18300616. Vehicle for Converting Power of Battery and Method of Controlling the Same simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
Contents
- 1 Vehicle for Converting Power of Battery and Method of Controlling the Same
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Vehicle for Converting Power of Battery and Method of Controlling the Same - 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 How does the switching circuit operate in the DC/DC converter?
- 1.11 What is the specific design of the transformer in the DC/DC converter?
- 1.12 Original Abstract Submitted
Vehicle for Converting Power of Battery and Method of Controlling the Same
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Byung Gu Kang of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Vehicle for Converting Power of Battery and Method of Controlling the Same - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18300616 titled 'Vehicle for Converting Power of Battery and Method of Controlling the Same
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment vehicle described in the patent application includes a DC/DC converter that can operate in a low-voltage DC/DC converter mode or a state-of-charge (SOC) balancing mode. The DC/DC converter is connected to two batteries and an electric load, and is able to step down voltage from one battery to power the load, or transfer power between the two batteries to balance their state of charge.
- DC/DC converter with multiple operation modes:
- Can operate in a low-voltage DC/DC converter mode or a state-of-charge (SOC) balancing mode.
- Connected to two batteries and an electric load:
- First power terminal connected to a first electrode of a first battery. - Second power terminal connected to a first electrode of a second battery. - Load terminal connected to a first end of an electric load.
- Capable of stepping down voltage and transferring power:
- Stepping down voltage from one battery to power the load in low-voltage DC/DC converter mode. - Controlling power transfer between the two batteries to balance state of charge in SOC balancing mode.
Potential Applications
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and portable electronic devices.
Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of efficiently managing power transfer between multiple batteries and an electric load, as well as balancing the state of charge of the batteries.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved energy efficiency, extended battery life, and optimized power management in various applications.
Potential Commercial Applications
A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of advanced battery management systems for electric vehicles, solar energy systems, and consumer electronics.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing battery management systems used in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does the switching circuit operate in the DC/DC converter?
The abstract mentions a switching circuit in the DC/DC converter, but does not provide details on how it functions to control power transfer between the batteries. Further information on the operation of the switching circuit would be helpful.
What is the specific design of the transformer in the DC/DC converter?
The abstract references a transformer in the DC/DC converter, but does not describe its specific design or characteristics. Understanding the design of the transformer could provide insights into the efficiency and performance of the converter.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment vehicle includes a DC/DC converter having a first power terminal connected to a first electrode of a first battery, a second power terminal connected to a first electrode of a second battery, and a load terminal connected to a first end of an electric load, and including a switching circuit, a transformer, and a rectifier circuit, and a controller configured to set an operation mode of the DC/DC converter to a low-voltage DC/DC converter (LDC) mode or a state-of-charge (SOC) balancing mode, wherein the DC/DC converter is configured to step down a voltage of the first power terminal through the switching circuit, the transformer, and the rectifier circuit and output the voltage to the load terminal when the LDC mode is performed and to control power transfer between the first and second power terminals through the switching circuit when the SOC balancing mode is performed.
