Ladevorrichtung zum induktiven Laden eines elektrischen Energiespeichers eines Kraftfahrzeugs und Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Ladevorrichtung

Ladevorrichtung (10) zum induktiven Laden eines elektrischen Energiespeichers eines Kraftfahrzeugs, mit- einer Primärspule (12), welche dazu ausgelegt ist, eine Spannung in einer Sekundärspule des Kraftfahrzeugs zum Laden des elektrischen Energiespeichers zu induzieren;- einem Hebemechanismus (14), welcher dazu ausgelegt ist, die Primärspule (12) zwischen einer Verstauposition und einer Ladeposition zu bewegen; dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass- die Ladevorrichtung (10) zumindest einen Heizleiter (20), insbesondere einen Heizdraht, aufweist, welcher am Hebemechanismus (14) angeordnet und mittels einer Steuereinrichtung (22) der Ladevorrichtung (10) ansteuerbar ist;- wobei die Steuereinrichtung (22) dazu ausgebildet ist, den Heizleiter (20) zu aktivieren, falls zum Verstellen des Hebemechanismus (14) eine Kraft aufgebracht wird, die größer als ein vorgegebener Kraftwert ist, und/oder falls ein Ladestrom während des Aufladens des elektrischen Energiespeichers des Kraftfahrzeugs einen vorgegebenen ...

Resonance type noncontact charging device

Resonance type noncontact charging device.

ARRANGEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF A CONSUMER WITH ELECTRICITY

Devices and methods for inductive power transfer and power control for industrial equipment

Systems and methods for wirelessly transmitting power between an industrial vehicle and an attachment, using an inductive power transfer unit (1 10) comprising an inductive power transmitter (1 18) and an inductive power receiver (120). Preferably, the inductive power transmitter (1 18) transmits wireless power to the inductive power receiver (120) over a range of motion of a vertically moveable carriage (114) of the industrial vehicle.

NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

... ²In a non-contact power supply system for a vehicle that supplies power from a ²power ²transmission coil of the vehicle to a power reception coil of a power supply ²drive, a ²problem arises in that when power failure occurs, the failure is not ²recognized and the ²target vehicle is not identified. The present invention addresses this problem ²by providing: ²a power supply device having a power supply side recording unit that records ²information; ²a power supply side communication unit that communicates with the vehicle; and ²a power ²supply side controller that controls power output from a power source to the ²power ²transmission coil. Vehicle identification information is recorded to the power ²supply side ²recording unit before or during the supplying of power. The power side ²controller cross-checks²the vehicle identification information and the vehicle information transmitted ²from ²the vehicle when power supply to the power reception coil stops abnormally.² ...

PARKING ASSISTANCE DEVICE

Provided is a parking assistance device that performs alignment of a ground coil (31) provided on the ground and a vehicle coil (11) provided on the bottom surface of a vehicle (10), said device detecting the voltage of the vehicle coil (11), detecting the rate of change of the detected voltage, notifying first braking to a driver when the detected rate of change changes from plus to minus, and then notifying second braking to the driver when the rate of change changes from minus to plus.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING ELECTRIC ENERGY TO A VEHICLE USING A PLURALITY OF SEGMENTS OF A CONDUCTOR ARRANGEMENT

The invention relates to a system for transferring electric energy to a vehicle (81; 91), in particular to a track bound vehicle (81) such as a light rail vehicle or to a road automobile (91) such as a bus, wherein - the system comprises an electric conductor arrangement (connected to 14) for producing an alternating electromagnetic field and for thereby transferring electromagnetic energy to the vehicle, - the conductor arrangement comprises a plurality of consecutive segments (connected to 15), wherein each segment extends along a different section of the path of travel of the vehicle, - the system comprises an alternating current supply for conducting electric energy to a plurality of the segments, wherein the segments are electrically connected in parallel to each other with the alternating current supply, - each segment is coupled to the supply via an associated switching unit (13) adapted to switch on and off the segment by connecting or disconnecting the segment to/from the supply ...

CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR PROVIDING A DC VOLTAGE IN A VEHICLE AND METHOD OF OPERATING A CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT

The invention relates to a circuit arrangement for providing a DC voltage in a vehicle and a method for operating the circuit arrangement, wherein the circuit arrangement comprises at least one secondary-sided inductance (2) of a vehicle-sided pick-up portion for receiving a magnetic field and for producing an electric output voltage, at least one rectifier (3) for rectifying the output voltage of the at least one inductance (2), and at least one source element and/or drain element, wherein the rectifier (3) and the source element are connected such that an output voltage of the circuit arrangement is a sum of an output voltage (U1) of the rectifier (3) and an output voltage of the source element and/or the rectifier (3) and the drain element are connected such that an output voltage of the circuit arrangement is a difference between an output voltage (U1) of the rectifier (3) and an input voltage of the drain element. Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle.

TRACTION BATTERY CHARGING WITH INDUCTIVE COUPLING

A method and apparatus for charging the battery of an electric vehicle are provided; where charging energy is delivered from a charging station at a predetermined voltage and at a delivery frequency which is in the range of from 10 kHz up to 200 kHz. The charging energy is transferred to the vehicle through an inductive coupler, which has a primary side connected to the charging station and a secondary side mounted within the vehicle, together with a rectifier mounted in the vehicle and interposed between the secondary side and the traction battery to be charged. When the electric vehicle is connected to a charging station, it is interrogated to determine the nature of the charge controller that is on board the vehicle; and logic decisions invoking the particular mode for charging the vehicle are made depending on the nature and type of charge controller that is on board the vehicle. Thus, delivery of charging energy to the battery in the vehicle may be entirely under the control of a charge ...

Garage for adjusting of a plurality of two-wheel vehicles, especially bicycles, in particular those with an electrical drive.

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Garage für mehrere Zweiräder, insbesondere Fahrräder, mit mindestens einer Einstellebene, wobei die Zweiräder automatisch über einen Manipulator den Einstellebenen zuführ- und entnehmbar sind und der Manipulator eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung für ein zu beförderndes Zweirad aufweist. Erfindungsgemäss ist vorgesehen, dass für die Positionierung des Zweirads innerhalb der Garage (1) der ein- oder mehrachsige Manipulator (12) einen Greifarm (21) aufweist, der zum Greifen des Vorderrads des Zweirads (Z) geeignet ist und dieses in Abstellbereiche (7) führen kann, wobei durch den Greifarm (21) das Vorderrad derart angehoben wird, dass eine Bodenfreiheit entsteht.

Garage for adjusting several two-wheelers, in particular such with an electric drive.

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Garage für mehrere Zweiräder, insbesondere Fahrräder mit mindestens einer Einstellebene, wobei die Zweiräder entweder durch den Benutzer in die Einstellebene oder automatisch über einen Manipulator den Ebenen zuführ- und entnehmbar sind und der Manipulator eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung für die zu befördernden Zweiräder aufweist. Erfindungsgemäss ist vorgesehen, dass für die Positionierung der Zweiräder innerhalb der Garage (1) der ein- oder mehrachsige Manipulator (12) einen Greifarm aufweist, der zum Greifen des Vorderrads (V) des Zweirads (Z) geeignet ist und dieses in Abstellbereiche führen kann.

Fixation system for bicycle i.e. electric bicycle, has cylindrical support block made of synthetic resin, where system is fixed on frame of bicycle, and tube utilized for height adjustment of saddle

The system has a cylindrical support block made of synthetic resin, where the system is fixed on a frame (4) of a bicycle. Diameter of a saddle of the bicycle is between 30 and 35 mm. A tube is utilized for height adjustment of the saddle in a housing of a body (3). A rubber seal adjusts difference of diameters of frames of the bicycles or electric bicycles. A lock system is equipped with a pull knob, a pin and a spring. The pin is released from the housing on the locking system while raising the pull knob. The pin is positioned by utilizing the spring by loosening the pull knob.

Simple locking system for locking electric bicycles, has electric coil placed on locking axle, and radiofrequency identification chip embedded in axle, where chip contains information needed to validate unlocking and charging of batteries

The system has an electric coil integrated at inside an inner guide (2). Another electric coil is placed on a locking axle (1) of the system. The electric coils are arranged and centered with respect to each other using an abutment (6). The former electric coil creates induction magnetic field and the other electric coil creates electric current for charging batteries of electric bicycles. A radiofrequency identification chip is embedded in the axle, where the chip contains information needed to validate unlocking and charging of the batteries.

Device for controlling parking spaces of electric cars, located in public roads, has controller sending signal on display to terminals with another signal, visible to driver looking for parking space

The device has a process controller processing information representing whether an electric and thermal motor vehicle is present on controlled parking spaces by comparing a numbers of vehicles presenting and absenting parking spaces, or the number of vehicle absence parking space with respect to a fixed number, representing the minimum of locations to be reserved for the electric vehicle. The controller sends a signal on a display, to terminals having another signal, visible to a driver looking for a parking space, where the information represents the space reserved for the vehicle.

For the purpose of rolling elements to temporarily accommodate storage and/or of goods or goods transportation and method for operating such a rolling body.

Ein Rollkörper (10a) zur zeitweiligen Aufnahme von Gütern oder Waren zum Zwecke der Lagerung und/oder des Transports weist eine einen Innenraum (12) umschliessende Hülle (11) auf, wobei im Innenraum (12) ein Nutzvolumen (13) zur Aufnahme der Güter vorgesehen ist. Eine autonome Arbeitsweise wird dadurch ermöglicht, dass im Innenraum (12) zusätzlich ein Energiespeicher (14) und ein Energieverbraucher (15) angeordnet sind und dass der Energiespeicher (14) mit dem Energieverbraucher (15) zur Abgabe von Energie verbindbar ist.

CONTACTLESS CHARGING DEVICE OF RESONANCE TYPE

БЕСКОНТАКТНОЕ ЗАРЯДНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО РЕЗОНАНСНОГО ТИПА

Бесконтактное зарядное устройство резонансного типа включает в себя высокочастотный источник питания, резонансную катушку первичной стороны, резонансную катушку вторичной стороны, зарядное устройство, аккумуляторную батарею и модуль управления остановкой. Резонансная катушка первичной стороны принимает подаваемую высокочастотную электроэнергию из высокочастотного источника питания. Резонансная катушка вторичной стороны расположена бесконтактно отдельно от резонансной катушки первичной стороны. Резонансная катушка вторичной стороны принимает электроэнергию от резонансной катушки первичной стороны посредством резонанса магнитного поля между резонансной катушкой первичной стороны и резонансной катушкой вторичной стороны. Зарядное устройство принимает питание в виде высокочастотной электроэнергии от резонансной катушки вторичной стороны. Аккумуляторная батарея соединена с зарядным устройством. Модуль управления остановкой останавливает высокочастотный источник питания до остановки зарядного ...

Integration of electronic components in inductive power transfer systems

Device for the inductive transmission of electric energy

The present invention relates to a method for the electric power from the stationary unit disposed inside the primary coil (2) to the inductive transmission provided in the vehicle (12) inside the secondary coil (11) of the device, wherein the primary coil (2) and / or the secondary coil (11) having at least one lead-off coil head (6, 7) for adjusting the effective length of the coil for inductive transmission of energy.

Overhead power transfer system

The present invention relates to a charging station for charging a plurality of vehicles and methods of charging energy storage systems within a plurality of vehicles. A charging station for charging a plurality of vehicles each with a receiver coil located on top of a vehicle, includes: a first and second support structures, an overhead track stretching between the first and second support structures, a movable carriage on the overhead track, the carriage including a transmitter coil located at a position under the carriage for transferring power to the receiver coils of the plurality of vehicles when they are parked under the overhead track and an inductive power transfer module connected to the transmitter coil, and a motorized transport mechanism for moving the carriage along the tracks and positioning the carriage over any selectable one of the plurality of vehicles.

POWER RECEPTION APPARATUS AND POWER TRANSMISSION APPARATUS

Non-contact power reception device, non-contact power transmission device, and non-contact power reception and transmission system

A non-contact power reception device is provided with a power receiving unit (110) for receiving power from a power transmission device (200) on the outside of a vehicle (100) without making contact, and a control device (180) for controlling the transmission power of the power transmission device. The control device (180) controls the transmission power on the basis of monitoring results obtained by monitoring vehicles in the periphery and door status detection results obtained by detecting that the door of the vehicle opened. If the door status detection results indicate that the door is open, the control device (180) makes the power transmission device reduce the transmission power thereof and controls the transmission power without using the monitoring results.

Crash detection in a stationary motor vehicle

Systems, methods, and apparatus for increased foreign object detection loop array sensitivity

Method for wireless energy transfer

The invention relates to a method for wireless energy transfer and equipment for wireless energy transmission. The apparatus for use in wireless energy transfer includes a first resonator structure configured to transfer energy non-radiatively with a second resonator structure over a distance greater than a characteristic size of the second resonator structure. The non-radiative energy transfer is mediated by a coupling of a resonant field evanescent tail of the first resonator structure and a resonant field evanescent tail of the second resonator structure.

Power transmission system

A power transmission system for transmitting electrical energy from a transmission antenna (140) to a reception antenna (210) via an electromagnetic field, the power transmission system comprising: an inverter (130) for converting DC voltage into AC voltage having a prescribed frequency and outputting the AC voltage; a transmission-side control unit (150) for performing a control for keeping the drive frequency of the inverter (130) at a prescribed frequency, controlling the voltage of the DC voltage inputted into the inverter (130), and controlling so as to keep the power value outputted from the inverter (130) constant; a transmission antenna (140) into which the inverter (130) inputs the AC voltage; a rectifier (220) for rectifying the output from the reception antenna (210) into DC voltage; a step-up/step-down unit (230) for stepping up or stepping down and then outputting the DC voltage outputted by the rectifier (220); a battery (240) charged by the output from the step-up/step-down ...

Power transmission system

Power transmission under the sea water and to provide the optical fiber communication system and method

Non-contact power supply device

Power transmission device for vehicle

SYSTEME DE COMMANDE D'ALIMENTATION POUR UN VEHICULE ENTRAINE ELECTRIQUEMENT

LE VEHICULE ELECTRIQUE SELON LA PRESENTE INVENTION COMPREND UNE BATTERIE 100 POUR ROULER SUR UNE ROUTE CLASSIQUE ET UN MOYEN 24 DE CAPTAGE D'ENERGIE POUR ROULER SUR UNE ROUTE ELECTRIFIEE. LE MOYEN DE CAPTAGE D'ENERGIE 24 EST SUPPORTE PAR LE VEHICULE DE TELLE SORTE QU'IL EXISTE UN ENTREFER DE PETITE DIMENSION ENTRE LE CONDUCTEUR 14 DE LA ROUTE ELECTRIFIEE ET LEDIT MOYEN DE CAPTAGE D'ENERGIE. FACULTATIVEMENT, LE MOYEN DE CAPTAGE D'ENERGIE PEUT ETRE ABAISSE OU SOULEVE. DES MOYENS 80, 90 DE COMMANDE ELECTRIQUE SONT PREVUS POUR MAINTENIR AUTOMATIQUEMENT A UNE VALEUR RELATIVEMENT CONSTANTE LA TENSION DE SORTIE DU MOYEN RECEPTEUR D'ENERGIE MALGRE LES VARIATIONS DE LA CONSOMMATION D'ENERGIE PAR LE MOTEUR 22 ET MALGRE LES VARIATIONS DES DIMENSIONS DE L'ENTREFER.

LOADING DEVICE FROM A WIRELESS TERMINAL TO BE ON BOARD A MOTOR VEHICLE

METHOD FOR CHARGING A BATTERY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

SINGLE-INVERTER

DEVICE OF TRANSFER OF ELECTRIC OUTPUT FOR MOTOR VEHICLE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE OR PARTIALLY ELECTRIC TEAM Of SUCH a DEVICE

SYSTEM SUPPLY FOR RECHARGING THE BATTERY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

INDUCTION CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES ELECTRIC

Method for assisting positioning of electric or hybrid car, in car parking space, involves detecting shifts when vehicle is parked for recharge process, and displaying shifts on information display system according to predefined directions

Procédé d'aide au positionnement d'un véhicule électrique ou hybride (2), comportant un système d'affichage d'un dispositif d'aide au parking, comprenant des capteurs qui détectent des obstacles environnants pour afficher des informations sur la présence de ces obstacles dans différentes directions prédéfinies par rapport au véhicule, ce véhicule comportant de plus un moyen de recharge des batteries sans contact, nécessitant un ajustement du véhicule sur une position de stationnement, caractérisé en ce qu'il détecte de manière automatique des décalages de l'ajustement quand le véhicule est garé pour préparer une recharge, et qu'il affiche sur le système d'affichage des informations (10, 20, 30) sur ce décalage suivant les directions prédéfinies.

DEVICE FOR LOCKING AND RECHARGING OF A CYCLE, ESPECIALLY ELECTRIC POWER

L'invention concerne un dispositif pour le verrouillage d'un cycle lequel dispositif comprend : a. un verrou (150) cylindrique épaulé, comportant une tige (151) liée à une extrémité axiale à un cycle (200), et connectée à son autre extrémité à une tête (152), laquelle tête s'étend axialement entre une surface en épaulement par rapport à la tige et une surface (158) d'extrémité ; b. une borne réceptrice comportant des moyens de positionnement relatif et de rétention dudit verrou, lesquels moyens comprennent : bi. des moyens de positionnement et de rétention axiaux agissant sur la surface en épaulement et la surface (158) d'extrémité de la tête (152) ; bii. des moyens de positionnement et de rétention radiaux agissant sur une surface cylindrique radiale du verrou ; biii. des moyens de guidage pour l'insertion du verrou dans la borne, lesquels moyens de guidage comprennent des moyens formant appui sur l'une des surfaces du verrou opposée à un moyen de positionnement et de rétention.

Method for managing use of electrical energy storage unit of electric car, involves determining selected parameter defining usual use of vehicle, and determining desired use mode of storage unit relative to life phase in progress of vehicle

Un procédé est destiné à gérer l'utilisation de moyens de stockage d'énergie électrique d'un véhicule à moteur(s) électrique(s). Ce procédé comprend une étape dans laquelle on estime un facteur d'endommagement global des moyens de stockage en fonction d'un point de fonctionnement en cours de ces derniers, d'au moins un paramètre de fonctionnement ou environnemental, et d'un facteur d'endommagement cible, et une étape dans laquelle on détermine un nouveau point de fonctionnement pour les moyens de stockage en fonction du facteur d'endommagement global estimé, d'au moins un paramètre choisi définissant l'usage habituel du véhicule et d'un mode d'utilisation souhaité des moyens de stockage compte tenu d'une phase de vie en cours du véhicule.

ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPS With a CHARGER WITH OR WITHOUT CONTACT

L'invention concerne la charge d'une batterie (1) embarquée à bord d'un véhicule automobile. Le véhicule automobile, comporte au moins un moteur électrique (8) relié à la batterie (1) au moyen d'un pont onduleur (9), la batterie (1) pouvant être chargée par un premier système de charge (2) destiné à être raccordé à un réseau d'alimentation électrique ou par un deuxième système de charge (3) destiné à être couplé inductivement à un circuit émetteur (16) d'une station de charge externe (11). Le premier système de charge (2) est raccordé au moteur (8) et le deuxième système de charge (3) est raccordé directement à la batterie (1).

PROCESS OF LOAD WITHOUT CONTACT Of a BATTERY Of an ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE

L'invention concerne un procédé de charge sans contact d'une batterie (Batt) d'un véhicule automobile électrique (30) par induction magnétique une bobine émettrice (11) d'un dispositif de charge et une bobine réceptrice (21) du véhicule, comprenant des étapes consistant à : - commander (140) l'alimentation électrique ainsi que les consignes d'un onduleur aux bornes duquel est reliée la bobine émettrice selon une fréquence variable, - mesurer (100) dans un circuit analogique au moins un signal analgoqique relatif à un courant (I) ou à une tension (U) aux bornes de la bobine émettrice, Le procédé est essentiellement caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre des étapes consistant à : - traiter numériquement au moyen d'une carte de contrôle au moins deux signaux numériques entrants, un premier signal entrant relatif à la tension (U) et un second signal entrant relatif au courant (I) - transmettre des signaux de sortie de la carte de contrôle à l'onduleur de sorte à asservir l'onduleur à la ...

BY INDUCING METHOD FOR CHARGING A VEHICLE BATTERY

L'invention est relative à un procédé de charge par induction d'une batterie d'un véhicule à partir d'un dispositif de charge comprenant d'une part un émetteur de charge comprenant une bobine primaire L1 et un onduleur apte à délivrer à la bobine primaire L1 une tension alternative d'alimentation E. Ledit dispositif comprend d'autre part un récepteur de charge comprenant une bobine secondaire L2 agencée dans un véhicule. Ledit procédé consiste à adapter une fréquence f de la tension d'alimentation (E) à la fréquence de résonnance f0 lorsqu'un véhicule motorisé se trouve sur une place de stationnement. Ledit procédé comporte les étapes suivantes : -fixer un premier paramètre de transmission de puissance (E, f) ; -démarrer un test itératif consistant à : -fixer une valeur d'un second paramètre de transmission de puissance (E, f) ; -faire varier le second paramètre de transmission de puissance (E, f) sur une seconde plage de réglage autorisée ; -mesurer la puissance (Pbat) transmise entre ...

LIFTING TRUCK EQUIPS With a TRANSMISSION RESOURCE WITHOUT CONTACT OF ENERGY TOWARDS the INSTALLATION OF LIFTING OF LOAD.

