WO2022092239A1 - 起動装置、蓄電装置、及び電力装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a starting device, a power storage device, and an electric power device.
- a power storage device having a power storage unit has been used as an energy source for various types of power devices such as mobile bodies such as electric vehicles and mobile terminals.
- the power storage device stores the power stored in the power storage unit from a non-starting state in which the power stored in the power storage unit is not output to the outside of the power storage unit.
- there is a device that maintains the non-starting state unless the above control signal is given from the outside of the power storage device see Patent Document 1).
- the electric power device of Patent Document 1 includes a control unit (ECU) that controls the conversion of electric power output by the power storage device, and a sub-battery (lead battery) that is used as a power source for control. After being activated by using the electric power of the sub-battery, the control unit further uses the electric power to perform control for putting the power storage device into the activated state.
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- sub-battery lead battery
- the invention according to claim 1 is an activation device (140, 147B, 147BB) of a power storage device (121) having a power storage unit (1211), wherein the power storage device transfers the power of the power storage unit to the outside of the power storage device.
- a start-up state in which power that can be output to or external to the power storage device can be input to the power storage unit, and power that cannot be output to the outside of the power storage device or that is external to the power storage device.
- the power storage unit is provided with a switching control unit (1219, 1219S, 1219T) for switching between a non-startup state in which input is not possible, and the activation device is provided outside the power storage device and is equipped with the switching control unit and electricity.
- It is a starter device including a power supply unit (147, 147A, 1471) that can be connected.
- the power storage device according to the invention according to claim 2 is detachably provided with respect to a power device (1) provided with an operating unit (130, 135), and the power storage unit and the operating unit of the power storage device are separated from each other. It is electrically connected via the first power transmission path (PL1), and the power supply unit and the switching control unit are electrically connected via the second power transmission path (PL2).
- the activation device has a first external connection unit (CN1, CN6b) to which an external power supply of the activation device is connected, and the power supply unit and the first external connection unit are It is electrically connected.
- the power supply unit is electrically connected to the first power transmission path via a third power transmission path (PL3).
- the third power transmission path is connected to the first external connection portion.
- the activation device includes the power device or the activation device including a power conversion unit (146) on the third power transmission path.
- the power storage device according to the invention of claim 6 is a pair of first power connection portions (121Pb) and second power connection portions (121P) interposed on the first power transmission path and detachably provided from each other.
- the second power connection portion, and the pair of third power connection portions (121Pab) and fourth power connection portion (121Pa) that are interposed on the second power transmission path and are detachably provided from each other.
- a fourth power connection unit is provided.
- the activation device according to the invention according to claim 7 is provided integrally with the second power connection unit and the fourth power connection unit.
- the second power connection unit according to the invention according to claim 8 and the fourth power connection unit are provided separately and independently.
- the power storage device electrically connects a second external connection unit (CN6b) to which an external power source of the power storage device is connected, a switching control unit, and the second external connection unit. It has a fourth power transmission path (PL4) to be connected, and the fourth power transmission path (PL4) is provided in parallel with the second power transmission path.
- the second external connection portion according to the invention according to claim 10 is provided so that the activation device (147BB) can be connected.
- the electric power device includes a first control unit (140M) for controlling the operation unit, and the activation device (140) is arranged at a position close to the first control unit. ..
- the first control unit according to the invention of claim 12 is communicably connected to a second control unit (1212S, 1212T) that controls an intermittent unit of the power storage device via a communication path, and the power storage device is connected.
- the second communication connection portion of the pair of first communication connection portions (121bb and 121cc) and the second communication connection portions (121b and 121c) that are interposed on the communication path and are detachably provided from each other is provided.
- the power storage device comprises a pair of a third power connection unit (121ab) and a fourth power connection unit (121a) interposed on the second power transmission path and detachably provided from each other.
- the fourth power connection unit is provided, and the second communication connection unit and the fourth power connection unit are integrally provided.
- the starting device (99S) according to the invention of claim 14 is detachably provided with respect to the power device (1G).
- the activation device according to the invention of claim 15 is capable of communicating with an input unit (99) that accepts the intention of the user of the power device to start the power device, or is a control unit (160) that controls the input unit. ), And is provided so as to supply the power of the power supply unit to the outside of the activation device based on the input information to the input unit.
- the activation device according to the invention of claim 16 is provided with an opening / closing unit (148B) for switching whether or not to supply electric power of the power supply unit to the outside of the activation device in series with the power supply unit.
- the activation device according to the invention according to claim 17 includes a storage unit (176) for storing authentication information used for authentication related to permission to use the power device.
- the activation device according to the invention according to claim 18 includes a second communication unit (170) provided so as to be able to communicate with the first communication unit (160) of the power device.
- the second communication unit according to the invention according to claim 19 is provided so as to be able to transmit the operation information used for the operation of the electric power device or the authentication information.
- the activation device according to the invention of claim 20 includes another power supply unit (173) different from the power supply unit (1471).
- the power storage device according to the invention according to claim 21 is a power terminal detachably provided on a first power terminal (121Pb) which is a power terminal of a power device (1) detachably provided from the power storage device. It is provided with two power terminals (121P), and the switching control unit is provided on a first power transmission path (PL1) connecting the storage unit and the second power terminal, and is provided in the power transmission path [electric circuit]. It is provided with an intermittent portion (1213) for switching between opening and closing.
- the intermittent portion according to the invention of claim 22 includes a first intermittent portion (1213M) and a second intermittent portion (1213S) provided in parallel with the first intermittent portion.
- the switching control unit according to the invention of claim 23 responds to a signal conversion unit (1214) that changes the power of the power supply unit into a switching signal for switching the output state of the switching control unit and detection of the switching signal.
- the intermittent control unit (1212S, 1212T) for controlling the intermittent unit is provided, and the intermittent unit includes a plurality of semiconductor switching elements (1213S, 1213M, 1213P) whose interruption and discontinuity are controlled by control. Controls the plurality of semiconductor switching elements to be cut off when the switching signal indicating the output permission is not detected, generates the non-starting state of the power storage device, and indicates the output permission. When the switching signal is detected, the plurality of semiconductor switching elements are controlled to be in a conductive state, respectively, to generate the activated state of the power storage device.
- the power supply unit according to the invention of claim 24 is arranged in the power device including a power conversion unit (130) for converting electric power, and the power conversion unit converts electric power from the activated power storage device. The electric power generated by the conversion or conversion is sent to the activated power storage device.
- the activation device according to the invention according to claim 25 has an input terminal (140p) into which electric power from the power storage device is input and an output terminal (140p) configured to be capable of outputting a part of electric power output from the power supply unit. 140a) and.
- the invention according to claim 26 comprises a voltage conversion unit (146) arranged in a path from the input terminal to the output terminal and supplying power after converting the voltage of the input terminal to the power supply unit.
- the permissible input voltage allowed for the input terminal and the permissible output voltage allowed for the output terminal are different from each other.
- the activation device according to the invention according to claim 27 is detachably provided with respect to the power storage device.
- the invention according to claim 28 includes an operating unit (130) for charging or discharging a power storage device (121) having a power storage unit (1211), and the power storage device transfers the power of the power storage unit to the outside of the power storage device.
- the activation state in which output is possible or the power outside the power storage device can be input to the power storage unit, and the power of the power storage unit cannot be output to the outside of the power storage device or the power outside the power storage device is described.
- the activation device (140) provided with a switching control unit (1219, 1219S, 1219T) for switching between a non-activation state in which input is not possible in the power storage unit and the power storage device is provided outside the power storage device and described above. It is a power device including a power supply unit (147, 147A) that can be electrically connected to the switching control unit.
- the electric power device according to the invention according to claim 29 is provided with a first storage section (120) and a second storage section (80) forming a storage space having an opening at the top, and the power storage device is the above-mentioned power storage device. It is housed in the first storage part, and the activation device is housed in the second storage part.
- the invention according to claim 30 is a power storage device (121) having a power storage unit (1211), and can output the power of the power storage unit to the outside of the power storage device, or the power outside the power storage device. Switching between an activated state that can be input to the power storage unit and a non-starting state in which the power of the power storage unit cannot be output to the outside of the power storage device or the power outside the power storage device cannot be input to the power storage unit.
- a starter (140, 147A) having a control unit (1219, 1219S, 1219T) and a power supply unit (147, 147A, 1471) provided outside the power storage device and electrically connectable to the switching control unit. Is a power storage device including a connection portion (121a, CN6Ab) to which the device is connected.
- the storage device is a starter of a power storage device having a power storage unit, and the power storage device can output the electric power of the power storage unit to the outside of the power storage device or the power storage device.
- the activation state in which the power outside the device can be input to the power storage unit, and the power storage unit cannot be output to the outside of the power storage device, or the power outside the power storage device cannot be input to the power storage unit.
- the activation device is a activation device provided outside the power storage device and having a power supply unit that can be electrically connected to the switching control unit. , The convenience of the electric power device to which the power storage device is applied can be further enhanced.
- the electric motorcycle of the embodiment is an example of a vehicle, a mobile body, and an electric power device (electric power device). As a representative of these, an electric motorcycle will be taken as an example, and this will be described.
- the XX is sufficiently charged means a state in which the terminal voltage of the XX exceeds the reference voltage at which the electric power stored in the XX can be determined to be usable.
- electrically connectable to XX means a contact type that connects to "XX" via a connector, a terminal, a cable, a wiring pattern on a circuit board, or the like so as to send and receive a signal or power. It includes both connections and non-contact connections that connect to "XX" to send and receive signals or power electromagnetically.
- the above-mentioned “electrically connectable” means that a signal or power is directly supplied to "XX” and a signal or power is supplied to an electric circuit "YY" other than "XX".
- the corresponding electrical circuit “YY” comprises both supplying a signal or power to "XX".
- “detachable” or “detachable” means mechanically or electrically connected to "XX” via a connector, a terminal, a cable, a wiring pattern on a circuit board, or the like.
- the state is set to the wearing state (mounted state), and the wearing state can be released without using a tool or by using a general tool such as a screwdriver.
- the "wearing state” with respect to the above “XX” includes a case where the “wearing state” is mechanically supported by “YY” other than "XX" when the wearing state is with respect to "XX".
- the “electric power storage device” shown in the embodiment is an example of a storage object for temporarily storing electric power that causes an electric power device that uses electric power to function.
- the “electric power storage device” is an example of an electric power storage object that is detachably attached to a power device that uses electric power.
- a power storage device that is detachably attached to a moving body that moves by using electric power will be illustrated.
- the case where it is applied to a vehicle (saddle-riding type electric vehicle) will be mainly described. Further, some of the other application examples will be described later.
- FIG. 1 is a left side view of the saddle-riding type electric vehicle of the embodiment.
- FIG. 1 shows an example of a scooter-type saddle-type electric vehicle having a low floor (hereinafter referred to as “electric motorcycle 1”).
- the electric motorcycle 1 is a so-called starter type vehicle in which a low floor 15 on which an occupant rests his / her feet is formed between the steering handle 2 and the seat 26.
- the electric motorcycle 1 is an example of a vehicle in which each part in the vehicle body is arranged so as to increase the capacity of the storage box 80 (FIG. 2) provided inside the vehicle body.
- the electric motorcycle 1 is driven by the power of the electric motor 135 provided in the rear wheel WR and travels.
- the electric power for driving the electric motor 135 is based on the electric power supplied from the battery 121 (referred to as supplied electric power).
- the steering handle 2 is covered with the meter cover 3.
- a throttle grip 2R is provided on the right side of the steering wheel 2 in the vehicle width direction, and a front wheel brake lever is arranged in front of the vehicle body.
- a grip 2L is provided on the left side in the vehicle width direction, and a rear wheel brake lever 28 is arranged in front of the grip 2L.
- the floor panel 8 is arranged so as to face the feet of the occupant sitting on the seat 26.
- a front cowl 7 is arranged on the front side of the floor panel 8.
- a center panel 4 that supports the headlight 5 and the combination light 6 is attached to the front cowl 7.
- the front wheel WF steered by the steering handle 2 is rotatably supported around the 11th axle.
- a front fender 9 that covers the upper part of the front wheel WF is attached to the front fork 10.
- a front inner cover 12 is provided behind the front wheel WF at a position inside the front cowl 7 in the vehicle width direction to prevent sand, water, and the like rolled up by the front wheel WF from entering.
- a storage unit 120 for storing the battery 121 is provided at the lower part of the low floor floor 15.
- the side of the storage portion 120 is covered with a pair of left and right side covers 13, and the lower side of the storage portion 120 is covered with the under cover 14.
- the upper end of the storage portion 120 is open so that the battery 121 can be attached and detached (see FIGS. 3A and 3B).
- the opening at the upper end of the storage portion 120 is covered with the opening / closing lid member 16.
- the upper surface of the lid member 16 forms at least a part of the low floor floor 15.
- the rear ends of the pair of left and right side covers 13 are formed so as to be connected to the pair of rear cowls 27 corresponding thereto. Between the front ends of the left and right rear cowls 27, a seat lower panel 17 connecting them is arranged.
- the external start switch 148E that can be operated from the outside is arranged on the rear cowl 27 on the left.
- the external start switch 148E is a push button type switch (momentary type switch), and detects a state in which the operation unit (knob) is pressed.
- the operating portion of the external start switch 148E is covered with a flexible lid member formed so as not to protrude from the surface of the rear cowl 27, and is protected from the intrusion of water from the outside.
- the lid member that covers the operation unit of the external activation switch 148E the occupant activates the non-activated battery 121 so that it can be used, or deactivates the activated battery 121 so that it cannot be used. Can be made to.
- the position where the external start switch 148E is arranged is on the side of the vehicle body.
- a storage box 80 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the bottom of the seat 26.
- the seat 26 is rotatably formed so as to flip up the rear portion of the seat 26 with the front side of the vehicle body as an axis (shaft 26c).
- the sheet 26 also serves as a lid that covers the upper opening of the storage box 80.
- the seat 26 is arranged so that the front surface of the vehicle body of the seat 26 is behind the vehicle body with respect to the rear end portion of the storage portion 120. Further, a tail light 60 is arranged at the rear end of the rear cowl 27.
- the electric motor 135 is arranged so that, for example, the axle 23 of the rear wheel WR and the output shaft of the electric motor 135 are coaxial with each other.
- Swing arm covers 22L and 22R are attached to the left and right sides of the swing arm 45 (see FIG. 2) that rotatably supports the rear wheel WR, respectively, and the rear fender 24 is fixed to the upper part of the swing arm 45. There is.
- the swing arm 45 swings around the swing arm pivot 38.
- a side stand 18 is swingably attached to the front of the swing arm pivot 38.
- the rear end edge 27a of the rear cowl 27 is inclined rearward when viewed from the side of the vehicle body.
- a PCU (Power control unit) 50 that controls the power supplied to the electric motor 135 is arranged so as to be inclined toward the rear side of the vehicle body along the rear end edge 27a.
- the PCU 50 is arranged outside the storage box 80 and surrounded by the left and right rear cowls 27 and the rear end edge 27a.
- the PCU 50 is arranged at a position behind the swing arm pivot 38 provided at the front end of the swing arm 45 and overlapping the front end portion of the rear wheel WR.
- the power cable for supplying electric power from the PCU 50 to the electric motor 135 is laid so as to be protected by the rear cowl 27, the swing arm cover 22L, and the like.
- a key switch knob 99 (key switch) on the right side in the vehicle width direction is arranged on the floor panel 8.
- the key switch knob 99 is rotatably supported around a vertical axis of the surface of the key switch, and is configured to be operable to lock, OFF, and ON the key switch.
- an anti-theft device a connection terminal for a USB device, or the like can be provided in the vicinity of the floor panel 8.
- the anti-theft device is, for example, a remote control key (not shown) that wirelessly transmits specific identification information, and in response to the operation of the remote control key by receiving predetermined identification information. It is a device for permitting the operation of the electric motorcycle 1.
- a meter device that displays the vehicle speed, the remaining battery level, etc. is arranged in the center of the meter cover 3 in the vehicle width direction.
- a dimmer switch, a blinker switch, a horn switch, etc. for switching the optical axis of the headlight 5 are arranged on the left side of the meter cover 3 in the vehicle width direction, and a mode switching for switching the power characteristics is arranged on the right side in the vehicle width direction.
- a switch, an electronic sound stop switch for notifying pedestrians and the like of the approach of the vehicle, and the like are arranged. These electrical components function while the battery 121 is in the activated state.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the saddle-riding type electric vehicle of FIG.
- the cross section shown in FIG. 2 includes a vehicle body central axis extending in the vehicle body front-rear direction of the electric motorcycle 1.
- a steering stem 42 rotatably supported by a head pipe F1 of a vehicle body frame F and a bottom bridge 43 supporting a pair of left and right front forks 10 are provided.
- a main frame F2 extending downward to the rear of the vehicle body is connected to the rear surface of the head pipe F1.
- the main frame F2 is formed so as to support the battery box 120 and the swing arm 45.
- the battery 121 is housed in a battery case 120C arranged in a storage portion 120 at the bottom of the low floor floor 15.
- the state shown in FIG. 2 is a state in which the lid member 16 covering the upper part of the battery 121 and the battery case 120C is opened (see FIG. 3A).
- the lid member 16 can be removed from the vehicle body.
- the battery 121 is charged by removing the battery 121 from the vehicle body and using a dedicated charger.
- the dedicated charger is an example of a power device that can be electrically connected to the battery 121 to be charged and has a configuration that can be mechanically coupled. When the dedicated charger charges the battery 121, the battery 121 is changed from the non-starting state to the starting state as in the present embodiment, and then the desired charging is performed.
- the swing arm 45 is formed in a cantilever type in which the rear cushion 70 is pressed by an arm portion 47 extending upward from the swing arm pivot 38.
- the shaft support portion 70a on the rear side of the vehicle body of the rear cushion 70 is arranged at the upper end of the arm portion 47, and the shaft support portion 70b on the front side of the vehicle body of the rear cushion 70 is arranged on the vehicle body frame F side.
