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Power control method and power control apparatus for a vehicle

US11999259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2021
Grant dateJun 4, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60L2240/545
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling power of a vehicle includes: collecting, by a controller, data on a current consumed by an electrical load of the vehicle and calculating an average current consumption for the electrical load based on the collected data on the current consumed; determining, by the controller, power conversion of a converter to generate a converted current having an amount corresponding to the calculated average current consumption; variably controlling, by the controller, the power conversion of the converter to compensate for a deterioration state of a battery when the deterioration state of the battery provided to supply power to the electrical load occurs; and securing, by the controller, higher power conversion efficiency of the converter by controlling power supply to the electrical load when the deterioration state of the battery does not occur.

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