Power Circuit Detection Circuit Abnormality Isolation

The patent implements preliminary detection of capacitor health status before complete failure occurs. The detection circuit continuously monitors voltage levels across capacitors and identifies abnormal conditions early, allowing the system to switch to backup capacitors before the primary capacitor completely fails, thus maintaining reliable operation while using switching capacitor circuits for efficient power conversion.

The patent applies different functional qualities to different parts of the capacitor system. Primary capacitors are used for normal power conversion operations where efficiency is critical, while backup capacitors are kept in standby with detection circuits monitoring their status. This local differentiation allows the system to maximize power conversion efficiency during normal operation while having localized backup mechanisms to ensure reliability when capacitor failure occurs.

The detection circuit is designed to serve multiple functions simultaneously. It not only detects capacitor voltage levels to identify failed capacitors but also provides control signals for switching between capacitors and integrates with the existing power management architecture. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components, thereby improving reliability through comprehensive monitoring while minimizing the increase in device complexity.

The patent merges the detection function with the existing power management circuitry. The detection circuit shares control logic and signal pathways with the power management unit, allowing capacitor status monitoring to be integrated into the existing control architecture rather than requiring completely separate monitoring hardware. This merging approach improves reliability through continuous monitoring while avoiding proportional increases in overall device complexity.

The patent segments the capacitor monitoring function into individual detection circuits for each capacitor. Rather than attempting to monitor all capacitors simultaneously with a single complex circuit, each capacitor has its own detection pathway that independently measures voltage levels and reports status. This segmentation makes it easier to detect and measure abnormal states in multi-capacitor systems, as each capacitor can be evaluated independently while maintaining continuous power supply capability through the ensemble.

The detection circuit implements feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor capacitor voltage levels and provide real-time status information to the control system. When abnormal voltage levels are detected in any capacitor within the multiple energy storage system, the feedback signal triggers appropriate responses such as switching to backup capacitors or alerting the power management unit. This feedback approach simplifies the detection of abnormal states by providing continuous, automated monitoring of each capacitor's health status.