- the rear cushion 70 is swingably supported around each axis of the shaft support portion 70a and the shaft support portion 70b. As a result, the rear cushion 70 is arranged between the battery 121 and the PCU 50.
- a seat catch mechanism 26d for holding the openable seat 26 in the closed state is arranged above the tail light 60. By operating the seat catch mechanism 26d, the holding of the seat 26 in the closed state can be released.
- the storage box 80 is arranged below the seat 26 and above the rear cushion 70 and the PCU 50.
- the storage box 80 is formed so that the top-bottom dimension on the rear side of the vehicle body is smaller than the top-bottom dimension on the front side of the vehicle body.
- the storage space 81 by the storage box 80 is a space surrounded by the outer peripheral wall of the storage box 80 and the seat bottom plate 26b.
- a starter arrangement unit 140S in which the starter 140 is arranged is provided at a position closer to the rear of the vehicle in the storage box 80.
- the activation device 140 is formed as a unit separate from the vehicle body.
- the "separate body from the vehicle body” means that the vehicle body is easily attached to and detached from the starter arrangement unit 140S of the vehicle body, or can be retrofitted to the starter arrangement unit 140S of the vehicle body.
- the starter arrangement unit 140S may be provided in the vicinity of the fuse box FB in which the fuse, which is a part of the electrical component, is housed, or inside the fuse box FB.
- FIG. 3A and 3B are perspective views for explaining a storage unit 120 for storing the battery 121 of the embodiment.
- FIG. 3A shows a state in which the lid member 16 is removed from the vehicle body.
- the battery 121 is arranged in a state of being stored in the storage unit 120 (first storage unit).
- the battery 121 has a connector at the lower end and a handle at the upper end.
- the battery 121 is formed of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped having a height from the lower end to the upper end longer than the width thereof. Therefore, the battery 121 is stored in the storage unit 120 in a laid state so as to suppress the height of the low floor floor 15.
- FIG. 3B shows a state in which the battery 121 is raised in order to attach / detach the battery 121.
- the battery 121 is arranged in the battery case 120C.
- the battery 121 is stored in the storage unit 120 in a state of being housed in the battery case 120C provided on the vehicle body side.
- a stay is provided in the storage portion 120, and the stay is provided with a shaft portion for rotatably supporting the battery case 120C around a rotation shaft along the left-right direction of the vehicle body.
- the battery case 120C is formed so as to be rotatable around its shaft portion. For example, when the battery 121 is mounted, the opening of the battery case 120C is turned upward, and the battery 121 is moved downward so as to be housed in the battery case 120C.
- the opening of the battery case 120C is turned upward, and the battery 121 housed in the battery case 120C is moved upward.
- the opening of the battery case 120C is arranged so as to face the rear of the vehicle body.
- FIG. 3C is a plan view for explaining the arrangement of the activation device 140 of the embodiment.
- the plan view shown in FIG. 3C shows a situation in which the seat 26 is opened and the seat 26 is erected on the front FR side of the vehicle body, and the inside of the storage box 80 (second storage unit) is viewed from the opening side (upper side of the vehicle body). It shows.
- a state in which the fuse box FB is arranged on the rear side of the vehicle body in the storage box 80 and the activation device 140 is arranged on the outside of the fuse box FB is shown.
- the appearance of the starting device 140 can be visually observed without removing the lid of the fuse box FB.
- the activation device 140 is provided on the rear side. There is.
- the activation device 140 is provided with an LED that displays the control state of the activation device 140 at a position that can be visually recognized from above, and the display of the LED can be confirmed only by opening the sheet 26.
- the electric motor 135 is driven by the electric power supplied from the PDU (Power Device Unit) 130 in the PCU 50 via the electric circuit 110 from the battery 121, and the rotation when the electric motor 135 is driven. It runs by transmitting power to the rear wheel WR.
- PDU Power Device Unit
- the battery 121 of the embodiment may be formed as one battery unit, or may be divided into a plurality of battery units.
- the following description illustrates an example of applying one battery 121, but is not limited thereto.
- the state of the mounted battery 121 is controlled by, for example, the BMU 1212 (FIG. 4) arranged in the battery 121.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system 100 of the electric motorcycle 1 of the embodiment.
- the control system 100 includes an electric circuit 110, a battery 121, a PDU 130 (load), a starting device 140, and an MCU 140M.
- the electric circuit 110 electrically connects the battery 121 (power storage device) and the PCU 50 including the contactor 115 and the PDU 130.
- the connection shown in FIG. 4 shows an example in which the battery 121, the contactor 115, and the PDU 130 are connected in series.
- the combination of PDU130 and MCU140M is an example of the above-mentioned PCU50.
- the traveling of the electric motorcycle 1 is controlled by, for example, an MCU (Main Control Unit) 140M or the like.
- the electric circuit 110 includes a CAN-BUS (communication line) conforming to a CAN communication standard used for propagation of a control signal or the like. At least the battery 121, the starting device 140, and the MCU 140M are connected to the CAN-BUS and communicate with each other via the CAN-BUS.
- the signal transmitted from the activation device 140 is propagated by CAN-BUS to each device such as the battery 121 and the MCU 140M that can receive the signal.
- the activation device 140 monitors the communication status via the CAN-BUS based on the presence or absence of a response from each device .
- the connection of the electric circuit 110 is not limited to this, and may be another connection form.
- the battery 121 is an example of a power storage device.
- the battery 121 has a plurality of secondary battery type single battery cells such as a lithium ion battery, a nickel hydrogen battery, and a lead battery. By connecting and locking a plurality of single battery cells in series, the battery 121 generates a voltage according to its nominal voltage.
- the nominal voltage is a voltage such as 48V, 96V, which is higher than the voltage of the battery provided for starting the prime mover (for example, 12V) in the prime mover type vehicle so as to reduce the drive current of the electric motor 135. It should be selected. It should be noted that any voltage may be selected without being limited to this.
- the electric power from the battery 121 is supplied to the PDU 130 that controls the output of the electric motor 135 via the electric circuit 110.
- the electric motor that is a three-phase alternating current motor.
- the PDU 130 is a so-called inverter.
- the PDU 130 charges or discharges the battery 121 having the battery body 1211.
- the output voltage of the battery 121 is stepped down to a low voltage (for example, 12V) by a DC / DC converter (not shown) and supplied to a control system component such as an MCU140M. Further, the low voltage power stepped down by the DC / DC converter is partially supplied to general electrical components including the head light 5, the combination light 6, and the tail light 60. The output of this DC / DC converter does not have to be connected to the input of the activation device 140. In this case, the output voltage of the activated device 140 is supplied from the activated battery 121.
- the electric two-wheeled vehicle 1 of the present embodiment is a battery directly connected to this low voltage circuit corresponding to the power supply voltage of the MCU 140M, and is configured without a battery having the above low voltage as the rated voltage. Can be done.
- the battery 121 is precharged using, for example, a charger (not shown) that uses AC100V as a power source. After charging, the battery 121 is mounted on the electric motorcycle 1.
- the battery 121 of the embodiment includes a battery body 1211 (storage unit), a BMU (Battery Managing Unit) 1212, a bidirectional switch 1213 (opening / closing unit, intermittent unit), an insulating unit 1214, and a CAN-BUS transceiver 1215 (hereinafter). , Transceiver 1215), a battery power supply unit 1216 (hereinafter, simply referred to as a power supply unit 1216), a switching control unit 1219, a high potential side terminal 121P, a low potential side terminal 121N, and a connector 121C.
- a battery body 1211 storage unit
- BMU Battery Managing Unit
- bidirectional switch 1213 opening / closing unit, intermittent unit
- an insulating unit 1214 and a CAN-BUS transceiver 1215 (hereinafter).
- Transceiver 1215 Transceiver 1215
- a battery power supply unit 1216 hereinafter, simply referred to as a power supply unit 1216
- the battery body 1211 forms a secondary battery consisting of a plurality of cells connected in series.
- the bidirectional switch 1213 is provided in series with the battery body 1211, and its conduction state is determined by the control of the switching control unit 1219 described later.
- the bidirectional switch 1213 is provided on the power transmission path PL connecting the battery body 1211 and the high potential side terminal 121P (second power terminal), and switches the opening and closing of the electric circuit forming the power transmission path PL.
- the BMU 1212 detects the state of the battery body 1211 and notifies the activation device 140 and the like of the detected state.
- the BMU 1212 includes a battery control unit 1212B and a communication control unit 1212C.
- the battery control unit 1212B detects, for example, a change in the state (voltage, SoC, etc.) of each cell of the battery body 1211 and adjusts the charge state of each cell to be uniform.
- the communication control unit 1212C communicates with the activation device 140 according to a predetermined protocol.
- the communication control unit 1212C communicates information for controlling charging / discharging of the battery 121 with the activation device 140.
- the BMU 1212 may be provided with an activation signal detection unit 1212A for detecting the activation signal ACT.
- the activation signal detection unit 1212A detects, for example, the state of the activation signal ACT.
- the activation signal ACT is an example of an activation signal.
- the insulating portion 1214 is composed of an optical coupler or the like, and electrically insulates the BMU 1212 side and the connector 121C side for the signal between the BMU 1212 and the connector 121C.
- the insulating unit 1214 electrically insulates and converts the activation signal ACT supplied from the terminal a of the connector 121C toward the BMU 1212, and supplies the activation signal ACT to the BMU 1212.
- the terminal a of the connector 121C connected to the insulating portion 1214 is connected to the activation device 140 via the Activate line 1217.
- the insulating portion 1214 is provided between the BMU 1212 and the transceiver 1215, and electrically insulates and converts the signal between the BMU 1212 and the transceiver 1215.
- the transceiver 1215 converts the signal used for communication between the BMU 1212 and the activation device 140 and relays it in both directions.
- the activation device 140 and the battery 121 communicate with each other via CAN-BUS according to the CAN standard.
- the transceiver 1215 in this case is provided on the connector 121C side with respect to the insulating portion 1214.
- the terminal b and the terminal c of the connector 121C connected to the transceiver 1215 are connected to the CAN-BUS via the CAN communication line 1218.
- the transceiver 1215 satisfies the electrical connection condition (physical condition of the CAN standard) with the CAN-BUS.
- the power supply unit 1216 receives electric power from the battery body 1211 and supplies a part of the electric power to the BMU 1212, the insulating unit 1214, and the like.
- the power supply unit 1216 is provided on the battery body 1211 side with respect to the insulating unit 1214, and is electrically insulated from the connector 121C side.
- the storage battery management unit (BMU1212) that functions by the electric power of the battery 121 and the transceiver 1215 are electrically insulated from each other by the insulating unit 1214.
- the switching control unit 1219 detects the activation signal ACT indicating significance from the activation device 140, and controls the state of the bidirectional switch 1213 using the electric power supplied as the activation signal ACT.
- the switching control unit 1219 receives electric power from the connector 121C side.
- the changeover control unit 1219 switches the control of the bidirectional switch 1213 based on the output state (output voltage) of the power supply unit 1216.
- the switching control unit 1219 indirectly detects a state in which the power supply unit 1216 does not output power (voltage) exceeding a predetermined value, that is, a non-started state of the battery 121 by detecting the output voltage of the power supply unit 1216. To detect.
- the switching control unit 1219 shifts the state of the bidirectional switch 1213 to the ON state.
- the activation signal ACT is detected in the state where the power supply unit 1216 is outputting the power (voltage) exceeding a predetermined value, that is, in the activated state of the battery 121
- the switching control unit 1219 is in the state of the bidirectional switch 1213.
- the switching control unit 1219 includes a delay circuit (timer circuit) that delays the response from the detection of the activation signal ACT to the execution of the state transition of the bidirectional switch 1213.
- the set of the changeover control unit 1219 and the bidirectional switch 1213 may be configured by using relays that are electrically isolated from each other.
- the changeover control unit 1219 may include a bidirectional switch 1213. The details of the control of the bidirectional switch 1213 by the changeover control unit 1219 will be described later.
- the high potential side terminal 121P is the positive electrode of the battery 121.
- the low potential side terminal 121N is the negative electrode of the battery 121.
- the connector 121C includes a plurality of signal terminals for transmitting and receiving signals for controlling the battery 121.
- the signal sent and received via the connector 121C includes an activation signal ACT for activating the battery 121 and a signal for the BMU 1212 to communicate with the activation device 140.
- the connector 121C includes a ground terminal and the like in addition to the terminals for these signals.
- the connector 121C is an example of a case where an electric signal is transmitted and received, and the connector 121C is not limited thereto and may be appropriately changed.
- the charge / discharge status of the battery 121, the amount of electricity stored in the battery body 1211, the temperature, the activation signal ACT, etc. are monitored by the BMU 1212, and the monitoring result is shared with the activation device 140 described later by communication.
- the BMU 1212 may limit the charging / discharging of the battery body 1211 or the like by controlling the bidirectional switch 1213 or the like based on the control command from the starting device 140 or the above monitoring result.
- the contactor 115 is provided between the high potential side terminal 121P of the battery 121 and the PDU 130.
- the contactor 115 interrupts the electrical connection between the high potential side terminal 121P of the battery 121 and the PDU 130.
- the contactor 115 connects the battery 121 to the PDU 130 in a conductive state and disconnects the battery 121 in a disconnected state.
- the MCU140M includes a CAN-BUS transceiver 143M (hereinafter referred to as a transceiver 143M) and a management unit 145M.
- a transceiver 143M For example, information on an output request from the throttle (accelerator) sensor 180 is input to the MCU 140M.
- the management unit 145M controls the contactor 115, the PDU 130, and the like based on the information of the output request input to the MCU 140M.
- the MCU 140M is operated by the electric power from the battery 121 in the activated state, and the function is stopped when the battery 121 is in the non-activated state.
- the MCU 140M limits the power supply from the battery 121 by controlling the contactor 115.
- the MCU 140M controls the drive of the electric motor 135 by controlling the electric power supplied by the PDU 130 to the electric motor 135.
- the activation device 140 is an activation device that activates the battery 121 in the out-of-function state.
- the starting device 140 is configured as, for example, a unit (printed wiring board) 140PB on which connectors CN1 to CN4 and electric circuit components are mounted.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of the activation device 140 of the embodiment.
- the connector CN1 includes terminals a to c, p, n, and g.
- the terminals a to c, p, n, and g of CN1 are referred to as terminals 140a to 140c, 140p, 140n, and 140g, respectively.
- the connector CN1 is connected to the corresponding main body side connector CN1b.
- the main body side connector CN1b has a terminal corresponding to each terminal of the connector CN1. In the following description, each terminal of the connector CN1 will be described as a representative.
- the terminal 140a (output terminal) is connected to the terminal a in the connector 121C of the battery 121 via the Activate line 1217.
- the terminals 140b and 140c are connected to CAN-BUS outside the activation device 140.
- the terminal 140p is a power supply terminal (power terminal).
- the terminal 140p (input terminal) is connected to the terminal 121Pb (first power terminal) corresponding to the terminal 121P (second power terminal) on the positive electrode side of the battery 121.
- the terminal 140g is connected to a pole having a common potential (low potential side terminal 121Nb). In this embodiment, the potential on the negative electrode side of the battery 121 is used as the reference potential.
- the terminal 140g is connected to the low potential side terminal 121Nb corresponding to the low potential side terminal 121N on the negative electrode side of the battery 121.
- the terminal 140n in this embodiment is a spare terminal.
- the connector CN2 has a pair of terminals to which the charging device 150 and the like are connected.
- the charging device 150 connected to the connector CN2 supplies electric power for activating the battery 121 to the activating device 140.
- the charging device 150 converts the DC power supplied from the outside of the charging device 150 to charge the secondary battery 147.
- the connector CN3 includes terminals a and b to which the external start switch 148E is connected, and terminals c and d to which the notification unit 142B is connected.
- the wirings L1 and L2 connected to the terminals a and c of the connector CN3 are provided with an overvoltage protection circuit OVP for limiting the overvoltage.
- the connector CN4 includes terminals a to d.
- the connector CN4 is formed in a shape conforming to the USB standard.
- the external device 200 connected to the connector CN4 is charged by using the electric power of the battery 121 in the activated state.
- the activation device 140 discharges the electric power of the battery 121 via the connector CN4.
- the mounting of the connector CN4 on the unit 140PB may be omitted.
- the starting device 140 includes an activation signal generation unit 141, an output unit 142A, a notification unit 142B, 142C, a CAN-BUS transceiver 143 (hereinafter referred to as a transceiver 143), and a discharge unit 144.
- a management unit 145, a DC / DC conversion unit 146, a secondary battery 147 (power supply unit), a switch 148, and a DC / DC conversion unit 149 are provided.
- the activation signal generation unit 141 generates an activation signal ACT for making the battery 121 available.
- the output of the activation signal generation unit 141 is connected to the terminal 140a, and the activation signal generation unit 141 outputs the activation signal ACT to the terminal 140a.
- the activation signal generation unit 141 supplies the activation signal ACT to the battery 121 via the Activate line 1217 (FIG. 4). As a result, the activation signal generation unit 141 can control the activation state of the battery 121.
- the activation signal generation unit 141 includes a DC / DC conversion unit 141a.
- the DC / DC conversion unit 141a When the input voltage reaches the rated input voltage range, the DC / DC conversion unit 141a outputs a predetermined DC voltage accordingly.
- This predetermined DC voltage corresponds to the DC voltage indicating the significance of the activation signal ACT.
- the activation signal generation unit 141 outputs the DC voltage generated by the DC / DC conversion unit 141a, thereby outputting that the activation signal ACT is in a significant state.
- the input of the activation signal generation unit 141 is connected to the terminal a of the connector CN3 via the wiring L1. Since the external activation switch 148E is connected to the connector CN3, the input of the activation signal generation unit 141 is connected to the first pole of the external activation switch 148E via the terminal a of the connector CN3. The second pole of the external start switch 148E is connected to the positive electrode of the secondary battery 147 described later via the terminal b of the connector CN3 and the wiring L2.
