17839736. HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHING FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE simplified abstract (GM Global Technology Operations LLC)
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HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHING FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Organization Name
GM Global Technology Operations LLC
Inventor(s)
Chunhao J. Lee of Troy MI (US)
Suresh Gopalakrishnan of Troy MI (US)
HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHING FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17839736 titled 'HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCHING FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for determining the operating mode of a vehicle and providing electric power accordingly.
- The method determines whether the vehicle is operating in a first high voltage mode or a second high voltage mode.
- If the vehicle is in the first high voltage mode, electric power is provided to an electric motor at a first high voltage and an auxiliary device at a second high voltage.
- If the vehicle is in the second high voltage mode, electric power is provided to the electric motor and the auxiliary device at the second high voltage.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Electric vehicles: This method can be applied to electric vehicles to efficiently manage the power distribution between the electric motor and auxiliary devices.
- Hybrid vehicles: Hybrid vehicles can benefit from this method by optimizing power delivery to the electric motor and auxiliary devices based on the operating mode.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient power management: The method ensures that electric power is provided at the appropriate voltage level based on the operating mode, improving overall power efficiency.
- Optimal power distribution: By providing different voltage levels to the electric motor and auxiliary device, the method allows for optimized power distribution based on the specific requirements of each component.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved energy efficiency: By providing electric power at the appropriate voltage level, energy wastage is minimized, leading to improved overall energy efficiency.
- Enhanced performance: The optimized power distribution allows for better performance of the electric motor and auxiliary devices, resulting in improved vehicle performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
Examples described herein provide a method that includes determining whether a vehicle is operating in a first high voltage mode or a second high voltage mode. The method further includes, responsive to determining that the vehicle is operating in the first high voltage mode, providing electric power to an electric motor at a first high voltage and providing electric power to an auxiliary device at a second high voltage that is different than the first high voltage. The method further includes, responsive to determining that the vehicle is operating in the second high voltage mode, providing electric power to the electric motor at the second high voltage and providing electric power to the auxiliary device at the second high voltage.
