Abstract: The DC interrupting device includes a main current conduction unit including a main interrupting switch, which is a mechanical switch, a reverse current power supply unit connected to an input terminal of the main current conduction unit and configured to generate a predetermined reverse current, and a reverse current conduction unit configured to supply the reverse current to an output terminal of the main current conduction unit. The reverse current power supply unit includes a first reverse current dedicated capacitor charged by a voltage applied to an input terminal of the main current conduction unit, a polarity reversing inductor configured to reverse a polarity of the first reverse current dedicated capacitor, and a reverse current power supply unit switch configured to perform circuit connection such that the polarity reversing inductor reverses the polarity of the first reverse current dedicated capacitor.

Abstract: Disclosed are a hydrogen sensor which includes a P-type silicon nanowire array and a hydrogenation catalyst formed on a surface of the nanowire array, and a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an air refining and purifying sterilization module and an air refining and purifying sterilizer including the same, and more particularly, to an air refining and purifying sterilization module and an air refining and purifying sterilizer including the same with excellent sterilization, purification, deodorization, and ventilation performance with respect to various pollutants generated in smoking rooms including tobacco smoke and carbon monoxide and every living spaces as improved catalyst performance. The present invention provides an air purifying sterilizer module in which the photocatalyst unit is formed of an alloy coated metal foam carried with a photocatalytic material and an air purifying sterilizer including the same in the air purifying sterilizer module including a filter unit, a photocatalyst unit, and an ultraviolet lamp.

Abstract: A planar transformer according to the present disclosure can include: at least one pair of cores arranged vertically and symmetrically; and a printed circuit board assembly including primary printed circuit boards having coil patterns forming a primary wiring and secondary printed circuit boards having coil patterns forming a secondary wiring, the secondary printed circuit boards respectively disposed over or under the primary printed circuit boards. The coil patterns of the primary printed circuit boards and the coil patterns of the secondary printed circuit boards can be alternately stacked.

Abstract: A power conversion system for vehicles is provided. The system includes a switching circuit having first input/output terminals, second input/output terminals and a plurality of switching elements connected between the first input/output terminals and the second input/output terminals. A first energy storage device is connected to the second input/output terminals and has a preset charging/discharging voltage. A first voltage conversion circuit converts power output from the first input/output terminals to output a voltage less than the voltage of the first energy storage device. A second energy storage device is charged/discharged with the output voltage of the first voltage conversion circuit. A controller controls open/short-circuit states of the switching elements based on whether the first energy storage device is being charged and whether the vehicle is traveling.

Abstract: A charging apparatus for an electric vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes an AC power input terminal receiving one AC input power from among single-phase AC power and multi-phase AC power. A power factor corrector having full bridge circuits receives the AC input power through the AC power input terminal. A link capacitor is charged through the power factor corrector. A first switch connects any one of an AC power input line and a neutral line of the AC power input terminal to the power factor corrector and a second switch selectively connects the AC power input terminal to the power factor corrector, or the link capacitor. The power factor corrector and the switch network operate based on a condition of received AC input power. The second switch includes a third switch and a fourth switch that connect each full bridge circuit to a positive battery electrode.

Abstract: A foreign object detection apparatus using a mobile laser in a wireless power transfer (WPT) system may comprise a laser transmitting part installed on one side of an upper portion of a transmission pad to generate a laser; a laser receiving part installed on an opposite side to the one side, and receiving the laser generated by the laser transmitting part; and a laser moving part for moving the laser transmitting part and the laser receiving part along the one side or the opposite side of the transmission pad.

Abstract: A charging apparatus for an electric vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a motor generating power for vehicle driving. An inverter supplies power to the motor. An AC power input stage receives AC input power from among single-phase AC power and multi-phase AC power. A power factor corrector includes full bridge circuits receiving AC input power through the AC power input stage. A link capacitor is charged through a combination of the power factor corrector, the motor, and the inverter. A switch network has a first switch connecting one of an AC power input line and a neutral line of the AC power input stage to the power factor corrector and a second switch selectively connecting the AC power input stage to the power factor corrector or the link capacitor. A controller operates the power factor corrector and the switch network based on the received AC input power condition.

Abstract: A charging apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes an AC power input stage receiving at least one AC input power from among single-phase AC power and multi-phase AC power. A power factor corrector has a single three-leg half bridge circuit receiving the AC input power through the AC power input stage. A link capacitor is charged through the power factor corrector. A converter connects between the link capacitor and a battery. A first switch connects any one of an AC power input line and a neutral line of the AC power input stage to the power factor corrector. A second switch selectively connects the AC power input stage to the power factor corrector, or the link capacitor. A controller operates the power factor corrector and the switch network based on the received condition of the AC input power.

Abstract: A converter for a vehicle including an inductor which includes at least one coil, a core including a first region having an annular planar shape, around which the at least one coil is wound, and a second region having at least one first through-hole, a case accommodating the at least one coil and the core and including at least one cooling rod inserted into the at least one first through-hole, and a fixing bolt fastened to the at least one cooling rod exposed through the at least one first through-hole to fix the core to the case.