- the activation signal generation unit 141 controls the activation state of the battery 121 by outputting the terminal voltage of the secondary battery 147 as the activation signal ACT in response to the operation of the occupant's external activation switch 148E.
- the output unit 142A drives the notification unit 142B, which is a load circuit provided outside the activation device 140, in response to control from the management unit 145.
- the output unit 142A includes a grounded-emitter buffer circuit (inverter circuit with one stage of a transistor) 142a and a resistor 142b.
- the LED and the chime are an example of the above-mentioned notification unit 142B, and are connected to the activation device 140 via the connector CN3.
- the notification unit 142C may be provided inside the activation device 140 instead of the notification unit 142B provided outside the activation device 140.
- the notification unit 142C is an example of the notification unit included in the activation device 140.
- the LED 145D is provided in the activation device 140 and is driven by the buffer circuit 145Da according to the control from the management unit 145.
- the buffer circuit 145Da has the same configuration as the transistor circuit 142a.
- the transceiver 143 converts signals used for communication between the BMU 1212 and the activation device 140 and relays them in both directions.
- the activation device 140 and the battery 121 communicate with each other via CAN-BUS according to the CAN standard.
- the transceiver 143 in this case satisfies the electrical connection condition (physical condition of the CAN standard) with the CAN-BUS.
- the transceiver 143 uses the DC voltage generated by the DC / DC converter 149 described later as a power source. Therefore, the transceiver 143 is activated during the period when the DC / DC converter 149 outputs a predetermined voltage, and communication via CAN-BUS becomes possible.
- the discharge unit 144 consumes the electric power stored in the activated battery 121 and discharges it.
- the discharge unit 144 includes, for example, a DC / DC conversion unit 144a and a setting unit 144b.
- the input of the DC / DC converter 144a is connected to the terminal p (input terminal) of the connector CN1.
- the output of the DC / DC conversion unit 144a is connected to the second input of the DC / DC conversion unit 149 and the setting unit 144b.
- the DC / DC conversion unit 144a generates DC power having a voltage for charging the secondary battery 147, which will be described later, based on the DC power supplied from the battery 121, and outputs the DC power from the output terminal.
- the voltage output by the DC / DC converter 144a may be determined in association with the voltage output from the terminal a of the connector CN4. For example, this voltage may be in accordance with the voltage specified by the USB standard.
- the plurality of outputs of the setting unit 144b are connected to the terminal b and the terminal c of the connector CN4.
- the setting unit 144b outputs the voltage according to the setting to the terminal b and the terminal c of the connector CN4.
- the above setting in the setting unit 144b may be determined according to the type of the device connected to the connector CN4.
- the management unit 145 includes, for example, a communication processing unit 145c, a state detection unit 145s, a timekeeping unit 145t, and a control unit 145tc (see FIG. 4).
- the management unit 145 is a semiconductor device including a processor such as a CPU, for example.
- the above-mentioned semiconductor device is configured to use the DC / DC conversion unit 149 as a power source, and is activated during a period in which the DC / DC conversion unit 149 outputs a predetermined voltage.
- a part or all of functional units such as a communication processing unit 145c, a state detection unit 145s, a timekeeping unit 145t, and a control unit 145tc may be realized, and a combination of electric circuits (a combination of electric circuits) may be realized.
- the above may be realized by circuits).
- the management unit 145 may execute a process for transferring each data and a process for starting control by using the storage area of the internal storage unit by executing a predetermined program by the processor.
- a microprocessor semiconductor device
- control may be applied to the management unit 145.
- the communication processing unit 145c communicates with the BMU 1212 of the battery 121 via the transceiver 143 and the CAN-BUS.
- the state detection unit 145s detects the state of the battery 121 that has received the activation signal ACT, the communication state with the battery 121, and the like, based on the result of communication with the battery 121 by the communication processing unit 145c.
- the state detection unit 145s turns on the LED and the LED 145D of the notification unit 142B by a display method capable of identifying the result based on the detected result.
- the display method capable of identifying the detected result is a predetermined rule in which the cycle in which the LED and the LED 145D of the notification unit 142B are repeatedly turned on and off, the ratio of the turned on state (DUTY) in the cycle, and the like are set in advance. It is good to display according to.
- the LED 145D is provided on the unit PB.
- the time measuring unit 145t is, for example, a timed timer including a counter that counts clock pulses having a predetermined period.
- the control unit 145tc detects, for example, the initialization process is executed after the control unit 145 is energized, and then until a predetermined time elapses.
- the timekeeping unit 145t may measure the elapsed time since the external activation switch 148E (input unit) receives the intention of the occupant (for example, an operation based on the request of the occupant). In this case, it is advisable to approximate the time during which the initialization process is executed after the control unit 145 is energized by using an average value.
- control unit 145tc controls the DC / DC conversion unit 149 to output the activation signal ACT from the DC / DC conversion unit 149.
- control unit 145tc switches control so that the switching control unit 1219 switches when the elapsed time measured by the time measuring unit 145t exceeds a predetermined time, or when the elapsed time measured by the time measuring unit 145t is less than a predetermined time. It is preferable to control the unit 1219 so that it does not switch.
- the reference value (threshold value) for comparing the elapsed times may be, for example, 1 second.
- the timekeeping unit 145t counts the elapsed time since the request was notified to the BMU1212 of the battery 121.
- the control unit 145tc detects a communication abnormality when there is no response to the request until the counting result by the timekeeping unit 145t reaches a predetermined value, and displays the LED 145D and the LED 145E according to the detection result. You should decide.
- the management unit 145 of the present embodiment may be configured to adjust a reference value of the magnitude of the charging current of the DC / DC conversion unit 146, which will be described later.
- the DC / DC conversion unit 146 generates DC power for charging the secondary battery 147, which will be described later, by constant voltage control of a voltage of a desired magnitude or constant current control of a current of a desired magnitude. It is a vessel.
- the first input of the DC / DC converter 146 is connected to the terminal 140p of the connector CN1.
- the second input of the DC / DC converter 146 is connected to the terminal a of the connector CN2.
- the DC / DC converter 146 generates DC power for charging the secondary battery 147, which will be described later, and outputs the DC power from the output terminal.
- the output terminal of the DC / DC converter 146 is connected to the positive electrode of the secondary battery 147 and the terminal b of the connector CN3, which will be described later, via the wiring L2 on the unit PB.
- the DC / DC converter 146 may be configured to include, for example, a semiconductor device 146IC for power conversion, a peripheral circuit thereof, and a constant voltage diode 146ZD.
- the semiconductor device 146IC is configured to detect the voltage divided by the voltage dividing resistor RVD connected to the OUT terminal as the voltage of the FB terminal and perform constant voltage control of the output voltage.
- the semiconductor device 146IC includes a current sensor that detects the output current inside, and is configured to be able to carry out constant current control of the output current based on the detection result of the output voltage and the detection result of the output current.
- the output current can be adjusted by adjusting the combined impedance of a plurality of resistances (RITs) connected to the PROG terminal.
- the driver 146Q is a switch for switching the combined impedance of the resistance (RIT) according to the control of the management unit 145 in order to adjust the magnitude of the output current of the semiconductor device 146IC.
- the semiconductor device 146IC displays the charging state by the lighting state of the LED 146D.
- the peripheral circuit of the DC / DC converter 146 is provided with a capacitor for stabilizing the input voltage and the output voltage, a constant voltage diode 146ZD for protecting the terminal a of the connector CN2 from being output, and the like. Has been done.
- the semiconductor device 146IC may be configured to limit the charging time so as to secure a charging period of a predetermined length. Alternatively, the charging may be interrupted according to the voltage and current detection results without limiting the charging time.
- the negative electrode terminal of the secondary battery 147 is grounded, and the positive electrode terminal is connected so as to be in parallel with the output terminal of the DC / DC converter 146.
- the secondary battery 147 is charged by the output voltage of the DC / DC converter 146 and stores electric power for starting the battery 121.
- the switch 148 is a switch connected in parallel between the terminal a and the terminal b of the connector CN3. Since the external start switch 148E is connected to the connector CN3, the switch 148 is connected in parallel with the external start switch 148E. Both the switch 148 and the external start switch 148E are temporary type switches, that is, switches whose contacts are conductive only while the operation knob is pressed.
- the first input of the DC / DC conversion unit 149 is connected to the external start switch 148E via the terminal a of the connector CN3, similarly to the input of the activation signal generation unit 141.
- the second input of the DC / DC conversion unit 149 is connected to the output of the DC / DC conversion unit 144a.
- the output to the DC / DC conversion unit 149 is connected to the semiconductor device forming the management unit 145 and the power supply terminal of the transceiver 143.
- the DC / DC conversion unit 149 When the input voltage of either the first input or the second input falls within the rated input voltage range, the DC / DC conversion unit 149 generates a DC voltage for operating the management unit 145 and the transceiver 143 accordingly. And output.
- the activation device 140 configured as described above makes it possible to control the activation state of the battery 121 in response to the operation of the external activation switch 148E.
- the voltage conversion unit 146 is arranged in the path from the terminal 140p (input terminal) of the connector CN1 to the terminal 140a (output terminal) of the connector CN1, and the power after converting the voltage of the terminal 140p is used as the secondary battery 147 (the secondary battery 147). Supply to the power supply unit).
- the permissible input voltage allowed for the terminal 140p and the permissible output voltage allowed for the terminal 140a may be configured to be different from each other.
- the activation route Between the secondary battery 147 and the switching control unit 1219, there is an electric circuit of a power transmission path that sends power from the secondary battery 147 to the switching control unit 1219.
- This route is called the activation route.
- the activation path will be described, for example, starting from the secondary battery 147 in the activation device 140, passing through the wiring L2, the external activation switch 148E, the wiring L1, the activation signal generation unit 141, and the connector CN1 to activate. It is a route from the connector CN121C of the battery 121 to the switching control unit 1219 via the wire 1217.
- the switching control unit 1219 there is an electric circuit of a power transmission path for transmitting power from the battery body 1211 to the switching control unit 1219.
- This route is called the active route.
- the starting path for example, starting from the battery body 1211 in the battery 121, passing through the switch 1213 and the power transmission path PL, passing through the high potential terminal 121P, and passing through the power wiring in the vehicle BD.
- the battery 121 includes an activation path and an activation path in parallel with the activation path as a power transmission path to the switching control unit 1219.
- the battery 121 can receive electric power for control in the above two paths while being mounted on the electric motorcycle 1, and the operating state is determined according to the control from the starting device 140 or the like.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of the power supply system of the embodiment.
- the external activation switch 148E, the activation device 140, the battery 121, and the vehicle body side circuit in the vehicle body BD are arranged in order.
- the switch 1213 in the battery 121 includes a main relay switch 1213M (first intermittent portion) and a sub-relay switch 1213S (second intermittent portion) connected in parallel with each other.
- the impedance of the switch 1213M in the conduction state (or conduction start stage) is formed to be relatively small.
- the impedance of the switch 1213S in the conductive state is formed so as to have a predetermined magnitude or more. Comparing the impedance of the conduction state of the switch 1213M with the impedance of the conduction state (or the conduction start stage) of the switch 1213S, the impedance of the latter is larger.
- the impedance of the switch 1213S in the conductive state may be determined for the purpose of reducing the inrush current to a desired magnitude. At that time, it is advisable to take into consideration the conditions for charging the battery 121.
- the switch 1213M and the switch 1213S constitute the switch 1213.
- the power input of the power supply unit 1216 is connected to the high potential output terminal 121P side of the switch 1213M and the switch 1213S.
- the switching control unit 1219 includes a switching control unit 1219M and a switching control unit 1219S.
- the switching control unit 1219M controls the switch 1213M according to the state of the activation signal ACT.
- the switching control unit 1219S controls the switch 1213S according to the state of the activation signal ACT.
- the switching control unit 1219M and the switching control unit 1219S include timers having different lengths. The length of the timer is shorter in the switching control unit 1219S than in the switching control unit 1219M. The length of the timer of the switching control unit 1219S may be 0. Further, the switching control unit 1219S may adjust the equivalent impedance of the switch 1213S.
- the battery 121 is a battery as a power transmission path parallel to the start path which is the power transmission path [electric circuit] between the secondary battery 147 (power supply unit) and the switching control unit 1219. It is provided with a power transmission path [electric circuit] that electrically connects the main body 1211 and the switching control unit 1219.
- the occupant performs the following operations on the electric motorcycle 1.
- the occupant operates the key switch knob 99, for example, at the stage of starting the use of the electric motorcycle 1, to set the key switch to lock or OFF.
- the occupant mounts the charged battery 121 on the electric motorcycle 1.
- the occupant operates the external start switch 148E by pressing and holding it.
- the occupant confirms the ringing of the chime, and after the specified time (for example, about 1 second) has elapsed based on that time, operates the key switch knob 99 to set the key switch to ON. ..
- the occupant returns the side stand 18 to the vehicle body side.
- the occupant continuously grips the rear wheel brake lever 28 for a predetermined time (for example, about 2 seconds), and then releases the rear wheel brake lever 28.
- the occupant operates the throttle grip 2R to start traveling.
- FIG. 7A is a flowchart of the procedure for setting the battery 121 of the embodiment to the activated state.
- the secondary battery 147 In the initial state (S10) of the starting device 140, the secondary battery 147 is sufficiently charged, and both the main relay switch 1213M and the sub-relay switch 1213S are in the OFF state.
- the activation device 140 waits for the operation of the external activation switch 148E (SA10).
- SA10 external activation switch 148E
- the management unit 145 is not energized.
- the initial state of the battery 121 is fully charged, but the output is stopped because both the main relay switch 1213M and the sub-relay switch 1213S are in the non-starting state in which they are in the OFF state. (SB10).
- the MCU140M is in a stopped state where power is not supplied (SC10).
- the activation signal generation unit 141 of the activation device 140 and DC / DC conversion are performed.
- the unit 149 detects a voltage (referred to as “input voltage”) that has risen due to the operation of the external start switch, and starts voltage conversion.
- the management unit 145 detects the above input voltage after the power from the DC / DC conversion unit 149 is supplied (SA11)
- the management unit 145 starts counting the battery start timer (SA12). After that, the management unit 145 continues to detect the above input voltage.
- the management unit 145 controls the activation signal generation unit 141 to output the activation signal ACT from the activation signal generation unit 141 to the battery 121 (SA13). ..
- the notification unit 142B or 142C may notify the battery 121 by, for example, ringing a chime, so as to indicate that the activation signal ACT is output and the control for activating the battery 121 is started.
- FIG. 7B is a flowchart of a process for outputting the activation signal ACT of FIG. 7A.
- the management unit 145 determines whether or not the battery start timer exceeds the specified value (SA131). When the battery start timer exceeds the specified value, the management unit 145 determines whether or not the external start switch operation is continuing (SA132). When the operation of the external start switch is continued, the management unit 145 controls the activation signal generation unit 141 to output the activation signal ACT from the activation signal generation unit 141 to the battery 121 ( SA133), proceed to SA17.
- the management unit 145 causes the above activation signal ACT. Is returned to S10 without outputting.
- the switching control unit 1219S of the battery 121 detects the activation signal ACT (SB13) and controls the switch 1213S (sub-relay) to the ON state (SB14). As a result, precharging is started in the circuit in the battery 121.
- the switching control unit 1219M starts the timing of the drive power supply standby timer in parallel with the above (SB15).
- the switching control unit 1219M controls the switch 1213M (main relay) to the ON state when the drive power supply standby timer expires (SB16).
- the battery 121 is in a state where it is possible to supply driving power.
- the power supply unit 1216 supplies a signal indicating that power is being supplied to the switching control unit 1219.
- the battery 121 outputs driving power according to the operation of the load (SB17). For example, when the key switch knob 99 is operated, the contactor 115 is turned on by the control of the MCU 140M, and the driving power can be supplied to the electric motor 135.
- the MCU140M executes the initialization process accordingly (SC17), and waits at the stage when the initialization process is completed.
- the starting device 140 charges the secondary battery 147 based on this (SA17).
- the DC / DC converter 141a of the discharge unit 144 lowers the voltage from the battery 121 to a predetermined voltage.
- This is sent to the DC / DC conversion unit 149 to be used as the power source for the management unit 145 and the like.
- the electric power supplied to the power source of the management unit 145 is based on the electric power from the battery 121 and is stabilized.
- the battery 121 continues to supply the driving power (SB20), and continuously supplies a signal indicating that the power supply unit 1216 is supplying power to the switching control unit 1219.
- the MCU 140M controls the PDU 130 based on the detection result of the operation of the throttle grip 2R to control the drive of the electric motor 135 (SC20), so that the electric motorcycle 1 is in a runnable state (S20).
- the activation device 140 is in a state where it can detect the operation of the external activation switch 148E (SA30).
- the management unit 145 of the activation device 140 may communicate with the BMU 1212 of the battery 121 to detect the state of the battery 121 and the like, and display the result on the LED 145E.
- the activation device 140 can use the electric power from the battery 121.
- the secondary battery 147 is charged, and the electric power from the battery 121 is used, including the electric power required in the activation device 140. Become. This also applies to the "end procedure" described later.
- the occupant After the operation is completed, the occupant performs the following operations on the electric motorcycle 1. (1) The occupant operates the key switch knob 99 to set the key switch to OFF. (2) The occupant operates the external activation switch 148E by pressing and holding it for a specified time (for example, about 1 second). As a result, the battery 121 is put into a non-starting state.
- FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a procedure for putting the battery 121 of the embodiment into a non-starting state.
- the initial state (SA30) of the activation device 140 in FIG. 8 corresponds to the final state of the procedure of FIG. 7 described above.
- both the switch 1213M (main relay) and the switch 1213S (sub-relay) of the battery 121 are in the ON state and in the activated state (SB20).
- the MCU140M is in a state in which the operation request operation in which the key switch is set to OFF is interrupted (SC30A).