Chariot élévateur comportant un mât de levage composé d'une partie fixe et d'au moins une partie mobile verticalement par rapport à celle-ci ainsi que d'une installation de levage de charge montant et descendant le long du mât et au moins un consommateur d'énergie électrique prévu sur l'installation de levage de charge ou la partie mobile du mât de levage. Au moins un consommateur électrique (3) est relié à une installation de réception (4 ou 8 ou 13 ou 14) générant de l'énergie électrique, portée par l'installation de support de charge (2) ou sur la partie mobile du mât et faisant partie d'un système de transmission d'énergie sans contact (7, 5 ou 9, 8 ou 12, 13 ou 16, 14) alimenté par un réseau électrique embarqué.

CONTACTLESS CHARGING METHOD FOR DYNAMIC, AND CORRESPONDING SYSTEM

L'invention concerne un procédé transfert de puissance destiné à la charge sans contact d'une batterie électrique d'un véhicule automobile électrique ou hybride en mouvement, une puissance électrique étant transférée par induction entre une bobine primaire émettrice disposée dans un tronçon de route, et une bobine secondaire (BS) réceptrice embarquée sur ledit véhicule et connectée à ladite batterie, ladite bobine primaire appartenant à un réseau de bobines primaires (BP) successives disposées régulièrement dans un tronçon de route, comportant des étapes de transfert de puissance: - entre ladite bobine primaire et le véhicule - entre la bobine primaire suivante et le véhicule caractérisé en ce que ledit procédé comporte en outre une étape de mise en court-circuit de la bobine primaire suivante avant la transition du transfert de puissance entre la bobine primaire et la bobine primaire suivante.

AUXILIARY POWER SOURCE DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND OVERCURRENT PROTECTION METHOD

... 차량용 보조 전원 장치에는, DC 입력을 소망한 교류 전압으로 변환하여 출력하는 공진 인버터 회로 및 제어부가 마련된다. 제어부에는, 공진 인버터 회로에 흐르는 전류의 공진 시간을 관리하는 공진 시간 관리부, 전류 검출기의 검출 전류에 기초하여 공진 인버터 회로에 흐르는 과전류를 검지함과 아울러 당해 과전류를 검지했을 경우에 전류 검출기의 검출 전류 및 공진 시간 관리부가 관리하는 공진 시간에 기초하여 공진 인버터 회로의 스위칭 소자에 흐르는 전류가 최초로 영이 되는 시간의 경과 후에 스위칭 소자를 오프로 하기 위한 게이트 오프 지령을 생성하는 게이트 오프 지령 생성부, 및 게이트 오프 지령이 입력되었을 경우에 스위칭 소자를 오프로 제어하는 게이트 신호를 생성하는 게이트 신호 생성부가 마련된다.

유도 전력 전송 장치

... 자속을 수신하거나 발생시키기 위한 자속 패드. 상기 패드는 자기 투과성 코어(14)와 관련된 2개의 폴 영역들(11, 12)을 포함한다. 코일들(17)은 상기 폴 영역들을 정의한다. 상기 패드는 상기 패드의 표면 위의 상당한 높이에서 사용가능한 자속이 생성될 수 있게 한다.

무선 전력 전송 시스템에서 통신 장치 및 통신 방법

... 무선 전력 전송 시스템에서 통신하는 장치 및 방법에 관한 것으로, 무선 전력 전송 시스템에서 통신 장치는 무선 전력 전송에 사용하는 채널 이외에 통신채널들을 검색하고, 상기 통신채널들의 상태정보를 측정하며, 상기 측정된 통신채널들의 상태정보에 기초하여 소스의 무선 전력 전송 영역에서 감지된 타겟과의 통신에 이용할 통신채널을 결정하고, 상기 결정된 통신채널의 통신 주파수를 이용하여 소정의 크기를 가지는 채널 점유 신호 및 접속 규격 명령어를 상기 타겟으로 전송하며, 상기 접속 규격 명령어에 대한 응답 신호의 수신여부에 기초하여 상기 결정된 통신채널에서 상기 타겟과의 통신여부를 결정한다.

Method for the contactless charging of the battery of an electric automobile

커플링된 기생 공진기들을 통한 무선 에너지 전송

... 본 개시물은 기생 공진기들을 이용하여 전력을 무선으로 전송하는 시스템들, 방법들 및 장치를 제공한다. 일 양태에서, 전기 차량 (2412) 에 전력공급하거나 전기 차량을 충전하는 무선 전력 수신기 장치가 제공된다. 무선 전력 수신기 장치는 제 1 코일 (2416) 을 포함하는 수신 회로를 포함한다. 수신 회로는 전기 차량에 전력공급하거나 전기 차량을 충전하기 위해 전력을 무선으로 수신하도록 구성된다. 무선 전력 수신기 장치는 제 2 코일 (2403) 을 포함하는 수동 회로를 더 포함한다. 수동 회로는 제 3 코일 (2404) 을 포함하는 송신 회로로부터 전력을 무선으로 수신하도록 구성된다. 수동 회로는 또한, 송신 회로로부터 수신된 전력을 수신 회로로 무선으로 재송신하도록 구성된다. 무선 전력 수신기 장치는 제 2 코일 (2403) 을 제 1 코일 (2416) 로부터 변위시키도록 구성되는 제어기 (2444, 2454) 를 더 포함한다.

비접촉 급전 시스템 및 급전 장치

... 적어도 자기적 결합에 의해, 차량(2)에 설치된 수전 코일(21)에 대하여 송전 코일(11)로부터 비접촉으로 전력을 공급하는 급전 장치(1)에 있어서, 급전 장치(1)를 기동시키는 기동 신호를, 주행중인 차량(2)으로부터 무선 통신으로 수신하는 통신 수단과, 급전 장치(1)의 상태를 통지하는 통지 수단과, 기동 신호에 기초하여 급전 장치(1)의 상태를 검출하는 검출 수단과, 검출 수단의 검출 결과에 기초하여 통지 수단을 제어하는 제어 수단을 구비하고, 검출 수단은, 송전 코일(11)로부터 비접촉으로 전력을 공급 가능한 상태를 나타내는 비접촉 급전 가능 상태를 검출하고, 제어 수단은, 검출 수단이 비접촉 급전 상태를 검출한 경우에는, 통지 수단의 통지 상태를 제1 통지 상태로 하고, 검출 수단이 비접촉 급전 상태를 검출하지 않은 경우에는, 통지 수단의 통지 상태를 제1 통지 상태와 상이한 상태로 한다.

무선 전력 전송 시스템용 능동 정류기와 이를 이용하는 차량 어셈블리 및 그 작동 방법

... 전기차 주위의 다수의 무선통신기들 중에서 특정 그라운드 어셈블리의 무선통신기를 탐지하는 방법 및 장치와 그라운드 어셈블리의 작동 방법에 관한 것으로, 무선통신기 탐지 방법은, 충전 구역에 진입한 차량 주위의 무선통신기들을 검색하는 단계, 무선통신기들 각각의 복수의 수신 신호 세기들의 1차 평균치를 이용하여 무선통신기들 각각의 수신 신호 세기들을 필터링하는 단계, 필터링하는 단계에서 얻은 필터링된 수신 신호 세기의 개수로 1차 평균치에 가중치를 부여하여 1차 평균치를 정규화하는 단계, 및 정규화하는 단계에서 얻은 2차 평균치를 토대로 가장 강한 신호 세기값을 갖는 무선통신기와 연결을 시도하는 단계를 포함한다.

RESONANCE-TYPE NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, POWER-RECEIVING-SIDE DEVICE, AND POWER-TRANSMISSION-SIDE DEVICE

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRONIC VECHICLE, WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS

위치 검출을 갖는 동적 전기 차량 충전을 위한 디바이스들, 시스템들, 및 방법

... 전기 차량을 무선으로 충전하는 시스템들, 방법들, 및 장치들이 기술된다. 하나의 양태에서, 전기 차량 (605) 을 무선으로 충전하는 방법이 개시된다. 방법은 적어도 하나의 코일을 포함하는 적어도 하나의 충전 회로 (615a-615d) 에 의해 전기 차량을 충전하기 위해 충분한 전력 레벨에서 무선 필드를 생성하는 단계를 포함한다. 방법은 적어도 하나의 충전 회로에의 전기 차량의 도착 (610, 730) 을 검출하는 단계를 더 포함하고, 전기 차량의 도착의 검출은 적어도 하나의 코일을 통해 흐르는 전류의 레벨에 기초하여 결정된다. 방법은 적어도 하나의 충전 회로에의 전기 차량의 도착의 검출 시에 근접성 신호를 생성하는 단계를 더 포함한다.

비접촉 급전 장치

... 수전 코일(22)은 조타되는 전륜(W)에 가까운 플로어 패널(40)의 전단부 하면에서, 차량 중심에 존재하는 터널부(42)의 하측 개방부에 걸쳐서 탑재하고 있으므로, 주차 스페이스(2)에서 소정의 정지 위치에 차량(1)을 전진할 때에 노면측의 송전 코일(12)에 차량 중심을 맞춰서 조타하는 운전 감각에 의해, 송전 코일(12)에 대해 수전 코일(22)을 적정하게 정면으로 대향시켜 위치 정렬할 수 있다.

WIRELESS POWER FEEDING APPARATUS, VEHICLE, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING WIRELESS POWER FEEDING SYSTEM

METHOD OF PAIRING TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER OF WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING SAME

The present invention relates to a method of pairing a transmitter and a receiver of a wireless charging system capable of pairing a vehicle to a charging station, and an apparatus for performing the same. The wireless charging system (10) used to charge an electric vehicle includes several charging stations (12A, 12B). While the vehicle (22) accesses to the charging stations (12A, 12B), all charging stations (12A, 12B) transmit a command signal of transmission of a magnetic station identification signal (18) with a unique pulse pattern through a source coil (14A, 14B) of the charging station (12A, 12B). The vehicle (22) receives an identification signal from one specific charging station (12A) through a capture coil (38) of the vehicle, indicates that a specific charging station (12A) generates a charging signal based on the unique pulse pattern of the identification signal, and transmits another signal of stopping that the other charging station (12B) transmits an identification signal ...

POWER FEED RAIL SYSTEM FOR THE ELECTRIC CAR CAPABLE OF TRANSFERRING A MAGNETIC FIELD OVER GROUND CLEARANCE BY ESTABLISHING THE POWER FEED CORE OF A VERTICAL DIRECTION

PURPOSE: A power feed rail system for an electric car is provided to transfer a magnetic field to higher place using a vertical core and to reduce the thickness of fiber reinforced plastics, thereby reducing manufacturing costs. CONSTITUTION: A power feed rail is laid under the lower concrete(90) of the asphalt(69) of the groove inside of existing asphalt(68). A power feed unit(70) comprises a power feed core(73), and a power feed line(72), and the housing(71) of a high intensity insulating material. The power feed core is formed into a flat shape and is extended in a longitudinal direction. The power feed line is formed into a flat shape and is arranged on the upper part of the power feed core. The power feed unit is horizontally arranged at regular intervals on a power feed unit horizontal arrangement. The semicircle member(74) of a plastic or a vinyl material is formed on the top of a plurality of the power feed unit. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OBJECT WITHIN WIRELESS CHARGING REGION

An assembly and method for detecting an object within a wireless charging region of an electric vehicle are provided. The method includes allowing a controller to apply a voltage to a wireless charging region to produce a capacitance value, and allowing the controller to measure the capacitance value of an electromagnetic shield disposed below a vehicle. Also, the controller monitors the capacitance value of the electromagnetic shield and detects a change in the capacitance value when an object enters the wireless charging region. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

전기 차량 유도 코일 정렬을 위한 시스템들 및 방법들

... 특정한 실시형태들에 따른 시스템들 및 방법들은 베이스 시스템 유도 코일 전류 신호의 위상의 결정을 통해 베이스 시스템 유도 코일과 전기 차량 유도 코일의 정렬을 제공한다. 특정한 실시형태들에서, 송신 신호를 수신하는 전기 차량 유도 코일은, 베이스 시스템 유도 코일 및 전기 차량 유도 코일에서의 전류 신호들의 위상들이 수렴할 때 송신 신호를 송신하는 베이스 시스템 유도 코일과 훨씬 더 정렬되어 있는 것으로 결정될 수 있다. 일 실시형태는 무선 전력 송신에서 송신 신호를 검출하는 단계를 포함하는 무선 전력을 수신하는 방법을 포함하고, 송신 신호는 제 1 주파수와 제 2 주파수 사이의 주기적 변동들을 포함한다. 방법은 검출된 송신 신호에 기초하여 베이스 시스템 유도 코일 신호의 위상을 결정하는 단계를 더 포함한다.

공진형 전력 전송 장치 및 공진형 전력 다중 전송 시스템

... 공진 조건이 맞추어진 송신용 공진기(3) 및 수신용 공진기(4)를 이용하여 전력을 전송하는 공진형 전력 전송 장치로서, 전력을 공급하는 송신 전원(1)과, 송신 전원(1)으로부터의 전력을 전송하는 송신 안테나(2)와, 송신용 공진기(3)와 수신용 공진기(4)를 1점 접속하는 도전성 물질(7)과, 송신용 공진기(3) 및 수신용 공진기(4)를 거쳐서 송신 안테나(2)로부터의 전력을 수신하는 수신 안테나(5)와, 수신 안테나(5)에 의해 수신된 전력을 수신하는 수신 전원(6)을 구비했다.

NON-CONTACT CHARGING DEVICE IN WHICH A PRIMARY COIL IS ELEVATED CAPABLE OF ELEVATING THE PRIMARY COIL BY A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER

PURPOSE: A non-contact charging device in which a primary coil is elevated is provided to install a hydraulic cylinder which elevates a primary coil while a pressurization plate goes down to eliminate a need of a motor with large driving power, thereby saving energy. CONSTITUTION: A non-contact charging device(100) in which a primary coil is elevated comprises a primary coil(1), a recess part(4), a pressurization plate(3), and a hydraulic cylinder(6). The top of the pressurization plate is matched with the ground. If the tires of the front wheels enter the recess part, the pressurization plate is pushed down by the weight of a vehicle. The primary coil is elevated by a hydraulic cylinder. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2011 ...

무선 파워 전송을 위한 동작 예측

... 신호 생성기는 전원으로부터의 파워를 이용하여 신호의 파워를 증가시키는 증폭기로 전송된 전기 신호를 생성한다. 그러한 증폭된 신호는 포커싱되어 수신기로 전송될 수 있는 초음파를 생성하기 위해 전송기 트랜스듀서로 제공된다. 상기 수신기 트랜스듀서는 초음파를 다시 전기 에너지로 변환시켜 배터리와 같은 에너지 저장 장치에 저장하거나, 또는 상기 전기 에너지를 장치에 파워를 공급하는 데 사용한다. 이런 식으로, 장치는 전기 콘센트에 연결되지 않고 원격으로 충전되거나 파워가 공급될 수 있다.

동적 전기 차량 충전 시스템들의 전력 제어를 위한 디바이스들, 시스템들, 및 방법들

... 전기 차량을 무선으로 충전하기 위한 시스템들, 방법들, 및 장치들이 개시된다. 일 양태에서, 전기 차량을 무선으로 충전하는 방법이 제공된다. 방법은 충전 필드를 통해 전력 송신기로부터 전기 차량으로 전달될 레벨의 충전 전력에 대한 요청을 전기 차량으로부터 획득하는 단계를 포함한다. 방법은 전력 효율 팩터 및 요청된 레벨의 충전 전력에 기초하여 전력 송신기의 전류 또는 전압을 제어하는 단계를 더 포함한다.

Device for inductive energy transfer

트로프, 포장 구조체, 및 포장 구조체의 시공 방법

... 주행체에의 비접촉에서의 급전에 이용하는 트로프, 포장 구조체, 및 포장 구조체의 시공 방법을 제공한다. 주행체(2)에 구비된 수전 가능한 수전 장치에 전자파를 통해 급전하는 포장 구조체에 이용되는 트로프(1a)로서, 주행체가 주행하는 방향으로 연신되는 트로프 오목부(100)를 갖는 트로프 본체부(10a)와, 트로프 오목부(100)의 내측에 배치된 자성체 부재(11)와, 자성체 부재(11) 상에 배치되고, 수전 장치에 전자파를 통해 급전하는 급전체(12)와, 트로프 오목부(100)의 내측에 있어서, 급전체(12)를 덮는 급전체 보호재(13)을 구비한다.

Vehicle Charger Safety System and Method

A SAFETY SYSTEM, A METHOD OF OPERATING A SAFETY SYSTEM AND A METHOD OF BUILDING A SAFETY SYSTEM

VEHICLE, ELECTRIC DEVICE, AND POWER TRANSMISSION/RECEPTION SYSTEM

POWER RECEPTION EQUIPMENT FOR RESONANCE-TYPE NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

Power reception equipment (20) is provided with: a secondary side resonance coil (21b) which receives power from a primary side resonance coil (13b) of power supply equipment (10); and a rectifier (23) which rectifies the received power. The power reception equipment is further provided with: a secondary matching unit (22) which is provided between the secondary side resonance coil (21b) and the rectifier (23); a charger (24) to which rectified electric power is supplied; a power storage device (25) which is connected to the charger; and a control unit (26) which adjusts the secondary matching unit when the power storage device is being charged. The control unit stores, as data on a storage device (33), the relationship between the charge power from the power supply equipment during the power ascension phase and the matching status of the secondary matching unit (22) when charging. During the phase in which the power output from the supply equipment is reduced, the control unit adjusts, ...

STRUCTURE OF A RECEIVING DEVICE FOR RECEIVING A MAGNETIC FIELD AND FOR PRODUCING ELECTRIC ENERGY BY MAGNETIC INDUCTION

The invention relates to a receiving device (1) for receiving a magnetic field and for producing electric energy by magnetic induction, wherein - the receiving device (1) comprises at least one coil (33, 35, 37) of an electric line, wherein the magnetic field induces an electric voltage in the coil (33, 35, 37) during operation and wherein the coil (33, 35, 37) comprises an inductance, - the receiving device (1) and the coil (33, 35, 37) are adapted to receive the magnetic field from a receiving side of the receiving device (1), - the receiving device (1) comprises a separating structure (12), - the separating structure (12) comprises at least one column (13, 14, 15) made of a solid material, which column extends in the direction from the receiving side of the receiving device to the side opposite to the receiving side and which separates electric lines (34, 36, 38) or bundles of electric lines (34, 36, 38) of the at least one coil (33, 35, 37) from each other and/or from further components ...

DEVICE FOR THE INDUCTIVE TRANSFER OF ELECTRIC ENERGY

The invention relates to a device for the inductive transfer of electric energy from a stationary unit comprising at least one primary inductance to a vehicle that is adjacent to said unit and has at least one second inductance. The stationary unit or the vehicle has a device for detecting the presence of an object in a predetermined area that covers at least the area lying between the primary inductance and the second inductance during the inductive energy transfer. The detection device has at least one contactless sensor and an evaluation unit that is connected to the sensor. At least the sensor of the detection device is integrated into or mounted on the same housing as the primary or secondary coil of the energy transfer device. The sensor can be an ultrasonic sensor, radar sensor, infra-red sensor or an electric image sensor.

CHARGER FOR INDUCTIVELY CHARGING AN ENERGY ACCUMULATOR OF A VEHICLE

Charger for inductively charging an energy accumulator of a vehicle, comprising a primary charging part which is connected to a power source and a secondary charging part which can be connected to the energy accumulator, wherein the primary charging part (2) is fixed and the secondary charging part (3) on its base sides, which is accommodated in a securing device (4) on its base sides, can be moved between a non-charging position and a charging position, for which purpose the secondary part (3) can be connected in a mechanically and electrically detachable fashion to at least one coupling device arranged in the underbody region of the vehicle (5) as the vehicle travels over, such that for the purpose of charging the secondary part (3) can be moved into the charging position during further travel over the primary part (2), and at the end of the charging process when the vehicle (5) travels backwards said secondary part (3) can be moved into the non-charging position accompanied by release ...

WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS

Described herein are improved configurations for a wireless power transfer involving photovoltaic panels. Described are methods and designs that use electric energy from a photovoltaic module to energize at least one wireless energy source to produce an oscillating magnetic field for wireless energy transfer. The source may be configured and tuned to present an impedance to a photovoltaic module wherein said impedance enables substantial extraction of energy from said photovoltaic module.

RESONANCE-TYPE NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A resonance system wherein power is supplied from a power supply unit is configured by at least a primary-side resonance coil, a secondary-side resonance coil, and a load. The output frequency (fo) of the power supply unit is set within one range among ranges of frequency f1≤fo≤ frequency f2, frequency f3≤fo≤ frequency f4,⋅⋅⋅, frequency f2n-1≤fo≤ frequency f2n. Frequencies f1, f2, f3, f4⋅⋅⋅, f2n-1, f2n (f1 Подробнее

POWER RECEIVING DEVICE, POWER TRANSMITTING DEVICE, VEHICLE, AND CONTACTLESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A power supply system (10) includes: a power transmitting device (200) that includes a power transmitting unit (220); and a vehicle (100) that includes a power receiving unit (110), and contactlessly transfers electric power between the power transmitting device (200) and the vehicle (100) through electromagnetic resonance. When there is an abnormality that a power receiving mechanism of the vehicle (100) cannot receive electric power, a vehicle ECU (300) causes the power transmitting device (200) to stop power transmission, opens a relay (RY20) and further discharges remaining electric power by the discharging unit (186).