Abstract: A charging apparatus for an electric vehicle has a small-sized simple structure, and charges a battery of the electric vehicle upon receiving electricity from various kinds of power sources. The charging apparatus includes a motor, an inverter, an AC power input stage, a power factor, a link capacitor, a switch network, and a controller. The AC power input stage receives AC input power from single-phase AC power or multi-phase AC power. The power factor corrector has a single three-leg half bridge circuit receiving the AC input power through the AC power input stage, and the link capacitor is charged through at least one of combinations of the power factor corrector, the motor, and the inverter. The controller controls the power factor corrector and the switch network based on a condition of AC input power received through the AC power input stage.

Abstract: A charging apparatus for an electric vehicle is provided. The apparatus charges a vehicle battery upon receiving power from different power sources. The apparatus includes a motor generating power to drive the electric vehicle and an inverter supplying power to the motor. An AC power input terminal receives at least one of single-phase AC power and multi-phase AC power. A power factor corrector having a single three-leg half bridge circuit receives the AC input power through the AC power input terminal. A link capacitor is charged through a combination of the power factor corrector, the motor, and the inverter. A switch network has at least one switch for selectively connecting the AC power input terminal to the power factor corrector, the link capacitor, the motor, or the inverter. A controller operates the power factor corrector, the switch network, and the inverter based on a condition of received AC input power.

Abstract: A wireless power reception apparatus including a bridgeless rectifier in a wireless power transfer (WPT) system for an electric vehicle (EV) may include: a bridgeless rectifier configured to rectify power transferred from a reception coil and to supply a direct current to a battery mounted in the EV; and a controller configured to control operation of the bridgeless rectifier. The bridgeless rectifier may include at least one switch and at least one diode connected to the at least one switch.

Abstract: A primary coil circuit of a ground assembly for wirelessly transferring power to a secondary coil includes: a primary coil magnetically coupled to the secondary coil and having a first terminal and a second terminal; a second capacitor having a first terminal and a second terminal connected to the first terminal of the primary coil; a first inductor having a first terminal coupled to a first input terminal of a power source and a second terminal coupled to the first terminal of the second capacitor; and a first capacitor having a first terminal coupled commonly to the second terminal of the first inductor and the first terminal of the second capacitor and a second terminal coupled commonly to the second terminal of the primary coil and a second input terminal of the power source.

Abstract: A low voltage DC-DC converter for a vehicle includes: a switching circuit including a plurality of capacitors and a plurality of switches and converting a high voltage output from a high voltage battery into an AC voltage; a transformer converting the AC voltage output from the switching circuit into a low voltage; a current sensor measuring a current value output from the transformer; and a controller comparing the current value measured by the current sensor with a reference value to determine whether a current mode is a continuous current mode or a discontinuous current mode, and controlling one of the plurality of switches to be turned on or off as the determination result.

Abstract: A low voltage DC-DC converter for a vehicle includes: a switching circuit including a plurality of capacitors and a plurality of switches and converting a high voltage output from a high voltage battery into an AC voltage; a transformer converting the AC voltage output from the switching circuit into a low voltage; a current sensor measuring a current value output from the transformer; and a controller comparing the current value measured by the current sensor with a reference value to determine whether a current mode is a continuous current mode or a discontinuous current mode, and controlling one of the plurality of switches to be turned on or off as the determination result.

Abstract: Disclosed are DC-to-AC converter control methods, ground assemblies and wireless power transfer methods using the same. A method for controlling a DC-to-AC converter of a ground assembly used for wireless power transfer, which includes first, second, third, and fourth switches arranged in a form of a bridge circuit between a power source and a primary coil, may comprise detecting a current flowing through the primary coil at a rising edge of an output voltage signal of the DC-to-AC converter; determining whether a strength of the current is at a negative level which falls within a predetermined reference range; and in response to a determination that the current is not at the negative level, changing switching frequencies of the DC-to-AC converter.

Abstract: A system and a method of controlling charge of a vehicle battery are provided. In particular, when a voltage of the vehicle battery is different from an output voltage of a commercially available quick charger, a compatibility problem is solved through a converter, thereby allowing an inverter, an electric motor, and a connector to have an increased efficiency and to maximize a reduction in size, weight, and material cost thereof.

Abstract: An electric vehicle includes: a battery configured to be charged with a first voltage; and a converter configured to boost, when power of a second voltage that is lower than the first voltage is received, the power of the second voltage to the first voltage, and to transfer the first voltage to the battery, so that the battery is charged with power of the first voltage, wherein when the power of the first voltage is received, the power of the first voltage is transferred to the battery to charge the battery.

Abstract: A wireless charging pad for transferring wireless power to an electric vehicle (EV) may comprise a plate type ferrite; and a coil disposed on an upper part of the plate type ferrite, the plate type ferrite may comprise a first ferrite member occupying an inside of a region defined by an inner surface of the coil and a second ferrite member occupying an outside of a region defined by an outer surface of the coil, and the second ferrite member has a wall shape surrounding the outer surface of the coil. Accordingly, safety can be improved by using the ferrite structure having excellent EMI characteristics in the wireless recharging pad, and the WPT efficiency can also be enhanced by using the ferrite structure having excellent electromagnetic characteristics in the wireless charging pad.