- the activation signal generation unit 141 and the DC / DC conversion unit 149 of the start device 140 detect the input voltage accompanying the external start switch operation and start voltage conversion. do.
- the management unit 145 which has already been supplied with power for the power supply, detects the above input voltage (SA31), starts counting the drive power supply standby timer (SA32). After that, the management unit 145 continues to detect the above input voltage.
- the management unit 145 controls the activation signal generation unit 141 to output the activation signal ACT from the activation signal generation unit 141 to the battery 121 (SA33). ..
- the management unit 145 does not notify the chime ringing or the like from the notification unit, so that it can be distinguished from the event at the time of activation.
- the above-mentioned predetermined conditions may be the same as those shown in the above-mentioned SA13. In this case, the process of FIG. 7B can be applied.
- Battery 121 detects the activation signal ACT (SB33). As described above, the battery 121 is already in the activated state, and the switch 1213M (main relay) and the switch 1213S (sub-relay) are both in the ON state. For example, the switching control unit 1219 of the battery 121 will detect the activation signal ACT again while the battery 121 is in the activated state. In this case, the switching control unit 1219 controls the operation of the switching control unit 1219 differently from the control at the time of starting the battery 121. For example, the changeover control unit 1219 causes the switch 1213M (main relay) and the switch 1213S (sub-relay) to function as toggle switches.
- ACT activation signal
- the switching control unit 1219 detects the activation signal ACT during this period, the switching control unit 1219 turns off the switch 1213M (main relay) and the switch 1213S (sub-relay) (SB41). ..
- the battery 121 goes into a non-starting state and stops supplying electric power to the outside.
- the starting device 140 loses power and stops charging the secondary battery 147 (SA41).
- the secondary battery 147 retains the electric power charged so far.
- the MCU140M loses power and ceases to function (SC41).
- FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the state transition of the battery 121 of the embodiment.
- FIG. 9 shows the state transition of the battery 121.
- each state of the battery 121 will be described in order.
- the battery 121 is in a stopped state (non-starting state) in which neither charging nor discharging is performed.
- the stopped state is a state in which the power of the battery body 1211 cannot be output to the outside of the battery 121, or the power outside the battery 121 cannot be input to the battery body 1211.
- the battery 121 in this state is in a standby state in which the activation signal ACT can be detected.
- the switching control unit 1219 detects the activation signal ACT, the switching control unit 1219 shifts the control state to the state STpcch that executes precharging.
- State ST1 Initialization state
- the BMU1212 carries out a predetermined initialization process.
- the BMU 1212 shifts its controlled state to the controlled state (state ST2).
- the time required for this initialization process can be estimated in advance, and is, for example, sufficiently shorter than the time T1.
- the BMU 1212 shifts its control state to a standby state (state ST0) waiting for the activation signal ACT.
- the controlled state is a state in which the power of the battery body 1211 can be output to the outside of the battery 121, or the power outside the battery 121 can be input to the battery body 1211.
- starting state is a state in which the power of the battery body 1211 can be output to the outside of the battery 121, or the power outside the battery 121 can be input to the battery body 1211.
- the electric motorcycle 1 when it is in this controlled state, it can travel by using the electric power of the battery 121 under the control of the MCU 140M.
- the battery 121 receives the end command based on the operation of the external start switch 148E, the battery 121 transitions to the state ST0 (stop state).
- stop state For example, the end command based on the operation of the external start switch 148E corresponds to detecting the activation signal ACT in the activated state as described above.
- the switching control unit 1219 of the battery 121 can start the battery body 1211 so that the power of the battery body 1211 can be output to the outside of the power storage device or the power of the outside of the power storage device can be input to the battery body 1211.
- the state is switched to a non-starting state in which the power of the battery main body 1211 cannot be output to the outside of the power storage device or the power of the outside of the power storage device cannot be input to the battery main body 1211.
- the starting device 140 is provided outside the battery 121 and includes a secondary battery 147 that can be electrically connected to the switching control unit 1219, thereby further enhancing the convenience of the electric motorcycle 1 to which the battery 121 is applied. can.
- the state switching operation in the switching control unit 1219 is performed by the electric power supplied from the secondary battery 147 (power supply unit) to the switching control unit 1219.
- FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the electric motorcycle 1 of the second embodiment.
- the control system 100A includes a starter 140A instead of the starter 140 of the control system 100 described above.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of the activation device 140A of the second embodiment.
- the starting device 140A replaces the management unit 145, the DC / DC conversion unit 146, and the secondary battery 147 of the starting device 140 with the management unit 145A, the DC / DC conversion unit 146A, and the capacitor 147A (power supply unit). And a current limiting unit 147CL.
- the negative electrode terminal of the capacitor 147A is grounded, and the positive electrode terminal is connected in parallel with the output terminal of the DC / DC conversion unit 146A via the current limiting unit 147CL.
- the capacitor 147A is charged by the output voltage of the DC / DC converter 146A and stores electric power for starting the battery 121.
- the overvoltage limiting unit 147CL is a protection circuit for limiting the occurrence of overvoltage between the terminals of the capacitor 147A due to overcharging of the capacitor 147A.
- the overvoltage limiting unit 147CL is configured as a parallel circuit of the resistance 147R and the reverse-biased constant voltage diode 147ZD.
- the management unit 145A of the present embodiment can control between the capacitor 147A and the discharge unit 144 by controlling the switch 146SW described later to shut off the capacitor 147A and the discharge unit 144.
- the DC / DC converter 146A rectifies the direct current for charging the capacitor 147A.
- the first input of the DC / DC conversion unit 146A is connected to the output of the DC / DC conversion unit 144a of the discharge unit 144.
- the second input of the DC / DC converter 146A is connected to the terminal a of the connector CN2.
- the DC / DC converter 146A is based on the DC power supplied from the battery 121 via the DC / DC converter 144a or the DC power supplied from an external device (for example, a charging device 150) of the starting device 140.
- the DC / DC converter 146A outputs DC power from the output terminal.
- the output terminal of the DC / DC converter 146A is connected to the overvoltage limiting unit 147CL and the terminal b of the connector CN3.
- the activation device 140A has the above-mentioned difference from the above-mentioned activation device 140, but can be used instead of the activation device 140.
- the types of media for storing electric power are different, such as the secondary battery 147 and the capacitor 147A, it is preferable to select the required capacity in each case.
- the present embodiment also has the same effect as the first embodiment.
- the electric motorcycle 1 shown in the first and second embodiments is an example of an electric power device to which the battery 121 is applied.
- another example of the electric power device to which the battery 121 is applied will be described.
- the electric power device of the embodiment is used in various usage forms.
- some usage patterns will be illustrated.
- -Case 3 for storing electric power in the battery 121 In any case, the battery 121 in each of the cases exemplified here can be detachably configured to be detachable from the main body of each electric power device or to the drive unit included in each electric power device.
- (Case 1) As a typical usage form of the electric power device in the case (case 1) in which electric power is stored in the battery 121 and the electric power is used, there is a usage form such as a vehicle (mobile body) that converts the electric power into power by an electric motor or the like. Will be.
- the power of an electric motor may be transmitted to the wheels to drive the vehicle to run.
- Vehicles that carry people include automobiles (called electric vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid cars, electric three-wheeled vehicles, etc.), motorcycles (electric motorcycles, which correspond to the first embodiment), bicycles, one-wheeled vehicles, and the like. be.
- Vehicles that carry objects include transport vehicles and trolleys (autonomous vehicles). There are no restrictions on the number of wheels of the vehicle, the number of drive wheels, the arrangement of drive shafts, the operation control method, the steering control method, and the like.
- the energy generated in the motor during braking may be regenerated.
- the battery 121 By charging the battery 121 with the electric power generated by this regeneration, it becomes a case corresponding to this case 1.
- the device classified into Case 1 includes a device having a drive unit that not only transmits the power of the motor to the wheels to drive the vehicle to drive the vehicle but also uses the power for the power for a predetermined purpose. May be included.
- Vehicles formed to support a particular task include, for example, lawnmowers, snow scrapers, and the like.
- Application examples of electric power equipment include construction machinery used in the civil engineering and construction industries. Construction machinery is an example of a moving body that moves less than a general vehicle (passenger car). By electrifying the work power of such construction machinery, it is possible to reduce the noise during work and reduce the influence on the surrounding environment.
- the above example is an example of a vehicle (moving body) that moves on the ground (on a plane), but it can also be applied to a flying body (moving body) that flies by turning a propeller by power.
- This aircraft may or may not have a passenger. It can also be applied to ships (moving bodies).
- the motor mounted on this ship can be used as a propulsion machine for ships.
- the device classified into Case 1 may include a device having a drive unit used for the power for a predetermined purpose without using the power for the traveling power.
- the electric power device in the case 2 in which the electric power stored in the battery 121 is used includes the following in addition to the electric power device corresponding to the above-mentioned case 1.
- the electric power device in the case 2 includes an electric power device stored in the battery 121 to be supplied by another device.
- Such an electric power device may be referred to as a power feeder or a discharger.
- the above-mentioned electric power device uses a predetermined method (direct current or alternating current, including the condition of the number of phases such as single-phase / three-phase in the case of alternating current) to supply electric power for operating other devices to a predetermined rated voltage. It is converted into electric power by an internal power conversion device and output to the outside of the power device.
- the above-mentioned electric power device is formed so as to store the electric power stored in the battery 121 exclusively by supplying the electric power stored in the battery 121 by using the electric power supplied by the other device in addition to supplying the electric power stored in the battery 121. May be good.
- a power device having a power supply function such as a power supply device may be called a charger that stores power in the battery 121.
- Such power devices may include those having the functions of both a power supply and a charger.
- the electric power device in the case 3 for storing electric power in the battery 121 includes a so-called charger for the battery 121.
- the power device in Case 3 may include a power converter (DC / DC converter, rectifier, etc.) that generates a DC voltage for charging the battery 121.
- a switch battery switch
- Such an exchanger is an example of the device of Case 3.
- the starting state of the battery 121 is the same as in the first and second embodiments. And non-started state can be switched.
- the electric power device to which the battery 121 is applied may include, in addition to the vehicle, a mobile body other than the vehicle, a charger, a power supply device, a device to be carried and used, and the like.
- the device to be carried and used may include a power device such as a weed reaper and a blower device that blows away dead leaves by using the generated wind.
- the mower is an example of a lawn mower.
- the power for functioning the reaper is generated by an electric motor using the electric power from the battery 121.
- the above-mentioned classification of cases is set for convenience in order to classify and explain the functions, and does not limit the power device to have a plurality of functions.
- the power feeder is included in the case 2 and the case 3 as described above.
- the electric power device of the case 1 that uses the electric power for movement charges the battery 121 by using the regenerated electric power from the electric power converter (inverter), it is included in the application example of the case 3 and the electric power.
- the case 2 also includes the case 2 in which the electric power stored in the battery 121 is used.
- FIG. 12A is a schematic configuration diagram of the power supply system according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining the power supply system shown in FIG.
- the battery 121A is shown on the left side thereof, and the vehicle body side circuit including the PCU 50 mounted on the vehicle body BD and the activation device 140B are shown on the right side thereof.
- the battery 121A of the embodiment corresponds to the battery 121 described above.
- the battery 121A includes a battery body 1211 (storage unit), a transceiver 1215A, a power supply unit 1216, a switching control unit 1219A, and a connector 121C.
- the connector 121C is provided with a high potential output terminal 121P, a low potential side terminal 121N, and terminals 121c, 121g, etc. from the terminal 121a. Further terminals beyond those shown here may be provided. Each of these terminals is provided on a common support base (not shown).
- the female terminal support and the female connector disclosed in the international publication number WO2021 / 01433 pamphlet or the like may be applied to the connector 121C and its respective terminals.
- the connector 121C is paired with the connector 121Cb provided on the vehicle BD side.
- the support base of the connector 121C fits into the support base of the connector 121Cb.
- the connector 121Cb is provided with a vehicle BD side terminal corresponding to each terminal of the connector 121C.
- the high-potential output terminal 121Pb, the low-potential side terminal 121Nb, and the terminals 121cab to 121gb are examples of the terminals provided on the connector 121Cb. Similar to the above, the male terminal support and the male connector disclosed in the international publication number WO2021 / 01433 pamphlet or the like may be applied to the connector 121Cb and each terminal thereof.
- the transceiver 1215A converts signals in the same manner as the transceiver 1215, and also includes an insulation circuit that insulates the internal primary side circuit and secondary side circuit. It should be noted that this insulating function may be configured as a part of the insulating portion 1214A described later.
- the primary side circuit corresponds to the CAN-BUS standard, and the secondary side circuit outputs a signal to the switching control unit 1219A.
- the primary side circuit of transceiver 1215A functions by utilizing a part of the power supplied as the activation signal ACT when the activation signal ACT is in a significant state.
- the switching control unit 1219A includes a BMU 1212S (intermittent control unit), a bidirectional switch 1213A (intermittent unit), and an insulating unit 1214A.
- the switching control unit 1219A is an example configured including the BMU 1212S, the bidirectional switch 1213A, and the insulating unit 1214A.
- the insulating portion 1214A is composed of an optical coupler or the like, and electrically insulates the BMU1212S side and the connector 121C side with respect to the activation signal ACT between the BMU1212S and the connector 121C.
- the insulating unit 1214A detects the activation signal ACT supplied from the connector 121C side, converts it, and outputs it.
- the bidirectional switch 1213A includes a switch 1213M (first intermittent part), a switch 1213S (second intermittent part), and a switch 1213P (third intermittent part).
- the switch 1213M (first intermittent portion), the switch 1213S (second intermittent portion), and the switch 1213P each include a semiconductor switching element (semiconductor switching element).
- the bidirectional switch 1213A is an example of an example in which each switch is configured by using a semiconductor switching element. In this embodiment, an example in which a MOSFET is applied as a semiconductor switching element will be illustrated. A diode connected in antiparallel to the MOSFET main body is also written on the MOSFET symbol shown in FIG. 12A. This diode may be a body diode of a MOSFET or a diode provided separately from the MOSFET. In order to facilitate the explanation, the diode will be described with a reference numeral.
- the switch 1213M includes a MOSFET 1213MS and a diode 1213MD.
- the switch 1213S includes a MOSFET 1213SS, a diode 1213SD, and a constant current circuit 1213SC.
- the switch 1213P includes a MOSFET 1213PS and a diode 1213PD.
- MOSFET1213MS and MOSFET1213PS are N-channel type
- MOSFET1213SS is P-channel type.
- the source of the MOSFET 1213PS and the anode of the diode 1213PD are connected to the high potential output terminal 121P.
- the drain of the MOSFET 1213MS, the cathode of the diode 1213MD, and the first terminal of the constant current circuit 1213SC are connected to the drain of the MOSFET 1213PS and the cathode of the diode 1213PD.
- the drain of the MOSFET 1213SS and the cathode of the diode 1213SD are connected to the second terminal of the constant current circuit 1213SC.
- the constant current circuit 1213SC includes an element having an impedance of a predetermined value or more.
- the constant current circuit 1213SC limits the current value of the discharge current to a current value of a predetermined magnitude when the direction of the discharge current is the forward direction. When the current value of the discharge current is less than the above-mentioned predetermined current value, the constant current circuit 1213SC passes a discharge current determined by the impedance of the circuit or the like.
- the constant current circuit 1213SC is an example of an overcurrent protection circuit. The above current limitation is realized by the combination of the constant current circuit 1213SC and the MOSFET 1213SS.
- the source of the MOSFET 1213MS and the anode of the diode 1213MD, and the source of the MOSFET 1213SS and the anode of the diode 1213SD are connected to the high potential output terminal 121P.
- the switch 1213M (first intermittent portion) and the switch 1213S (second intermittent portion) can set a first state in which both a charging current and a discharging current flow and a second state in which a discharging current flows.
- the switch 1213P (third intermittent portion) can set a third state in which both the charging current and the discharging current flow and a fourth state in which the charging current flows. For example, by combining the above switch 1213M (first intermittent part) and switch 1213P (third intermittent part), both of them are put into a conductive state or a cutoff state to generate a state corresponding to a bidirectional switch. do. Further, the combination of the switch 1213S (second intermittent portion) and the switch 1213P (third intermittent portion) is the same as in the case of the above combination.
- the MOSFET1213MS and the MOSFET1213SS are connected in parallel with each other.
- the inrush current can be limited by using the MOSFET 1213SS whose current magnitude is limited by the constant current circuit 1213SC at the start of discharge or the like.
- the operating state of the bidirectional switch 1213A is switched by intermittent control (ON / OFF control) by the BMU1212S in response to the activation command from the activation device 140B.
- the BMU1212S controls the bidirectional switch 1213A. Further, the BMU 1212S uses the bidirectional switch 1213A to perform control related to some protection functions related to charging / discharging of the battery 121A. As a detailed example of the protection function, overcharge protection and overcurrent protection of the battery 121A will be described.
- the BMU 1212S of the embodiment further includes a state detection unit 1212D and a logic synthesis unit 1212E.
- the state detection unit 1212D detects the operating state of the battery body 1211, the temperature of the bidirectional switch 1213A, and the like.
- the operating state of the battery body 1211 includes the voltage of each cell, the SoC, the current flowing through the battery body 1211, the temperature of the battery body 1211, and the like.
- the state detection unit 1212D When the state of the battery body 1211 satisfies a desired condition, the state detection unit 1212D outputs a signal for operating the battery 121A.
- the signal for operating the battery 121A includes a charge activation signal and a discharge activation signal.
- FIG. 12C is a flowchart of the start processing of the battery 121A of the first embodiment.
- the battery control unit 1212B When the activation signal detection unit 1212A of the switching control unit 1219M detects the activation signal ACT (step SB51), the battery control unit 1212B is activated. In response to this activation request, the battery control unit 1212B of the switching control unit 1219M outputs a signal permitting charging of the battery 121, and turns on the MOSFET 1213PS via the logic synthesis unit 1212E. At this time, it is assumed that the state detection unit 1212D outputs the charge activation signal. Further, the battery control unit 1212B outputs a signal permitting discharge to turn on the MOSFET 1213SS (step SB52). Further, the battery control unit 1212B may turn on the MOSFET 1213PS including the notification from the switching control unit 1219M.
