Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240248143). BATTERY SYSTEM simplified abstract
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BATTERY SYSTEM
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Masatsugu Kawakami of Sunto-gun (JP)
BATTERY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240248143 titled 'BATTERY SYSTEM
The present disclosure describes a battery system designed to prevent overcharging using a simple sensor element.
- Battery system includes two battery packs connected in series and parallel, a monitoring unit, and a control unit.
- Monitoring unit consists of first and second current sensors to measure total current of each battery pack.
- Control unit calculates a determining value based on total currents and determines overcharge occurrence.
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be applied in various electronic devices and electric vehicles to prevent overcharging and improve battery safety.
- Problems Solved:**
The battery system addresses the issue of overcharging, which can lead to reduced battery life, safety hazards, and performance degradation.
- Benefits:**
- Enhanced battery safety - Prolonged battery life - Improved performance of electronic devices and electric vehicles
- Commercial Applications:**
Title: Advanced Battery Management System for Enhanced Safety in Electronic Devices and Electric Vehicles This technology can be utilized by manufacturers of electronic devices and electric vehicles to enhance battery safety and performance, leading to increased consumer trust and satisfaction.
- Prior Art:**
Readers can explore prior art related to battery management systems, current sensors, and overcharge protection mechanisms in the field of battery technology.
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Researchers are constantly working on improving battery management systems to enhance safety and efficiency in various applications.
- Questions about Battery Management Systems:**
1. How does the battery system prevent overcharging effectively?
- The battery system uses current sensors to monitor total current and calculate a determining value to detect overcharge occurrences.
2. What are the potential risks of overcharging a battery?
- Overcharging can lead to reduced battery life, safety hazards, and performance degradation in electronic devices and electric vehicles.
Original Abstract Submitted
a main object of the present disclosure is to provide a battery system capable of avoiding an over charge with a simple sensor element. the present disclosure achieves the object by providing a battery system comprising: a battery module including a battery pack a including a plurality of battery cells connected in series, and a battery pack b including a plurality of battery cells connected in series, connected in parallel, a monitoring unit configured to monitor a condition of the battery module, and a control unit configured to control at least a charge of the battery module, and the monitoring unit includes: a first current sensor configured to measure a total current iof the battery pack a, and a second current sensor configured to measure a total current iof the battery pack b, and the control unit includes: a calculating section configured to calculate a determining value based on the total current iand the total current i, and a determining section configured to determine an occurrence of an over charge based on the determining value.
