18281922. BATTERY SYSTEM simplified abstract (LG Energy Solution, Ltd.)
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BATTERY SYSTEM
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BATTERY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18281922 titled 'BATTERY SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a battery system with a battery pack, battery monitoring integrated circuit (BMIC), balancing batteries, power conversion unit, and power supply unit.
- The battery pack consists of multiple battery cells.
- The BMIC monitors the voltages of each cell in the battery pack.
- Balancing batteries are charged by specific cells that need balancing among the battery cells.
- The power conversion unit includes a DC-DC converter to convert voltages from the balancing batteries into output voltages.
- The power supply unit supplies the output voltages to the BMIC when they reach a predetermined level for driving the BMIC.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and portable electronic devices.
Problems Solved
This technology helps prevent overcharging or undercharging of individual battery cells, which can extend the overall battery pack's lifespan and improve safety.
Benefits
The system ensures optimal performance and longevity of the battery pack by actively monitoring and balancing individual cell voltages.
Potential Commercial Applications
Commercial applications include electric vehicle manufacturers, energy storage companies, and consumer electronics companies looking to enhance battery performance and safety.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be existing battery management systems used in electric vehicles or renewable energy storage systems.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall efficiency of the battery system?
This technology can improve the efficiency of the battery system by ensuring that each cell is operating within its optimal voltage range, thus maximizing the overall performance of the battery pack.
What are the potential cost implications of implementing this technology in different industries?
The cost implications may vary depending on the scale of implementation and the specific requirements of each industry. However, the initial investment in implementing this technology could be offset by the long-term benefits of improved battery performance and longevity.
Original Abstract Submitted
Discussed is a battery system including: a battery pack including a plurality of battery cells; a battery monitoring integrated circuit (BMIC) configured to monitor each of a plurality of cell voltages of the plurality of battery cells; a plurality of balancing batteries each charged by a target battery cell requiring a cell balancing among the plurality of battery cells; a power conversion unit including a direct-current to direct-current (DC-DC) converter receiving voltages from the plurality of balancing batteries and configured to convert the voltages into output voltages; and a power supply unit configured to supply the output voltages to the BMIC when the output voltages have a voltage equal to or greater than a predetermined level for driving the BMIC.