VEHICLE GUIDANCE DEVICE, VEHICLE GUIDANCE INFORMATION PROVIDING DEVICE AND VEHICLE GUIDANCE METHOD

A vehicle-side communications unit (103) acquires, from a vehicle guidance information providing device (170), angle information that is calculated by the vehicle guidance information providing device (170) on the basis of detection information for the left wheels and the right wheels of a vehicle (150) according to a sensor unit (172) provided on the ground and that indicates the slant in respect to the straight forward direction from a position in which a power-receiving unit (151) and a power supply unit (180) of the vehicle (150) face each other. A vehicle direction acquisition unit (104) acquires a change in the direction of the vehicle (150). A display unit (106) provides information in order to lead the vehicle (150) to a position in which the power-receiving unit (151) and the power supply unit (180) face each other, on the basis of the angle information and changes in the direction of the vehicle (150).

INTERFERENCE MITIGATION FOR MULTIPLE INDUCTIVE SYSTEMS

A system and method for mitigating interference between two or more inductive systems. Interference can be mitigated by, in response to an interference causing event, temporarily adjusting operation of one or more of the inductive sub-systems to reduce interference. A controller can receives communication from multiple inductive systems and instruct the systems to operate so as to reduce interference. The inductive systems can coordinate to operate out of phase with respect to one another to reduce interference. Communication from a data transfer inductive system can be mimicked by another inductive system so that both systems transmit the communication. Interference between multiple inductive systems can be mitigated by specific physical positioning of the transmitters of the inductive sub-systems.

CONTACTLESS CHARGING DEVICE

This contactless charging device is provided with: a power reception device (110); a power supply device (101) that contactlessly supplies power to the power reception device (110) and has a primary coil (122), which generates magnetic flux by means of an input AC current, and a cover (121) that covers the primary coil (122); a static capacitance detecting sensor (106) that detects a foreign object (123) present in the vicinity of the cover (121) by measuring the static capacitance with respect to the foreign object (123); and a control unit (107) that records the initial value of a detection parameter that is the detection result of the static capacitance detecting sensor (106) before transmitting power from the power supply device (101) to the power reception device (110).

CONTACTLESS ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, AND ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DEVICE AND ELECTRICITY RECEPTION DEVICE USING SAME

An electricity supply device of a contactless electrical power transmission device comprises a casing foundation member (35), a primary coil (40), positioned on the casing foundation member (35), for generating magnetic flux, a cover (36) which is attached to the casing foundation member (35) and covers the primary coil (40), an electrostatic capacity sensor (21) which comprises a detection electrode positioned between the primary coil (40) and the cover (36) and which detects contamination around the cover (36) on the basis of a change in the electrostatic capacity detected by way of the detection electrode, and a highly dielectric member (37) embedded in the cover (36) and having a dielectric constant which is higher than that of the cover (36).

PRIMARY-SIDE POWER CONTROL FOR INDUCTIVE POWER TRANSFER

A method is provided for controlling the output voltage of a pickup in an inductive power transfer (IPT) system without any additional form of communications for feedback from the pickup to the power supply. The method comprising the steps of deriving an estimate of the output voltage of the pickup from the voltage across the primary conductive path, and adjusting the current in the primary conductive path so that the estimated pick-up output voltage matches a required pick-up output voltage. In particular, an estimate of the pickup output voltage is derived from the magnitude and phase angle of the voltage in the primary conductive path.

MEASURING A TEMPERATURE DURING CONTACTLESS TRANSMISSION OF ENERGY

During contactless transmission of energy between a receiver (6) for receiving the energy and a transmitter (7) for transmitting the energy for the purpose of charging a battery of a motor vehicle (1), a temperature is measured in a region between the transmitter (7) and the receiver (6).

POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR ON-LINE ELECTRIC VEHICLE, METHOD FOR FORMING SAME AND MAGNETIC FIELD CANCELATION APPARATUS

A power supply apparatus is for supplying power to an electric vehicle by a magnetic induction mechanism. The apparatus includes a power supply structure including a multiple number of power supply rail modules connected in a forward road direction, each power supply rail module including at least one power supply line passage elongated in the forward road direction, a power supply core of a lattice structure provided below the power supply line passage, and a concrete structure incorporating the power supply line passage and the power supply core; at least one power supply line accommodated in the power supply line passage in the forward road direction and surrounded by an insulating pipe; and at least one common line provided in the forward road direction and surrounded by an insulating pipe, for supplying power to the power supply apparatus.

DRIVING OPERATION SUPPORT DEVICE, CONTROL DEVICE, AND DRIVING OPERATION SUPPORT METHOD

When a driving operation support initialization command, in which an input unit (820) is utilized by a user, is generated, a drive control unit (731) controls a drive unit (720), and an image capture unit (710) is translated in the vehicle length direction of a vehicle (CR), in such a manner that the distance in the vehicle length direction, from a power receiving unit (850) in power supply equipment to the image capture unit (710), reaches a target distance from a power transmitting unit (910) to a target object (920) in the vehicle length direction, when the power receiving unit (850) receives a supply of power. Furthermore, the drive control unit (731) rotationally moves in such a manner that the imaging direction of the image capture unit (710) is downward. On the basis of captured images obtained by taking images with the image capture unit (710) in this state, a display control unit (732) displays positional relationship information representing the positional relationship between ...

WIRES LAID IN A MATRIX FOR FORMING ONE OR MORE PRIMARY COILS OF AN INDUCTIVE ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM

The invention relates to a primary device for an energy transfer system for the contactless transfer of electric energy to at least one stationary or moving vehicle (F), at least one secondary element (2) which can be inductively coupled to the primary device by means of at least one coil (SPU) being situated in the vehicle (F). The coil or coils (Si) of the primary device (1) is/are or can be connected to at least one energy source(Ui), in particular in the form of an inverter (4). Several parallel rectilinear wires (Lx) running at a distance from one another are arranged in an X-direction and several parallel rectilinear wires (Ly) running at a distance from one another are arranged in a Y-direction on a delimited surface (FL), whereby said wires delimit quadrilateral regions (Bi, BBi, BB'i, BB"i). Phase-opposed currents flow in the respective wires (Lx; Ly) that delimit the region (Bi, BBi, BB'i, BB"i) and are arranged in parallel to one another.

VEHICLE POWER FEEDING DEVICE

In order to feed power to a vehicle (10) having a secondary power feeding coil (22) which can contactlessly receive power from a primary power feeding coil (21), this vehicle power feeding device comprises: a primary power feeding coil (21) which is provided in a parking space (R) and can contactlessly feed power to the secondary power feeding coil (22); and a vehicle position and orientation adjustment mechanism (30) for changing the orientation or position of the vehicle and placing the vehicle (10) in the parking space (R) such that power can be contactlessly fed from the primary power feeding coil (21) to the secondary power feeding coil (22) provided in the vehicle (10). The vehicle position and orientation adjustment mechanism (30) supports the vehicle (10) while changing the orientation or position of the vehicle (10) and placing the vehicle (10) in the parking space (R).

NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

A non-contact power supply device is provided with a power supply apparatus (10) and a power reception apparatus (21). The power supply apparatus (10) is provided with a first resonator (11) having a primary coil (14), and with a power source part (12) for supplying an alternating current to the first resonator (11). The power reception apparatus (21) is provided with a second resonator (22) having a secondary coil (27), and with a load (25) to which the power received by the second resonator (22) is supplied. One of the coils from among the primary coil (14) and the secondary coil (27) is a small coil while the other is a large coil. The outer diameter of the small coil is smaller than the inner diameter of the large coil. When power is transferred in a non-contacting manner to the second resonator (22) by means of the resonance created by supplying an alternating current to the first resonator (11) from the power source part (12), at least a portion of the resonator (11) having a small ...

POWER SUPPLY AND PICKUP SYSTEM CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING STABILITY OF TRANSMISSION EFFICIENCY DESPITE CHANGES IN RESONANT FREQUENCY

The present invention relates to a power supply and pickup system capable of maintaining stability of transmission efficiency despite changes in a resonant frequency. More particularly, the present invention relates to a power supply and pickup system capable of maintaining the stability of efficiency of transmitting power to a pickup device from a power supply device even when a voltage or current changes by the variation in a resonant frequency. According to the power supply and pickup system of the present invention, Q-factor of a power supply and pickup system is set to a low value, a stability of efficiency of transmitting power to a pickup device from a power supply device is maintained even when a voltage of current changes by the variation in a resonant frequency.

BATTERY CHARGERS

L'invention concerne un procédé et un système de recharge de la batterie de traction d'un véhicule induit électriquement par le couplage inductif d'un premier enroulement connecté à une alimentation avec un second enroulement monté dans le véhicule. La fréquence opérationnelle du premier enroulement est maintenue dans une plage sélectionnée qui oscille entre une fréquence de résonance sélectionnée pour le premier enroulement et une fréquence inférieure à une fréquence de résonance sélectionnée pour le second enroulement.

WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEMS

Described herein are improved capabilities for a source resonator having a Q- factor Q1>100 and a characteristic size x1 coupled to an energy source, and a second resonator having a Q-factor Q2>100 and a characteristic size x2 coupled to an energy drain located a distance D from the source resonator, where the source resonator and the second resonator are coupled to exchange energy wirelessly among the source resonator and the second resonator.

VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGING APPARATUS

An apparatus (10) for delivering electrical energy from a charging station (12) to a vehicle (14), for example, to charge a vehicle battery (16). The apparatus (10) includes vehicle and station bumpers (18, 20) each associated with a respective wire coil (28, 24), and forming respective flux path elements for the coils (28, 24). Means (34) are provided for sensing the relative position of the first and second coils (24, 28) and controllably delivering the electrical energy in response to the sensed position. Third and fourth coils (80, 82) provide two-way communication between the station (12) and the vehicle (14), and blocking means (96) facilitates removal of the vehicle (14) from the station (12).

WIRELESS POWER ELECTRONICS AND CONTROLS

Magnetic-coupling-based wireless power transfer systems and schemes are provided that ensure fast wireless power transfer to charge batteries of electric vehicles (EVs) with high power transfer efficiencies and safety to humans and other animals in or near the EVs. A wireless power transfer system can include a direct 3-phase AC/AC converter with a circuit topology that enables bidirectional power flow. The direct 3-phase AC/AC converter can convert a power input at a low frequency, such as 3-phase 50/60 Hz, into a power output at a high frequency, such as a frequency in a range of 10-85 kHz for wireless power transfer applications.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FREQUENCY PROTECTION IN WIRELESS CHARGING

This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatuses for controlling wireless charging between a first entity and a second entity. For example, the apparatus may include a receiver communication circuit of the first entity configured to receive a current from a second entity via electromagnetic induction during the charging or alignment with the second entity. The apparatus may include a frequency measurement circuit configured to determine an operating frequency of the received current or a voltage induced by the electromagnetic induction. The apparatus may include a controller configured to compare the operating frequency to a threshold and adjust an operation of the charging or the alignment based on the comparison.

Roadway power and control system for inductively coupled transportation system

An electrical modular roadway system adapted for transmitting power to and controlling inductively coupled vehicles traveling thereon. The system comprises a plurality of elongated, electrically connected inductor modules arranged in an aligned end to end spaced apart order to form a continuous vehicle path. Each module has a magnetic core and power windings which generate a magnetic field extending above the road surface. Controllable relays are connected between modules for allowing operating electric current to either activate or bypass selected modules. Sensing windings in modules are activated by the presence of a vehicle on one module to provide control signals to relays for other modules.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC CHARGING OF AN ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE

A method and apparatus for automatically charging an electrically powered vehicle are provided. The apparatus comprises a sensor for sensing proximity or presence of the vehicle, and one or more chargers for automatically coupling with corresponding receptacles of the vehicle and charging an onboard electrical storage device (e.g., a battery). The vehicle may be driven to or parked in a position that automatically couples the apparatus and vehicle as needed, or the apparatus may include locomotion means (e.g., wheels, tracks, rails) for moving along one or more axes of movement. The degree of coupling may depend on the type of charger to be engaged—such as direct contact for conductive and inductive chargers, or close proximity for a near-field charger. The apparatus may also include manual controls for moving/operating the apparatus, a processor for controlling operation of any element(s) of the apparatus, and/or other components.

ALTERNATING VOLTAGE GENERATION APPARATUS AND POWER OUTPUT APPARATUS

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING POWER TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH SEGMENTS OF POWER SUPPLY ROAD

A power transport apparatus for transporting electric power to an electric vehicle on the road is provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of power supply units provided at a road in a longitudinal direction of the road, one or more of the power supply units simultaneously transporting the electric power to the electric vehicle; and a power line supplying the electric power to the respective power supply units. 1. A power transport apparatus for transporting electric power to an electric vehicle on the road , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of power supply units provided at a road in a longitudinal direction of the road, one or more of the power supply units simultaneously transporting the electric power to the electric vehicle; anda power line supplying the electric power to the respective power supply units.2. The power transport apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the power supply units includes:a vehicle detecting sensor detecting whether or not the electric vehicle is placed on the power supply unit;a power feed line generating electromagnetic field when electric current for transporting the electric power to the electric vehicle flows thereto;a power switch supplying and cutting off the electric power from the power line to the power feed line; anda controller controlling the power switch to transport the electric power when the vehicle detecting sensor detects the electric vehicle and to cut off power when the electric vehicle is not detected.3. A power transport apparatus for transporting electric power to an electric vehicle claim 1 , the apparatus comprising:a plurality of power supply units provided at the road in a longitudinal direction of the road and transporting the electric power to the electric vehicle on the road;a power line supplying the electric power to the respective power supply units; anda segment controller controlling the power supply units in a manner that one or more of the power supply units simultaneously transport an ...

MODULAR ELECTRIC-VEHICLE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY DEVICE AND ELECTRICAL WIRE ARRANGEMENT METHOD

The present invention relates to a modular electric-vehicle electricity supply device and an electrical wire arrangement method, and more particularly, to an electric-vehicle electricity supply device and electrical wire arrangement method which use a modular approach such that respective modules can be controlled so as to be either ON or OFF; in which a plurality of a magnets disposed at right angles to the direction of travel on a road area provided spaced at predetermined intervals in the direction of travel on the road, and which comprises electricity supply cores formed such that the widths at right angles to the direction of travel on the road are very narrow, and comprises electricity supply wires arranged such that the magnets of electricity supply cores which neighbor each other in the direction of travel on the road have different polarities. 1. A modular electric-vehicle electricity supply device for supplying electricity to an electric vehicle in an inductive coupling manner , comprising:an electricity supply core comprising a plurality of electricity supply core modules connected to each other along a direction of travel on a road, the electricity supply core modules each comprising one or more magnetic poles and an electricity supply wire coupling portion on both front and rear ends;an electricity supply wire arranged so that magnetic poles of the electricity supply core neighboring each other have different polarities along the direction of travel; anda common line to individually control the electricity supply core modules to be either ON or OFF.2. The modular electric-vehicle electricity supply device of claim 1 , wherein the electricity supply wire is arranged such that the electricity supply wire is wound around each magnetic pole by at least two times.3. The modular electric-vehicle electricity supply device of claim 1 , wherein a width of the electricity supply core at right angles to the direction of travel on the road is at most a half of a ...

INTELLIGENT CHARGING OF MULTIPLE ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITH A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL INDUCTIVE CHARGER

A system and method for intelligent charging of multiple electric or electronic devices with a multi-dimensional inductive charger. In accordance with an embodiment, the system comprises a base unit having one or more transmitter coils; one or more receiver coils or receivers associated with one or more mobile device; one or more components including a ferromagnetic, ferrite, or other magnetic material or layer, that modify the magnitude and/or phase of an electromagnetic field in one or multiple dimensions; and one or more components within the base unit and/or the mobile device, for intelligent charging of multiple mobile devices. In accordance with various embodiments, the base unit can determine the presence of a mobile device in proximity to the base unit, and wherein a receiver coil or receiver thereby activated performs an initiation process whereby its ID, presence, power, voltage or other requirements are communicated to the base unit. 1. A system for intelligent charging of multiple electric or electronic devices with a multi-dimensional inductive charger , comprising:a base unit having one or more transmitter coils;one or more receiver coils or receivers associated with one or more mobile device;one or more components including a ferromagnetic, ferrite, or other magnetic material or layer, that modify the magnitude and/or phase of an electromagnetic field in one or multiple dimensions; andone or more components within the base unit and/or the mobile device, for intelligent charging of multiple mobile devices.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the base unit includes a plurality of transmitter coils.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the base unit determines the presence of a mobile device in proximity to the base unit claim 1 , and wherein a receiver coil or receiver thereby activated performs an initiation process whereby its ID claim 1 , presence claim 1 , power claim 1 , voltage or other requirements are communicated to the base unit claim 1 , including ...

RESONANCE TYPE NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A resonance type non-contact power supply system that supplies power through a primary resonance coil and a secondary resonance coil. The resonance type non-contact power supply system includes power supplying equipment and movable body equipment. The power supplying equipment includes a primary coil unit, which is provided with the primary resonance coil, and a distance detector, which detects the distance between the primary and secondary resonance coils. The movable body equipment includes a switch and a terminal resistor. When the distance detector detects the distance, the switch connects the terminal resistor to the secondary coil unit and disconnects a rectifier and power storage device from a secondary coil unit. When the movable body equipment receives power, the switch connects the rectifier and the power storage device to the secondary coil unit and disconnects the terminal resistor from the secondary coil unit. 1. A resonance type non-contact power supply system that supplies power through a primary-side resonance coil and a secondary-side resonance coil , the resonance type non-contact power supply system comprising:power supplying equipment including an AC power supply, a primary coil unit, which includes the primary resonance coil, and a distance detector, wherein the primary resonance coil receives power from the AC power supply, and the distance detector detects the distance between the primary resonance coil and the secondary resonance coil; andmovable body equipment including a secondary coil unit, which includes the secondary resonance coil, a rectifier, a power storage device, a switch, and a terminal resistor, which is connectable by the switch to the secondary coil unit;wherein the second resonance coil receives power from the primary resonance coil, the rectifier rectifies the power received by the secondary resonance coil, and the power storage device is supplied with power rectified by the rectifier;wherein when the distance detector ...

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME

Some embodiments include a control system for electric vehicle charging stations and method of using the same as disclosed herein. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed. 1) A system for charging a rechargeable energy storage system of an electric vehicle , the system comprising:an electric vehicle charging station configured to make available electricity to charge the rechargeable energy storage system of the electric vehicle;a user interface configured to receive a charging mode and a charging characteristic and to communicate with the electric vehicle charging station in order to operate the electric vehicle charging station;a data acquisition module configured to communicate with the user interface and to receive charging parameter data;anda control module configured (a) to communicate with the user interface and the data acquisition module, (b) to receive the charging mode, the charging characteristic, and the charging parameter data, (c) to monitor in real time the charging parameter data, and (d) based on the charging parameter data, to control when the electric vehicle charging station makes available the electricity to charge the rechargeable energy storage system in order to achieve the charging mode in view of the charging characteristic; the charging mode comprises a day and time by which to complete charging the rechargeable energy storage system;', 'the charging characteristic comprises at least one of a request to provide a fastest charge, a request to provide a cheapest charge, or a request to provide an environmentally cleanest charge; and', 'the charging parameter data comprises at least one of energy and demand data for one or more electric grids configured to provide the electricity to the electric vehicle charging station, alternative energy resource data, or availability of the electric vehicle charging station data., 'wherein2) The system of wherein:the user interface is configured to receive the charging mode and ...

Method and system for co-operative charging of electric vehicles

A method and system provide for the cooperative charging of electric vehicles. By using power line communications, chargers of the electric vehicles who are serviced by the same distribution transformer can form self-contained local area networks due to the nature of power line communications (PLCs). Alternatively, or in addition to the PLCs, other communication networks, such as the Internet and local area networks, may be used as part of the communications infrastructure for the chargers. After the chargers of the electric vehicles are coupled to one another through power line communications or traditional communications networks, they can form a logical token ring network. According to this token ring network, a predetermined number of tokens can be assigned within the token ring network for permitting chargers with tokens to charge respective electric vehicles while chargers without tokens must wait until they receive a token to initiate charging.

MODULAR CHARGING STATION

A modular charging station for charging an electric vehicle, the modular charging station comprising: a frame having a receiving portion; a control unit removably secured to the receiving portion of the frame and electrically connectable to a source of electrical energy, the control unit for selectively controlling access to the electrical energy; and a distributing unit removably secured to the frame, electrically connected to the control unit for receiving the electrical energy therefrom, and electrically connectable to the electric vehicle for providing the electrical energy to the electric vehicle, a powering of the distributing unit being controlled by the control unit. 1. A modular charging station for charging an electric vehicle , the modular charging station comprising:a frame having a receiving portion;a control unit removably secured to the receiving portion of the frame and electrically connectable to a source of electrical energy, the control unit for selectively controlling access to the electrical energy; anda distributing unit removably secured to the frame, electrically connected to the control unit for receiving the electrical energy therefrom, and electrically connectable to the electric vehicle for providing the electrical energy to the electric vehicle, a powering of the distributing unit being controlled by the control unit.2. The modular charging station of claim 1 , wherein the control unit comprises a receiving cavity for removably receiving the distributing unit therein.3. The modular charging station of claim 2 , wherein a shape of a rear face of the control unit matches a shape of the receiving cavity for a snuggly relationship between the control unit and the frame.4. The modular charging station of claim 3 , wherein the frame comprises an elongated V-shaped extrusion.5. The modular charging station of claim 2 , wherein the control unit comprises a switch for activating a powering of the distributing unit claim 2 , a first electrical ...

