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Method and apparatus for charging auxiliary battery of vehicle including driving motor

  • US 10,434,896 B2
  • Filed: 12/13/2016
  • Issued: 10/08/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/25/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for charging an auxiliary battery of a vehicle that includes a driving motor, the method comprising:

  • calculating a driving cycle measure based on a plurality of driving distances for a set period;

    determining a maximum chargeable state of charge (SOC) of the auxiliary battery based on the driving cycle measure;

    determining whether a charging condition of the auxiliary battery is satisfied; and

    charging the auxiliary battery by controlling an operation of a DC converter based on the maximum chargeable SOC in response to determining that the charging condition of the auxiliary battery is satisfied.

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