Battery Module Protocol Detection for Recycling Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
The recycling of electric vehicle batteries is hindered by the complexity and variability of communication protocols used by different manufacturers, leading to increased costs and difficulties in the recycling process.
Innovation Solution
A battery module communication processing apparatus and method that includes a connector connected to a communication port of a battery module and a processor that determines the communication protocol based on the number of pins of the connector and data transmitted, allowing for compatibility with various protocols and enabling flexible communication between battery modules and external devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If each electric vehicle manufacturer or battery module manufacturer uses their own communication protocol, then the battery management system can be optimized for their specific needs, but the complexity of the recycling process increases and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a communication protocol conversion device as an intermediary between battery modules with different communication protocols and the recycling system. This device translates between various manufacturer-specific protocols and a standardized protocol, enabling seamless communication without requiring changes to the original battery modules or recycling equipment, thus maintaining system reliability while reducing recycling complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The communication protocol conversion device dynamically adjusts communication parameters such as data format, transmission rate, and protocol structure to accommodate different manufacturer specifications. By changing these parameters adaptively, the system can handle multiple protocol types through a single standardized interface, reducing the complexity of the recycling process
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different communication protocols are supported, then compatibility with various battery modules is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The communication protocol conversion device is designed with multi-functionality to handle multiple different communication protocols simultaneously. It incorporates a library of protocol handlers and automatic detection mechanisms that enable a single device to work with various battery module types without requiring separate dedicated systems for each protocol, thus improving compatibility while controlling complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The device employs automatic protocol detection and selection capabilities that allow it to self-configure when connecting to a battery module. The system automatically identifies the communication protocol being used and adjusts its processing accordingly without requiring manual configuration or intervention, reducing the operational complexity of supporting multiple protocols
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for processing communication with a battery module (10). The battery module communication processing apparatus (100) includes: a connector (110) connected to a communication port of a battery module (10); and a processor (120) establishing communication of the battery module (10) by determining a communication protocol of the battery module (10 using the number of pins of the connector (110) connected to the communication port and data of the battery module (10) transmitted through the connector (110). The apparatus (100) and method can facilitate recycling of battery modules (10) while reducing costs and difficulty for recycling through improvement in compatibility between various communication protocols utilized by the battery modules (10).