18591055. INSPECTION SYSTEM simplified abstract (SUBARU CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 INSPECTION SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 INSPECTION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about the Technology
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
INSPECTION SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
INSPECTION SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18591055 titled 'INSPECTION SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an inspection system for a vehicle battery pack that includes a chloride-ion sensor to detect corrosion. The system also includes a controller to analyze the sensor data and determine the state of the battery pack.
Key Features and Innovation
- Battery pack inspection system with a chloride-ion sensor.
- Sensor includes electrodes for detecting chloride ions.
- Controller analyzes sensor data to assess corrosion of the battery pack.
- Different states of the sensor for inspection purposes.
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in various industries where battery packs are utilized, such as automotive, renewable energy, and consumer electronics.
Problems Solved
The system helps in early detection of corrosion in battery packs, which can prevent potential damage and improve overall battery performance and longevity.
Benefits
- Early detection of corrosion.
- Improved battery performance.
- Extended battery lifespan.
Commercial Applications
- Automotive industry for electric vehicles.
- Renewable energy sector for battery storage systems.
- Consumer electronics for portable devices.
Questions about the Technology
How does the chloride-ion sensor work in detecting corrosion?
The chloride-ion sensor includes electrodes that change potential based on chloride-ion concentration, allowing for the detection of corrosion in the battery pack.
What are the benefits of early detection of corrosion in battery packs?
Early detection of corrosion can prevent damage, improve performance, and extend the lifespan of the battery pack.
Original Abstract Submitted
An inspection system includes a battery pack accommodating a vehicle battery, intake and exhaust ducts, a chloride-ion sensor disposed inside the pack and detecting a chloride ion, and a controller. The sensor includes first and second electrodes, a control electrode, and a reference electrode. A potential of the control electrode changes according to a voltage applied to the reference electrode and a chloride-ion concentration. An electric current between the first and second electrodes changes according to the potential. The controller includes a processor and a memory. The processor performs an inspection of corrosion of the pack based on a detection value of the sensor in a first state where the voltage is applied to the reference electrode, and inspects the sensor based on the detection value of the sensor in a second state where the voltage is applied directly to the control electrode without intervention of the reference electrode.
