18131180. POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT BATTERY BOOST CONVERTER simplified abstract (Raytheon Company)
Contents
- 1 POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT BATTERY BOOST CONVERTER
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT BATTERY BOOST CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Questions about Battery Staging System
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT BATTERY BOOST CONVERTER
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Stephen John Fedigan of Marana AZ (US)
Mahitha Velagapudi of Allen TX (US)
Dale E. Brech of Tucson AZ (US)
POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT BATTERY BOOST CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18131180 titled 'POWER MANAGEMENT UNIT BATTERY BOOST CONVERTER
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a battery staging system that efficiently transfers energy between two batteries using a boost controller and an inductor.
Key Features and Innovation
- Battery staging system with two batteries in communication with each other and an electrical load.
- Boost controller manages the transfer of energy between the batteries.
- Inductor facilitates the energy transfer process by controlling the inductor current.
- Boost controller pulls current from the first battery and drives it into the second battery based on the inductor current.
- Inductor is reconnected between the batteries to maintain the energy transfer process.
- Boost controller stops pulling current when the first battery reaches a target voltage.
Potential Applications
This technology could be used in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and portable electronic devices to efficiently manage and transfer energy between batteries.
Problems Solved
The system addresses the challenge of effectively transferring energy between batteries while maintaining optimal voltage levels.
Benefits
- Improved energy transfer efficiency.
- Enhanced battery management capabilities.
- Extended battery life.
Commercial Applications
- Electric vehicle industry for better battery performance.
- Renewable energy sector for efficient energy storage.
- Consumer electronics market for improved battery longevity.
Questions about Battery Staging System
How does the boost controller optimize energy transfer between the batteries?
The boost controller pulls current from the first battery and drives it into the second battery based on the inductor current, ensuring efficient energy transfer.
What are the potential implications of this technology in the renewable energy sector?
This technology could lead to more efficient energy storage solutions for renewable energy systems, improving overall system performance and reliability.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery staging system including a first and second battery in operative communication with each other and an electrical load; a boost controller in operative communication with the first and second battery; an inductor in operative communication with the boost controller, the first battery, a ground and the second battery; the inductor connected between first battery and ground for a predetermined time to obtain an inductor current; the boost controller is configured to pull a first battery current and drive it into the second battery responsive to the predetermined inductor current; the inductor being connected to the second battery responsive to the inductor obtaining the predetermined inductor current; the inductor is reconnected between the first battery and the ground before the inductor current reaches zero; and the boost controller configured to pull the first battery current from the first battery until the first battery voltage reaches a target voltage.