CHARGING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A charging apparatus for an electric vehicle, the electric vehicle is parked on a power transmission unit provided on the ground, a power receiving unit provided on a lower surface of a vehicle body of the electric vehicle is aligned with the power transmission unit, and the power receiving unit receives electric power energy aerially fed from the power transmission unit to charge a battery mounted on the electric vehicle in a non-contact manner, and the charging apparatus includes a shielding unit for shielding an operation surface of the power receiving unit from outside without hindering power transmission and receiving action. A rolling screen is preferable as the shielding unit. 1. A charging apparatus for an electric vehicle in which the electric vehicle is parked on a power transmission unit provided on the ground , a power receiving unit provided on a lower surface of a vehicle body of the electric vehicle is aligned with the power transmission unit , and the power receiving unit receives electric power energy aerially fed from the power transmission unit to charge a battery mounted on the electric vehicle in a non-contact manner , the charging apparatus comprising:a shielding unit for shielding an operation surface of at least one of the power receiving unit and the power transmission unit from outside without hindering power transmission and receiving action.2. The charging apparatus for an electric vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the shielding unit is a rolling screen provided to cover the operation surface.3. The charging apparatus for an electric vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the rolling screen includes a rolling-up mechanism so as to openably/closably cover the operation surface claim 2 , and expose the operation surface to an outside when opened.4. The charging apparatus for an electric vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the rolling screen is made of a material that does not hinder power transmission and receiving action claim 2 , ...

CHARGING DEVICE

The invention relates to a roller test bench-type charging device comprising driveable rollers for charging an electric energy store in a motor vehicle, in particular in an electric or hybrid vehicle, such that the energy store of a motor vehicle which is placed on said device and the wheels of an axle of which are connected to the rollers in a force-transmitting manner is charged via the motor vehicle alternator or a motor vehicle electric motor designed as a generator. A universal charging device can thereby be provided. 12. A charging apparatus comprising a parking surface and drivable rollers () accessible at the parking surface for rotating vehicle wheels on one axle of an electric or hybrid vehicle so that an electrical energy store in the vehicle is charged by means of its generator or an electric motor in the motor vehicle that is in the form of a generator.22. The charging apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a sensing/control device that senses a maximum regenerative power for the generator or for the electric motor and present state variables for the electrical energy store and actuates or regulates a drive device for driving the rollers () such that said drive device drives the rollers accordingly.314. The charging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the charging apparatus () has a retaining device for fixing the motor vehicle () during charging.42. The charging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rollers () are profiled.512. The charging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each charging apparatus () has four rollers () provided claim 1 , at least two of which are drivable.61. A method for charging an electrical energy store in an electric or hybrid vehicle claim 1 , having the charging apparatus () in of claim 1 , comprising:{'b': 4', '1', '3', '2', '1, 'positioning the motor vehicle () on the charging apparatus () such that its vehicle wheels () on one axle are connected to the driven rollers () of the charging apparatus () so as to transmit force,'}{'b': 2 ...

SMART ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING AND GRID INTEGRATION APPARATUS AND METHODS

An expert system manages a power grid wherein charging stations are connected to the power grid, with electric vehicles connected to the charging stations, whereby the expert system selectively backfills power from connected electric vehicles to the power grid through a grid tie inverter (if present) within the charging stations. In more traditional usage, the expert system allows for electric vehicle charging, coupled with user preferences as to charge time, charge cost, and charging station capabilities, without exceeding the power grid capacity at any point. A robust yet accurate state of charge (SOC) calculation method is also presented, whereby initially an open circuit voltage (OCV) based on sampled battery voltages and currents is calculated, and then the SOC is obtained based on a mapping between a previously measured reference OCV (ROCV) and SOC. The OCV-SOC calculation method accommodates likely any battery type with any current profile. 1. A power grid expert system (PGES) , comprising:(a) a charging station configured for charging a battery in an electric vehicle from an electric power grid;(b) the charging station optionally comprising a grid tie inverter configured for backfilling power from an electric vehicle connected to the charging station into the electric power grid;(c) a PGES computer; and selectively controlling a charging of the battery in the electric vehicle by the charging station; or', 'if the charging station has the grid tie inverter, then:', 'selectively controlling a discharging of the battery for backfilling power to the electric power grid from the battery in the electric vehicle., '(d) programming that is executable on the PGES computer for performing steps comprising2. The PGES of claim 1 , wherein the charging station is configured for wirelessly communicating information to the electric vehicle claim 1 , the information selected from the group consisting of:a location of the charging station;a charge capacity of the charging ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING ELECTRIFIED PARKING SPACE UTILIZATION

The present disclosure provides systems and methods directed to managing parking space utilization and, more particularly, to maintaining a usage record and controlling access to on-street and other public charging spaces for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and other vehicle types, such as high efficiency fuel powered vehicles, for which preferential parking may be desirable. 1. A computer implemented method for managing by a vehicle management system , the availability of a plurality of electrified parking (EP) spaces , the method comprising:retrieving by a communication module of the vehicle management system, previously stored data indicative of a present demand for said plurality of (EP) spaces in a prescribed geographic region,retrieving by the communication module of the vehicle management system, previously stored data indicative of a historical usage and demand for said plurality of (EP) spaces,calculating by a processor of the vehicle management system, an aggregate predicted present demand for said plurality of (EP) spaces in accordance with a demand profile based on said data indicative of said present demand for said plurality of EP spaces and said data indicative of said historical usage and demand for said plurality of EP spaces, anddetermining by the processor of the vehicle management system, based on said calculated aggregate predicted present demand, whether to change a usage designation for at least one EP space from among said plurality of EP spaces from restricted use for only electrified vehicles to non-restricted use for electrified and non-electrified vehicles.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising collecting data pertaining to usage designations for a plurality of EP spaces claim 1 , said data identifying usage status according to vehicle type over a period of time.3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising registering the non-electrified vehicle with the vehicle management system.4. The ...

CONTACTLESS POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

A contactless power supply device supplying electric power in a contactless manner to a power receiving device mounted on a moving object includes: a bottom plate structuring an installation face; a power transmitting coil disposed on the bottom plate to supply electric power to a power receiving coil included in the power receiving device; and a cover attached to the bottom plate so as to cover the power transmitting coil disposed on the bottom plate. A layer of air is formed between the power transmitting coil and the cover. 1. A contactless power supply device supplying electric power in a contactless manner to a power receiving device mounted on a moving object , comprising:a bottom plate having an installation face;a power transmitting coil which supplies electric power to a power receiving coil included in the power receiving device, the power transmitting coil being disposed on the bottom plate; anda cover attached to the bottom plate so as to cover the power transmitting coil, whereinan air layer is formed between the power transmitting coil and the cover.2. The contactless power supply device according to claim 1 , wherein a thermally conductive member higher in thermal conductivity than air is provided between the bottom plate and the power transmitting coil.3. The contactless power supply device according to claim 2 , wherein the thermally conductive member is formed of ceramic or resin.4. The contactless power supply device according to claim 1 , wherein a thermally insulating member lower in thermal conductivity than air is interposed into the air layer between the power transmitting coil and the cover.5. The contactless power supply device according to claim 1 , wherein the moving object is an electrically propelled vehicle.6. The contactless power supply device according to claim 1 , further comprising an electronic component which is disposed on the bottom plate claim 1 , the electronic component being connected to the power transmitting coil claim 1 ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION AND METHOD FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

There is described an electric vehicle charging station for charging an electric vehicle, comprising: an electrical connector electrically connectable to a source of electrical energy, the electrical connector adapted for connecting to a battery of the electric vehicle; a frame having a connector receiving portion for receiving the electrical connector; a locking unit mounted to the frame for preventing a user access to the electrical connector; and a control unit operatively connected to the locking unit, the control unit for verifying rights of a user to access the electrical connector and unlocking the locking unit upon successful verification of the user rights to provide the user access to the electrical connector. 1. An electric vehicle charging station for charging an electric vehicle , comprising:an electrical connector electrically connectable to a source of electrical energy, the electrical connector adapted for connecting to a battery of the electric vehicle;a frame having a connector receiving portion for receiving the electrical connector;a locking unit mounted to the frame for preventing a user access to the electrical connector; anda control unit operatively connected to the locking unit, the control unit for verifying rights of a user to access the electrical connector and unlocking the locking unit upon successful verification of the user rights to provide the user access to the electrical connector.2. The electric vehicle charging station of claim 1 , further comprising an electrical cable having a first end connected to the electrical connector and a second end connectable to the source of electrical energy.3. The electric vehicle charging station of or claim 1 , wherein the locking unit comprises a connector cover movable between a closed position in which the electrical connector is enclosed in the receiving portion to prevent the user access to the electrical connector claim 1 , and an open position in which the electrical connector is ...

Methods and Systems for Charging Vehicles

This disclosure provides systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route. 1. A charging station for a vehicle , comprising:a charging chassis including a pair of collector braces to charge the vehicle, wherein each collector brace of said pair of collector braces is formed with spaced apart guiding strips with an electrically conductive surface, wherein electrically conductive surfaces of said pair of collector braces are for contact with a pair of electrodes of the vehicle, and wherein said collector braces are each mechanically connected to a charging mount and extending downward and away from the charging mount.2. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the guiding strips provide the position and orientation of the pair of collector braces.3. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the guiding strips of a collector brace form at least one pair of converging surfaces.4. The charging station of claim 3 , wherein each collector brace comprises one or more forcing components for providing a force to a guiding strip of the collector brace claim 3 , wherein the force is directed toward another guiding strip of the collector brace.5. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein an electrically conductive surface of a first collector brace is for contacting a positive electrode of the vehicle and an electrically conductive surface of a second collector brace is for contacting a negative electrode of the vehicle when the vehicle is engaged with the charging station.6. The charging station of claim 1 , further comprising a spacing bar separating the pair of collector braces.7. The charging station of claim 6 , wherein the spacing bar is of variable length and enables the pair of collector braces to be kept at a given distance from each other.8. The charging station of claim 7 , ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE POINT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

An electric vehicle charge station incorporating an image sensor, which provides users with status information such as whether the charge point is available, in use, damaged, or blocked by another vehicle. The image sensor may also be used for to monitor the security of the vehicle during charging, detecting tampering with the vehicle or the charge cable. 1. An electric vehicle charge station incorporating electric vehicle service equipment for connecting the vehicle to an electrical power source; one or more optical image sensors; a control processor; and a communications link for remote access and control.2. The electric vehicle charge station of claim 1 , wherein said communications link periodically transfers image data to a remote server.3. The electric vehicle charge station of claim 1 , wherein said communications link transfers image data to a remote server when motion is detected.4. The electric vehicle charge station of claim 1 , wherein said communications link transfers image data to a remote server whenever the vehicle charging state changes.5. The electric vehicle charge station of claim 2 , wherein the remote server is remotely accessible by users.6. The electric vehicle charge station of claim 5 , wherein said remote access is via an Internet server.7. The electric vehicle charge station of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle owner can remotely control and monitor the charging state of the vehicle.8. The electric vehicle charge station of claim 5 , wherein other potential users can remotely monitor the state of the charge station.9. The electric vehicle charge station of claim 4 , wherein the server can send notifications and images to the vehicle owner when motion is detected.10. The electric vehicle charge station of claim 4 , wherein the server can send notifications and images upon request by the vehicle owner.11. The electric vehicle charge station of claim 1 , wherein said communications link is a cellular communications network.12. The electric ...

Rechargeable battery packages

An electric vehicle ( 4 ) with a rechargeable battery package ( 5 ) and a recharging system ( 1 ) for recharging the package ( 5 ). The package 5 has a plurality of rechargeable cells ( 50 ) and an integrated RFID tag ( 51 ) that is powered by an independent lithium-ion battery and has first and second memory areas. The first memory area is configured to permanently store identification data specific to the unique identity of the package ( 5 ). The second memory area is arranged to accumulate and store data relating to charge and discharge profiles for the package ( 5 ), operational conditions reflecting use of the package ( 5 ) during at least a portion of its lifetime, an event log recording operation of the package ( 5 ) outside of its recommended use parameters, energy status information for the cells ( 50 ) and/or event data pertaining to times of disconnection of the package ( 5 ) from an electrical circuit. The recharging system ( 1 ) also includes a refuelling station ( 2 ) that includes a fuel management terminal ( 3 ) and a lead ( 20 ) for connecting the vehicle ( 4 ) to a source ( 21 ). The system 1 also incorporates a security algorithm that is configured upon connection of the vehicle ( 4 ) to the refuelling station ( 2 ) to disable the vehicle ( 4 ) and to prevent or inhibit unauthorised disconnection of the lead ( 20 ).

WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM

A system includes a first stage of an inductive power transfer system with an LCL load resonant converter with a switching section, an LCL tuning circuit, and a primary receiver pad. The IPT system includes a second stage with a secondary receiver pad, a secondary resonant circuit, a secondary rectification circuit, and a secondary decoupling converter. The secondary receiver pad connects to the secondary resonant circuit. The secondary resonant circuit connects to the secondary rectification circuit. The secondary rectification circuit connects to the secondary decoupling converter. The second stage connects to a load. The load includes an energy storage element. The second stage and load are located on a vehicle and the first stage is located at a fixed location. The primary receiver pad wirelessly transfers power to the secondary receiver pad across a gap when the vehicle positions the secondary receiver pad with respect to the primary receiver pad. 1. A system comprising:a first stage of an inductive power transfer (“IPT”) system, the first stage comprising an LCL load resonant converter with a switching section, an LCL tuning circuit, a primary receiver pad, and a primary controller, wherein the switching section connects a direct current (“DC”) voltage to the LCL tuning circuit, the switching section connecting the DC voltage in a positive polarity and in a negative polarity during a switching cycle of the switching section, and wherein the primary receiver pad is connected as a load to the LCL tuning circuit, and wherein the primary controller controls switching in the switching section;a second stage of the IPT system, the second stage comprising a secondary receiver pad, a secondary resonant circuit, a secondary rectification circuit, a secondary decoupling converter, and a secondary decoupling controller, wherein the secondary receiver pad connects to the secondary resonant circuit, the secondary resonant circuit connects to the secondary rectification ...

Wireless power charging using point of load controlled high frequency power converters

An apparatus for wirelessly charging a battery of an electric vehicle is provided with a point of load control. The apparatus includes a base unit for generating a direct current (DC) voltage. The base unit is regulated by a power level controller. One or more point of load converters can be connected to the base unit by a conductor, with each point of load converter comprising a control signal generator that transmits a signal to the power level controller. The output power level of the DC voltage provided by the base unit is controlled by power level controller such that the power level is sufficient to power all active load converters when commanded to do so by any of the active controllers, without generating excessive power that may be otherwise wasted.

Fast charge stations for electric vehicles in areas with limited power availabilty

Systems and methods for charging a vehicle are provided. Electric or hybrid electric vehicles may be charged in areas with limited power availability or in situations where a gradual draw of power from an external energy source is desired. The external energy source may be used to charge a stationary energy storage system at a first rate, and the stationary energy storage system may be used to charge the vehicle energy storage system at a second rate. Preferably, the second rate may be greater than the first rate.

STRUCTURAL BOLLARD ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE

The invention disclosed herein is directed to electric vehicle (“EV”) infrastructure, which includes a customizable charging station that comprises a modular bollard assembly having a structural tubular form that is secured to an electrical vehicle supply equipment to provide fuel to an EV. The modular bollard assembly is optionally fashioned with expansion elements, such as a solar canopy, which accommodate EV infrastructure requirements. The invention also includes methods of determining and manufacturing EV infrastructure based upon data pertaining to demographic, energy, EV, financial and geographic metrics. 1. A customizable charging station , comprising:at least one modular bollard assembly having a substantially structural tubular form that is mountable upon a footing at one or more bollard attachment points upon a bollard attachment plate, and having at least one expansion attachment element fashioned on a first expansion plate;electrical vehicle supply equipment secured to said modular bollard; and a foundation.2. The customizable charging station of wherein said modular bollard assembly includes a tubular central portion having a hollow inner cavity claim 1 , a first end portion and a second end portion claim 1 , said first expansion plate secured to said first end portion claim 1 , said first expansion plate having a plurality of apertures therethrough claim 1 , said apertures constructed and arranged to cooperate with an expansion cap member claim 1 , a second expansion plate secured to said second end of said tubular central portion claim 1 , said second expansion plate including a plurality of apertures therethrough claim 1 , said second expansion plate constructed and arranged to cooperate with said foundation for securing said modular bollard assembly to said foundation claim 1 , said tubular central portion including a receiving port through a side wall thereof claim 1 , said side window sized and shaped to cooperate with said electrical vehicle ...

AUDIBLE CONFIRMATION OF BATTERY CHARGING IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES

An electric vehicle battery recharging system is disclosed that is capable of generating an audible sound to indicate that the battery system of the vehicle is being recharged. The system includes an audible indicator that is connected or otherwise associated with a controller. The controller is configured to actuate the audible indicator in response to a voltage or current of a battery system rising a predetermined amount after recharging is initiated so as to provide audible confirmation to a recharging operator that the battery system is being recharged. 1. An electric vehicle battery recharging system comprising:an audible indicator; anda controller;wherein the controller is configured to actuate the audible indicator in response to a voltage of a battery system rising a predetermined amount after recharging is initiated so as to provide audible confirmation to a recharging operator that the battery system is being recharged.2. The recharging system of claim 1 , wherein the battery system voltage rise is determined based on a baseline established upon connection of a recharging power cord to a vehicle.3. The recharging system of claim 2 , wherein the baseline is established while a traction motor controller of the vehicle is in a lockout state that prevents accidental movement of the vehicle.4. The recharging system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to actuate the audible indicator in response to the voltage of the battery system rising a predetermined amount within a predetermined time period after recharging is initiated.5. The recharging system of claim 1 , wherein the audible indicator is on the vehicle.6. The recharging system of claim 1 , wherein the audible indicator is also used to provide an audible indication when the vehicle is in reverse.7. The recharging system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one visual indicator for displaying charging information to the recharging operator.8. An electric vehicle comprising:a rechargeable ...

Metered electrical charging station with integrated expense tracking and invoice capabilities

A system for safely recharging and charging electrically powered vehicles, including hybrid powered vehicles, includes an electrical charging station for connecting the vehicles to a source of Ground Fault Protected electrical power, an authorization device for permitting an operator of the vehicle to utilize a secure electronic content distributor. The system also includes a metering system for recording the amount of electrical power or electricity utilized to charge or recharge the vehicle. A cover is hinged to the charging station and includes an aperture sized to secure said power cord to said electrical connection output. A locking pin assembly secures the cover in a closed position while said position indicator is engaged and maintains the cover in a closed position until an authorization to release the cover is received. 1. A system for charging electrically powered vehicles comprising;a free standing electrical charging station having a power connection inlet coupled to a power source and an electrical connection output available for temporary coupling to a power cord used by an electric powered vehicle for battery charging;a cover constructed and arranged to conceal said electrical connection output, said cover hinged to said charging station and includes an aperture sized to secure said power cord to said electrical connection output;a position indicator to determine closure of said cover;a locking pin assembly for securing said cover in a closed position while said position indicator is engaged, said locking pin assembly maintaining said cover in a closed position until an authorization to release the cover is received;a secure electronic content distributor (SECD) instructing said locking pin to release said cover to permit insertion of said power cord into said electrical connection output for vehicle battery charging and engaging said locking pin to prevent removal of said power cord until SECD authorization is provided;wherein said cover is locked to ...

DEVICE FOR RECEIVING A CONTAINER FOR A CHARGING SOCKET IN A MOTOR VEHICLE

A charging socket for a hybrid or electric vehicle is arranged in a container which is held in an opening in a body sheet of the vehicle body. A frame surrounds the opening on the inside of the body sheet. The frame is fixed to the body sheet and retains the container in a supported manner. 1. A device for receiving a container for a charging socket of a hybrid or electric vehicle in an opening in a body sheet of a vehicle body , comprising: an internal frame surrounding the opening in the body sheet , the internal frame having a bearing flange with an inwardly offset encircling retaining limb configured for connection to an encircling collar that is bent away from an opening edge of the opening , the retaining limb having a fastening flange bent away from the retaining limb and projecting into the opening and the container having a flange retained on and supported by the fastening flange continuously around the fastening flange.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the encircling collar of the opening edge has a conically converging wall and the retaining limb has a conically converging wall that engages over the wall of the collar for clamping the wall of the collar from outside.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the wall of the retaining limb is connected to the wall of the collar via one or more welds claim 2 , soldered joints or adhesive bonds.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the fastening flange of the frame has a plurality of recesses that extend from an inner edge of the fastening flange to the wall of the retaining limb.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the flange on the container rests on top of the fastening flange of the frame and the device further comprises clips fastening the flange on the container to the fastening flange of the frame in a fastening position.6. The device of claim 2 , further comprising an elastic seal arranged on an outer edge of the flange on the container claim 2 , the seal being positioned in an encircling manner on the wall of ...

