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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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Abstract

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.

Claims

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Classifications

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IPC · International Patent Classification
Section B — Performing operations; transporting
  • B60L11/18
  • B60L1/10
  • B60R16/02
  • B60R16/033
  • B60L3/00
  • B60L15/20
Section H — Electricity
  • H02G3/00

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related publicationUS 20140028087 A130 Jan 2014

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