18195023. DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)
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DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jae Hun Jeong of Anyang-si (KR)
Mun Soo Chung of Uiwang-si (KR)
Kyu Won Jeong of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jong Dae Kim of Anyang-si (KR)
Beom Sik Kim of Gwangmyeong-si (KR)
DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18195023 titled 'DC-DC CONVERTER, VEHICLE AND CONTROL METHOD INCLUDING THE SAME
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about a DC-DC converter, a vehicle, and a control method that can effectively detect and respond to an interlock failure of a connector. The DC-DC converter includes multiple terminals in the inlet, an interlock recognition circuit connected to the terminals, and a converter controller that determines the connector interlock state based on the output terminal state of the interlock recognition circuit.
- The DC-DC converter has more than two terminals in the inlet corresponding to one DC link.
- The interlock recognition circuit determines the output terminal state based on whether a connector with an interlock connection part for short circuiting different two terminals is interlocked.
- The converter controller determines the connector interlock state based on the output terminal state of the interlock recognition circuit.
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- Potential Applications
- Electric vehicles - Renewable energy systems - Power electronics
- Problems Solved
- Detecting and responding to interlock failure of a connector - Ensuring safe and efficient operation of the DC-DC converter
- Benefits
- Improved safety in vehicle and power systems - Enhanced reliability of the DC-DC converter - Efficient detection and response to interlock failures
- Potential Commercial Applications
- Optimizing Connector Interlock Detection in DC-DC Converters
- Potential Commercial Applications
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- Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or publications related to interlock detection in power converters or vehicle systems. Researching prior art in this field can provide insights into the novelty and uniqueness of the present disclosure.
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- Unanswered Questions
- How does the interlock recognition circuit differentiate between various types of interlock connection parts?
The abstract mentions that the interlock recognition circuit determines the output terminal state based on the type of interlock connection part. It would be interesting to know the specific mechanisms or signals used for this differentiation.
- What are the specific safety implications of an interlock failure in a DC-DC converter?
While the abstract highlights the importance of detecting and responding to interlock failures, it would be valuable to explore the potential consequences or risks associated with such failures in practical applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to a DC-DC converter, a vehicle, and a control method including the same, and more particularly, to a DC-DC converter, a vehicle, and a control method including the same capable of effectively detecting and responding to an interlock failure of a connector. The present disclosure provides a DC-DC converter including: a plurality of terminals having more than two terminals disposed in the inlet corresponding to one DC link; an interlock recognition circuit electrically connected to the plurality of terminals; and a converter controller determining a connector interlock state of the inlet based on an output terminal state of the interlock recognition circuit, wherein the interlock recognition circuit is configured to determine the output terminal state in response to whether a connector having an interlock connection part for short circuiting different two of the plurality of terminals when the inlet is interlocked and the output terminal state corresponding to the type of the interlock connection part.
