18254721. IN-VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY DEVICE simplified abstract (AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd.)

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IN-VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

Organization Name

AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Arata Nakashima of Yokkaichi-shi, Mie (JP)

IN-VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18254721 titled 'IN-VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

Simplified Explanation:

The patent application describes an in-vehicle power supply device that can perform step-down, step-up, or both operations based on control signals.

  • The device includes a voltage conversion unit and a control unit.
  • The control unit can trigger the voltage conversion unit to perform specific operations.
  • It can perform step-down, step-up, or both operations based on the control signals received.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • The control unit can trigger the voltage conversion unit to perform step-down, step-up, or both operations.
  • The device can efficiently manage power supply in vehicles by adjusting voltage levels as needed.
  • The control unit ensures optimal power conversion based on the control signals received.

Potential Applications:

  • Automotive industry for in-vehicle power supply management.
  • Electric vehicles for efficient power utilization.
  • Renewable energy systems for voltage regulation.

Problems Solved:

  • Efficient power management in vehicles.
  • Optimal voltage conversion based on control signals.
  • Enhanced energy utilization in electric vehicles.

Benefits:

  • Improved power efficiency.
  • Enhanced battery life in electric vehicles.
  • Better control over voltage levels in various applications.

Commercial Applications:

The technology can be used in the automotive industry for efficient power management in vehicles, electric vehicles for optimized energy utilization, and renewable energy systems for voltage regulation.

Questions about In-Vehicle Power Supply Device: 1. How does the control unit determine whether to perform a step-down, step-up, or both operations? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on the automotive industry and electric vehicle market?


Original Abstract Submitted

An in-vehicle power supply device includes a voltage conversion unit and a control unit. The control unit performs first control to cause the voltage conversion unit to perform only a step-down operation, second control to cause the voltage conversion unit to perform only a step-up operation, and third control to cause the voltage conversion unit to perform both the step-down operation and the step-up operation. The control unit performs the third control if a first duty of an on-off signal provided to a first switching element becomes an upper limit threshold or greater in the first control or if a second duty of an on-off signal provided to a second switching element becomes a lower limit threshold or less in the second control.