18563802. BATTERY SYSTEM simplified abstract (LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.)
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BATTERY SYSTEM
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BATTERY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18563802 titled 'BATTERY SYSTEM
The patent application describes a battery system with multiple battery packs, each containing several battery cells and managed by slave Battery Management Systems (BMSs) equipped with a Battery Monitoring Integrated Circuit (BMIC) and a relay that activates when the BMIC is operational.
- The system includes various resistors connected to a power source, with a master BMS determining the positions and number of operating BMICs based on the sensing voltage obtained by dividing the power source voltage by these resistors.
- The innovation allows for efficient monitoring and management of multiple battery packs within a system, optimizing performance and safety.
- By accurately determining the status of each BMIC, the system can prevent overcharging, overheating, or other potential issues that could affect the battery packs.
- This technology enhances the overall reliability and longevity of the battery system, ensuring stable and consistent power supply.
- The system's design and functionality provide a comprehensive solution for managing complex battery systems in various applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy storage.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Renewable energy storage systems - Uninterruptible power supplies - Grid energy storage solutions
Problems Solved: - Efficient monitoring and management of multiple battery packs - Prevention of overcharging and overheating - Optimization of battery system performance and safety
Benefits: - Enhanced reliability and longevity of battery systems - Improved safety and performance - Optimal utilization of battery packs
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Battery Management System for Enhanced Performance and Safety This technology can be applied in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems, and other applications requiring efficient battery management for improved performance and safety. The market implications include increased demand for advanced battery systems in the automotive and energy sectors.
Questions about Battery Management Systems: 1. How does the integration of a Battery Monitoring Integrated Circuit (BMIC) enhance the performance of a battery system?
- The BMIC allows for accurate monitoring and management of individual battery cells, optimizing performance and safety.
2. What are the key benefits of using a master BMS to determine the positions and number of operating BMICs in a battery system?
- The master BMS ensures efficient utilization of resources and prevents potential issues by accurately monitoring the status of each BMIC.
Original Abstract Submitted
A battery system includes a plurality of battery packs, each of the plurality of battery packs including a plurality of battery cells, a plurality of slave battery management systems (BMSs) managing the plurality of battery packs, each of the plurality of BMSs including a battery monitoring integrated circuit (BMIC), and a relay turned on when the BMIC operates, a plurality of first resistors between both ends of a power source, a plurality of second resistors, a third resistor connected between the power source and the plurality of first resistors, and a master BMS determining positions and a number of BMICs operating among the plurality of BMICs based on a sensing voltage obtained by dividing a voltage of the power source by at least one of the third resistor, the plurality of first resistors, and the plurality of second resistors.