- the state detection unit 1212D turns on the MOSFET 1213MS via the logic synthesis unit 1212E (step SB53).
- each element of MOSFET1213PS, MOSFET1213SS, and MOSFET1213MS is turned on.
- the switching control unit 2451WO011219M notifies the switching control unit 1219S that such a state has occurred.
- the combination of the state detection unit 1212D and the logic synthesis unit 1212E corresponds to the control by the above-mentioned switching control unit 1219S (FIG. 6).
- the BMU 1212S of the embodiment is configured to be able to implement two types of protective measures when a situation occurs in which charging of the battery body 1211 should be restricted.
- the first protection measure is the first protection that cancels the continuation of this state from the activation signal detection unit 1212A via the logic synthesis unit 1212E.
- the second protective measure is to release the continuation of this state through the logic synthesis unit 1212E by using the diagnosis result of the state detection unit 1212D that diagnoses the result of the state detection unit 1212D.
- the state detection unit 1212D makes the MOSFET 1213PS in the switch 1213S in a conductive state at the time of charging the state detection unit 1212D. Further, the state detection unit 1212D has an abnormality in the voltage of each cell of the battery body 1211, an abnormality in the voltage applied to both ends of all the cells connected in series (overvoltage state), an abnormality in the temperature of the battery body 1211, and a bidirectional switch. When the temperature abnormality of 1213A is detected, the MOSFET 1213PS is shut off. The state detection unit 1212D realizes this by controlling the gate voltage of the MOSFET 1213PS of the switch 1213 via the logic synthesis unit 1212E.
- the starting device 140B is easily attached to and detached from the vehicle BD and PCU 50, and is used in a state of being connected to the vehicle BD and PCU 50.
- the activation device 140B may be configured with a circuit basically similar to that of the activation device 140 (FIG. 5).
- FIG. 12A shows the main components thereof.
- the activation device 140B includes, for example, an activation signal generation unit 141, a transceiver 143, a management unit 145, a DC / DC conversion unit 146, a secondary battery 147 (power supply unit), and a switch 148B.
- the switch 148B is connected in the same manner as the above-mentioned switch 148 (FIG. 5).
- the switch 148B is interlocked with the operation of the knob 99N (FIG. 18B) of the key switch 99. For example, when the key switch 99 is turned on, the switch 148B is made conductive.
- the electric power of the secondary battery 147 (power supply unit) is supplied to the activation signal generation unit 141 via the switch 148B.
- the activation signal generation unit 141 supplies this electric power to the battery 121A as an activation signal ACT.
- the battery 121A is activated by detecting the supply of the activation signal ACT.
- the electric power from the battery 121A is supplied to the vehicle BD side via the high potential output terminal 121P.
- the DC / DC converter 146 lowers the DC potential output by the battery 121A and supplies it to the secondary battery 147 to charge the secondary battery 147.
- FIG. 12D is a flowchart of the battery 121A starting procedure applied to the fourth embodiment.
- the occupant performs the following operations on the electric motorcycle 1.
- the starting device 140B is connected to the PCU 50.
- the occupant operates the knob 99N of the key switch 99, for example, at the stage of starting the use of the electric motorcycle 1, to set the key switch 99 to lock (“LOCK”) or “OFF”.
- the occupant mounts the charged battery 121 on the electric motorcycle 1.
- the occupant operates the knob 99N of the key switch 99 to set the key switch to "ON”.
- the activation device 140B performs an initialization process (step SU10), finishes this process, and enters a standby state.
- Step SU20 While in the standby state, the operation of pushing the knob 99N (referred to as the "PUSH” operation of the knob 99N) is detected (step SU20), and the operation of the knob 99N being moved to the "ON” position is detected. (Step SU40) and the switch 148B are turned on in conjunction with this. As a result, the activation device 140B sends the activation signal ACT generated by the activation signal generation unit 141 to the battery 121A to start activation of the battery 121A and activate it (step SU50). When the activation is completed, the activation device 140B outputs a chime sound and transitions to the operation status monitoring process (step SU60).
- the activation device 140B continues this state until it detects the “OFF” operation of the knob 99N (step SU70). (4') The occupant confirms that the activation of the battery 121A is completed by ringing the chime. Each procedure of (5) to (7) is the same as the above-mentioned procedure. It should be noted that each procedure may be omitted from the above procedure as appropriate, as in the first embodiment.
- the activation device 140B detects the "OFF" operation of the knob 99N, it deactivates the battery 121A and ends the process.
- the starting device 140B is provided separately from the PCU 50, and the battery 121A is started in a state of being connected to the PCU 50.
- the activation device 140B of the embodiment can be arranged separately from the PCU 50 as in the above-mentioned activation device 140 (FIGS. 2 and 3C).
- the activation device 140B and the PCU50 are composed of different units.
- the activation device 140B of the present embodiment is provided with a DC / DC conversion unit 146, a switch 148B, an activation signal generation unit 141, a transceiver 143, and a management unit 145.
- the PCU 50 is provided with a transceiver 143M and a management unit 145M.
- the DC / DC converter 146 and the transceiver 143 are mounted on the same unit.
- the DC / DC converter 146 and the transceiver 143M are mounted on different units.
- the management unit 145M is arranged near the PDU 130 (drive unit).
- the transceiver 143M arranged in the same unit as the management unit 145M and the transceiver 143 arranged in the activation device 140B are connected to CAN-BUS, respectively.
- CAN-BUS By using the communication using CAN-BUS in this way, it is possible to relax the restrictions on the physical arrangement relationship.
- the activation device 140B can be arranged at a position farther from the PCU 50 than the arrangement positions illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3.
- the battery 121 is detachably provided with respect to a power device such as an electric motorcycle 1.
- the electric power device may be a power supply device or a charger in addition to the electric motorcycle 1.
- the electric power device of the embodiment includes, for example, an operating unit that consumes electric power.
- the PDU 130 and the electric motor 135 are examples of operating units in the electric motorcycle 1.
- the battery body 1211 (storage unit) of the battery 121, the PDU 130, and the operating unit such as the electric motor 135 are electrically connected via the first power transmission path PL1 (FIG. 12B).
- the secondary battery 147 and the switching control unit 1219 are electrically connected via the second power transmission path PL2 (FIG. 12B).
- the first power transmission path PL1 and the second power transmission path PL2 are examples of the power transmission path [electric power transmission path].
- the activation device 140 has a first external connection portion to which an external power supply of the activation device 140 is connected.
- the terminal 140P of the connector CN1 of the embodiment is an example of the first external connection portion.
- the battery 121 is connected to the terminal 140P.
- the secondary battery 147 and the terminal 140P of the connector CN1 are electrically connected.
- the secondary battery 147 is electrically connected to the first power transmission path PL1 via the third power transmission path PL3 (FIG. 12B).
- the third power transmission path PL3 is an example of a power transmission path.
- the third power transmission path PL3 is connected to the terminal 140P.
- the starting device 140 in the electric motorcycle 1 is provided with a DC / DC conversion unit 146 (power conversion unit) on the third power transmission path PL3.
- the DC / DC conversion unit 146 is an example of a step-down unit.
- the position where the DC / DC converter 146 is provided may be on the third power transmission path PL3.
- the DC / DC conversion unit 146 is arranged inside the starting device 140, and for example, it may be outside the starting device 140 as long as it is inside the electric motorcycle 1.
- the battery 121 of the embodiment is activated by receiving an activation signal ACT (activation signal) from the activation device 140.
- the battery 121 includes a battery body 1211 (storage unit) and a switching control unit 1219S.
- the switching control unit 1219S is configured to switch between the activated state and the non-activated state by the electric power from the activation device 140.
- Such a battery 121 includes a high potential output terminal 121P (second power connection portion) and a terminal 121a (fourth power connection portion).
- the high-potential output terminal 121P (second power connection portion) is a pair of high-potential output terminals 121Pb (first power connection portion) and a high-potential output terminal interposed on the first power transmission path PL1 and detachably provided from each other. It is the former of 121P (second power connection part).
- the terminal 121a (fourth power connection portion) is a pair of terminals 121ab (third power connection portion) and terminals 121a (fourth power connection portion) interposed on the second power transmission path PL2 and detachably provided from each other. The former of us.
- the potential output terminal 121Pb (first power connection part), the high potential output terminal 121P (second power connection part), the terminal 121ab (third power connection part), and the terminal 121a (fourth power connection part) are of the power connection part.
- a power connection portion may be a detachable connector or a coupler (terminal), and may be a connection portion or the like to which a cable is fixed instead.
- the high potential output terminal 121P (second power connection part) and the terminal 121a (fourth power connection part) are integrally provided.
- the high potential output terminal 121P (second power connection portion) and the terminal 121a (fourth power connection portion) are provided on a physically integrally formed support portion.
- the support portion that supports the high potential output terminal 121P (second power connection portion) and the terminal 121a (fourth power connection portion) is physically integrally formed. This makes it possible to intermittently connect the two routes with a single desorption operation.
- the switching control unit 1219A of the battery 121 includes an insulating unit 1214A and a BMU 1212S.
- the insulating unit 1214A signal conversion unit
- the BMU 1212S detects the switching signal.
- the bidirectional switch 1213A (intermittent part) is controlled accordingly.
- the bidirectional switch 1213A may include a plurality of MOSFETs whose intermittentness is controlled by control.
- the electric motorcycle 1A (electric power device) includes a PDU 130 and an MCU 140M (first control unit) that controls an operating unit such as the PDU 130 in the PCU 50.
- the activation device 140 is arranged at a position physically close to the MCU 140M. This position does not merely indicate that the activation device 140 and the PCU 50 including the MCU 140M have a close electrical relationship.
- the position where the PCU 50 and the starting device 140 are mounted may be arranged at a position sufficiently close to the length of the vehicle BD in the vehicle BD.
- the MCU140M (first control unit) is communicably connected to the BMU1212S (second control unit) that controls the intermittent unit 1213 of the battery 121 via a communication path including CAN-BUS.
- the battery 121 is a pair of terminals for communication that are interposed on a communication path including CAN-BUS and are detachably provided to each other, terminals 121bb and 121cc (first communication connection portion), and terminals 121b and 121c (second communication).
- the terminals 121b and 121c of the connection portion) are provided.
- the electric motorcycle 1A it can be configured without providing a sub-battery having a relatively large capacity.
- the state switching operation in the switching control unit 1219A is performed by the electric power supplied from the secondary battery 147 (power supply unit) to the switching control unit 1219A in the battery 121A.
- the capacity of the secondary battery 147 may be, for example, sufficient to satisfy the capacity that enables the state switching operation in the switching control unit 1219A.
- a sub-battery having a relatively large capacity such as a lead battery
- the cost of the electric power device to which the power storage device is applied increases, or the place where the sub-battery is arranged in the power device is placed. In some cases, it was necessary to secure it, and it was necessary to perform regular maintenance of the sub-battery.
- the convenience when using the battery 121A can be further enhanced.
- the activation device 140B shown in the fourth embodiment includes a transceiver 143 and a management unit 145.
- the electric motorcycle 1B provided with the transceiver 143 and the management unit 145 outside the starting device 140C will be described.
- FIG. 13 is a schematic configuration diagram of the power supply system of the first modification of the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 13 shows a vehicle body side circuit including the PCU50A related to the electric motorcycle 1B and the starting device 140C.
- the PCU50A includes a transceiver 143M of the PCU50 and a transceiver 143 and a management unit 145A in place of the management unit 145M.
- the management unit 145A is connected to the CAN-BUS via the transceiver 143.
- the management unit 145A has both the main functions of the management unit 145 and the management unit 145M. In other words, the management unit 145A integrates and integrates the functions of the management unit 145 and the management unit 145M.
- the management unit 145A controls the PDU 130 and the like based on the information of the output request from the throttle (accelerator) sensor 180 (FIG. 4). Further, the management unit 145A monitors the state of the battery 121A and controls its activation / deactivation.
- the activation device 140C has the transceiver 143 and the management unit 145 deleted, and includes the connector CN1A instead of the connector CN1.
- the terminals (terminals 140b and 140c) connected to the CAN-BUS are deleted as compared with the connector CN1.
- the activation device 140C is detachably connected to the PCU50A.
- the PCU 50A and the activation device 140C may be connected via a cable or may be connected by a pair of connectors.
- the PCU 50A includes a connector CN1Ab paired with the connector CN1A. Similar to the connector CN1A, the terminals provided on the connector CN1Ab have the terminals (terminals 140bb and 140cc) connected to the CAN-BUS deleted as compared with the connector CN1b.
- the form shown in FIG. 13 is an example of connector connection, but is not limited thereto.
- the detachable unit replaces the starting device 140B with the starting device 140C, but has the same effect as that of the above embodiment.
- the management unit 145A By integrating as the management unit 145A, the configuration can be simplified.
- the activation device 140C and the PCU50A are composed of different units.
- the activation device 140C of this modification is provided with a DC / DC conversion unit 146, a switch 148B, and an activation signal generation unit 141.
- the PCU50A of this modification is provided with a transceiver 143 and a management unit 145A. At least, the DC / DC converter 146 and the transceiver 143 are mounted in different units.
- the activation device 140B shown in the fourth embodiment supplies the activation signal ACT to the battery 121A to activate the battery 121A.
- the starting device 140B is supplied with electric power from the battery 121A.
- the starting device 140B was used by the DC / DC converter 146 to charge the secondary battery 147.
- the starting device 140B of this modification may not have a function of charging the secondary battery 147.
- the step-down DC / DC converter 146 can be deleted from the activation device 140B. In this case, it is preferable to charge the secondary battery 147 with the electric power from the charging device 150 by using the charging device (power supply device) 150 provided externally.
- the electric motorcycle 1 shown in the fourth embodiment and the first modification thereof includes a starter 140B or a starter 140C that is easily attached and detached.
- the electric motorcycle 1C in which the secondary battery 147 is easily attached and detached will be described focusing on the difference from the configuration of the first modification of the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic configuration diagram of the power supply system according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 14 shows a vehicle body side circuit including the PCU50B mounted on the vehicle body BD and a starting device 140D.
- the activation device 140D is mounted or mounted on the PCU50B. Therefore, unlike the activation device 140C, the activation device 140D does not include the connector CN1A. Unlike the PCU50A, the PCU50B does not have the connector CN1Ab. Although the connector CN1A and the connector CN1Ab have been deleted as described above, there is no difference between the connector CN1A and the connector CN1Ab described above in terms of the electrical connection between the activation device 140D and the PCU50B. ..
- the removable secondary battery is called a secondary battery 147B.
- the starter 140D does not have a secondary battery 147 (power supply unit) as compared with the starter 140C.
- the activation device 140C includes a connection portion CN6b for connecting the secondary battery 147B.
- the terminal a of the connection portion CN6b is connected to the third power transmission path PL3 connecting the DC / DC conversion unit 146 and the activation signal generation unit 141, and the terminal b of the connection portion CN6b is connected to the reference potential.
- the shape and connection form of the connection portion CN6b may be appropriately determined.
- the secondary battery 147B is an example of a power supply unit that replaces the secondary battery 147 (FIG. 5).
- the secondary battery 147B includes a secondary battery main body 1471.
- the type and capacity of the secondary battery main body 1471 of the secondary battery 147B may be determined by the same method as that of the secondary battery 147 described above.
- the secondary battery 147B includes a connection portion CN6 for electrically connecting to the connection portion CN6b of the activation device 140C.
- the connection portion CN6 may be formed as, for example, a connector.
- a so-called mobile battery device that supplies DC power to the mobile terminal device may be applied to the secondary battery 147B.
- the secondary battery 147B may include a charge / discharge control circuit associated therewith in addition to the secondary battery main body 1471.
- the occupant performs the following operations on the electric motorcycle 1C.
- the secondary battery 147B is not connected to the electric motorcycle 1C.
- the occupant operates the knob 99N of the key switch 99, for example, at the stage of starting the use of the electric motorcycle 1, to set the key switch to lock (“LOCK”) or “OFF”.
- the occupant mounts the charged battery 121A on the electric motorcycle 1.
- the occupant connects the charged secondary battery 147B to the starting device 140D of the electric motorcycle 1.
- the occupant operates the knob 99N of the key switch 99 to set the key switch to "ON".
- the activation device 140D detects the operation of the knob 99N of the key switch 99, sends an activation signal ACT to the battery 121A, starts activation of the battery 121A, and activates the battery 121A. (4') The occupant confirms that the activation of the battery 121A is completed by ringing the chime. Each procedure of (5) to (7) is the same as the above-mentioned procedure.
- the secondary battery 147B is charged while being connected to the starting device 140D of the electric motorcycle 1C. After the activation of the battery 121A is completed, the secondary battery 147B can be removed from the starting device 140D of the electric motorcycle 1.
- the secondary battery 147B is a power supply unit provided outside the battery 121A and electrically connectable to the switching control unit 1219A.
- Such a secondary battery 147B is an example of a starting device.
- the secondary battery 147B has a first external connection portion to which the external power supply of the secondary battery 147B is connected.
- the terminals a and b of the connection portion CN6b of the embodiment are an example of the first external connection portion.
- the terminals a and b of the connection portion CN6 connected to the secondary battery main body 1471 of the secondary battery 147B are electrically connected to the connection portion CN6b.
- the secondary battery 147B is electrically connected to the first power transmission path PL1 via the third power transmission path PL3.
- the third power transmission path PL3 is an example of a power transmission path.
- the third power transmission path PL3 is connected to the terminal a of the connection portion CN6b.
- FIG. 15 is a schematic configuration diagram of the power supply system according to the sixth embodiment.
- the battery 121B further includes a connection portion CN6Ab with respect to the battery 121A.
