18455897. POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM simplified abstract (Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha)
Contents
- 1 POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - 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
POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Organization Name
Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
Inventor(s)
Kazutoshi Inoue of Nisshin-shi (JP)
POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18455897 titled 'POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a DC/DC converter system that performs two operations: converting a voltage of the output node into a charging voltage for the sub power supply, and converting a voltage of the sub power supply into an output voltage for the output node. The system includes a load connected to the output node with a voltage detection unit to monitor the voltage output from the power supply line. A control unit is responsible for managing the switching between the two operations and detecting abnormalities based on the voltage detected by the voltage detection unit.
- DC/DC converter system with dual operation capabilities
- Voltage detection unit for monitoring output voltage
- Control unit for managing switching between operations and detecting abnormalities
Potential Applications
The technology described in the patent application could be applied in various power supply systems where efficient voltage conversion and monitoring are required. It could be used in electronic devices, renewable energy systems, and automotive applications.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient voltage conversion between output node and sub power supply 2. Abnormality detection based on voltage monitoring
Benefits
1. Improved efficiency in power supply systems 2. Enhanced safety through abnormality detection
Potential Commercial Applications
1. Electronic devices and gadgets 2. Renewable energy systems 3. Automotive industry
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be existing DC/DC converter systems with voltage monitoring capabilities. However, the specific dual operation and abnormality detection features described in this patent application may be novel.
Unanswered Questions
How does the control unit determine when to switch between the two operations?
The patent application does not provide detailed information on the specific criteria or algorithms used by the control unit to decide when to switch between converting the charging voltage and output voltage.
What kind of abnormalities can be detected by the voltage detection unit?
The patent application mentions detecting abnormalities based on the voltage detected by the voltage detection unit, but it does not specify the types of abnormalities that can be identified or how they are addressed by the system.
Original Abstract Submitted
In the power supply system, DC/DC converter may perform a first operation of converting a voltage of the output node into a charging voltage and supplying the charging voltage to the sub power supply, and a second operation of converting a voltage of the sub power supply into an output voltage and supplying the output voltage to the output node. The load is connected to the output node via a power supply line, and includes a voltage detection unit that detects a voltage output from the power supply line. Control unit (control unit and the control unit) is to conduct the first switch, by causing DC/DC converter to execute the first operation, to charge the sub power supply, after charging the sub power supply, switching the first switch to non-conductive, DC/DC converter to execute the second operation, detects an abnormality based on the voltage detected by the voltage detection unit.
