• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Power Electronics
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• v.26 no.3
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• pp.199-204
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• 2021

Ultra-compact electric vehicles have narrow space for power conversion devices. This work presents schemes to achieve the high-power density of a low-voltage DC-DC converter (LDC): simplifying a converter structure by using sync-buck topology, applying a planar inductor using PCB winding, and applying a plate-type heat sink. The heat sink is placed between two PCBs, which increases the contact surface between the PCB and the heat-dissipating device. It enables the miniaturization of the converter to improve the conditions of heat radiation. The validity of the proposed scheme is verified through the experiment using a 500 W(12 V, 41.67 A) prototype with an input voltage range from 58 V to 84 V.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Gas
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• v.28 no.1
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• pp.59-64
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• 2024

In this study, we conducted research on a miniaturized transmission system suitable for ultra-compact electric vehicles, such as electric arts or small electric cars. While conventional electric vehicles eliminate multi-gear transmissions and control motor output or secure initial driving force through reducers, in vehicles like electric karts or compact electric cars, which have relatively small battery capacities, the driving range can be reduced or the motor can be stressed epending on the loading state. Therefore, in this study, we developed a low stage ratio 0.625 and high stage ratio 1.6 a two-stage transmission system that can change gears as needed, considering factors such as slope conditions and loading status, by applying the continuously variable transmission (CVT) mechanism. Based on the selected gear ratios, we designed the transmission and created a test rig to verify the power transmission efficiency of the developed transmission. Using the test rig, we varied the rotational speed and load of the transmission to confirm its power transmission characteristics and also examined the heat generation characteristics during shifting and operation. As a result, developed a two-stage transmission with a CVT structure.

• Proceedings of the KIPE Conference
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• 2020.08a
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• pp.304-305
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• 2020

본 논문은 초소형 전기자동차용 Low voltage DC-DC Converter(LDC)의 고전력밀도화 기법을 제시한다. Sync-Buck 구조를 사용해 구조를 단순화하고, Planar 인덕터 적용, PCB와 방열 plate를 사용하여 PCB와 방열 기구물의 접촉면을 증대시킴으로써 전력밀도를 향상시킬 수 있음을 보인다. 500W(12V, 41.67A)급 시제품 제작 및 배터리 입력 조건인 58V~84V 영역에서 실험을 통해 제안한 기법의 타당성을 검증한다.