17870034. FUSE LIFE EXPECTANCY PREDICTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY AND PREDICTION METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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FUSE LIFE EXPECTANCY PREDICTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY AND PREDICTION METHOD THEREOF
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Inventor(s)
Beom Joo Kwon of Suwon-si (KR)
Hui Tae Yang of Cheonan-si (KR)
FUSE LIFE EXPECTANCY PREDICTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY AND PREDICTION METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17870034 titled 'FUSE LIFE EXPECTANCY PREDICTION DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY AND PREDICTION METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a device that predicts the life expectancy of a fuse in the battery of an electric vehicle. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- The device includes a sensor that measures the current flowing through the fuse and provides current information.
- It also includes a processor and memory that stores a lookup table and program instructions.
- The program instructions are executed by the processor to calculate the fuse-life expectancy based on the lookup table and the time when the current exceeds a preset threshold value.
Potential Applications:
- Electric vehicle manufacturers can use this device to monitor the life expectancy of fuses in their batteries, allowing for proactive maintenance and replacement.
- Service centers and technicians can utilize this technology to assess the health of fuses in electric vehicles and determine if replacements are necessary.
Problems Solved:
- The device solves the problem of not knowing when a fuse in an electric vehicle battery may fail, allowing for timely replacements and preventing potential damage or safety hazards.
- It addresses the challenge of predicting the life expectancy of fuses based on current information and time, providing a more accurate estimation.
Benefits:
- The device enables proactive maintenance and replacement of fuses, reducing the risk of unexpected failures and improving the overall reliability of electric vehicles.
- It helps optimize the lifespan of fuses, reducing unnecessary replacements and associated costs.
- By monitoring the health of fuses, the device contributes to the safety of electric vehicles and their battery systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
A device for predicting a life expectancy of a fuse for a battery of an electric vehicle may include a sensor configured to generate and output current information about current flowing in the fuse, a processor, and a memory connected to the processor and configured to store a preset lookup table, the memory storing program instructions which are executable by the processor to generate fuse-life expectancy information corresponding to the fuse based on the lookup table and time corresponding to an excess when the current information exceeds a preset threshold value.
