AB Volvo’s patented vehicle features an advanced battery management system that includes an electronic control unit and a battery controller. This system can acquire electrical parameters, store battery profiles, and allows users to select and replace battery profiles to optimize performance based on the vehicle’s needs. GlobalData’s report on AB Volvo gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Battery management system with selectable battery profiles
The patent US12043138B2 describes a vehicle equipped with an advanced battery management system that integrates an electronic control unit (ECU), a battery system, and an electronic battery controller. The battery controller is designed to acquire values of at least one electrical parameter from the battery system and store a battery profile that reflects the system's properties. It calculates indicators representing the internal state of the battery based on these measured values and the stored profile. The ECU connects to the battery controller to access these calculated indicators and features a separate storage space for multiple pre-determined battery profiles. Users can select a replacement profile through a selection interface, allowing the ECU to update the battery controller's memory with the new profile as needed.
Additionally, the vehicle may include a communication bus linking the ECU and battery controller, enhancing their operability. The selection interface can also function as a human-machine interface, enabling commands from external maintenance devices. The ECU is capable of connecting to a remote database to download supplementary battery profiles, further expanding its functionality. The system is particularly applicable to industrial vehicles, where the ECU can manage operations of various chassis devices powered by the battery system. The patent also outlines a method for managing battery profiles, emphasizing user interaction for selecting and replacing battery profiles within the system.
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