18117697. VEHICLE INCLUDING DC-DC CONVERTER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING FOR THE SAME simplified abstract (KIA CORPORATION)
Contents
- 1 VEHICLE INCLUDING DC-DC CONVERTER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING FOR THE SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 VEHICLE INCLUDING DC-DC CONVERTER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING FOR THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
VEHICLE INCLUDING DC-DC CONVERTER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING FOR THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae Hun Jeong of Anyang-si (KR)
Kyu Won Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Beom Sik Kim of Gwangmyeong-si (KR)
Mun Soo Chung of Uiwang-si (KR)
VEHICLE INCLUDING DC-DC CONVERTER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING FOR THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18117697 titled 'VEHICLE INCLUDING DC-DC CONVERTER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING FOR THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for controlling a vehicle by determining the number of driving legs based on the output current target value of a DC-DC converter, selecting legs to be switched from a plurality of legs in the converter, and controlling the output current value to follow the target value by switching the selected legs.
- Method for controlling a vehicle based on the output current target value of a DC-DC converter
- Selecting driving legs to switch based on accumulated operation time
- Controlling output current value by switching selected legs
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and other transportation systems that utilize DC-DC converters for power management.
Problems Solved
This technology helps optimize the efficiency and performance of the vehicle by controlling the output current of the DC-DC converter based on the driving conditions and requirements.
Benefits
- Improved energy efficiency - Enhanced vehicle performance - Optimal power management
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing power management in electric vehicles for increased efficiency and performance.
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to power management systems in vehicles or other applications that involve DC-DC converters, but specific examples are not provided in this context.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall cost of the vehicle?
The cost implications of implementing this technology in vehicles are not addressed in the abstract.
Are there any potential safety concerns associated with the switching of driving legs in the DC-DC converter?
The abstract does not mention any safety considerations related to the operation of the vehicle with this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method for controlling a vehicle includes determining the number of driving legs according to an output current target value of a DC-DC converter; selecting one or more legs to be switched as many as the number of the driving legs from among a plurality of legs included in the DC-DC converter based on accumulated operation time for each of the plurality of legs; and controlling an output current value of the DC-DC converter to follow the output current target value by switching the selected one or more legs.
