Robert bosch gmbh (20240343162). DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEATING A TRACTION BATTERY simplified abstract
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DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEATING A TRACTION BATTERY
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Inventor(s)
Georg Hoegele of Hemmingen (DE)
Julian Gollenstede of Pforzheim (DE)
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEATING A TRACTION BATTERY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240343162 titled 'DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEATING A TRACTION BATTERY
The invention pertains to a device and method for heating a traction battery in a vehicle. The device includes an electric consumer that generates waste heat while consuming a load current to heat the traction battery. It also features a drive connection for an electric drive and a braking resistor to consume regenerative electric power from the electric drive.
- Electric consumer generates waste heat while consuming load current
- Device includes drive connection for electric drive
- Braking resistor consumes regenerative electric power from electric drive
- Method for heating traction battery in a vehicle
- Efficient utilization of waste heat for battery heating
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Energy-efficient heating systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient heating of traction battery - Utilization of waste heat generated by electric consumer - Enhanced energy efficiency in vehicles
Benefits: - Improved battery performance - Energy savings - Reduced environmental impact
Commercial Applications: Title: Energy-Efficient Battery Heating System for Vehicles This technology can be utilized in electric and hybrid vehicles to improve battery performance and energy efficiency, making it a valuable solution for automotive manufacturers looking to enhance the sustainability of their vehicles.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to battery heating systems in vehicles, electric drive systems, and regenerative braking technologies to understand the existing landscape of similar innovations.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly developing new methods to improve the efficiency of heating systems in electric vehicles, including advancements in regenerative braking technology and battery management systems.
Questions about Battery Heating Systems: 1. How does the braking resistor in the device contribute to heating the traction battery?
- The braking resistor consumes regenerative electric power from the electric drive, converting it into heat to warm the traction battery.
2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different types of vehicles?
- The challenges may include adapting the system to various vehicle architectures and optimizing energy transfer for efficient battery heating.
Original Abstract Submitted
the invention relates to a device () and to a method () for heating a traction battery () in a vehicle (). the device () comprises an electric consumer (), which consumes a load current during operation and generates waste heat, the electric consumer () being operated to heat the traction battery (). the device () comprises a drive connection () for connecting an electric drive (). the electric consumer () comprises a braking resistor for consuming regenerative electric power from the electric drive ().
