US 12,456,873 B2
Method and apparatus for controlling a DC-DC power converter
Rasoul Hosseini, Troy, MI (US); and Ranjay Singh, Karnataka (IN)
Assigned to GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed on Jul. 7, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/859,161.
Prior Publication US 2024/0014670 A1, Jan. 11, 2024
Int. Cl. H02J 7/00 (2006.01); B60L 53/22 (2019.01); B60L 53/62 (2019.01); H02M 1/00 (2006.01); H02M 1/32 (2007.01); H02M 3/158 (2006.01)
CPC H02J 7/0029 (2013.01) [B60L 53/22 (2019.02); B60L 53/62 (2019.02); H02M 1/0009 (2021.05); H02M 1/32 (2013.01); H02M 3/1586 (2021.05); B60L 2210/14 (2013.01); H02J 2207/20 (2020.01)] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A system for electrically charging a rechargeable energy storage device, comprising:
a DC-DC boost converter, an electrical connector including a positive cable and a negative cable, a high-voltage electric power bus, and a self-activating fault protection circuit including a high-voltage diode;
wherein the DC-DC boost converter is electrically connected to the rechargeable energy storage device via the high-voltage electric power bus;
wherein the electrical connector is electrically connected to the DC-DC boost converter via the positive cable and the negative cable; and
wherein the high-voltage diode is arranged in the negative cable between the electrical connector and the DC-DC boost converter and the high-voltage diode includes a cathode and an anode, wherein the anode is proximal to the DC-DC boost converter and wherein the cathode is proximal to the electrical connector.