Toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha (20240198823). POWER CONTROL DEVICE simplified abstract
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POWER CONTROL DEVICE
Organization Name
toyota jidosha kabushiki kaisha
Inventor(s)
Takuya Itoh of Toyota-shi (JP)
POWER CONTROL DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240198823 titled 'POWER CONTROL DEVICE
The patent application describes a power control device for managing a power supply system, which includes a DCDC converter and an alternator working in parallel to supply power to a load.
- The power control device consists of a monitoring unit that tracks the current output from the DCDC converter to the load.
- It also includes a control unit that regulates the operation of the DCDC converter and the alternator based on the monitored output current.
- The control unit activates the alternator to generate electric power when the output current from the DCDC converter reaches or exceeds a certain threshold value.
- Conversely, the control unit deactivates the alternator from generating power when the output current from the DCDC converter falls below a second threshold value, which is lower than the first threshold value.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in hybrid power systems to efficiently manage power distribution. - It can be utilized in electric vehicles to optimize power usage and enhance overall performance.
Problems Solved: - Efficient power management in systems with multiple power sources. - Optimization of power generation and distribution in various applications.
Benefits: - Improved energy efficiency. - Enhanced performance and reliability of power supply systems.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Smart Power Control Device for Enhanced Energy Efficiency" This technology can be commercialized for use in renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and off-grid power solutions. It can benefit industries looking to optimize power usage and reduce energy costs.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the power control device ensure optimal power distribution in hybrid systems? 2. What are the key advantages of using both a DCDC converter and an alternator in parallel for power supply management?
Original Abstract Submitted
a power control device for controlling a power supply system, the power control device including a dcdc converter for supplying power of a battery to a load, and an alternator connected in parallel with a dcdc converter for supplying generated power to the load, the power control device including: a monitoring unit for monitoring a current output from dcdc converter to the load; and a control unit for controlling an operation of dcdc converter and the alternator, wherein the control unit controls the alternator to generate electric power when an output current of dcdc converter monitored by the monitoring unit is equal to or greater than a first threshold value, and controls the alternator not to generate electric power when an output current of dcdc converter monitored by the monitoring unit is equal to or less than a second threshold value, which is smaller than the first threshold value.
