18557614. IN-VEHICLE SWITCHING DEVICE simplified abstract (AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd.)

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IN-VEHICLE SWITCHING DEVICE

Organization Name

AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Yusuke Isaji of Osaka-shi, Osaka (JP)

Takayoshi Bando of Osaka-shi, Osaka (JP)

IN-VEHICLE SWITCHING DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18557614 titled 'IN-VEHICLE SWITCHING DEVICE

The patent application describes an in-vehicle switching device with a switching circuit that allows current to flow in different paths based on the connection state.

  • The device includes a first conduction path for series connection and a second conduction path for parallel connection.
  • A third conduction path connects batteries in series or parallel connection states.
  • A fuse portion in the first conduction path interrupts the flow of current based on an external signal.

Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Energy storage systems

Problems Solved: - Efficient management of battery connections - Protection against overcurrent situations

Benefits: - Improved battery performance - Enhanced safety features in vehicles

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Battery Management System for Vehicles" This technology can be used in electric and hybrid vehicles to optimize battery usage and enhance overall performance, potentially leading to increased market demand for such vehicles.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the switching device improve battery efficiency in vehicles? 

  - The switching device optimizes the flow of current between batteries, ensuring efficient usage and prolonging battery life.

2. What safety features does the fuse portion provide in the switching device? 

  - The fuse portion helps prevent overcurrent situations by interrupting the flow of current when necessary.


Original Abstract Submitted

Provided is an in-vehicle switching device including a switching circuit; a first conduction path through which a current is allowed to flow in the series connection state and a current does not flow in the parallel connection state; a second conduction path through which a current is allowed to flow in the parallel connection state and a current does not flow in the series connection state; a third conduction path that forms a path between a negative electrode of a first battery and a positive electrode of a second battery in the series connection state, and forms a path between both positive electrodes or between both negative electrodes of the first battery and the second battery in the parallel connection state; and a fuse portion that is provided in the first conduction path and performs an operation of interrupting the first conduction path based on an external signal.

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