- the terminal a of the connection portion CN6Ab is electrically connected to the terminal 121a of the connection connector 121C to which the activation signal ACT is electrically exchanged in the connector 121C.
- the terminal b of the connection portion CN6Ab is connected to the terminal 121g of the connection connector 121C which becomes the reference potential on the interface side with the PCU50B in the battery 121B.
- the battery 121B configured as described above may receive the activation signal ACTB from the secondary battery 147BB via the connection portion CN6Ab in addition to receiving the activation signal ACT via the connector 121C.
- the battery 121B is provided with connection terminals for receiving the activation signals of two systems, the activation signal ACT and the activation signal ACTB, respectively. This makes it possible to make the connection terminals that receive the activation signal redundant.
- the secondary battery 147B may be mounted on both the connection portion CN6b and the connection portion CN6Ab, or may be mounted on only one of them.
- the high potential output terminal 121P (second power connection portion) in the connector 121C and the connection portion CN6Ab (fourth power connection portion) are provided separately and independently. With this configuration, even when the high-potential output terminal 121P is attached to the high-potential output terminal 121Pb, the connection portion CN6Ab (fourth power connection portion) and the connection portion CN6 (third connection portion) can be attached to and detached from each other. Can be done.
- the battery 121B of the sixth embodiment is provided with connection terminals for receiving activation signals of two systems, an activation signal ACT and an activation signal ACTB, respectively.
- the route for receiving the activation signal ACTB is different from that of the previous embodiment. This will be described below.
- the battery 121A (FIG. 14) described above received the activation signal ACT using the terminal 121a of the connector CN1.
- a terminal 121d (not shown) may be added to the connector CN1 so as to use this terminal to receive the activation signal ACTB.
- Such a battery 121B is a fourth electric power that electrically connects a second external connection unit (CN6b) to which an external power supply of the battery 121A is connected, a switching control unit 1219A, and a second external connection unit (CN6b). It has a transmission path (PL4). As a result, the fourth power transmission path (PL4) is configured to be provided in parallel with the second power transmission path.
- the second external connection portion (CN6b) is provided so that a secondary battery 147BB (starting device) can be connected.
- the battery 121A in this case may have the terminals 121a and 121d of the connector CN1 short-circuited inside the battery 121A.
- the battery 121A can receive a redundant activation signal (ACT) from its connector CN1.
- ACT redundant activation signal
- the battery 121B of the sixth embodiment is provided with connection terminals for receiving activation signals of two systems, an activation signal ACT and an activation signal ACTB, respectively.
- the example shown in this modification receives the activation signal ACTB. This will be described below.
- FIG. 16 is a schematic configuration diagram of a power supply system of a second modification of the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 16 shows the battery 121E and the vehicle body side circuit including the PCU50C mounted on the vehicle body BD.
- the PCU50C of this modification is different from the above-mentioned PCU50B in that it does not have the activation device 140D and that the management unit 145B is provided instead of the management unit 145A.
- the management unit 145B does not use the information indicating the status of the key switch 99 for controlling the switch 1213S.
- the management unit 145B is different from the management unit 145A in this respect.
- the management unit 145B detects that the key switch 99 is turned on, it notifies the BMU1212T of the battery 121E by communication via CAN-BUS.
- the battery 121E of the present modification can receive the activation signal ACTB from the secondary battery 147BB via the connection portion CN6Ab, similarly to the battery 121B of the embodiment. However, the battery 121E does not have a path for receiving the activation signal ACT. Further, the battery 121E includes a switching control unit 1219B instead of the switching control unit 1219A.
- the switching control unit 1219B includes a BMU1212T in place of the BMU1212S of the switching control unit 1219A.
- the BMU1212T When the secondary battery 147BB is attached to the connection portion CN6Ab, the BMU1212T receives an activation signal ACTB corresponding to the connection portion CN6Ab. The BMU1212T is further notified that the key switch 99 is turned on via the management unit 145B and the CAN-BUS. The BMU1212T activates the battery 121E when notified that the key switch 99 has been turned ON within the period of receiving the activation signal ACTB.
- the battery 121E can receive the activation signal ACTB from the secondary battery 147BB.
- the BMU1212T of the battery 121E detects that the key switch 99 is turned on by communication. As a result, the BMU1212T suppresses the activation of the battery 121E when the secondary battery 147BB is simply connected. After that, when it is detected that the key switch 99 is turned on, the BMU1212T starts activation. This prevents the battery 121E from inadvertently outputting power.
- the battery 121E can be activated by using the PCU50C and the secondary battery 147BB.
- Such a battery 121E is a fourth electric power that electrically connects the second external connection unit (CN6b) to which the external power supply of the battery 121A is connected, the switching control unit 1212S, and the second external connection unit (CN6b). It has a transmission path (PL4). As a result, the fourth power transmission path (PL4) is configured to be provided in parallel with the second power transmission path.
- the second external connection portion (CN6b) is provided so that a secondary battery 147BB (starting device) can be connected.
- a seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
- the battery 121A of the electric motorcycle 1 shown in the fourth embodiment detects the activation signal ACT by the switching control unit 1219M in the switching control unit 1219A, and causes the switch 1213S to transition to the conduction state.
- the present embodiment describes a case where the activation signal ACT is directly used for the state transition of the switch 1213S, focusing on the difference from the configuration of the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a schematic configuration diagram of the power supply system according to the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 17 shows the battery 121D, the vehicle body side circuit including the PCU50, and the activation device 140B.
- the vehicle body side circuit including the PCU 50 and the activation device 140B are mounted on the vehicle body BD.
- the battery 121D is different from the battery 121A in that the signal supplied to the gate of the switch 1213S is the activation signal ACT converted by the insulating portion 1214.
- the state of the switch 1213S is determined by the state of the activation signal ACT. When the activation signal ACT becomes significant, the switch 1213S becomes conductive. When the activation signal ACT disappears, the switch 1213S is shut off.
- FIGS. 18A to 20 An eighth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 18A to 20.
- An example of using the key switch 99 arranged on the vehicle BD for the activation operation of the battery 121A of the electric motorcycle 1 shown in the fourth embodiment has been described.
- the present embodiment describes the electric motorcycle 1G using the remote key 99S for the activation operation of the battery 121A, focusing on the difference from the configuration of the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 18A is a schematic configuration diagram of the activation device of the eighth embodiment.
- FIG. 18A shows a remote key 99S for remote operation used in association with the electric motorcycle 1G.
- FIG. 18B is a front view of the key switch 99 according to FIG. 18A.
- the activation device 140E replaces the activation device 140 of FIG. 12A described above.
- the starting device 140E is mounted on the vehicle body BD together with the battery 121A shown in FIG. 12A and the vehicle body side circuit including the PCU 50.
- the activation device 140E and the remote key 99S shown in FIG. 18A include an electronic key system for a vehicle.
- the basic configuration of the vehicle electronic key system includes, for example, an in-vehicle device 160 and a portable device 170.
- the in-vehicle device 160 is a vehicle-side control device mounted on the vehicle BD.
- the portable device 170 is carried (possessed) by a user / operator such as a occupant of the vehicle BD, and wirelessly communicates with the in-vehicle device 160.
- the remote key 99S includes an IC chip that realizes the main functions of the portable device 170.
- the remote key 99S has a card key type and a conventional key type.
- a card key type that enables the user to use the battery 121E while holding it in a pocket or the like is exemplified. Not limited to this.
- the remote key 99S further includes, for example, a portable device 170 and a switch 175 as compared with the secondary battery 147.
- the portable device 170 includes, for example, an LF receiving circuit 171, an RF transmitting circuit 172, a power supply unit 173 (PS), and a control unit 174.
- the LF receiving circuit 171 and the RF transmitting circuit 172 include an antenna.
- the LF receiving circuit 171 receives, for example, the request signal Sr, which is an LF signal of 125 [kHz].
- the RF transmission circuit 172 transmits, for example, a response signal Sa which is an RF signal of 315 [MHz].
- the power supply unit 173 receives electric power from, for example, the secondary battery main body 1471, and supplies electric power to each unit in the remote key 99S. Instead of this, the power supply unit 173 may include a primary battery 177 for the portable device 170, and may use the electric power of the primary battery 177.
- the control unit 174 functions by receiving power supplied from the power supply unit 173.
- the control unit 174 may be in the sleep state in normal times. For example, the control unit 174 is activated in response to the operation of the switch 175 and transmits a signal in response to the operation of the switch 175.
- control unit 174 is activated by receiving the request signal Sr transmitted from the in-vehicle device 160 to the portable device 170, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the response signal to the request signal Sr is sent to the in-vehicle device 160. Send to.
- the control unit 174 can store the authentication information for the authentication process in the storage unit 176 provided.
- the control unit 174 is configured to perform collation processing using the authentication information and to transmit the authentication information to the in-vehicle device 160.
- the control unit 164 of the in-vehicle device 160 is supplied with electric power.
- the control unit 164 is in a sleep state in normal times.
- the control unit 164 is activated in response to any of the operation of the key switch 99, the control of the control unit 160 that controls the key switch 99, and the reception of the RF signal.
- the control unit 164 then transmits the request signal Sr from the in-vehicle device 160 to the portable device 170.
- the antenna may be arranged at a desired position in the vehicle BD.
- the request signal Sr transmitted from the in-vehicle device 160 to the portable device 170 is a activation request signal Sr1 having a relatively small number of data including an activation code for activating the portable device 170, and secures security. Therefore, it is configured to include the challenge code request signal Sr2 having a relatively large number of data including the challenge code.
- the configuration and transmission method of the activation request signal Sr1 and the challenge code request signal Sr2 may be appropriately determined with reference to known methods and the like.
- the in-vehicle device 160 acquires, for example, an ID transmitted by the portable device 170, collates the acquired authentication ID with the acquired ID, and determines whether or not the portable device 170 can be authenticated. That is, it is advisable to verify the validity of the remote key 99S.
- the key switch 99 is provided with a knob 99N, which is a knob thereof.
- the key switch 99 is provided with a knob push detection switch 991, a knob rotation detection switch 992, and a key switch control unit 993 in order to detect the knob push operation and the rotation operation of the knob 99N, respectively.
- the knob 99N is provided by a user such as a driver so that it can be pushed in at the LOCK position and rotated from the LOCK position to the OFF position and from the OFF position to the ON position.
- This knob 99N has a lock position for setting a no-block that limits the operation of the knob 99N, and a no-block when the knob 99N is pressed (PUSH) and authentication between the in-vehicle device 160 and the portable device 170 is successful. It is a rotatable position when is released, and it is possible to rotate in order to the OFF position during preparation for start or stop and the ON position when starting the battery 121A and then operating it. Is. At the ON position, electric power is supplied from the battery 121 to the PCU 50 and the like, and the vehicle can run.
- PUSH no-block when the knob 99N is pressed
- FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing at the time of starting the battery 121 of the present embodiment.
- the key switch control unit 993 carries out the initialization process (step SU10).
- the key switch control unit 993 identifies whether or not the "PUSH" operation of the knob 99N has been performed (step SU20). If the "PUSH" operation of the knob 99N is not identified by the determination in step SU20 (step SU20: No), the key switch control unit 993 proceeds to the process of step SU40. When the "PUSH" operation of the knob 99N is identified by the determination in step SU20 (step SU20: Yes), the key switch control unit 993 controls the in-vehicle device 160 and authenticates the portable device 170 to the in-vehicle device 160. (Step SU30).
- step SU40 the key switch control unit 993 identifies whether or not authentication is possible (step SU40). If the authentication is successful (step SU40: Yes) based on the determination in step SU40, the key switch control unit 993 executes the battery 121 activation process (process to transition to the activated state) (step SU50). After finishing the activation process of step SU50, the key switch control unit 993 monitors the operation status during normal operation (step SU60).
- the key switch control unit 993 continues to monitor the operating status (step SU70), and when an abnormality is detected, performs a predetermined process.
- the key switch control unit 993 performs a function stop process (process of transitioning to the deactivated state) of the battery 121.
- FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a procedure for processing the portable device of the present embodiment.
- the portable device 170 will be described as an example.
- the portable device receiving unit 171 receives the LF signal (step SS31).
- the portable device control unit 174 collates the identification number of the portable device included in the received signal with the identification number assigned to the own device, and determines whether or not the collation is successful (step SS32). .. If, as a result of the collation in step SS32, it is determined that the collation was unsuccessful (step SS32: No), the process ends.
- step SS32 when it is determined that the collation is successful as a result of the collation in step SS32 (step SS32: Yes), the portable device control unit 174 performs an answer process for transmitting a response to the received signal from the portable device transmission unit 172. , Finish the process (step SS34).
- the remote key 99S (starting device) is detachably provided for the electric motorcycle 1G.
- the remote key 99S is provided so as to be communicable with a key switch 99 (input unit) or an in-vehicle device 160 (control unit) that controls the key switch 99, which accepts the intention of the user of the electric two-wheeled vehicle 1G to start the electric power device. Based on the input information to the switch 99, the power of the secondary battery main body 1471 is provided to be supplied to the outside of the remote key 99S.
- the remote key 99S is provided with an opening / closing unit (148, 148B) for switching whether or not to supply the power of the secondary battery main body 1471 to the outside of the starting device in series with the secondary battery main body 1471.
- the remote key 99S includes a storage unit 176 that stores authentication information used for authentication related to permission to use the electric motorcycle 1G.
- the remote key 99S includes a portable device 170 (second communication unit) provided so as to be able to communicate with the in-vehicle device 160 (first communication unit) of the electric motorcycle 1G.
- the portable device 170 of the remote key 99S is provided so as to be able to transmit the operation information used for the operation of the electric motorcycle 1G or the above-mentioned authentication information.
- the above operation information may include various command information and the like.
- the remote key 99S includes a power supply unit 173 which is another power supply unit different from the secondary battery main body 1471.
- the power supply unit 173 may receive electric power from the secondary battery main body 1471 or the primary battery 177, and use this electric power to operate the remote key 99S.
- the remote key 99S may be detachably provided with respect to the battery 121 (power storage device).
- the battery 121 power storage device
- the sixth embodiment described above may be referred to.
- the starting device 140E may further include a secondary battery 147.
- the activation device (140, secondary battery 147B, 147BB, remote key 99S) of the above embodiment is a power supply unit (secondary battery 147, secondary) that can be electrically connected to the switching control unit in the power storage device (battery 121).
- a start state in which the power of the power storage unit can be output to the outside of the power storage device or the power of the outside of the power storage device can be input to the power storage unit, and the power storage unit
- the non-starting state in which the power of the power storage device cannot be output to the outside of the power storage device or the power of the power storage device cannot be input to the power storage unit can be switched to the switching control unit (1219, 1219S, 1219T).
- the convenience of the electric two-wheeled vehicle 1 to which the battery 121 is applied can be further enhanced.
- the starting device 140, the battery 121, the PCU50, and the remote key 99S of the electric motorcycle 1 include a computer system.
- the activation device 140, the MCU 140M, and the BMU 1212 record a program for realizing the above processing on a computer-readable recording medium, and cause the computer system to read and execute the program recorded on the recording medium. Therefore, the above-mentioned various processes may be performed.
- the "computer system” here may include hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices.
- the "computer-readable recording medium” includes a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, a writable non-volatile memory such as a flash memory, a portable medium such as a CD-ROM, a hard disk built in a computer system, and the like. Refers to the storage device of.
- the "computer-readable recording medium” is a volatile memory inside a computer system that serves as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network such as the Internet or a communication line such as a telephone line (for example, DRAM (Dynamic)). It also includes programs that hold programs for a certain period of time, such as RandomAccessMemory)). Further, the program may be transmitted from a computer system in which this program is stored in a storage device or the like to another computer system via a transmission medium or by a transmission wave in the transmission medium.
- the "transmission medium” for transmitting a program refers to a medium having a function of transmitting information, such as a network (communication network) such as the Internet or a communication line (communication line) such as a telephone line.
- a network such as the Internet
- a communication line such as a telephone line.
- the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions.
- a so-called difference file difference program
- difference program may be used, which can realize the above-mentioned function in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.
- the electric power storage object shown in the embodiment is an example of storing electric power (electrical energy) in a different state of energy.
- the power storage device has electrodes that convert into electric power and chemical energy.
- the power storage device may be, for example, a so-called storage battery (battery) that utilizes redox of electrodes.
- the terminal (electrode) for connecting the secondary battery 147B to the electric two-wheeled vehicle 1A (1C) or the battery 121B (121C) is shared for both charging and discharging of the secondary battery 147B.
- the next battery 147B separately for charging and discharging there is no limitation in providing the next battery 147B separately for charging and discharging, and it can be appropriately selected.
- the discharge terminal of the secondary battery 147B may be used for connection to the electric motorcycle 1A (1C) or the battery 121B (121C).
- Notification unit 143 ... CAN-BUS transceiver (transceiver) 144 ... Discharge unit 145: 145A ... Management unit 146 ... DC / DC conversion unit (voltage conversion unit) 147, 147B, 147BB ... Secondary battery (power supply unit) 147A ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ Capacitor (power supply) 148 ... Switch (opening and closing part) 148E ... External start switch (input section) 149 ... DC / DC converter 180 ... Throttle (accelerator) sensor 1211 ... Battery body (storage unit) 1212, 1212S, 1212T ... BMU (intermittent control unit) 1213 ... Bidirectional switch (intermittent part) 1213M ...