CONTACTLESS POWER FEEDING SYSTEM, VEHICLE, POWER FEEDING FACILITY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING CONTACTLESS POWER FEEDING SYSTEM

When an impedance adjustment process of a resonant system is started, a power feeding facility outputs power for adjustment. Then, an ECU of the power feeding facility adjusts an impedance matching box provided in the power feeding facility, and when the adjustment is completed, transmits an instruction for adjustment in a vehicle to the vehicle. When the vehicle receives the adjustment instruction from the power feeding facility, the vehicle adjusts an impedance matching box provided in the vehicle. That is, in this contactless power feeding system, the impedance adjustment in the power feeding facility is performed first, and the adjustment in the vehicle is performed thereafter. 1. A contactless power feeding system comprising:a power feeding facility; anda power receiving apparatus for receiving electric power in a contactless manner from said power feeding facility,said power feeding facility includinga power supply device for generating electric power having a prescribed frequency,a power transmission unit for receiving the power from said power supply device, and resonating with said power receiving apparatus through an electromagnetic field to transmit the power in a contactless manner to said power receiving apparatus,a first variable impedance device provided between said power supply device and said power transmission unit, anda first control device for adjusting said first variable impedance device,said power receiving apparatus includinga power reception unit for resonating with said power transmission unit through said electromagnetic field to receive the power in a contactless manner from said power transmission unit,a load for receiving the power received by said power reception unit,a second variable impedance device provided between said power reception unit and said load, anda second control device for adjusting said second variable impedance device,said first control device adjusting said first variable impedance device prior to adjustment of ...

CABLE HANDLING SYSTEM

A cable handler device has an elongated arm pivotally attached to a base, such that the arm is adapted to move in proximity to a charge receptacle, and a cable secured to the arm, the cable having a charge connector adapted to engage the charge receptacle. The cable has a fixed portion secured substantially parallel to the elongated arm and a free portion extending from a distal end of the elongated arm, and the charge connector is disposed suspended at an end of the free portion. A cantilever support maintains the elongated arm biased in an upward position, such that the cantilever support reduces external force needed to pivot the arm and a range of the pivot of the elongated arm disposes the charge connector above ground level such that the free portion avoids ground contact during engagement of the charge connector and charge receptacle. 1. A cable handler device comprising:an elongated arm pivotally attached to a base, the arm adapted to dispose a distal end vertically in response to the pivot;a cable secured to the arm, the cable having an interface, the cable having a fixed portion secured substantially parallel to the elongated arm and a free portion extending from the distal end of the elongated arm, the interface disposed on the free portion; anda cantilever support between the arm and the base for supporting the elongated arm, the cantilever support reducing external force needed to pivot the arm, the cable adapted for communicative transfer via the interface.2. The device of wherein the cantilever support offsets a weight of the elongated arm and the cable for at least partially reducing an external force for pivoting the elongated arm.3. The device of wherein the cantilever support includes a counterbalance for exerting a force slightly greater than the weight of the elongated arm and charge cable such that a slight upward bias is maintained in the elongated arm.4. The device of wherein the cantilever support is adapted to return the elongated arm to a ...

POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME

An electrically powered vehicle has a main battery and an auxiliary battery mounted therein. In external charging, a charging device performs AC/DC power conversion converting power received from an external power supply into power charged to main battery. A sub charging relay is connected between a predetermined node on an electric conduction path of the charging device in the AC/DC power conversion and the auxiliary battery. The sub charging relay is turned off in the external charging. The charging device is configured such that when the external charging is not performed and the sub charging relay is turned on the charging device performs DC/DC power conversion to convert power of the main battery via at least a portion of the electric conduction path in the AC/DC power conversion into power to be charged to the auxiliary battery and outputs the converted power on the predetermined node. 1. A power supply apparatus for an electrically powered vehicle , comprising:a main power storage devicea sub power storage device outputting a voltage lower than that of said main power storage device;a charging device operative in external charging for performing first power conversion to receive power from an external power supply and convert the received power into power charged to said main power storage device; anda first switch connected between a predetermined node on an electric conduction path of said charging device in said first power conversion and said sub power storage device, and opened in said external charging,said charging device being configured such that when said external charging is not performed and said first switch is closed said charging device performs second power conversion to receive power from said main power storage device and convert the received power via at least a portion of said electric conduction path into power to be charged to said sub power storage device and said charging device outputs the converted power on said predetermined node.2. ...

WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER ANTENNAS AND ENERGY CHARGING SYSTEMS

A resonant wireless energy transfer system comprises first and second antennas made up of dual parallel wire helixes wherein the wires are terminated by short wires. Voltage controlled variable capacitors are connected into the antennas to permit progressive variation between folded dipole and normal dipole operating modes such that optimum energy transfer can be achieved between the antennas over a wide range of antenna separation distances. A vehicle battery charging system using the above-described antennas is provided including an installation which allows purchase of battery charging power by members of the general public. In-vehicle energy transfer for sensors, computers, cell phones and the like is also described. 1. A wireless energy coupling system comprising:a transmitting antenna disposed at a charging location and including a first helix of dual parallel wires; anda receiving antenna associated with a transportable energy consuming device including a second helix of dual parallel wires;each of said antennas being substantially identically configured; said system further comprising means for varying the configurations of said antennas in concert between folded dipole and normal dipole configurations to achieve high efficiency energy transfer therebetween over a range of distances between said antennas.2. A wireless energy coupling system as defined in wherein said means includes first and second capacitor means connected to the first and second helixes claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , for selectively varying the distance of the maximum energy transfer efficiency between said transmitting and receiving antennas to produce a resonant coupling therebetween.3. A wireless system as defined in further including means for communicating capacitor setting values between the consuming device and the charging location such that the distance of the maximum energy transfer efficiency between the transmitting and receiving antennas can be varied together.4. A wireless ...

NON-CONTACT CHARGING DEVICE

A non-contact charging device includes a power receiving device having at least a power receiving coil B which receives electric power from a power transmitting coil A in a non-contact manner by magnetic coupling; a battery which is charged by the electric power; a state-of-charge detection unit for detecting the state of charge of the battery ; and a permissible charging range setting unit for setting a permissible charging range indicating the range of the position of the power transmitting coil A relative to the position of the power receiving coil B, in which the charging of the battery is permitted, according to the state of charge detected by the state-of-charge detection unit. 16.-. (canceled)7. A non-contact charging device comprising:a power receiving device having at least a power receiving coil which receives electric power from a power transmitting coil in a non-contact manner by magnetic coupling;a battery which is charged by the electric power;a state-of-charge detection unit for detecting the state of charge of the battery;a permissible charging range setting unit for setting a permissible charging range indicating the range of the position of the power transmitting coil relative to the position of the power receiving coil, in which the charging of the battery is permitted, according to the state of charge detected by the state-of-charge detection unit; anda charge control unit for controlling charging power for the battery according to the state of charge detected by the state-of-charge detection unit,wherein the permissible charging range setting unit sets the permissible charging range wider as the state of charge is higher.8. The non-contact charging device according to claim 7 , whereinthe charge control unit charges the battery by the electric power received by the power receiving coil, which is determined by displacement of the position of the power receiving coil relative to the position of the power transmitting coil, and limits the charging ...

ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRICALLY RECHARGING VEHICLES

An assembly for electrically recharging vehicles, to which individual radio units are assigned, having a parking space for a vehicle, a recharging station assigned to the parking space for cable-connected recharging of a vehicle located therein, and a transceiver connecting to the recharging station for communication with a radio unit, wherein the transceiver clears the recharging station for the recharging process depending on the communication with the radio unit, and the transceiver has a communication zone, which is restricted to the region of the parking space or can locate a radio unit as being located in this restricted region. 1. An assembly for electrically recharging vehicles including an assigned radio unit comprising:a recharging station assigned to a parking space for recharging of the vehicle by a charging cable, when the vehicle is detected to be located in the assigned parking space; anda transceiver electrically coupled to the recharging station for communicating with a the radio unit, wherein the transceiver is configured to activate the recharging station for the recharging process based on the communication with the radio unit, and wherein the transceiver is configured to locate said radio unit as being located in the region of the parking space.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the transceiver is configured as a radio beacon for communication with the radio unit claim 1 , and wherein the radio unit is a vehicle-based OBU of a wireless road toll system.3. The assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the transceiver is a short-range communication (DSRC) or wireless access in a vehicle environment (WAVE) beacon for communication with DSRC or WAVE OBUs.4. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical charging parameters of the recharging are controlled on the basis of data read from the radio unit by the transceiver.5. The assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the transceiver transmits transactions concerning the ...

CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM

A half-bridge inverter is used for a high frequency alternating current power supply to be connected to a primary side of a contactless power transformer, and a voltage-doubler rectifier is used to convert a secondary-side alternating current output of the contactless power transformer into a direct current. 1. A contactless power transfer system in which a high frequency alternating current power supply is connected to a primary side of a contactless power transformer and a rectifier which converts a secondary-side alternating current output into a direct current is connected to a secondary side of the contactless power transformer ,wherein the high frequency alternating current power supply is formed of a half-bridge inverter and the half-bridge inverter is connected to the primary side of the contactless power transformer through a series capacitor,the rectifier is formed of a voltage-doubler rectifier and the voltage-doubler rectifier is connected to the secondary side of the contactless power transformer through a parallel capacitor,the voltage-doubler rectifier includes:{'b': 1', '2, 'a capacitor arm in which two capacitors C and C are connected in series,'}{'b': '1', 'a first diode D which is inserted between one end of the capacitor arm and one end of a secondary-side circuit of the contactless power transformer so as to make the capacitor arm the forward side, and'}{'b': '2', 'a second diode D which is inserted between another end of the capacitor arm and the one end of the secondary-side circuit so as to make the capacitor arm the reverse direction side, and'}a central point of the capacitor arm is connected to another end of the secondary-side circuit.2. The contactless power transfer system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a high power factor boost rectifier which is used as a direct current power supply of the half-bridge inverter.3. The contactless power transfer system according to claim 2 , wherein an output voltage of the voltage-doubler ...

CHARGING CONTROL DEVICE, CHARGING CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A charging control device that controls charging of a plurality of electric automobiles includes: a charging determination unit that determines whether or not a state of charge of the electric automobile connected via a contactor satisfies a predetermined condition, determines that the electric automobile is to be charged when the condition is satisfied, and determines that charging of the electric automobile is to be interrupted in order to charge another electric automobile when the condition is not satisfied; and a contactor control unit that controls the contactor on the basis of the determination of the charging determination unit 1. A charging control device that controls charging of a plurality of electric automobiles , comprising:a charging determination unit that determines whether or not a state of charge of an electric automobile connected via a contactor satisfies a predetermined condition, determines that the electric automobile is to be charged when the condition is satisfied, and determines that charging of the electric automobile is to be interrupted in order to charge another electric automobile when the condition is not satisfied; anda contactor control unit that controls the contactor on the basis of the determination of the charging determination unit.2. The charging control device according to claim 1 , wherein the state of charge is a remaining charge of a rechargeable battery of the electric automobile claim 1 , andthe condition is satisfied when the remaining charge is equal to or smaller than a predetermined threshold.3. The charging control device according to claim 1 , wherein the state of charge is a current value during charging of the electric automobile claim 1 , andthe condition is satisfied when the current value is equal to or larger than a predetermined threshold.4. The charging control device according to claim 1 , wherein the state of charge is a voltage value during charging of the electric automobile claim 1 , andthe condition ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION ADVERTISING SYSTEMS

Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems relating to electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) and electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) that are configured to display advertisements to a user. For example, in one embodiment, advertisements are displayed on a display device of the EVCS or EVSE as the EVCS or EVSE awaits user interaction. An indication is received of user interaction with the EVCS or EVSE. A transaction is facilitated between a user and the EVCS or EVSE by which the user indicates that one or more electric vehicle batteries of an electric vehicle are to be charged via one of one or more charging ports of the EVCS or EVSE. A charging operation is performed that provides an electric charge to the one or more electric vehicle batteries of the electric vehicle via the one of the one or more charging ports. 1. A method of operating an electric vehicle charging station (“EVCS”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) , comprising:displaying one or more advertisements on a display device of the EVCS or EVSE as the EVCS or EVSE awaits user interaction;receiving an indication of user interaction with the EVCS or EVSE;facilitating a transaction between a user and the EVCS or EVSE by which the user indicates that one or more electric vehicle batteries of an electric vehicle are to be charged via one of one or more charging ports of the EVCS or EVSE; andcontrolling a charging operation that provides an electric charge to the one or more electric vehicle batteries of the electric vehicle via the one of the one or more charging ports of the EVCS or EVSE.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the receiving comprises receiving the indication of the user interaction via a touch screen interface associated with the display device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the displaying comprises displaying the one or more advertisements at one of a top claim 1 , a bottom claim 1 , or a central region of the display device.4 ...

Motor Vehicle Device Having a Charging and/or Discharging Unit

An electric and/or hybrid motor vehicle device includes a charge and/or discharge unit, which has a vehicle-side energy transfer unit for touch-free coupling with at least one corresponding external energy transfer unit for charging and/or discharging at least one battery device. The motor vehicle also includes a motor vehicle level-adjustment unit that is provided to adjust at least two different motor vehicle heights. The adjustment unit is provided to adjust a gap between the at least two energy transfer units to a charge level during a charging and/or discharging process. 110-. (canceled)11. An electric or hybrid motor vehicle device , comprising:a charge or discharge unit, which has a vehicle-side energy transfer unit configured for touch-free coupling with a corresponding external energy transfer unit for charging or discharging at least one battery device;a motor vehicle level-adjustment unit configured to adjust at least two different motor vehicle heights; andan adjustment unit configured to adjust a gap between the vehicle-side energy transfer unit and the corresponding external energy transfer unit to a charge level by means of the motor vehicle level-adjustment unit during a charging or discharging process.12. The electric or hybrid motor vehicle device according to claim 11 , wherein the adjustment unit comprises a control unit configured for automatic or partially automatic adjustment of the charge level by means of the motor vehicle level-adjustment unit.13. The electric or hybrid motor vehicle device according to claim 12 , wherein the control unit has a regulatory operating mode configured to adjust the charge level for the charging or discharging process depending at least on a charge or discharge output of the charge or discharge unit.14. The electric or hybrid motor vehicle device according to claim 13 , wherein the control unit has a control operating mode configured to adjust the charge level for the charging or discharging process independent ...

System and Method for Charging Car Batteries

A system for charging vehicle batteries has a number of charge devices, each arranged in an associated vehicle for charging a battery of the respective vehicle. The charge devices determine a charge profile for the associated battery and to transmit it to a charge management unit. The charge management unit references the transmitted charge profiles to determine a power distribution to the charge devices. 115-. (canceled)16. A system for charging vehicle batteries , the system comprising:a charge management unit; anda plurality of charge devices, each arranged in an associated vehicle and each configured to charge a battery of the respective vehicle,wherein the charge devices are each configured to determine a charge profile for an associated battery and transmit the determined charge profile to the charge management unit, andwherein the charge management unit is configured to determine a power distribution to the charge devices using the transmitted charge profiles.17. The system according to claim 16 , the system further comprising:a charging station, wherein each of the plurality of charge devices are respectively connected via connecting means to an electrical connection of the charging station, wherein the electrical connection of the charging station is a socket of a charging column of the charging station, wherein the electrical connections are connected to a mains supply via a power supply line of the charging station.18. The system according to claim 17 , wherein the charge devices are configured to determine a mains power available at the electrical connections of the charging station and to transmit the determined mains power to the charge management unit claim 17 , and wherein the charge management unit is configured to determine a power distribution to the charge devices using the transmitted charge profiles and the available mains power.19. The system according to claim 18 , wherein the charge devices are configured to transmit the charge profiles or ...

VEHICLE, POWER TRANSMITTING DEVICE AND CONTACTLESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A contactless power supply system contactlessly transmits electric power from a power transmitting device to a vehicle. The vehicle includes: a power receiving unit that contactlessly receives electric power from the power transmitting device; an electrical storage device that stores electric power received by the power receiving unit; and an impedance adjustment unit that includes a DC/DC converter and a relay and that is used to adjust an impedance between the power receiving unit and the electrical storage device. A vehicle ECU switches between a power supply path of which the impedance is adjusted by the DC/DC converter and a power supply path that does not use the DC/DC converter on the basis of a state of charge of the electrical storage device. 1. A vehicle comprising:a power receiving unit configured to contactlessly receive electric power from a power transmitting device;an electrical storage device configured to store electric power received by the power receiving unit; andan impedance adjustment unit electrically connected between the power receiving unit and the electrical storage device, the impedance adjustment unit being configured to adjust an impedance between the power receiving unit and the electrical storage device, the impedance adjustment unit being configured to switch an adjusted state of the impedance between a first adjusted state and a second adjusted state on the basis of a power transfer state from the power transmitting device to the power receiving unit, and electric power received by the power receiving unit in the first adjusted state being supplied to the electrical storage device in a state where the impedance is not adjusted.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising:a control unit configured to control the impedance adjustment unit, the control unit being configured to switch between the first adjusted state and the second adjusted state on the basis of a magnitude of a charging electric power supplied to the ...

CHARGING STATION FOR WIRED CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A charging post at a charging station for charging an electric vehicle can be lowered into the ground by a lifting device such that it does not become a physical obstacle or optically impair the environment and is not damaged by external influences. 118-. (canceled)19. A charging post for an electric vehicle , connectable via a charging cable to the electric vehicle , comprising:a main body;a control unit, including a display device and an input device, mounted in the main body; andmeans for extending and retracting the main body out of and into a hollow space.20. The charging post as claimed in claim 19 , wherein said means for extending and retracting the main body retracts the main body into the hollow space in an idle state claim 19 , and extends the main body out of the hollow space in an electric vehicle charging state.21. The charging post as claimed in claim 20 , wherein no electrical and electronic components required for charging the electric vehicle are housed in the charging post.22. The charging post as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the display device and input device is a touch-sensitive display.23. A charging station for charging an electric vehicle via a charging cable claim 21 , comprising:a charging post retractable and extendable into and out of a hollow space and including a control unit having a display device and an input device;a drive device, embodied as a lifting, sliding or hinged device, moving the charging post into and out of the hollow space; anda container housing at least some electrical and/or electronic components required for charging the electric vehicle and to which the charging cable can be electrically connected.24. The charging station as claimed in claim 23 , wherein the hollow space into which the charging post is retractable is one of below ground level claim 23 , in or behind a side wall and in a ceiling.25. The charging station as claimed in claim 24 , wherein the container is located in a separate space below the ground ...

FOUNDATION SYSTEM FOR CHARGING POLES

A device for mounting of a charging pole () has a foundation member () configured to be installed below ground level (), and anchoring means () by which the charging pole () is mountable to the foundation member (). The anchoring means () has a detachable adapter element () configured to fit a charging pole () to the foundation member (). Such a mounting device () promotes deployment of infrastructure for charging of electric vehicles by providing a low-cost, future-proof platform for fitting charging poles () from any supplier using virtually any charging technology. 1. A device for mounting of a charging pole for an electrically powered or hybrid vehicle , the device comprising:(a) a foundation member configured to be installed below ground level; and(b) a detachable adapter element configured to attach the charging pole to the foundation member.2. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the adapter element configured to attach to the foundation member below the-atop edge of the foundation member.3. A device according to claim 2 , wherein the foundation member is hollow claim 2 , and wherein the adapter element configured to attach to the foundation member within an interior of the foundation member.4. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the foundation member is provided with a first coupling element for engagement with a second coupling element of the adapter element.5. A device according to claim 4 , wherein the first and second coupling elements comprise a protrusion and a matching recess claim 4 , respectively claim 4 , for jointly controlling relative movement between the foundation member and the adapter element.6. A device according to claim 5 , wherein the adapter element is provided with a third coupling element for engagement with a fourth coupling element of the charging pole.7. A device according to claim 6 , wherein the third and fourth coupling elements comprise a protrusion and a matching recess claim 6 , respectively claim 6 , for jointly ...

CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSFER APPARATUS

According to one embodiment, contactless power transfer apparatus includes: transmission coil; primary capacitor; reception coil opposing transmission coil through gap; and secondary capacitor. Specification of frequency of the transmission coil and that of the reception coil are equal. At least one of electrical power specification and gap length specification of the transmission coil differ from the reception coil. When the electrical power specification of the power transmission coil differ from that of the power reception coil, the power is supplied from the transmission coil to the reception coil by using smaller one of the power of the transmission coil and of the reception coil as maximum power. When the gap length specification of the transmission coil differs from that of the reception coil, the transmission coil opposes the reception coil through the gap length, which is the specification of the transmission coil. 1. A contactless power transfer apparatus comprising:a power transmission coil;a primary side capacitor connected to the power transmission coil in series or parallel;a power reception coil opposing the power transmission coil through a gap; anda secondary side resonant capacitor connected to the power reception coil in parallel, whereinpower is supplied from the power transmission coil to the power reception coil, a rectangular or H-shaped core having magnetic pole portions at both ends; and', 'a wire wound around a core part between the magnetic pole portions,, 'the power transmission coil and the power reception coil includesa specification of a power source frequency of the power transmission coil and a specification of a resonance frequency of the power reception coil are equal to each other,at least one of a specification of an electrical power and a specification of a gap length of the power transmission coil is different from corresponding specification of the power reception coil,when the specification of the electrical power of the ...

