18557614. IN-VEHICLE SWITCHING DEVICE simplified abstract (Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.)

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IN-VEHICLE SWITCHING DEVICE

Organization Name

Sumitomo Electric Industries, 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 abstract describes an in-vehicle switching device with a switching circuit that can control the flow of current in different states of connection.

  • The device has a first conduction path for series connection state and a second conduction path for parallel connection state.
  • It includes a third conduction path that connects batteries differently based on the connection state.
  • A fuse portion is present in the first conduction path to interrupt the flow of current based on an external signal.

Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in electric vehicles to efficiently manage the connection of batteries. - It can also be applied in hybrid vehicles to optimize the power distribution between different battery packs.

Problems Solved: - The device addresses the need for a reliable and efficient switching mechanism in vehicles with multiple battery systems. - It solves the challenge of safely switching between series and parallel connection states in a vehicle.

Benefits: - Improved battery management and utilization in electric and hybrid vehicles. - Enhanced safety features with the presence of a fuse portion for current interruption.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Battery Switching Device for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles This technology can be commercially utilized by automotive manufacturers to enhance the performance and safety of electric and hybrid vehicles. It can also be integrated into battery management systems for improved efficiency and reliability.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this switching device improve the overall performance of electric vehicles? 2. What are the key safety features incorporated in this device for battery management in vehicles?


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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