. Another relevant generic question, with a detailed answer.
Original Abstract Submitted
a battery system for a vehicle includes multiple battery cells each configured to store charge for powering an electric vehicle, a high voltage bus electrically coupled with the multiple battery cells to provide power to an electric motor, and multiple cell monitoring modules each coupled with a corresponding one of the multiple battery cells, each cell monitoring module including a controller configured to monitor operation parameters of the corresponding one of the multiple battery cells. the system includes multiple dc-dc converters in a converter housing, each dc-dc converter electrically coupled with a corresponding one of the multiple battery cells outside of the converter housing, and a low voltage bus electrically connected between the multiple dc-dc converters in the converter housing and at least one vehicle electrical component outside of the converter housing. the low voltage bus is configured to provide low voltage power to at least one vehicle electrical component.