VEHICLE AND EXTERNAL POWER FEEDING APPARATUS

A vehicle self-resonant coil provided at a vehicle is formed to extend along a circumference of a winding center, centered about the winding center. The distance between the center of the vehicle and an anti-node of the vehicle self-resonant coil that is the area of the anti-node of AC current flowing through the vehicle self-resonant coil when electromagnetic field resonant coupling is established between the vehicle self-resonant coil and the facility self-resonant coil is shorter than the distance between the winding center and the center of the vehicle. 1. A vehicle comprising:a vehicle self-resonant coil establishing electromagnetic field resonant coupling with a facility self-resonant coil provided external to the vehicle, allowing reception of electric power from said facility self-resonant coil,said vehicle self-resonant coil formed to extend along a circumference of a winding center, centered about the winding center,a distance between the center of said vehicle and an anti-node of said vehicle self-resonant coil that is an area of an anti-node of AC current flowing through said vehicle self-resonant coil when electromagnetic field resonant coupling is established between said vehicle self-resonant coil and said facility self-resonant coil is shorter than the distance between said winding center and the center of said vehicle.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein said anti-node is located at a middle of said vehicle self-resonant coil along a length direction from one end to the other end of a conductor wire constituting said vehicle self-resonant.3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a capacitor connected to said vehicle self-resonant coil claim 1 , whereina resonant circuit is formed by said vehicle self-resonant coil and said capacitor,said anti-node is located at a middle of a current path of said resonant circuit.4. The vehicle according to claim 3 , whereinsaid capacitor is connected at both ends of said vehicle self- ...

CHARGING DEVICE AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING A CHARGING DEVICE

A charging device for use with an electric vehicle including a power storage device. The charging device includes a power conduit configured to electrically couple the power storage device to the charging device. The charging device includes a first protection device configured to electrically isolate the charging device from the power storage device if a current flowing through the power conduit exceeds a current limit. The charging device also includes a controller configured to control the current flowing through the power conduit if the current flowing through the power conduit causes an integration threshold to be exceeded, wherein the integration threshold is representative of a predetermined amount of current that is enabled to flow through the power conduit over a predetermined period of time. 1. A charging device for use with an electric vehicle including a power storage device , said charging device comprising:a power conduit configured to electrically couple the power storage device to said charging device;a first protection device configured to electrically isolate said charging device from the power storage device if a current flowing through said power conduit exceeds a current limit; anda controller configured to control the current flowing through said power conduit if the current flowing through said power conduit causes an integration threshold to be exceeded, wherein the integration threshold is representative of a predetermined amount of current that is enabled to flow through said power conduit over a predetermined period of time.2. A charging device in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a current sensor configured to measure a current supplied from said charging device to the power storage device.3. A charging device in accordance with claim 2 , further comprising a second protection device claim 2 , wherein said controller is configured to activate said second protection device if the measured current causes the integration threshold ...

Charging Control System, Charging Control Method, and Recording Medium

A charging control system that controls charging of a plurality of vehicles that run on electricity includes: an assignment unit that assigns an order of priority relating to charging to the plurality of vehicles based on a predetermined index; a receiving unit that receives electric power demands that are requested from an electric power supply side; and a control unit that selects from among the plurality of vehicles in the order of highest priority charging-object vehicles in which the ON/OFF setting for turning charging ON and OFF is to be set to ON, and sets the ON/OFF setting of charging-object vehicles to the ON setting. The control unit changes the number of charging-object vehicles in response to changes in electric power demands over time. 1. A charging control system that controls charging of a plurality of vehicles that run on electric power , comprising:an assignment unit that, based on a predetermined index, assigns to said plurality of vehicles an order of priority relating to charging;a receiving unit that receives electric power demands that are requested from an electric power supply side; anda control unit that selects from among said plurality of vehicles according to higher said order of priority charging-object vehicles in which an ON/OFF setting for ON/OFF of said charging is to be set to ON and sets the ON/OFF setting of said charging-object vehicle to ON;wherein said control unit changes the number of said charging-object vehicles according to changes of said electric power demands over time.2. The charging control system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said assignment unit uses as said predetermined index an index that is based on any one of claim 1 , or any plurality of: a charging amount of said vehicles claim 1 , a charging rate of said vehicles claim 1 , a permissible range of charging amount of said vehicles claim 1 , a permissible range of charging rate of said vehicles claim 1 , a desired charging amount that is necessary for said ...

Automated Electric Vehicle Charging Station

An Automated Electric Vehicle Charging Station is disclosed. The Charging Station should can automatically connect to an electrically-powered vehicle and commence the recharging process. The charging process involves the charging station discovering and locating the vehicle's charging port. Once discovered and located, the charging station can reach out and make the electrical interconnection with the vehicle while the vehicle is located at an adjacent parking space. The charging station is retrofittable into an existing parking lot, in addition to its being a part of the original lot construction. A companion software application on a computing device such as a mobile phone may be used to activate and monitor the charging process, amd locating charging stations and providing customer billing status. Docking between the charging station robotic arm and the vehicle can be facilitated by a variety of locating/handshaking methods, including wireless signalling, video camera and infrared triangulation, for example. 1. A method for charging batteries within a motor vehicle , comprising the steps of:discovering that a cooperatively-chargeable vehicle is within range of a charging station;exchanging vehicle information between said vehicle and said charging station;locating the position of an interlock element at a distal end of a robotic arm extenable from said charging station;locating the position of a receiver at said vehicle; andpositioning said interlock element into said receiver by repeating said locating steps as said charging station moves said robotic arm to insert said interlock element into said receiver.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said locating steps are conducted by operation of a plurality of infrared transceivers in communication with said charging station.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said locating steps are conducted by operation of a plurality of radio frequency transceivers in communication with said charging station.4. The method of claim ...

Networked Universal Electric Vehicle Charging System

An electric vehicle charging station system has numerous charging nodes, each charging node including a charging station having at least two connector interfaces selected from the group consisting of a Level 1 charging device, a Level 2 charging device, a Tesla charging device, and a Level 3/Fast DC charging device, wherein the plurality of charging nodes are in communication with each other through a network. The charging station has a display device on each charging station with one or more portals for a web-based or consumer-focused content, wherein content is provided by a vendor concentrically located within a predetermined distance to the system, and other content provides the location of other charging nodes. A selection device allows the consumer to select a particular portal, wherein the selection device transmits the selected content to a mobile device associated with the consumer. 1a. A plurality of charging nodes, each charging node including a charging station capable of charging at least two electric vehicle and having at least two connector interfaces selected from the group consisting of a Level 1 charging device, a Level 2 charging device, a Tesla charging device, and a Level 3/Fast DC charging device, wherein the plurality of charging nodes are in communication with each other through a network;b. A display device disposed on each charging station, the display device having one or more portals that display a web-based or consumer-focused content, wherein a portion of the content is provided by a vendor that provides a good or service concentrically located within a predetermined distance to the system, and another portion of the content provides the location of adjacent charging nodes to a consumer using the system to charge an electric vehicle; andc. A selection device that allows the consumer to select a particular portal, wherein the selection device transmits the selected content to a mobile device associated with the consumer.. An electric ...

CHARGING SERVICE SYSTEM, SERVER APPARATUS, AND CHARGING SERVICE METHOD

A charger includes a charging unit that charges a secondary battery of an EV and a charger condition acquisition unit that detects completion of a charging operation performed on the secondary battery and detects an operation relating to departure of the EV from a charging space following the charging operation. A server apparatus includes a charger condition monitoring unit that monitors a condition of the charger upon reception of a notification from the charger indicating that completion of the charging operation and the operation relating to departure of the EV from the charging space have been detected, and a parking fee calculation unit that calculates a parking time of the EV on the basis of a timing at which completion of the charging operation is detected and a timing at which the operation relating to departure of the electric vehicle from the charging space is detected, and calculates a parking fee to be charged to a user on the basis of the parking time. 1. A charging service system including a charger that charges a secondary battery installed in an electric vehicle , comprising:a charging unit that charges the secondary battery;a charger condition acquisition unit that detects completion of a charging operation performed on the secondary battery and detects an operation relating to departure of the electric vehicle from a charging space following the charging operation;a charger condition monitoring unit that monitors a condition of the charging unit upon reception of a notification from the charger condition acquisition unit indicating that completion of the charging operation and the operation relating to departure of the electric vehicle from the charging space have been detected; anda parking fee calculation unit that calculates a parking time of the electric vehicle on the basis of a timing at which completion of the charging operation is detected and a timing at which the operation relating to departure of the electric vehicle from the charging ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE WIRELESS CHARGING WITH MONITORING OF DURATION OF CHARGING OPERATIONAL MODE

Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for electric vehicle wireless charging. In one aspect, a method of transferring wireless power to an electric vehicle is provided, including initiating a charging cycle comprising at least one initialization state during which a wireless power link sufficient for charging is established between the wireless power transfer system and the electric vehicle and at least one charging state during which wireless power transfer from the wireless power transfer system to the electric vehicle is performed. The method further includes generating a first timestamp indicating a start time of the wireless power transfer in response to entering the at least one charging state and generating a second timestamp indicating an end time of the wireless power transfer. 1. A method of transferring wireless power to an electric vehicle , the method comprising: at least one initialization state during which a wireless power link sufficient for charging is established between the wireless power transfer system and the electric vehicle; and', 'at least one charging state during which wireless power transfer from the wireless power transfer system to the electric vehicle is performed;, 'initiating a charging cycle of a wireless power transfer system, the charging cycle comprising a plurality of operational states comprisinggenerating a first timestamp indicating a start time of the wireless power transfer in response to entering the at least one charging state; andgenerating a second timestamp indicating an end time of the wireless power transfer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one initialization state comprises at least one alignment state during which alignment of the electric vehicle with the wireless power transfer system is performed.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the wireless power transfer system comprises a base pad having at least one base system induction coil and the electric vehicle comprises a vehicle pad having ...

CHARGING INSTALLATION AND METHOD FOR INDUCTIVELY CHARGING AN ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

A charging installation for inductively charging an electrical energy storage device of a vehicle, has a vehicle-side coil and a ground-side coil. At least one temperature sensor is disposed in the region of the ground-side coil and at least one heat source is disposed in the region of the vehicle-side coil. 1. A charging installation for inductively charging an electrical energy storage device of a vehicle , wherein a vehicle-side coil is mounted to the vehicle and connected to the electrical energy storage device , the charging installation comprising:a ground-side coil and at least one temperature sensor disposed in a vicinity of said ground-side coil;at least one heat source disposed in a vicinity of the vehicle-side coil;said at least one heat source being configured to be activated at a start of a charging process and said at least one temperature sensor being configured to detect said at least one heat source.2. The charging installation according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one temperature sensor is formed of a pyroelectric film.3. The charging installation according to claim 2 , wherein said at least one temperature sensor is one of a plurality of temperature sensors arranged in a region of said ground-side coil.4. The charging installation according to claim 3 , wherein said plurality of temperature sensors are arranged along a grid around said ground-side coil.5. The charging installation according to claim 4 , wherein a distance between mutually adjacent sensors is all the smaller claim 4 , the closer the sensors are arranged to said ground-side coil.6. The charging installation according to claim 3 , wherein said temperature sensors are strip-shaped sensors arranged in first and second layers one above the other claim 3 , and wherein main directions of extension of the temperature sensors of said first and second layers enclose an angle of substantially 90° therebetween.7. A method of positioning a vehicle in respect of an ground-side inductive ...

Device for the inductive transmission of electric energy

An apparatus inductively transmits electrical energy from a primary coil, which is arranged in a stationary unit, to a secondary coil, which is arranged in a vehicle. The primary coil and/or the secondary coil have or has at least one switchable coil tap for adjusting a coil length which is active for the inductive energy transmission.

ELECTRICAL CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ENERGY ACCUMULATORS OF RAILWAY VEHICLES

The invention relates to an electrical charging system for energy accumulators or railway vehicles, comprising position-finding means (A A A A) of a vehicle (), at least one electrical energy capturing element (), identification and positioning means (R R R R R R) for identifying and positioning the vehicle (), and at least one electrical changing zone (Z Z Z Z), such that by means of associating the identification and positioning means (R R R R R R) with respective position-finding means (A A A A), the presence and configuration of the vehicle () is determined, and an area covered by said vehicle () corresponding with the electrical charging zones (Z Z ZZ) to be electrified is defined. 2. The electrical charging system for energy accumulators of railway vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the identification and positioning means comprises a beacon permanently detecting a corresponding position-finding means of the vehicle.3. The electrical charging system for energy accumulators of railway vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the identification and positioning means comprise beacons periodically detecting the passage of a corresponding position-finding means of the vehicle.4. The electrical charging system for energy accumulators of railway vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the identification and positioning means for identifying and positioning the vehicle comprise signal emitting-receiving beacons establishing two-way communication with the position-finding means with which they are associated claim 1 , these position-finding means being signal emitting-receiving antennas.5. The electrical charging system for energy accumulators of railway vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the identification and positioning means for identifying and positioning the vehicle comprise signal receiving beacons establishing one-way communication with the position-finding means with which they are associated claim 1 , these position-finding means ...

Systems, methods, and apparatus related to electric vehicle parking and wireless charging

Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for parking and wireless power transfer and communication of messages in a parking and charging system. In one aspect, an apparatus for parking a vehicle for receiving charging in a parking and charging system is provided. The apparatus includes an antenna configured to wirelessly receive information identifying a location of one or more charging stations. The apparatus further includes a user interface configured to display information identifying at least one of the one or more charging stations. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to cause a communication link to be established between the vehicle with and at least one identified charging station.

PARKING FACILITY

The parking facility to store a vehicle (M) in a storage space (S) in a state where the vehicle (M) is mounted on a pallet () includes: the pallet () in which a portion thereof corresponding to a power-receiving coil (m) of the vehicle (M) has magnetic field transmissibility; a power-transmitting coil () disposed so as to face the portion having the magnetic field transmissibility; and a facility control drive device () to supply electric power to the power-transmitting coil (). 1. A parking facility to store a vehicle in a storage space in a state where the vehicle is mounted on a pallet , the parking facility comprising:the pallet in which a portion thereof corresponding to a power-receiving coil of the vehicle has magnetic field transmissibility;a power-transmitting coil disposed so as to face the portion having the magnetic field transmissibility; anda facility control drive device to supply electric power to the power-transmitting coil.2. The parking facility according to claim 1 , whereinthe power-transmitting coil is provided in the storage space, andthe facility control drive device starts to supply electric power to the power-transmitting coil when detecting that the vehicle together with the pallet is stored in the storage space.3. The parking facility according to claim 1 , whereinthe power-transmitting coil is provided in part of a plurality of storage spaces, andthe facility control drive device makes the vehicle be stored in the storage space provided with the power-transmitting coil, the vehicle which has been judged capable of receiving electric power, and supplies electric power to the power-transmitting coil.4. The parking facility according to claim 1 , whereinthe facility control drive device judges whether the vehicle is capable of receiving electric power, by communication with the vehicle through the power-transmitting coil.5. The parking facility according to claim 1 , whereinthe portion having the magnetic field transmissibility is an ...

CHARGING APPARATUS AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed is a charging apparatus to supply a power to a battery of an electric vehicle. The charging apparatus includes a bidirectional power conversion unit including three pairs of switching device groups and having one end connected to a power system and an opposite end; an energy storage unit connected to the opposite end of the bidirectional power conversion unit to store the DC power output through the opposite end of the bidirectional power conversion unit; a multi-DC power output unit to output the DC power to an outside in the first inverse operation mode; and a charging control unit to detect a charging condition of the charging apparatus. The switching device groups serve as buck-converters, respectively, in the first inverse operation mode to convert the DC power into another DC power having a level different from a level of the DC power. 1. A charging apparatus to supply a power to a battery of an electric vehicle , the charging apparatus comprising:a bidirectional power conversion unit including three pairs of switching device groups and having one end connected to a power system and an opposite end connected to an energy storage unit, in which the bidirectional power conversion unit converts an AC power input through the one end into a DC power to output the DC power to the opposite end in a forward operation mode and converts the DC power input through the opposite end into a plurality of DC powers to output the DC powers to the one end in a first inverse operation mode;the energy storage unit connected to the opposite end of the bidirectional power conversion unit to store the DC power output through the opposite end of the bidirectional power conversion unit;a multi-DC power output unit disposed between the power system and the one end of the bidirectional power conversion unit to output the DC power, which is output through the one end of the bidirectional power conversion unit, to an outside in the first inverse operation mode; anda charging ...

SYSTEMS AND MOBILE APPLICATION FOR ELECTRIC WIRELESS CHARGING STATIONS

Provided are a wireless charging system and methodology including a charging station, an application, and a server configured and operating to facilitate wireless vehicle charging. The charging station includes a charging unit for transferring power, a control unit, and a communication unit. The application is accessible through a mobile device and capable of communicating with the charging station. The server is capable of communicating with the charging station and the mobile device. 1. A wireless charging system comprising:a charging station including a charging unit for transferring power, a control unit, and a communication unit;an application accessible through a mobile device selectively communicating with said charging station; anda server selectively communicating with said charging station and said mobile device.2. The wireless charging system of claim 1 , wherein said charging unit comprises a magnetic resonance charger.3. The wireless charging system of claim 1 , wherein said charging station comprises at least one sensor.4. The wireless charging system of claim 1 , wherein said charging station comprises a meter for determining an amount of power transferred by the charging unit.5. The wireless charging system of claim 1 , wherein said wireless charging station is positioned at least partially under the street.6. The wireless charging system of claim 1 , wherein said server selectively communicates with said mobile device through said application.7. The wireless charging system of claim 1 , wherein said charging station selectively communicates with said vehicle.8. The wireless charging system of claim 4 , wherein said application comprises a payment function including a user interface facilitating paying for the amount of power transferred by the charging unit.9. The wireless charging system of claim 1 , wherein said application comprises a mapping function including a user interface facilitating a display of a location of said charging station via the ...

Charging Apparatus for Vehicles

Provided is a charging apparatus for vehicles which charges a vehicle provided with a charging control circuit via a charging cable, comprising a charging control device which controls electrical charging to the vehicle by transmitting a charging control signal to the charging control circuit on the vehicle side, a charging control signal transmission restricting device which restricts transmission of the charging control signal, and a resetting device which forcibly resets the charging control signal when said restriction on transmission of the charging control signal is withdrawn. 1. A charging apparatus for vehicles which charges a vehicle provided with a charging control circuit via a charging cable , comprising;a charging control device which controls electrical charging to the vehicle by transmitting a charging control signal to the charging control circuit on the vehicle side,a charging control signal transmission restricting device which restricts transmission of the charging control signal, anda resetting device which forcibly resets the charging control signal when said restriction on transmission of the charging control signal is withdrawn.2. The charging apparatus for vehicles according to claim 1 , wherein the charging control signal transmission restricting device has a function to restrict the transmission of the charging control signal to the charging control circuit on the vehicle side by control of a restricting device after connection with the vehicle via the charging cable.3. The charging apparatus for vehicles according to claim 2 , wherein the restricting device is a timer control device which allows electrical charging at a set-up time.4. The charging apparatus for vehicles according to claim 2 , wherein the restricting device is a computer for control which configures a control function to perform temporary stop and restart of electrical charging claim 2 , said control function repeating said start and stop of electrical charging alternately. ...

NETWORKED UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

An electric vehicle charging station system has numerous charging nodes, each charging node including a charging station having at least two electric vehicle supply equipment selected from the group consisting of a Level 1 charging device, a Level 2 charging device, a TESLA charging device, and a Level 3/Fast DC charging device, wherein the plurality of charging nodes are in communication with each other through a network. A display device is disposed on each charging station, the display device having one or more portals that display a web-based or consumer-focused content, wherein a portion of the content is provided by a vendor that provides a good or service concentrically located within a predetermined distance to the system, and another portion of the content provides the location of adjacent charging nodes to a consumer using the system to charge an electric vehicle. A selection device allows the consumer to select a particular portal, wherein the selection device transmits the selected content to a mobile device associated with the consumer. 1{'b': 1', '2', '3, 'a. A plurality of charging nodes, each charging node including a charging station having at least two electric vehicle supply equipment selected from the group consisting of a Level charging device, a Level charging device, a TESLA charging device, and a Level /Fast DC charging device, wherein the plurality of charging nodes are in communication with each other through a network;'}b. A display device disposed on each charging station, the display device having one or more portals that display a web-based or consumer-focused content, wherein a portion of the content is provided by a vendor that provides a good or service concentrically located within a predetermined distance to the system, and another portion of the content provides the location of adjacent charging nodes to a consumer using the system to charge an electric vehicle; andc. A selection device that allows the consumer to select a ...

CENTER SERVER, CHARGING FACILITY REGISTRATION SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME, AND CHARGING FACILITY REGISTRATION METHOD

A center server () includes a receiver () that receives position information transmitted from an electric vehicle that can be charged externally, the position information being on a charging facility at which the electric vehicle has been charged; a processing unit (); and a storage device (). The processing unit () determines a standard or specification of the charging facility based on the position information received by the receiver (), and associates standard/specification information indicating the standard or specification of the charging facility with the position information on the charging facility, and stores the associated information in the storage device (). 1. A center server comprising:a receiver that receives position information transmitted from an electric vehicle that is able to be charged externally, the position information being on a charging facility at which the electric vehicle has been charged;a processing unit; anda storage device,wherein the processing unit determines a standard or specification of the charging facility pertaining to the position information received by the receiver, and associates standard/specification information indicating the standard or specification of the charging facility with the position information on the charging facility, and stores the associated information in the storage device.2. The center server according to claim 1 , wherein the standard/specification information includes information relating to whether a power source type of the charging facility is alternate current or direct current claim 1 , and relating to a magnitude of a power source voltage.3. The center server according to claim 2 , wherein:the receiver receives the information relating to whether the power source type of the charging facility is alternate current or direct current, and relating to the magnitude of the power source voltage, the information being transmitted from the electric vehicle that transmits the position information on ...

