Power and actuation control device for highly automated vehicles

Abstract

The invention relates to a power and actuator control device for a highly automated vehicle (HAV). The device comprises a housing divided into 4 units. The first unit contains a connector for connection of a traction battery, a connector for connection of hydrogen fuel cells, a connector for connection to a traction motor inverter, a 12 V power supply and a 24 V power supply. The second unit contains a rechargeable lithium battery and a supercapacitor module. The third unit contains a high-level controller. The fourth unit contains an inverter. The power supplies are connected by their inputs to outputs of the connector for connection of a traction motor inverter and the connector for connection of hydrogen fuel cells. The inverter has an output for connection of a pneumatic system of the HAV and an input for connection of an onboard control computer. The rechargeable lithium battery and the supercapacitor module provide backup power for the high-level controller. The result is more reliable control of the electrical systems of a highly automated vehicle.

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