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本発明は、このような事情を考慮してなされたものであり、蓄電装置を適用する電力装置の利便性をより高めることができる蓄電装置の起動装置、蓄電装置、及び電力装置を提供することを目的の一つとする。
請求項4記載の発明に係る前記起動装置は、前記電源部は、前記第1電力伝達経路に対し、第3電力伝達経路(PL3)を介して電気的に接続される。前記第1外部接続部に対し、前記第3電力伝達経路が接続される。
請求項6記載の発明に係る前記蓄電装置は、前記第1電力伝達経路上に介装され互いに着脱可能に設けられる一対の第1電力接続部(121Pb)及び第2電力接続部(121P)のうちの前記第2電力接続部と、前記第2電力伝達経路上に介装され互いに着脱可能に設けられる一対の第3電力接続部(121Pab)及び第4電力接続部(121Pa)のうちの前記第4電力接続部と、を備える。
請求項8記載の発明に係る前記第2電力接続部と、前記第4電力接続部とは、別個独立に設けられる。
請求項10記載の発明に係る前記第2外部接続部は、前記起動装置(147BB)を接続可能に設けられる。
請求項12記載の発明に係る前記第1制御部は、前記蓄電装置の断続部を制御する第2制御部(1212S、1212T)と、通信経路を介して通信可能に接続され、前記蓄電装置は、前記通信経路上に介装され互いに着脱可能に設けられる一対の第1通信接続部(121bbと121cb)及び第2通信接続部(121bと121c)のうちの前記第2通信接続部を備える。
請求項14記載の発明に係る前記起動装置(99S)は、前記電力装置(1G)に対して着脱可能に設けられる。
請求項16記載の発明に係る前記起動装置は、前記電源部と直列に、前記電源部の電力を該起動装置の外部に供給するか否かを切り替える開閉部(148B)が設けられている。
請求項18記載の発明に係る前記起動装置は、前記電力装置の第1通信部(160)と通信可能に設けられる第2通信部(170)を備える。
請求項20記載の発明に係る前記起動装置は、前記電源部(1471)とは異なる他の電源部(173)を備える。
請求項27記載の発明に係る前記起動装置は、前記蓄電装置に対して着脱可能に設けられる。
以下、本発明の実施形態について、図面を参照して説明する。なお、図面は符号の向きに見るものとし、左手LH、前方FR、及び上方UPの各方向は、運転中の乗員(利用者)から見た方向を意味するものとする。実施形態の電動二輪車は、車両、移動体、電力装置(電力機器)の一例である。これらを代表して電動二輪車を実施例に挙げて、これについて説明する。
実施形態おいて「XXに対して着脱可能」又は「着脱自在」とは、接続コネクタ、端子、ケーブル、回路基板上の配線パターンなどを介して「XX」に機械的に又は電気的に接続した状態を着状態(装着状態)とし、着状態を解除することが工具を利用せずに、又はドライバなどの一般的な工具を利用して比較適容易にできることをいう。上記の「XX」に対して「着状態」あることには、「XX」に対して着状態にあるときに、「XX」以外の「YY」によって機械的に支持される場合が含まれる。
なお、同様の又は類似の機能を有するものに、同じ符号をつけ、説明を省略することがある。
実施形態に示す「蓄電装置」は、電力を利用する電力装置を機能させる電力を一時的に保管する保管対象物の一例である。例えば、「蓄電装置」は、電力を利用する電力装置に対して着脱自在に装着される電力の保管対象物の一例である。実施形態では、「蓄電装置」の一例として電力を利用して移動する移動体に対して着脱自在に装着される蓄電装置を例示する。上記の移動体の一例として車両(鞍乗り型電動車両)に適用した場合を中心に説明する。さらに、その他の適用例の一部についても後述する。
例えば、バッテリ121を、車体側に設けたバッテリケース120Cに収めた状態で収納部120に収納する。収納部120内にステーが設けられ、ステーには、車体の左右方向に沿った回転軸を中心にしてバッテリケース120Cを回転自在に支持するための軸部が設けられている。バッテリケース120Cは、その軸部を中心に回動可能に形成されている。例えば、バッテリ121を装着するときには、バッテリケース120Cの開口部を上方に向けた状態にして、バッテリ121をバッテリケース120C内に収めるように下方向に移動させる。バッテリ121を外すときには、バッテリケース120Cの開口部を上方に向けた状態にして、バッテリケース120C内に収まっているバッテリ121を上方向に移動させる。バッテリ121を収納部120に収納するときには、バッテリケース120Cの開口部を車体後方に向けた状態で配置する。
制御システム100は、電気回路110と、バッテリ121と、PDU130(負荷)と、起動装置140と、MCU140Mとを含む。
双方向スイッチ1213は、バッテリ本体1211と直列に設けられ、後述する切替制御部1219の制御により、その導通状態が決定される。双方向スイッチ1213は、バッテリ本体1211と高電位側端子121P(第2電力端子)との間を繋ぐ電力伝達経路PL上に設けられ、電力伝達経路PLをなす電気回路の開閉を切り替える。
コネクタCN1は、端子aからcと、pと、nと、gとを備える。CN1の端子aからcと、pと、nと、gとを、それぞれ端子140aから140cと、140pと、140nと、140gと呼ぶ。コネクタCN1は、これに対応する本体側コネクタCN1bに接続される。本体側コネクタCN1bは、コネクタCN1の各端子に対応する端子を有する。以下の説明では、コネクタCN1の各端子を代表して説明する。
なお、電圧変換部146は、コネクタCN1の端子140p(入力端子)からコネクタCN1の端子140a(出力端子)までの経路に配置され、端子140pの電圧を変換した後の電力を二次電池147(電源部)に供給する。この場合、端子140pに許容される許容入力電圧と、端子140aに許容される許容出力電圧とが互いに異なるように構成してよい。
スイッチ1213Mとスイッチ1213Sは、スイッチ1213を構成する。電源部1216の電源入力は、スイッチ1213Mとスイッチ1213Sの高電位出力端子121P側に接続されている。
先に、バッテリ121の典型的な起動手順の一例を示す。
(1)乗員は、例えば電動二輪車1の利用を開始する段階で、キースイッチノブ99を操作して、キースイッチをロック又はOFFにセットする。
(2)乗員は、充電済みのバッテリ121を電動二輪車1に搭載する。
(3)乗員は、外部起動スイッチ148Eを長押し操作する。
(4)乗員は、チャイムの鳴動を確認して、そのときを基準に規定時間(例えば、約1秒)が経過してから、キースイッチノブ99を操作して、キースイッチをONにセットする。
(5)乗員は、サイドスタンド18を車体側に戻す。
(6)乗員は、後輪ブレーキレバー28を所定時間(例えば、約2秒)続けて握り、その後で後輪ブレーキレバー28を離す。
(7)乗員は、スロットルグリップ2Rを操作して、走行を開始する。
バッテリ121の初期状態は、上記の通り、十分に充電されているが、メインリレーのスイッチ1213Mと、サブリレーのスイッチ1213Sの両方がOFF状態になる非起動状態であるためその出力を停止している(SB10)。
MCU140Mは、電源が供給されていない停止中の状態にある(SC10)。
例えば、キースイッチノブ99の操作が行われると、MCU140Mの制御によりコンタクタ115がON状態になって、駆動用電力の電動モータ135への供給が可能になる。MCU140Mは、これに応じて初期化処理を実行して(SC17)、初期化処理を終了した段階で待機する。
次に、バッテリ121の典型的な終了手順の一例を示す。
(1)乗員は、キースイッチノブ99を操作して、キースイッチをOFFにセットする。
(2)乗員は、外部起動スイッチ148Eを規定時間(例えば、約1秒)を超えて長押し操作する。
これにより、バッテリ121は、非起動状態になる。
まず、バッテリ121は、充電も放電もしない停止状態(非起動状態)にある。停止状態(非起動状態)は、換言すれば、バッテリ本体1211の電力をバッテリ121の外部に出力不能な、又はバッテリ121の外部の電力をバッテリ本体1211に入力不能な状態のことである。この状態のバッテリ121は、活性化信号ACTを検出可能な待機状態にある。切替制御部1219は、活性化信号ACTを検出すると、プリチャージを実行する状態STpchに、その制御状態を遷移させる。
このプリチャージ状態では、切替制御部1219は、活性化信号ACTを検出すると、メインリレーのスイッチ1213Mを開放状態にしたままで、サブリレーのスイッチ1213Sを導通状態に遷移させる。その後、所定の時間が経過すると、切替制御部1219は、メインリレーのスイッチ1213Mを導通状態に遷移させて、スイッチ1213Mとスイッチ1213Sをともに導通状態にする。これにより、プリチャージ亊の突入電流を抑制することができる。例えば、電源部1216の出力電圧が上昇して所定の電圧を超えると、BMU1212は、初期化処理を実行する状態ST1になる。
この初期化状態では、BMU1212は、予め定められた初期化処理を実施する。BMU1212は、初期化処理の終了により、その制御状態を、被制御状態(状態ST2)に遷移させる。なお、この初期化処理に掛かる時間は、予め推定することができ、例えば、時間T1に比べて十分に短いものとする。ただし、初期化処理中に活性化信号ACTが途絶えると、BMU1212は、その制御状態を、活性化信号ACTを待機する待機状態(状態ST0)に遷移させる。
被制御状態(起動状態)とは、バッテリ本体1211の電力をバッテリ121の外部に出力可能な、又はバッテリ121の外部の電力をバッテリ本体1211に入力可能な状態である。例えば、電動二輪車1は、この被制御状態にある場合、MCU140Mからの制御により、バッテリ121の電力を利用して走行できる。
なお、バッテリ121は、外部起動スイッチ148Eの操作に基づく終了指令を受信すると、状態ST0(停止状態)に遷移する。例えば、外部起動スイッチ148Eの操作に基づく終了指令とは、上述の通り、活性化状態で活性化信号ACTを検出することに相当する。
なお、二次電池147(電源部)から切替制御部1219に供給された電力によって、切替制御部1219における状態切り替え動作が行われる。
以下、図10と11を参照して、第2の実施形態について説明する。
第2の実施形態は、第1の実施形態では二次電池147を利用する事例について説明したが、本実施形態では、これに代えてキャパシタ147Aを利用する事例について説明する。
DC/DC変換部146Aの第1入力は、放電部144のDC/DC変換部144aの出力に接続される。DC/DC変換部146Aの第2入力は、コネクタCN2の端子aに接続される。DC/DC変換部146Aは、DC/DC変換部144aを経てバッテリ121から供給される直流電力又は起動装置140の外部装置(例えば、充電装置150など。)から供給される直流電力に基づいて、キャパシタ147Aを充電する。DC/DC変換部146Aは、直流電力を出力端子から出力する。なお、DC/DC変換部146Aは、の出力端子は、過電圧制限部147CLとコネクタCN3の端子bに接続されている。
以下、第3の実施形態について説明する。
第1と第2の実施形態に示した電動二輪車1は、バッテリ121を適用する電力装置の一例である。本実施形態では、バッテリ121を適用する電力装置の他の事例について説明する。
- バッテリ121に電力を蓄えて、その電力を利用するケース(ケース1)
- バッテリ121に蓄えた電力を利用するケース(ケース2)
- バッテリ121に電力を蓄えるケース(ケース3)
ここで例示する各ケースにおけるバッテリ121は、何れの場合であっても各電力装置の本体に対して、又は各電力装置が備える駆動部に対して着脱可能に構成できる。
バッテリ121に電力を蓄えて、その電力を利用するケース(ケース1)における電力装置の典型的な利用形態として、その電力を電動機などで動力に変換する車両(移動体)などの利用形態が挙げられる。
バッテリ121に蓄えた電力を利用するケース2における電力装置には、上記のケース1に相当する電力装置のほかに、以下のものが含まれる。
例えば、ケース2における電力装置には、バッテリ121に蓄えた電力を、他の機器の供給するものが含まれる。このような電力装置は、給電器、放電器と呼ばれることがある。
上記の電力装置は、他の機器を機能させるための電力を、所定の方式(直流又は交流。交流の場合、単相/3相などの相数の条件を含む。)で所定の定格電圧の電力に、内部に備える電力変換装置によって変換して、その電力装置の外部に出力する。
バッテリ121に電力を蓄えるケース3における電力装置には、バッテリ121用のいわゆる充電器が含まれる。なお、ケース3における電力装置は、バッテリ121を充電するために直流電圧を生成する電力変換器(DC/DC変換器、整流器など。)を備えていてよい。
上記のケース分けの区分は、機能を区分して説明するために便宜上設定したものであり、電力装置が複数の機能を有することを制限するものではない。例えば、給電機は、上記の通りケース2とケース3に含まれる。また、移動用に電力を利用するケース1の電力装置が、電力変換器(インバータ)からの回生電力を利用してバッテリ121を充電していれば、ケース3の適用例に含まれるし、電力装置がさらに備える補機に、他の電力変換器を利用してバッテリ121からの電力を供給する場合には、バッテリ121に蓄えた電力を利用するケース2にも含まれる。
以下、第4の実施形態について説明する。
本実施形態では、第1と第2の実施形態に示した電動二輪車1のより詳細な具体例について説明する。なお、本実施形態では、キースイッチ99(図1)のノブ99N(図18B)を操作することをきっかけにしてバッテリ121Aの活性化を行う電動二輪車1Aについて説明する。
実施形態のバッテリ121Aは、前述のバッテリ121に対応するものである。
MOSFET1213PSのドレインとダイオード1213PDのカソードには、MOSFET1213MSのドレインとダイオード1213MDのカソードと、定電流回路1213SCの第1端子が接続されている。定電流回路1213SCの第2端子には、MOSFET1213SSのドレインとダイオード1213SDのカソードと、が接続されている。定電流回路1213SCは、所定の値以上のインピーダンスを有する素子を含む。定電流回路1213SCは、放電電流の方向を順方向としたときに、放電電流の電流値を所定の大きさの電流値までに制限する。放電電流の電流値が上記の所定の電流値に満たない場合には、定電流回路1213SCは、回路のインピーダンスなどにより決定される放電電流を流す。定電流回路1213SCは、過電流保護回路の一例である。なお、上記の電流の制限は、定電流回路1213SCとMOSFET1213SSの組み合わせで実現されている。
MOSFET1213MSのソースとダイオード1213MDのアノードと、MOSFET1213SSのソースとダイオード1213SDのアノードとは、高電位出力端子121Pに接続されている。
スイッチ1213P(第3断続部)は、充電電流と放電電流の両方を流す第3状態と、充電電流を流す第4状態を設定可能である。
例えば、上記のスイッチ1213M(第1断続部)と、スイッチ1213P(第3断続部)の組み合わせにより、これらをともに導通状態にしたり、遮断状態にしたりすることで双方向スイッチに相当する状態を生成する。また、上記のスイッチ1213S(第2断続部)と、スイッチ1213P(第3断続部)の組み合わせも、上記の組み合わせの場合と同様である。
BMU1212Sは、双方向スイッチ1213Aを制御する。また、BMU1212Sは、双方向スイッチ1213Aを用いて、バッテリ121Aの充放電に関わる幾つかの保護機能に係る制御を実行する。保護機能の詳細な一例として、バッテリ121Aの過充電保護と、過電流保護とについて説明する。
切替制御部1219Mの電池制御部1212Bは、この活性化要求に応じて、バッテリ121の充電を許可する信号を出力して、論理合成部1212Eを介してMOSFET1213PSをONにする。なお、このとき、状態検出部1212Dが充電有効化信号を出力しているものとする。さらに、電池制御部1212Bは、放電を許可する信号を出力して、MOSFET1213SSをONにする(ステップSB52)。さらに、電池制御部1212Bは、切替制御部1219Mからの通知を含めて、MOSFET1213PSをONにするとよい。
所定の条件が満たされた段階で、状態検出部1212Dは、論理合成部1212Eを介してMOSFET1213MSをONにする(ステップSB53)。
上記の手順によって、MOSFET1213PSと、MOSFET1213SSと、MOSFET1213MSの各素子がONになる。切替制御部2451WO011219Mは、このような状態になったことを、切替制御部1219Sに通知する。
なお、上記の通り、状態検出部1212Dと論理合成部1212Eとの組み合わせは、前述の切替制御部1219S(図6)による制御に相当する。
起動装置140Bは、車両BD及びPCU50に対して着脱容易に構成され、車両BD及びPCU50に接続された状態で利用される。
起動装置140Bは、起動装置140(図5)と基本的に同様の回路で構成してよい。図12Aにその主たる構成要素を示す。起動装置140Bは、例えば、活性化信号生成部141と、トランシーバ143と、管理部145と、DC/DC変換部146と、二次電池147(電源部)と、スイッチ148Bとを備える。
なお、DC/DC変換部146は、バッテリ121Aが出力する直流電位を降圧して、二次電池147に供給して、二次電池147を充電する。
図12Dを参照して、本実施形態に適用されるバッテリ121Aの典型的な起動手順の一例を示す。図12Dは、第4の実施形態に適用されるバッテリ121Aの起動手順のフローチャートである。
(1)乗員は、例えば電動二輪車1の利用を開始する段階で、キースイッチ99のノブ99Nを操作して、キースイッチ99をロック(「LOCK」)又は「OFF」にセットする。
(2)乗員は、充電済みのバッテリ121を電動二輪車1に搭載する。
(3’)乗員は、キースイッチ99のノブ99Nを操作して、キースイッチを「ON」にセットする。
起動装置140Bは、初期化処理を実施して(ステップSU10)、これを終えて待機状態になる。待機状態にあるときに、このノブ99Nを押し込む操作(ノブ99Nの「PUSH」操作という。)を検出して(ステップSU20)、さらにノブ99Nが「ON」の位置まで移動された操作を検出する(ステップSU40)と、これに連動してスイッチ148BがONになる。
これにより、起動装置140Bは、活性化信号生成部141によって生成される活性化信号ACTをバッテリ121Aに送ってバッテリ121Aの活性化を開始して起動させる(ステップSU50)。起動装置140Bは、その起動が完了するとチャイム音を出力して、動作状況の監視処理に遷移する(ステップSU60)。起動装置140Bは、ノブ99Nの「OFF」操作を検出するまでこの状態を継続する(ステップSU70)。