CHARGING CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD, CHARGING SYSTEM, CORRELATION METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

A charging control apparatus () controls wireless charging between one charging apparatus () and a vehicle () which communicates with the one charging apparatus via a communication relay apparatus (). The charging control apparatus is provided with: an outputting device () for transmitting a first signal which is a signal for designating a signal outputted from the one charging apparatuses, to of the one charging apparatuses; a detecting device () for detecting a third signal which is transmitted by wireless communication from the vehicle and which is a signal corresponding to a second signal which is a signal outputted from the one charging apparatus due to the transmitted first signal; and a distinguishing device () for correlating the one charging apparatus with the vehicle on the basis of the transmitted first signal and the detected third signal. 1. A charging control apparatus for controlling wireless charging between (i) one of a plurality of charging apparatuses which are configured to perform wireless charging on a battery installed in a vehicle and (ii) the vehicle which communicates with the one charging apparatus via a communication relay apparatus which is configured to relay communication between the plurality of charging apparatuses and the vehicle , said charging control apparatus comprising:an outputting device for transmitting a first signal which is a signal for designating a signal outputted from each of the plurality of charging apparatuses, to each of the plurality of charging apparatuses when the one charging apparatus and the vehicle are correlated;a detecting device for detecting a third signal which is transmitted by wireless communication from the vehicle and which is a signal corresponding to a second signal which is a signal outputted from the one charging apparatus due to the transmitted first signal when the one charging apparatus and the vehicle are correlated; anda distinguishing device for correlating the one charging apparatus with ...

PLASTIC PART SUCH AS AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE INTERIOR PLASTIC PART HAVING A DAMPENING SUPPORT SURFACE CAPABLE OF WIRELESSLY AND CONDUCTIVELY ALLOWING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS TO TRAVEL BETWEEN THE PART AND AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE ARBITRARILY POSITIONED AND SUPPORTED ON THE SURFACE

A plastic part such as an automotive vehicle interior plastic part having a dampening support surface is provided. The surface is capable of wirelessly and conductively allowing electrical signals including power signals to travel between the part and an electrical device such as a cell phone arbitrarily positioned and supported on the surface during vehicle motion. 1. An automotive vehicle interior plastic part having a dampening support surface capable of wirelessly and conductively allowing electrical signals to travel between the part and an electrical device arbitrarily positioned and supported on the surface , the part comprising:a substrate molded from an insulating material in a molding process;a dampening first member bonded to the substrate and formed from a first non-metallic conductive material molded onto the insulating material in the molding process, the first member forming a first part of the support surface; anda dampening second member bonded to the substrate and formed from a second non-metallic conductive material molded onto the insulating material in the molding process, the second member forming a second part of the support surface, wherein the substrate electrically insulates the first member from the second member and wherein the first and second members dampen vibration and shock at the support surface and allow electrical signals to travel between the part and the device during vehicle motion.2. The part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electrical signals include electrical power signals and wherein the device includes a rechargeable battery.3. The part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the electrical signals provide data communication between the part and the device.4. The part as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the molding process is an injection molding process.5. The part as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the injection molding process comprises an insert molding process.6. The part as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the injection molding ...

RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER DEPOSITING/CHARGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

An energy power depositing/charging management system and method is provided. When energy is deposited in an energy storage station from an onboard power storage device of a vehicle, a vehicle energy management unit manages reductions in the remaining stored energy level of energy in the onboard power storage device. The vehicle energy management unit and a storage station energy management unit manage increases in the energy remaining amount of deposited energy in the energy storage station, thereby allowing for charging up to the remaining amount of deposited energy of energy identified with an ID for the vehicle in the energy storage station. 1. An energy power depositing/charging management system comprising: 'a storage station energy management unit managing an amount of deposited energy identified with an unique identification (ID) code; and', 'an energy storage station having an onboard power storage device and', the amount of deposited energy of the onboard power storage device;', 'the amount of deposited energy deposited from the onboard power storage device to the energy storage station; and', 'a reduction of the remaining stored energy level;, 'a vehicle energy management unit managing], 'a vehicle havingwherein the storage station energy management unit and the vehicle energy management unit manage energy, identified with the unique identification code, manage an increase in the remaining amount of deposited energy when the energy is discharged from the onboard power storage device of the vehicle and deposited into the energy storage station.2. The energy power depositing/charging management system of claim 1 , wherein the identification code is linked to either: a vehicle claim 1 , a specific user claim 1 , a group/fleet of vehicles claim 1 , or a group of users.3. The energy power depositing/charging management system according to claim 1 , wherein the energy storage station is provided at a retail store.4. The energy power depositing/charging ...

EVSE Controller System

An EVSE controller system controls the supply of power to multiple charging stations for charging electric vehicles. A controller is interposed in a power line for controlling the flow of power to each charging station. An authorization station receives input from a vehicle operator for authorizing the supply of power at a given charging station. A vehicle detector is employed to automatically sense the presence of an electric vehicle at the charging station and to automatically terminate power supply to the charging station upon departure of the electric vehicle. Both level 1 and level 2 EVSE are operated by the controller system. 1. An EVSE controller system comprising:an EVSE charging station comprising an electrical outlet and an EVSE secured receptacle adjacent said outlet;a power line connected to supply electrical power to said outlet;an EVSE controller interposed in said power line for selectively controlling the flow of power to said outlet;an authorization station configured to receive input from a vehicle operator and provide an authorization input to said EVSE controller;a vehicle detector for detecting the presence of a vehicle at said charging station,wherein an operator input at said authorization station generates an authorization signal to said controller to provide a flow of power to said station outlet, and said vehicle sensor provides an input for terminating authorization at said EVSE controller if said vehicle leaves said charging station.2. The controller system of wherein said vehicle detector is an ultrasonic sensor.3. The controller system of wherein said authorization station comprises a keyboard and a reader.4. The controller system of wherein said secured receptacle is a lock box and further comprising a level 1 EVSE received in said lock box and connected to said charging station outlet and having a cord extendable from said lock box for connecting with the battery charging terminal of an electric vehicle.5. The controller system of ...

SYSTEM FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE

The invention relates to a System for charging an electric or hybrid vehicle (), including: an AC charging connecter () that is connectable to a domestic power-distribution network via an electrical-connection outlet () having a température-sensative device (); and a processing means ( CAN, UT) for determining whether or not to use a domestic charging mode (mode ), characterized in that the System also includes a means (SP, RP) for polarizing the temperature-sensitive device which is activated when a domestic charging mode is used, and a means () for determining a value representing the température of the electrical-connection outlet by means of the polarized temperature-sensitive device. 1. A charging system of an electric or hybrid vehicle , comprising an AC charging connector suitable for being connected to a home power distribution network via an electrical outlet equipped with a temperature sensitive device , processing means for determining whether or not a home charging mode (Mode 1) is being used , means for polarizing the temperature sensitive device , said polarizing means being activated when a home charging mode is used , and means for determining a value representative of the temperature of the electrical outlet using the polarized temperature sensitive device.2. The charging system according to claim 1 , wherein the charging connector and the electrical outlet are connected by transmission means comprising a pilot line comprising a ground wire and at least one pilot wire.3. The charging system according to claim 2 , further comprising a pilot circuit connected to the pilot line to ensure compatibility of the charging system with charging modes other than the home charging mode (Mode 1).4. The charging system according to claim 1 , wherein the polarizing means comprises a polarizing source in series with a polarizing resistor.5. The charging system according to claim 3 , wherein the pilot circuit comprises means for cutting off current flow claim 3 , ...

Device for inductively charging at least one electric energy store of an electric vehicle

The invention relates to systems, devices, and components for inductively charging an electric energy store of an electric vehicle ( 1 ) via a charging section ( 2 ). The device includes a registration device ( 20 ) for localizing the electric vehicle ( 1 ) on the charging section ( 2 ), an electrical energy source ( 3 ) preferably embodied as a high-frequency-energy source, a system of primary conductor loops each with at least one primary winding provided in the charging section ( 2 ) for supplying AC current via the electrical energy source ( 3 ), a secondary conductor loop arranged on the electric vehicle ( 1 ) having at least one secondary winding at least partially permeated by the induction flux, an energy supply line ( 4 ),and switching devices ( 5 ) for connecting the energy supply line ( 4 ) and the system of the primary conductor loops to the electrical energy source ( 3 ). All primary conductor loops of the charging section ( 2 ), and the secondary conductor loop may be implemented as double dipole loops ( 6,7,8 ).

VEHICLE AND WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A vehicle (A) is provided with: a power receiving coil () that is provided so as to face a ground power supply coil () and that receives electric power from the ground power supply coil (); a storage battery (d) that stores the electric power received by the power receiving coil (); and a power supply coil () that supplies the electric power received by the power receiving coil () to the outside. A transporting system is provided with: a plurality of travel tracks (A, B) along which the plurality of vehicles (A) travel; and power transfer areas (Ka, Kb) where a vehicle (A) traveling along a travel track (A) and a vehicle (A) traveling along another travel track (B) are able to mutually transfer electric power to each other. 1. A wireless power supply system that supplies electric power from a ground power supply device to a vehicle without making contact with that vehicle , comprising:the vehicle comprising a power receiving device that is provided so as to face a ground power supply device and that receives electric power from the ground power supply device, a power storage device that stores the electric power received by the power receiving device, and a power supply device that supplies at least a portion of the electric power received by the power receiving device to an external object that is to be supplied with electric power; anda plurality of parking areas that are mutually adjacent to each other where the vehicle parks.2. The wireless power supply system according to claim 1 , wherein the parking areas are provided on travel tracks along which moving objects in the form of unmanned transporting vehicles travel.3. A transporting system comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a plurality of the vehicles according to that are driven by storage batteries and that receive electric power from outside and supply electric power to outside;'}a plurality of travel tracks along which the vehicles travel; andpower transfer areas that are areas ...

STATION FOR RAPIDLY CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY

A vehicle charging station is provided. The vehicle charging station includes a charging source providing an electrical charge, a coolant source providing coolant and a connector having both an electrical supply section delivering the electrical charge and a coolant supply section delivering the coolant. The connector is capable of connecting to a vehicle. A connector for a vehicle charging station and an electric vehicle are also provided. 1. An electric vehicle comprising:an electric battery powering a drive system of the vehicle;a charging connector receptacle for removably receiving a connector of a charging station, the receptacle including a coolant inflow section for receiving coolant an electrical inflow section for receiving electrical charge from the charging station;a coolant conduit between the electric battery and the receptacle configured to direct coolant from the coolant inflow section of the receptacle into an interior of the electric battery to remove heat generated internally within the electric battery during charging; andan electrical power connection between the electrical battery and the receptacle.2. The electric vehicle as recited in wherein the electric battery includes a housing and a plurality of battery cells inside of the housing claim 1 , the coolant conduit directing coolant inside of the housing to remove the heat generated internally within the electric battery.3. The electric vehicle recited in wherein the electrical power connection includes an electrical conduit.4. The electric vehicle recited in further comprising a vehicle controller connecting to a charging station.5. The electric vehicle as recited in wherein the vehicle controller receives information on a present chemistry of the electric battery and provides the information to the charging station.6. The electric vehicle as recited in further comprising voltage sensors sensing voltages of cells of the electric battery and providing the voltages to the vehicle controller.7. ...

WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM COIL ARRANGEMENTS AND METHOD OF OPERATION

This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for wireless power transfer. In one aspect, an apparatus is provided that includes a first conductive structure configured to wirelessly receive power via a magnetic field generated by a transmitter conductive structure having a length greater than a width. The first conductive structure has a length greater than a width and includes co-planar loops enclosing first and second areas. The first conductive structure has first and second edges each intersecting a first geometric line running along the length of the first conductive structure. The apparatus includes a second conductive structure configured to wirelessly receive power via the magnetic field. The second conductive has a length greater than a width. The first geometric line runs along the length of the second conductive structure. The first geometric line is substantially perpendicular to a second geometric line running along the length of the transmitter conductive structure. 1. An apparatus for wirelessly receiving power , the apparatus comprisinga first conductive structure configured to wirelessly receive power via a magnetic field generated by a transmitter conductive structure having a length greater than a width, the first conductive structure having a length greater than a width, the first conductive structure comprising a first loop and a second loop enclosing a first area and a second area, respectively, the first loop having a first lower surface and the second loop having a second lower surface that are substantially coplanar, the first conductive structure having a first edge and a second edge each intersecting a first geometric line running along the length of the first conductive structure; anda second conductive structure configured to wirelessly receive power via the magnetic field, the second conductive structure enclosing a third area and having a length greater than a width, the first geometric line running along the length of the ...

CHARGING STATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

The invention relates to systems and methods for charging a vehicle. A vehicle and charging station can be designed such that an electric or hybrid vehicle can operate in a fashion similar to a conventional vehicle by being opportunity charged throughout a known route. 1. A vehicle comprising:a scoop on a top surface of the vehicle, wherein the width of the scoop toward a front portion of the vehicle is greater than the width of the scoop toward a back portion of the vehicle;a battery; andat least two terminals having a surface area for electrical contact and positioned within the width of the scoop,wherein the at least two terminals are electrically connected to the battery, andwherein at least one terminal is a positive electrode and at least one terminal is a negative electrode for electrically connecting to a power source to charge the battery.2. The vehicle of wherein the at least two terminals are positioned relatively parallel to the direction of movement for the vehicle.3. The vehicle of wherein the at least two terminals are electrically isolated from one another.4. The vehicle of wherein the at least two terminals are positioned within a narrow portion of the width of the scoop.5. The vehicle of wherein the at least two terminals are supported by a blade support that is mounted on one or more buss bars that are electrically isolated from one another.6. The vehicle of further comprising a blade comprising the at least two terminals and a ground connection.7. The vehicle of wherein the blade comprising further comprises a blade support guide.8. A charging station comprising:a connector arm with rigid structural components with flexible connections that is mounted to a charging mount and extending downward and away from the charging mount, wherein the connector arm is mounted to the charging mount with a pivoting connection,wherein the connector arm is connected to a connector head assembly; anda vertical support structure mechanically connected to the ...

System and method for electric vehicle (ev) charging

A smart Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (“EVSE”) that will accept input from different sources to determine the max rate of charge an Electric Vehicle (EV) can be safely charged at without overloading the electrical system of the residence. The system will also communication signals from the power company, fire department and police to reduce or eliminate the charging of the battery in the EV if the situation requires. The smart EVSE further comprises a non-invasive current and/or load sensing unit coupled to the power source for recharging the battery or batteries in the EV, cables to connect the load sensing unit to the EVSE, and optional wireless communication transmitter (sensor to EVSE), EVSE unit with compensating ability.

CHARGING/DISCHARGING SUPPORT DEVICE

A charging/discharging support center provides normal power sales/purchase price information, including a power purchase price of power purchased to charge a battery of a vehicle and a power sales price of power discharged from the battery for sale, depending on whether it is busy hours during which a large-scale store is crowded or slow hours during which the large-scale store is not crowded, based on the past record. When the traffic volume in the surrounding area of the large-scale store is predicted to increase, the charging/discharging support center changes the power sales/purchase price information and provides, to a user of the vehicle, power sales/purchase price information in which the power purchase price of power purchased to charge the battery at the store is increased and set high, whereas the power sales price of power discharged from the battery for sale is reduced and set cheap. 1. A charging/discharging support device for assisting in charging or discharging a battery of a plug-in electric vehicle in a charging/discharging parking space by charging/discharging means for at least charging the battery of the plug-in electric vehicle out of charging and discharging , the charging/discharging means being provided in the charging/discharging parking space , the charging/discharging parking space being provided at a facility including a parking lot for parking a plurality of vehicles , the charging/discharging support device comprising:congestion information obtaining means for obtaining congestion information that indicates a congestion situation inside the facility or around the facility;charging/discharging-related information changing means for changing information about the charging or discharging of the battery by the charging/discharging means, depending on the congestion situation that is indicated by the congestion information obtained by the congestion information obtaining means; andpresenting means for presenting to a user of the plug-in ...

Vehicle Charger Safety System and Method

Wireless vehicle charger safety systems and methods use a detection subsystem, a notification subsystem and a management subsystem. The detection subsystem identifies a safety condition. The notification subsystem provides an indication of the safety condition. The management subsystem addresses the safety condition. In particular, undesirable thermal conditions caused by foreign objects between a source resonator and a vehicle resonator are addressed by sensing high temperatures, providing a warning and powering down a vehicle charger, as appropriate for the environment in which the charger is deployed. 1. A safety system for a charger to provide protection with respect to an object that may become hot during operation of the charger , the safety system comprising:a detection subsystem configured to detect presence of the object in substantial proximity to the charger; anda notification subsystem operatively coupled to the detection subsystem and configured to provide an indication of the object.2. A safety system as in claim 1 , further comprising a management subsystem operatively coupled to the detection subsystem and configured to mitigate an effect of the object.3. A safety system as in claim 1 , wherein the detection subsystem includes a heat sensor.4. A safety system as in claim 1 , wherein the notification subsystem includes an annunciator.5. A safety system as in claim 1 , wherein the detection subsystem comprises heat sensitive paint.6. A safety system as in claim 1 , wherein the notification subsystem comprises heat sensitive paint.7. A safety system as in claim 2 , wherein the management subsystem is configured to cool an area associated with the object.8. A safety system as in claim 2 , wherein the management subsystem is configured to move the object.9. A safety system as in claim 2 , wherein the management subsystem is configured to alter operation of the charger responsive to detection of the object.10. A safety system as in claim 1 , wherein the ...

Charging Device and Charging Method with Float-Mounted Charging Unit

A charging arrangement includes a vehicle having a charging module in the vehicle underbody, and a stationary charging station with a charging unit, for the inductive charging of a battery of the vehicle. The charging station is disposed close to the ground or in the ground. The charging unit is floatingly disposed in the charging station, within a predefined horizontal movement area. The charging module has at least one localization magnet and the charging unit has at least one positioning magnet. The charging unit is constructed as a primary coil, and the charging module is constructed as a secondary coil. 1. A charging arrangement , comprising:a vehicle having a charging module in an underbody of the vehicle; the charging station is disposed close to or in a ground surface,', 'the charging unit is floatingly disposed in the charging station, wherein the charging unit has a predefined horizontal movement area,', 'the charging module has at least one localization magnet and the charging unit has at least one positioning magnet,', 'the charging unit comprises a primary coil, and', 'the charging module comprises a secondary coil., 'a stationary charging station having a charging unit, the charging unit and charging module being configured for an inductive charging of a battery of the vehicle, wherein'}2. The charging arrangement according to claim 1 , whereinthe charging station is at least partially filled with a viscous non-conductive and non-magnetic medium of a first density, andthe charging unit comprises floating bodies and/or hollow bodies of a second density, the first density being greater than the second density.3. The charging arrangement according to claim 2 , whereinthe at least one localization magnet is a continuous-field magnet,the at least one positioning magnet is a continuous-field magnet,the at least one localization magnet and the at least one positioning magnet are arranged such that a magnetic field orientation of the at least one localization ...

METHOD FOR OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE

A method for operating a motor vehicle, including at least one electric motor connected to at least one rechargeable energy storage unit that stores electrical power, wherein the charging operation of the energy storage unit is carried out in such a way that a charging state limit that lies below the maximum charging state of the energy storage unit is not exceeded, wherein upon activation of at least one vehicle starting system, which is designed to automatically carry out a maximum acceleration of the motor vehicle from the standing position, the charging operation of the energy storage unit is carried out before the acceleration of the motor vehicle in such a way that the energy storage unit is charged up to a further charging state limit that lies above the first charging state limit and/or at least one further rechargeable energy storage unit is connected in series 117.-. (canceled)18. A method for operating a motor vehicle , said motor vehicle comprising a vehicle start system configured for maximal acceleration of the vehicle from standstill , at least one rechargeable energy storage unit storing electric energy , and at least one electric motor connected to the at least one energy storage unit , said method comprising:in a deactivated state of the vehicle start system, charging the at least one rechargeable energy storage unit up to a first charging state limit, which is below a maximal charging state of the rechargeable energy storage unit; andin an activated state of the vehicle start system and prior to acceleration of the motor vehicle, charging the at least one rechargeable energy storage unit to a further charging state limit above the first charging state limit and/or connecting at least one further rechargeable energy storage unit in series,wherein an energy amount required for charging the at least one energy storage unit to the second charging state limit is generated by at least one of the least one electric motor operated as generator, and a ...

Charging Control Unit and Method of Adjusting a Distance for an Inductive Charging Process

A method of setting an optimized distance for inductive charging between a coil system of an inductive charging station and a coil system of an electric vehicle includes determining, by the inductive charging station, the optimized distance and calculating position data based on the optimized distance determined. The method also includes transferring the calculated position data to the electric vehicle and calculating a suspension construction for the electric vehicle based on the position data. The method includes transferring data on the calculated suspension construction to a suspension control device of the electric vehicle. 1. A charging control unit for an electric vehicle , the charging control unit being configured to set an optimized distance for inductive charging between a coil system of the electric vehicle and a coil system of an inductive charging station , the charging control unit comprising:an interface configured to receive position data;a processor configured to calculate a suspension construction for the electric vehicle based on the position data; andan interface configured to transfer data on the suspension construction calculated to a suspension control device of the electric vehicle.21. The charging control unit as claimed in , further comprising a device configured for bidirectional exchange of data , the optimized distance between the coil system of the inductive charging station and the coil system of the electric vehicle being determinable using the device configured for bidirectional exchange of data.3. An electric vehicle with an active suspension system for regulating level , the electric vehicle comprising:a coil system; and an interface configured to receive position data;', 'a processor configured to calculate a suspension construction for the electric vehicle based on the position data; and', 'an interface configured to transfer data on the suspension construction calculated to a suspension control device of the electric vehicle., ...

