Active control system for low DC/DC converter in an electric vehicle
Granted 21 Jun 2016 · 6 office actions
Current assignee: Kia America, Inc. · originally Hyundai
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Inventors: Minwoo Lee · Examiner: Xuan Ly
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An active control system for a LDC (Low-voltage DC/DC Converter) in a vehicle is disclosed. The LDC is disposed between a high voltage battery and a low voltage battery, rectifies the voltage in two directions and a VCU (Vehicle Control Unit) configured to control the LDC. The VCU is configured to control when a DC active control mode is initiated to obtain the minimum charging time of the low voltage battery.
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| Type | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| related publication | US 20140028087 A1 | 30 Jan 2014 |
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