A data collection system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a data collection system (1) which enables the source of the problem to be detected and HV (high voltage) batteries (2) to be monitored by collecting data relating to the battery (2) in the events such as fire or accident by means of a black box (4) integrated into the battery (2) in addition to the vehicle computer or battery control unit (3).

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The present invention relates to a data collection system which enables the source of the problem to be detected and HV (high voltage) batteries to be monitored by collecting data relating to the battery in the events such as fire or accident by means of a black box integrated into the battery in addition to the vehicle computer or battery control unit.

[0005] Background of the Invention

[0006] A black box is a device consisting of various sensors and controllers, which monitor and control complex systems. Black boxes, which are manufactured to be resistant to collisions, heat and impacts, can collect and record data by means of their sensors. In the current technique, black boxes are commonly used in airplanes, and in vehicles, cameras or sensors are used for data recording in the event of accidents. However, in the event of an accident, the said cameras and sensors may get damaged and data recording cannot be performed. In particular, there is no data monitoring system developed for monitoring problems caused by batteries.

[0007] For this reason, considering the studies and deficiencies included in the current technique, it is understood that there is a need for a data collection system for monitoring the batteries, collecting data and checking the data relating to the batteries in the event of problems.

[0008] The Korean patent document no. KR20220134871A, an application included in the state of the art, discloses a black box system which is designed for electric vehicles and is integrated into the electric vehicle battery. The system provides power for the black box unit integrated in the vehicle battery pack to record longer with the fast-charging auxiliary battery system, especially when the vehicle has been in parking for a long time. In this way, the black box unit can record for a longer period of time compared to normal driving time. In the current technique, since the auxiliary batteries operate connected to the main battery of the vehicle, the charge state of the main battery must be sufficient and reliable. For this reason, the charge state of the main battery may cause various problems regarding the charge of the auxiliary battery in cases where the vehicle stops and is not running. The auxiliary battery module is directly connected to the black box and to the main battery of the vehicle. The battery packs in the vehicle are connected in parallel to each other in order to increase the operating time of the black box. The choice of power supply to the black box can be changed from the main battery of the vehicle to the auxiliary battery by switching the ACC (Accessory mode) of the vehicle on and off.

[0009] Summary of the Invention

[0010] An object of the present invention is to realize a data collection system which enables the source of the problem to be detected and HV (high voltage) batteries to be monitored by collecting data in the events such as fire or accident, in addition to the vehicle computer or battery control unit.

[0011] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0012] “A Data Collection System” realized to fulfil the objective of the present invention is shown in the figure attached, in which:

[0013] Figure l is a flowchart of the inventive system. The components illustrated in the figure are individually numbered, where the numbers refer to the following:

[0014] 1. System

[0015] 2. Battery

[0016] 3. Battery control unit

[0017] 4. Black box

[0018] A system (1) which enables the source of the problem to be detected and the batteries to be monitored by collecting data in the events such as fire or accident comprises; at least one vehicle battery (2) which enables the vehicle to move through the electrical energy it stores; at least one battery control unit (3) which is positioned on the battery (2), manages the battery (2) functions and controls the battery (2); and at least one black box (4) which is positioned on the battery (2) and is configured to collect data relating to the battery (2) by means of the sensor and communication unit thereof, and to transfer data by establishing communication with external servers and / or different vehicle parts and units.

[0019] The black box (4) included in the inventive system (1) is positioned on the vehicle battery (2) and is configured to establish communication with other vehicle parts and units in the form of external servers and the battery control unit (3) located in the vehicle by means of the communication unit thereof. The said black box (4) is configured to collect data relating to the vehicle battery (2) in unexpected situations in the form of an accident, fire and thermal oscillation by means of the sensors thereof, and to keep a record of the data it collects. The black box (4) is configured to transmit the data obtained through sensors to remote servers or other vehicle parts and units for the analysis of parameters in the form of charging and discharging processes, capacity, energy efficiency of the battery through the communication unit.

[0020] Industrial Application of the Invention

[0021] By means of the inventive system (1), it is enabled to collect data relating to the vehicle battery (2) when the vehicle computer or battery control units become dysfunctional in the event of a fire or accident, and to find the root causes of the problems encountered, and thus to use the energy storage systems in the vehicle more effectively.

[0022] Within these basic concepts; it is possible to develop various embodiments of the inventive “A Data Collection System (1)”; the invention cannot be limited to examples disclosed herein and it is essentially according to claims.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A system (1) which enables the source of the problem to be detected and the batteries to be monitored by collecting data in the events such as fire or accident comprising at least one vehicle battery (2) which enables the vehicle to move through the electrical energy it stores; at least one battery control unit (3) which is positioned on the battery (2), manages the battery (2) functions and controls the battery (2); and characterized by at least one black box (4) which is positioned on the battery (2) and is configured to collect data relating to the battery (2) by means of the sensor and communication unit thereof, and to transfer data by establishing communication with external servers and / or different vehicle parts and units.

2. A system (1) according to Claim 1; characterized by the black box (4) which is positioned on the vehicle battery (2) and is configured to establish communication with other vehicle parts and units in the form of external servers and the battery control unit (3) located in the vehicle by means of the communication unit thereof.

3. A system (1) according to Claim 1 or 2; characterized by the black box (4) which is configured to collect data relating to the vehicle battery (2) in unexpected situations in the form of an accident, fire and thermal oscillation by means of the sensors thereof, and to keep a record of the data it collects.

4. A system (1) according to any one of the preceding claims; characterized by the black box (4) which is configured to transmit the data obtained through sensors to remote servers or other vehicle parts and units for the analysis ofparameters in the form of charging and discharging processes, capacity, energy efficiency of the battery through the communication unit.

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