Redundant electrical power for autonomous vehicles
US9457684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S903/903
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system includes a first battery configured to power at least one vehicle subsystem and a second battery configured to power an electric motor to propel a vehicle. A processing device is configured to detect an inadequate power level provided from the first battery to the at least one vehicle subsystem and selectively partition the second battery to power the at least one vehicle subsystem.
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