18388281. VEHICLE POWER SOURCE DEVICE simplified abstract (TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA)
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VEHICLE POWER SOURCE DEVICE
Organization Name
TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
Inventor(s)
Toshio Ikeyama of Toyota-shi (JP)
VEHICLE POWER SOURCE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18388281 titled 'VEHICLE POWER SOURCE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a control device for a vehicle power source that can detect abnormalities in current sensors during charging and continue charging by controlling switching elements in normal phases to limit ripple current.
- Control device for vehicle power source
- Detects abnormalities in current sensors during charging
- Continues charging by controlling switching elements in normal phases
- Limits ripple current to prevent exceeding threshold
- Ensures charging continues even with abnormalities in some phases
Key Features and Innovation:
- Detection of abnormalities in current sensors during charging
- Ripple restraining control to limit ripple current
- Continued charging by controlling switching elements in normal phases
- Prevention of excessive ripple current generation
- Ensuring charging process is not interrupted by abnormalities
Potential Applications:
- Electric vehicles
- Hybrid vehicles
- Charging stations
- Energy storage systems
- Renewable energy systems
Problems Solved:
- Interruptions in charging process due to abnormalities in current sensors
- Excessive ripple current generation during charging
- Ensuring efficient and safe charging of vehicle power sources
- Preventing damage to charging equipment
Benefits:
- Continuous and efficient charging process
- Enhanced safety during charging
- Protection of charging equipment
- Improved reliability of vehicle power sources
- Optimal utilization of energy resources
Commercial Applications: Electric Vehicle Charging Control System: Enhancing the efficiency and safety of electric vehicle charging processes.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include patents or research papers on vehicle power source control systems, charging control devices, and ripple current limiting techniques.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers may be exploring advancements in current sensor technology, switching element control algorithms, and ripple current management strategies in vehicle power source devices.
Questions about Vehicle Power Source Control Systems: 1. How does the control device detect abnormalities in current sensors during charging? 2. What are the potential implications of limiting ripple current in vehicle power source devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
When an abnormality of one of current sensors corresponding to a plurality of phases is detected during charging, a control device of a vehicle power source device configured to execute a ripple restraining control to continue the charging while controlling switching elements in remaining normal phases of the plurality of phases such that a ripple current to be generated by operation of the switching elements in the normal phases does not exceed a ripple current threshold. The ripple current threshold corresponds to an allowable value of the ripple current to be generated by operation of the switching elements in the plurality of phases when there is no abnormality in any of the current sensors corresponding to the plurality of phases.