(4’)乗員は、チャイムの鳴動により、バッテリ121Aの活性化完了を確認する。
(5)から(7)の各手順は、前述した手順と同じである。なお、上記の手順から、各手順を適宜省略してよいことは、第1の実施形態と同様である。
なお、起動装置140Bは、ノブ99Nの「OFF」操作を検出すると、バッテリ121Aを非活性化して、処理を終える。
二次電池147と切替制御部1219とは、第2電力伝達経路PL2(図12B)を介して電気的に接続される。第1電力伝達経路PL1と第2電力伝達経路PL2は、電力伝達経路[電気伝達経路]の一例である。
二次電池147は、第1電力伝達経路PL1に対し第3電力伝達経路PL3(図12B)を介して電気的に接続される。第3電力伝達経路PL3は、電力伝達経路の一例である。端子140Pに対し、第3電力伝達経路PL3が接続される。
バッテリ121は、起動装置140から活性化信号ACT(起動信号)を受けて起動する。バッテリ121は、バッテリ本体1211(蓄電部)と、切替制御部1219Sとを備える。切替制御部1219Sは、起動装置140からの電力によって、起動状態と非起動状態との切り替えを実施するように構成されている。
これに対し、鉛電池などの比較的容量の大きなサブバッテリを設ける比較例の場合には、蓄電装置を適用する電力装置のコストの増加を招いたり、サブバッテリを電力装置内に配置する場所の確保が必要になったり、サブバッテリの定期メンテナンスなどが必要になったりすることがあった。
本実施形態の電動二輪車1Aであれば、上記の比較例とは異なり、バッテリ121Aを利用する際の利便性をより高めることができる。
図13を参照して、第4の実施形態の第1変形例について説明する。第4の実施形態に示した起動装置140Bは、トランシーバ143と、管理部145とを備えるものであった。本変形例は、上記に代えて、起動装置140Cの外部にトランシーバ143と、管理部145とを備える電動二輪車1Bについて説明する。
前述の図12Aを参照して、第4の実施形態の第2変形例について説明する。第4の実施形態に示した起動装置140Bは、活性化信号ACTをバッテリ121Aに供給して、バッテリ121Aを起動させる。この後、起動装置140Bにはバッテリ121Aからの電力が供給される。起動装置140Bは、これを用いて、DC/DC変換部146が二次電池147を充電するものであった。本変形例の起動装置140Bは、上記に代えて、二次電池147を充電する機能を有していないものであってもよい。具体的には、降圧型のDC/DC変換部146を起動装置140Bから削除できる。この場合、外部に設けた充電装置(電源装置)150を用いて、充電装置150からの電力で二次電池147を充電するとよい。
図14を参照して、第5の実施形態について説明する。
第4の実施形態と、その第1変形例に示した電動二輪車1は、着脱容易に構成された起動装置140B又は起動装置140Cを備えるものであった。本実施形態では、これに代えて、二次電池147を着脱容易に構成した電動二輪車1Cについて、第4の実施形態の第1変形例の構成との違いを中心に説明する。
本実施形態に適用される、二次電池147Bを用いたバッテリ121Aの典型的な起動手順の一例を示す。
(1)乗員は、例えば電動二輪車1の利用を開始する段階で、キースイッチ99のノブ99Nを操作して、キースイッチをロック(「LOCK」)又は「OFF」にセットする。
(2)乗員は、充電済みのバッテリ121Aを電動二輪車1に搭載する。
(2’)乗員は、充電済みの二次電池147Bを、電動二輪車1の起動装置140Dに接続する。
(3’)乗員は、キースイッチ99のノブ99Nを操作して、キースイッチを「ON」にセットする。
起動装置140Dは、このキースイッチ99のノブ99Nの操作を検出して、バッテリ121Aに活性化信号ACTを送ってバッテリ121Aの活性化を開始して起動させる。
(4’)乗員は、チャイムの鳴動により、バッテリ121Aの活性化完了を確認する。
(5)から(7)の各手順は、前述した手順と同じである。
この二次電池147Bは、電動二輪車1Cの起動装置140Dに接続されている状態で充電される。バッテリ121Aの活性化完了後に、二次電池147Bを、電動二輪車1の起動装置140Dから外すことも可能である。
図15を参照して、第6の実施形態について説明する。
第5の実施形態に示した電動二輪車1Cは、着脱容易に構成される二次電池147Bは、起動装置140Cの接続部CN6bに接続されるものであった。本実施形態では、これに代えて、バッテリ121Bに着脱可能に接続されるように構成される二次電池147BBを用いる電動二輪車1Dについて説明する。
接続部CN6Abの端子aは、コネクタ121Cにおいて活性化信号ACTが電気的に授受される接続コネクタ121Cの端子121aに電気的に接続されている。接続部CN6Abの端子bは、バッテリ121BにおけるPCU50Bとのインタフェース側の基準電位になる接続コネクタ121Cの端子121g接続されている。
前述の図14を参照して、第6の実施形態の第1変形例について説明する。
第6の実施形態のバッテリ121Bは、活性化信号ACTと活性化信号ACTBの2系統の活性化信号を受ける接続端子を夫々備えるものであった。本変形例に示す事例は、活性化信号ACTBを受ける経路が、先の実施形態とは異なる。以下、これについて説明する。
図16を参照して、第6の実施形態の第2変形例について説明する。
第6の実施形態のバッテリ121Bは、活性化信号ACTと活性化信号ACTBの2系統の活性化信号を受ける接続端子を夫々備えるものであった。本変形例に示す事例は、活性化信号ACTBを受けるものである。以下、これについて説明する。
図17を参照して、第7の実施形態について説明する。
第4の実施形態に示した電動二輪車1のバッテリ121Aは、活性化信号ACTを、切替制御部1219A内の切替制御部1219Mによって検出して、スイッチ1213Sを導通状態に遷移させていた。これに代えて、本実施形態は、活性化信号ACTを、スイッチ1213Sの状態遷移用に直接利用する事例について、第4の実施形態の構成との違いを中心に説明する。
図18Aから図20を参照して、第8の実施形態について説明する。
第4の実施形態に示した電動二輪車1のバッテリ121Aの起動操作に、車両BDに配置されているキースイッチ99を利用する事例を説明した。これに代えて、本実施形態は、バッテリ121Aの起動操作に、リモートキー99Sを利用する電動二輪車1Gについて、第4の実施形態の構成との違いを中心に説明する。
携帯機170は、例えば、LF受信回路171と、RF送信回路172と、電源部173(PS)と、コントロールユニット174とを備える。LF受信回路171と、RF送信回路172は、アンテナを含む。LF受信回路171は、例えば、125[kHz]のLF信号であるリクエスト信号Srを受信する。RF送信回路172は、例えば、315[MHz]のRF信号である応答信号Saを送信する。電源部173は、例えば二次電池本体1471から電力の供給を受けて、リモートキー99S内の各部に電力を供給する。これに代えて、電源部173が、携帯機170用の一次電池177を備えていて、この一次電池177の電力を利用してもよい。コントロールユニット174は、電源部173から電力の供給を受けて機能する。コントロールユニット174は、平時にはスリープ状態となっていてよい。例えば、コントロールユニット174は、スイッチ175の操作に応じて起動して、スイッチ175の操作に応じた信号を送信する。また、コントロールユニット174は、車載装置160から携帯機170に対して送信されたリクエスト信号Srの受信により起動して、所定の条件が満たされた場合にリクエスト信号Srに対する応答信号を車載装置160に対して送信する。なお、コントロールユニット174は、備える記憶部176に認証処理用の認証情報を格納することができる。例えば、コントロールユニット174は、認証情報を用いて照合処理をしたり、車載装置160に対してこの認証情報を送信したりするように構成されている。
ノブ99Nは、運転者等の使用者により、LOCK位置で押し込むこと及びLOCK位置からOFF位置へ、OFF位置からON位置へ回転可能に設けられている。このノブ99Nは、ノブ99Nの操作を制限するノブロックを設定するロック(LOCK)位置と、ノブ99Nを押して(PUSH)、車載装置160と携帯機170との間での認証が成功するとノブロックが解除されると回転可能な位置であり始動準備中又は停止中のオフ(OFF)位置と、バッテリ121Aを起動させて、その後運転するときのオン(ON)位置に、順に回転することが可能である。ON位置で、バッテリ121からPCU50等に電力が供給され、走行可能になる。
リモートキー99Sは、二次電池本体1471とは異なる他の電源部である電源部173を備える。電源部173は、二次電池本体1471又は一次電池177からの電力を受けて、この電力を用いてリモートキー99Sを機能させるとよい。
また、実施形態に示した電力の保管対象物は、電力(電気エネルギー)を、エネルギーの態を変えて保管するものの一例である。蓄電装置は、電力と化学的エネルギーとに態を換える電極を有している。蓄電装置は、例えば電極の酸化還元を利用する所謂蓄電池(バッテリ)であってよい。
26・・・シート(蓋部)
50、50A、50B,50C・・・PCU
80・・・収納ボックス(第2収納部)
99・・・キースイッチ(入力部)
99S・・・リモートキー
100・・・制御システム
110・・・電気回路
115・・・コンタクタ
120・・・収納部(第1収納部)
121、121A、121B、121D、121E・・・バッテリ(蓄電装置、保管対象物)
120C・・・バッテリケース
130・・・PDU(負荷、電力変換部)
135・・・電動モータ
140、140A、140B・・・起動装置
140M・・・MCU
141・・・活性化信号生成部
142・・・報知部
143・・・CAN-BUSトランシーバ(トランシーバ)
144・・・放電部
145、145A・・・管理部
146・・・DC/DC変換部(電圧変換部)
147、147B、147BB・・・二次電池(電源部)
147A・・・キャパシタ(電源部)
148・・・スイッチ(開閉部)
148E・・外部起動スイッチ(入力部)
149・・・DC/DC変換部
180・・・スロットル(アクセル)センサ
1211・・・バッテリ本体(蓄電部)
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1213・・・双方向スイッチ(断続部)
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1213P・・・スイッチ(第3断続部)
1214・・・絶縁部
1215・・・CAN-BUSトランシーバ(通信IF部)
1217・・・Activate線(活性化信号送信線)
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- 蓄電部を有する蓄電装置の起動装置であって、
前記蓄電装置は、
前記蓄電部の電力を該蓄電装置の外部に出力可能な、又は該蓄電装置の外部の電力を前記蓄電部に入力可能な起動状態と、前記蓄電部の電力を該蓄電装置の外部に出力不能な、又は該蓄電装置の外部の電力を前記蓄電部に入力不能な非起動状態と、に切り替える切替制御部を備えていて、
前記起動装置は、
前記蓄電装置の外部に設けられ、かつ前記切替制御部と電気的に接続可能な電源部
を備える起動装置。 - 前記蓄電装置は、動作部を備える電力装置に対して着脱可能に設けられ、
前記蓄電装置の前記蓄電部と前記動作部とは、第1電力伝達経路を介して電気的に接続され、
前記電源部と前記切替制御部とは、第2電力伝達経路を介して電気的に接続される、
請求項1に記載の起動装置。 - 前記起動装置は、該起動装置の外部の電源が接続される第1外部接続部を有し、
前記電源部と前記第1外部接続部とは電気的に接続される
請求項2に記載の起動装置。 - 前記電源部は、前記第1電力伝達経路に対し、第3電力伝達経路を介して電気的に接続され、前記第1外部接続部に対し、前記第3電力伝達経路が接続される
請求項3に記載の起動装置。 - 前記電力装置又は前記起動装置は、前記第3電力伝達経路上に電力変換部を備える
請求項4に記載の起動装置。 - 前記蓄電装置は、
前記第1電力伝達経路上に介装され互いに着脱可能に設けられる一対の第1電力接続部及び第2電力接続部のうちの前記第2電力接続部と、
前記第2電力伝達経路上に介装され互いに着脱可能に設けられる一対の第3電力接続部及び第4電力接続部のうちの前記第4電力接続部と、
を備える請求項2から請求項5の何れか1項に記載の起動装置。 - 前記第2電力接続部と、前記第4電力接続部とは、一体的に設けられる
請求項6に記載の起動装置。 - 前記第2電力接続部と、前記第4電力接続部とは、別個独立に設けられる
請求項6に記載の起動装置。 - 前記蓄電装置は、
該蓄電装置の外部の電源が接続される第2外部接続部と、
前記切替制御部と前記第2外部接続部とを電気的に接続する第4電力伝達経路と、
を有し、
前記第4電力伝達経路は、
前記第2電力伝達経路と並列に設けられる
請求項2から請求項8の何れか1項に記載の起動装置。 - 前記第2外部接続部は、前記起動装置を接続可能に設けられる
請求項9に記載の起動装置。 - 前記電力装置は、前記動作部を制御する第1制御部を備え、
前記起動装置は、前記第1制御部と近接した位置に配置される
請求項2から請求項10の何れか1項に記載の起動装置。 - 前記第1制御部は、
前記蓄電装置の断続部を制御する第2制御部と、通信経路を介して通信可能に接続され、
前記蓄電装置は、
前記通信経路上に介装され互いに着脱可能に設けられる一対の第1通信接続部及び第2通信接続部のうちの前記第2通信接続部
を備える請求項11に記載の起動装置。 - 前記蓄電装置は、
前記第2電力伝達経路上に介装され互いに着脱可能に設けられる一対の第3電力接続部及び第4電力接続部のうちの前記第4電力接続部
を備え、
前記第2通信接続部と、前記第4電力接続部とは、一体的に設けられる
請求項12に記載の起動装置。 - 前記起動装置は、前記電力装置に対して着脱可能に設けられる
請求項2から請求項13の何れか1項に記載の起動装置。 - 前記起動装置は、前記電力装置の利用者の該電力装置の起動の意思を受け付ける入力部と通信可能に、又は該入力部を制御する制御部と通信可能に設けられ、
前記入力部への入力情報に基づいて、前記電源部の電力を該起動装置の外部に供給するよう設けられる
請求項14に記載の起動装置。 - 前記起動装置は、前記電源部と直列に、前記電源部の電力を該起動装置の外部に供給するか否かを切り替える開閉部が設けられている
請求項15に記載の起動装置。 - 前記起動装置は、前記電力装置の利用許可に係る認証に供される認証情報を記憶する記憶部を備える
請求項15又は請求項16に記載の起動装置。 - 前記起動装置は、前記電力装置の第1通信部と通信可能に設けられる第2通信部を備える
請求項17に記載の起動装置。 - 前記第2通信部は、前記電力装置の動作に供される動作情報又は前記認証情報を送信可能に設けられる
請求項18に記載の起動装置。 - 前記起動装置は、前記電源部とは異なる他の電源部を備える
請求項17から請求項19の何れか1項に記載の起動装置。 - 前記蓄電装置は、
該蓄電装置と着脱可能に設けられる電力装置の電力端子である第1電力端子に着脱可能に設けられる電力端子である第2電力端子を備え、
前記切替制御部は、
前記蓄電部と前記第2電力端子とを接続する第1電力伝達経路上に設けられた断続部
を備える請求項1から請求項20の何れか1項に記載の起動装置。 - 前記断続部は、
第1断続部と、該第1断続部と並列に設けられる第2断続部とを含む
請求項21に記載の起動装置。 - 前記切替制御部は、
前記電源部の電力を、前記切替制御部の出力状態を切り換える切替信号に変化させる信号変換部と、
前記切替信号の検出に応じて前記断続部を制御する断続制御部と
を備え、
前記断続部は、制御により断続が制御される複数の半導体切替素子を含み、
前記断続制御部は、
出力許可を示す前記切替信号を検出しない場合に、前記複数の半導体切替素子を夫々遮断状態にするように制御して、前記蓄電装置の前記非起動状態を生成し、
前記出力許可を示す前記切替信号を検出した場合に、前記複数の半導体切替素子を夫々導通状態にするように制御して、前記蓄電装置の前記起動状態を生成する
請求項22又は請求項23に記載の起動装置。 - 前記電源部は、電力を変換する電力変換部を備えた前記電力装置に配置され、
前記電力変換部は、起動された前記蓄電装置からの電力を変換し、又は変換して生成した電力を、起動された前記蓄電装置に送る、
請求項21から請求項23の何れか1項に記載の起動装置。 - 前記蓄電装置からの電力が入力される入力端子と、
前記電源部から出力される電力の一部を出力可能に構成された出力端子と、
を備える請求項1から請求項24の何れか1項に記載の起動装置。 - 前記入力端子から前記出力端子までの経路に配置され、前記入力端子の電圧を変換した後の電力を前記電源部に供給する電圧変換部
を備え、
前記入力端子に許容される許容入力電圧と、前記出力端子に許容される許容出力電圧とが互いに異なる、
請求項25に記載の起動装置。 - 前記起動装置は、前記蓄電装置に対して着脱可能に設けられる
請求項1から請求項26の何れか1項に記載の起動装置。 - 蓄電部を有する蓄電装置を充電又は放電させる動作部
を備え、
前記蓄電装置は、
前記蓄電部の電力を該蓄電装置の外部に出力可能な、又は該蓄電装置の外部の電力を前記蓄電部に入力可能な起動状態と、前記蓄電部の電力を該蓄電装置の外部に出力不能な、又は該蓄電装置の外部の電力を前記蓄電部に入力不能な非起動状態と、に切り替える切替制御部を備え、
前記蓄電装置を起動させる起動装置は、
前記蓄電装置の外部に設けられ、かつ前記切替制御部と電気的に接続可能な電源部を備える
電力装置。 - 上部に開口がある収納空間を形成する第1収納部と第2収納部とが設けられており、
前記蓄電装置は、前記第1収納部に収納され、
前記起動装置は、前記第2収納部に収納される、
請求項28に記載の電力装置。 - 蓄電部を有する蓄電装置であって、
前記蓄電部の電力を該蓄電装置の外部に出力可能な、又は該蓄電装置の外部の電力を前記蓄電部に入力可能な起動状態と、前記蓄電部の電力を該蓄電装置の外部に出力不能な、又は該蓄電装置の外部の電力を前記蓄電部に入力不能な非起動状態と、に切り替える切替制御部と、
前記蓄電装置の外部に設けられ、かつ前記切替制御部と電気的に接続可能な電源部を有する起動装置が接続される接続部と、
を備える蓄電装置。
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