Hyundai motor company (20240100994). BATTERY SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME DURING CHARGING simplified abstract

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BATTERY SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME DURING CHARGING

Organization Name

hyundai motor company

Inventor(s)

Jung Hyun Lee of Yongin-Si (KR)

BATTERY SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME DURING CHARGING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240100994 titled 'BATTERY SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME DURING CHARGING

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a patent application for a battery system of an electric vehicle that includes a voltage switching circuit unit to switch between series and parallel connection states of battery modules based on charger information and battery state information.

  • First group module: Configured by connecting multiple battery modules in series.
  • Second group module: Configured by connecting multiple battery modules in series.
  • Voltage switching circuit unit: Positioned between the first and second group modules to switch between series and parallel connection states.
  • Controller: Controls the operation of the voltage switching circuit unit based on charger information and battery state information during charging.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, and energy storage systems.

Problems Solved

1. Efficient charging of electric vehicle batteries. 2. Optimization of battery module connections for improved performance.

Benefits

1. Enhanced battery charging efficiency. 2. Extended battery life. 3. Improved overall performance of the electric vehicle.

Potential Commercial Applications

"Optimized Battery System for Electric Vehicles: Enhancing Charging Efficiency and Performance"

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include patents related to battery management systems in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

Unanswered Questions

How does the voltage switching circuit unit optimize battery charging efficiency?

The abstract mentions that the voltage switching circuit unit can switch between series and parallel connection states, but it does not elaborate on how this optimization process works.

What specific information does the controller use to control the operation of the voltage switching circuit unit during charging?

The abstract mentions that the controller uses information from the charger and battery state information, but it does not specify the exact parameters or data points used in this process.


Original Abstract Submitted

a battery system of an electric vehicle includes a first group module configured by connecting a plurality of battery modules in series, a second group module configured by connecting a plurality of battery modules in series, a voltage switching circuit unit configured between the first group module and the second group module to switch and vary a circuit connection state between the first group module and the second group module between a series connection state and a parallel connection state, and a controller configured to control an operation of the voltage switching circuit unit based on information of a charger connected to the vehicle and battery state information when a battery of the vehicle is charged.