18683203. DEVICE AND METHOD FOR HEATING A TRACTION BATTERY simplified abstract (Robert Bosch GmbH)
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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 18683203 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, which is used to heat the traction battery. Additionally, the device has 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
Benefits: - Improved battery performance - Energy-efficient heating solution - Reduced energy consumption
Commercial Applications: Title: Energy-Efficient Battery Heating System for Electric Vehicles This technology can be utilized in electric and hybrid vehicles to enhance battery performance and reduce energy consumption, making it a valuable solution for the automotive industry.
Questions about Battery Heating System: 1. How does the braking resistor help in 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 applications of this technology beyond vehicles?
This technology can also be applied in energy-efficient heating systems for various industrial and residential applications.
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 ().