WHEELCHAIR

A front wheel drive powered wheelchair is provided and may include a support frame, a pair of opposing drive wheels, a pair of drives, and a pair of rear wheels. The frame may include a front portion, a seat post, and two independent arms extending rearward from the front portion. Each drive wheel may be coupled to the front portion of the frame. Each drive may be mounted to the front portion of the frame and may be operatively connected to a respective drive wheel of the pair of drive wheels. Each rear wheel may be coupled to a respective independent arm of the support frame. Each independent arm may be capable of flexing independent of the other. 1. A front wheel drive powered wheelchair comprising:a frame including a front portion and two independent arms extending rearward from the front portion;a power supply assembly that engages the two independent arms such that the power supply assembly is removably supported by the two independent arms;a pair of opposing drive wheels coupled to the front portion of the frame;a pair of drives mounted on the frame, each drive operatively coupled to a respective drive wheel; anda pair of rear wheels, each rear wheel coupled to a respective independent arm.2. The wheelchair of claim 1 , wherein each independent arm is capable of flexing independent of the other.3. The wheelchair of claim 1 , wherein the power supply assembly includes a battery compartment and at least one battery positioned in the battery compartment.4. The wheelchair of claim 3 , wherein the power supply assembly slidably engages the independent arms from the rear.5. The wheelchair of claim 3 , wherein the independent arms are configured to slidably receive the battery compartment such that the battery compartment is supported by and rests on the independent arms without first removing a seat that is supported by the front portion.6. The wheelchair of claim 1 , further comprising a seat post extending up from the front portion of the frame.7. The wheelchair ...

Non-contact power receiving apparatus, non-contact power transmitting apparatus, and non-contact power transmitting/receiving system

A non-contact power receiving apparatus includes a power reception unit for receiving electric power from a power transmitting apparatus outside of a vehicle in a non-contact manner, and a control device for controlling the electric power transmission from the power transmitting apparatus. The control device controls the electric power transmission based on a monitoring result obtained by monitoring the surroundings of the vehicle, and a door state detection result obtained by detecting whether or not a door of the vehicle is open. The control device causes, if the door state detection result indicates that the door is open, the power transmitting apparatus to reduce the power of the electric power transmission, and controls the electric power transmission without using the monitoring result.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE RECHARGING AND OR SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER

An electrical vehicle system recharges and sources electrical power in an electric vehicle. The electrical vehicle system includes a first drive and second drive unit electrically connected to a direct current bus. A converting circuit is serially connected to the first drive unit and the second drive unit and is electrically connected to a high voltage energy source and a low voltage energy source. The converting circuit electrically connects the high voltage energy source and the low voltage energy source through an inductive connection. 1. An electrical vehicle system that recharges and sources electrical power in an electric vehicle comprising:a first drive unit and a second drive unit serially coupled through a direct current bus; anda converting circuit serially coupled to the first drive unit and the second drive unit and electrically coupled to a high voltage energy source and a low voltage energy source;where the converting circuit electrically couples the high voltage energy source and the low voltage energy source through an inductive coupling device.2. The system of where the converting circuit comprises a plurality of switching circuits that enable a voltage to be applied across a load in a plurality of directions.3. The system of where the first switching circuit couples the second switching circuit through a primary of a transformer.4. The system of where the primary of the transformer is directly coupled to eight switches.5. The system of where a secondary of the transformer is coupled to the low voltage energy source.6. The system of where the secondary of the transformer is electrically coupled to a converter that is electrically coupled to the low voltage energy source.7. The system of where the first drive unit and the second drive unit each comprise an inverter/converter and an electric drive assembly.8. The system of where the first drive unit and the second drive unit are connected in series.9. The system of where the first drive unit and the ...

MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING A STORAGE FOR ELECTRIC ENERGY

The invention relates to a motor vehicle having a storage for electrical energy, which store is coupled to a coil into which electrical energy can be induced from outside the motor vehicle during a charging process. The vehicle includes a housing in which the coil is arranged, the housing being made of plastic toward the underside of the motor vehicle, and an optical waveguide is arranged in particular between two walls of the housing. When light from a light source is coupled into the optical waveguide and a detector detects the light, damage to the housing can be detected and the induction of electrical energy into the coil at a charging station can optionally be interrupted in order to avoid hazards to persons. 16.-. (canceled)7. A motor vehicle , comprising:a storage for electric energy;a housing including a plastic material towards an underside of the motor vehicle;a coil received in the housing and coupled with the storage for electric energy, said coil being constructed for introducing energy into the coil during a charging process from outside the motor vehicle;at least one optical waveguide arranged in or on the plastic material into which light from the light source can be coupled;a detector for receiving the light emitted by the light source; anda control device configured to carry out the charging process and to prevent the charging process when the detector does not receive light in an expected manner.8. The motor vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the at least one optical waveguide is arranged between two plastic walls of the housing.9. The motor vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the at least one optical waveguide includes a glass fiber.10. The motor vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the at least one optical waveguide forms a grid across the bottom side of the housing.11. The motor vehicle of claim 7 , further comprising a cover closing the housing towards a topside of the motor vehicle claim 7 , said cover comprising at least one of metal and electronic components.12 ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS WITH TOUCH SCREEN USER INTERFACE

Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems for using and operating electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) having a touch screen. The touch screen display device can be used, for example, to facilitate user interface with the EVCS/EVSE. The touch screen display apparatus can provide a quick and efficient means for a user to input a wide variety of information. Also disclosed herein are representative embodiments of a network communication system for EVCSs or EVSE. 1. A method of operating an electric vehicle charging station (“EVCS”) or electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) , comprising:displaying a user interface on a display device of the EVCS or EVSE;receiving an indication of user interaction with the EVCS or EVSE, the user interaction being received via a touch screen interface associated with the display device;facilitating a transaction between a user and the EVCS or EVSE by which the user indicates that one or more electric vehicle batteries of an electric vehicle are to be charged via one of one or more charging ports of the EVCS or EVSE; andcontrolling a charging operation that provides an electric charge to the one or more electric vehicle batteries of the electric vehicle via the one of the one or more charging ports of the EVCS or EVSE.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the facilitating the transaction between the user and the EVCS or EVSE comprises:receiving user identification information; anddetermining whether the user is authorized to use the EVCS or EVSE based on the user identification information.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the determining whether the user is authorized to use the EVCS or EVSE comprises accessing user data stored locally at the EVCS or EVSE.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the determining whether the user is authorized to use the EVCS or EVSE comprises:transmitting at least a portion of the user identification information to ...

POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE, POWER RECEPTION DEVICE AND POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM

A power transmission device includes a power transmission unit transmitting electric power in a contactless manner to a power reception unit provided outside; and a power transmission-side shield formed in a hollow shape and provided so as to surround the power transmission unit. An electromagnetic wave can pass through a region on a side opposite to a region where the power reception unit is located across the power transmission-side shield. The power transmission-side shield is provided with a shield member on a side opposite to the power transmission unit across the power transmission-side shield. 1. A power transmission device comprising:a power transmission unit transmitting electric power in a contactless manner to a power reception unit provided outside; anda power transmission-side shield formed in a hollow shape and provided so as to surround said power transmission unit,an electromagnetic wave being capable of passing through a region on a side opposite to a region where said power reception unit is located across said power transmission-side shield, andsaid power transmission-side shield being provided with a shield member on a side opposite to said power transmission unit across said power transmission-side shield.2. The power transmission device according to claim 1 , wherein said shield member is electrically connected to said power transmission-side shield.3. The power transmission device according to claim 2 , wherein said shield member is electrically connected to an end of said power transmission-side shield on a side opposite to the region where said power reception unit is located.4. The power transmission device according to claim 1 , wherein a difference between a natural frequency of said power transmission unit and a natural frequency of said power reception unit is equal to or less than 10% of the natural frequency of said power reception unit.5. The power transmission device according to claim 1 , wherein a coupling coefficient between said ...

WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM

A wireless charging system includes a first winding portion, a second winding portion which is disposed with an interval between the first winding portion and the second winding portion in an axis direction of the first winding portion, and a pair of magnetic members which are disposed so as to sandwich the first winding portion and the second winding portion in the axis direction. In this case, protrusion portions which protrude toward the other magnetic member are provided in one magnetic member. Also, the magnetic member is held so as to be able to move forward and backward toward the other magnetic member. As a result, since the coefficient of magnetic coupling between a transmitting unit and a receiving unit during charging is enhanced, a charging efficiency can be enhanced. 1. A wireless charging system comprising:a first winding portion which is formed by winding an electric wire;a second winding portion which is formed by winding an electric wire and is disposed with an interval between the first winding portion and the second winding portion in an axial direction of the first winding portion; anda pair of magnetic members which are disposed so as to sandwich the first winding portion and the second winding portion in the axial direction,wherein at least one of the pair of magnetic members includes a protrusion portion which protrudes toward the other magnetic member which faces the one of the pair of magnetic members in the axial direction, andwherein the at least one of the pair of magnetic members is held so as to be able to move forward and backward separately from the first winding portion or the second winding portion toward the other magnetic member which faces the one of the pair of magnetic members in the axial direction.2. The wireless charging system according to claim 1 , wherein only one of the pair of magnetic members includes the protrusion portion and is held so as to be able to move forward and backward separately from the first winding ...

Buffering energy storage systems for reduced grid and vehicle battery stress for in-motion wireless power transfer systems

An energy buffer including an electrochemical capacitor can be added to the primary circuit and/or to the secondary circuit of in-motion wireless power transfer system. The energy buffer(s) can smoothen the power delivered by the power grid and captured by a vehicle passing over an array of transmit coils through in-motion wireless power transfer. The reduction in the transient power transfer can reduce the peak current that flows through various components of the in-motion wireless power transfer system including a vehicle battery on the vehicle, and prolong the life of the in-motion wireless power transfer system.

ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND WIRELESS ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to wirelessly receive electric power from a wireless electric power transfer device. A power reception unit of the electronic device comprises: a core having a predetermined length and having magnetic flux concentration portions formed at lengthwise side portions thereof; and a coil wound along an outer periphery of the core to form magnetic flux density in the magnetic flux concentration portions, the magnetic flux density having a magnitude equal to or larger than a predetermined value. 1. An electronic device configured to wirelessly receive electric power from a wireless power transfer device ,wherein a power reception unit of the electronic device comprises:a core having a predetermined length and having magnetic flux concentration portions formed at lengthwise side portions thereof; anda coil wound along an outer periphery of the core to form magnetic flux density in the magnetic flux concentration portions, the magnetic flux density having a magnitude equal to or larger than a predetermined value.2. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the core comprises a first magnetic flux concentration portion formed at a first side portion thereof claim 1 , and a second magnetic flux concentration portion formed at a second side portion facing the first side portion claim 1 , andwherein the coil is uniformly wound along the core between the first magnetic flux concentration portion and the second magnetic flux concentration portion.3. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein the core comprises ferrite.4. The electronic device of claim 1 , wherein points of the core with the maximum magnetic flux density are lengthwise side ends of the core.5. The electronic device of claim 4 , wherein each of the magnetic flux concentration portions comprises at least one protrusion formed on one surface thereof claim 4 , the one surface facing the wireless power transfer device.6. The ...

Power transmission device, power reception device, vehicle, and contactless power feeding system

A contactless power feeding system is configured to supply power from a power transmission unit to a power reception unit in a contactless manner. The contactless power feeding system includes a raising and lowering mechanism that moves the power reception unit between a standby position and a power reception position facing the power transmission unit, and an ECU for controlling the raising and lowering mechanism. After the power reception unit has been moved to the power reception position and during reception of power from the power transmission unit, when a distance between the power transmission unit and the power reception unit becomes greater than the distance at a start of the reception of power, the ECU operates the moving device to bring the power reception unit closer to the power transmission unit. Consequently, a reduction in power transfer efficiency during power transmission can be prevented.

Vehicle And Contactless Power Feeding System

A contactless power feeding system is capable of supplying power from a power transmission unit to a power reception unit in a contactless manner. The contactless power feeding system includes a raising and lowering mechanism that moves the power reception unit from a standby position toward the power transmission unit, and a vehicle ECU. The vehicle ECU performs first detection operation of detecting a position of the power transmission unit when the power reception unit is located in the standby position, and second detection operation of detecting a position of the power transmission unit when the power reception unit is located in a power reception position. The vehicle ECU causes the power transmission unit to start power transmission when it is detected that the power transmission unit is located within a predetermined range in both of the first and second detection operations. 1. A vehicle capable of receiving power from a power transmission device in a contactless manner , comprising:a power reception unit that receives power from a power transmission unit included in the power transmission device in a contactless manner;a moving device configured to move the power reception unit from a standby position in a direction toward the power transmission unit; anda control device configured to perform first detection operation of detecting a position of the power transmission unit when the power reception unit is located in the standby position, and second detection operation of detecting a position of the power transmission unit when the power reception unit is located in a position closer to the power transmission unit than in the standby position,the control device causing the power transmission device to start power transmission, when it is detected that the power transmission unit is located within a first predetermined range in the first detection operation and when it is detected that the power transmission unit is located within a second predetermined range ...

ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

In an electric motor vehicle management system according to the present invention, a portable terminal that is owned by a user and is located in an electric motor vehicle transmits vehicle condition information of the electric motor vehicle including position information of the portable terminal that has been detected by a position detector of the portable terminal to a vehicle condition receiver of an energy management system (EMS) installed in a customer. A battery charging-and-discharging plan creating unit of the EMS creates a charging and discharging plan for a battery through the use of the vehicle condition information of the electric motor vehicle. A charging and discharging device performs at least one of charging and discharging of the battery of the electric motor vehicle in accordance with the battery charging-and-discharging plan for the battery. 1. An electric motor vehicle management system comprising:an electric motor vehicle including a motor for use in travel and a battery that supplies said motor with electric power;an energy management system including a battery charging-and-discharging plan creating unit that creates a charging and discharging plan for said battery; a position acquiring unit that acquires terminal position information indicating a position of the device, and', 'a terminal-side communication unit that communicates with said energy management system through a communication line; and, 'a portable terminal device that is portable and includes'}a charging and discharging device that performs at least one of charging and discharging of said battery in accordance with the charging and discharging plan for said battery, whereinsaid terminal-side communication unit transmits, while said portable terminal device is located inside said electric motor vehicle, vehicle condition information including said terminal position information acquired by said position acquiring unit and indicating conditions of said electric motor vehicle to said ...

WIRELESS CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Arrangements directed to the wireless charging of a battery, particularly a battery for an electric or hybrid electric vehicle, are described. A wireless charging system can includes a charging station and a charge receiver. The charge receiver can be provided on a vehicle. The charging station can include a movable charge transmitter. The system includes a sensor that can detect a relative position of the charge receiver. The system can include a processor operatively connected to the charge transmitter. The processor can cause the position of the charge transmitter to be adjusted within the housing based on a relative location of a charge receiver such that the charge transmitter and charge receiver are in substantial charging alignment. 1. A vehicle charging station comprising:a housing;a charge transmitter, the charge transmitter being movable within a range of motion, the range of motion being physically constrained by the housing; anda processor operatively connected to the charge transmitter, the processor being configured to cause the position of the charge transmitter to be adjusted within the housing based on a relative location of a charge receiver such that the charge transmitter and charge receiver are in substantial charging alignment.2. The vehicle charging station of claim 1 , further including a sensor configured to detect a presence of a charge receiver or the relative location of the charge receiver when the charge receiver is present at the charging station claim 1 , wherein the sensor is operatively connected to the processor claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to cause the position of the charge transmitter to be adjusted within the housing based on data received from the sensor.3. The vehicle charging station of claim 2 , further including a cart claim 2 , wherein the charge transmitter is located on the cart.4. The vehicle charging station of claim 2 , wherein the processor is configured to activate the charge transmitter when the ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTING DEVICE AND CHARGING CABLE FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

An electrical connecting device for a charging cable is for charging an electric vehicle. The electrical connecting device includes a network-side first connecting element for electrically connecting the connecting device to an electrical supply network and a charging-cable-side second connecting element for connecting the connecting device to a network-side connector of the charging cable. The first connecting element includes at least two contact elements, each connected in an electrically conductive manner to one of at least two contact elements of the second connecting element; and a first temperature sensor, used for temperature monitoring and which is electrically connected to the second connecting element via a communication cable. The second connecting element has a further contact, connectable to a corresponding further contact of the network-side connector of the charging cable to transmit a signal of the temperature sensor to the charging cable. 1. An electrical connecting device for a charging cable for charging an electric vehicle , the electrical connecting device comprising:a supply system-end first connecting device to electrically connecting the electrical connecting device to an electrical power supply system; anda charging cable-end second connecting device to electrically connecting the electrical connecting device to a supply system-end plug of the charging cable,the supply system-end first connecting device including at least two contact elements, each electrically conductively connected to one of at least two contact elements of the charging cable-end second connecting device,the supply system-end first connecting device including a first temperature sensor for temperature monitoring purposes,the first temperature sensor being electrically connected to the charging cable-end second connecting device via a communications line,the charging cable-end second connecting device including a further contact, electrically conductively connectable to a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING VEHICLE PROXIMITY IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT

A system and method is provided for detecting vehicle proximity in an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). A sensor may be configured to detect a presence of a vehicle within a predetermined distance of the EVSE. A processor may be configured to determine that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the vehicle. The processor may be further configured to generate an alert in response to a determination that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE. 1a sensor configured to detect a presence of a vehicle within a predetermined distance of the EVSE; determine that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE in response to the sensor detecting the presence of the vehicle; and', 'generate an alert in response to a determination that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE., 'a processor configured to. An electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) comprising: The present disclosure relates to the field of electric vehicle supply equipments. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to detecting vehicle proximity in electric vehicle supply equipments.An electric vehicle supply equipment supplies electric energy for charging/recharging of electric vehicles plugged into the equipment. Vehicle detection systems exist. However, an efficient way to detect vehicle proximity to an electric vehicle supply equipment is needed.These and other drawbacks exist.Various systems, computer program products, and methods for detecting vehicle proximity in an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) are described herein.According to one aspect of the present disclosure, the method may include a plurality of operations. In some implementations, the operations may include detecting, via a sensor, a presence of a vehicle within a predetermined distance of the EVSE. In some implementations, the operations may include determining, by at least one computing processor coupled to the sensor, that the vehicle is in proximity of the EVSE in ...

WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM AND VEHICLE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

The wireless power transfer system obtains, by means of data transfer, specific coil position information that is coil position information corresponding to information related to a position of the electric power supply secondary coil in a specific object that is an object that has made an electric power supply request, and electric power is supplied in a wireless manner from the electric power supply primary coil to the electric power supply secondary coil after the posture/position adjustment mechanism adjusts the relative posture or position between the electric power supply primary coil and the electric power supply secondary coil incorporated in the specific object based on the information related to the position of the electric power supply secondary coil in the specific object corresponding to the specific coil position information. 1. A wireless power transfer system that supplies electric power to an object in which an electric power supply secondary coil capable of receiving wireless power transfer is incorporated , the wireless power transfer system comprising:an electric power supply apparatus having an electric power supply primary coil capable of supplying electric power to the electric power supply secondary coil in a wireless manner, and a drive circuit that drives the electric power supply primary coil; anda posture/position adjustment mechanism capable of adjusting a relative posture or position between the electric power supply primary coil and the electric power supply secondary coil, whereinthe wireless power transfer system obtains, by means of data transfer, specific coil position information that is coil position information corresponding to information related to a position of the electric power supply secondary coil in a specific object that is an object that has made an electric power supply request, andelectric power is supplied in a wireless manner from the electric power supply primary coil to the electric power supply secondary coil ...

WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER METHOD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BASED ON AUXILIARY BATTERY STATUS AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE FOR THE SAME

A wireless power transfer (WPT) method based on a state of an auxiliary battery and an electric vehicle (EV) for the same includes receiving, by an EV charging apparatus, a wireless jump start request message from a user terminal; transmitting, by the EV charging apparatus, a primary jump start power according to the wireless jump start request message to the EV; driving an auxiliary power supply device provided in the EV by a secondary jump start power induced by the primary jump start power; driving a controller of the EV based on a preset power outputted from the auxiliary power supply device; and charging, by the controller of the EV, an auxiliary battery of the EV. 1. A wireless power transfer (WPT) method based on a state of an auxiliary battery , performed in a WPT system for an electric vehicle (EV) , the method comprising:receiving, by an EV charging apparatus, a wireless jump start request message from a user terminal;transmitting, by the EV charging apparatus, a primary jump start power according to the wireless jump start request message to the EV;driving an auxiliary power supply device provided in the EV by a secondary jump start power induced by the primary jump start power;driving a controller of the EV based on a preset power outputted from the auxiliary power supply device; andcharging, by the controller of the EV, an auxiliary battery of the EV.2. The wireless power transfer method according to claim 1 , further comprising:transmitting, by the controller of the EV, a wireless charging request message requesting to charge a high-voltage battery of the EV to the EV charging apparatus; andtransmitting, by the EV charging apparatus, a wireless charging power according to the wireless charging request message to the EV.3. The wireless power transfer method according to claim 1 , wherein the EV receives power from the EV charging apparatus through coupling between a ground assembly (GA) coil of the EV charging apparatus and a vehicle assembly (VA) coil ...

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Dynamically Responding to Power Limit Messages Based on a Recent History of Power Provided

An electric vehicle charging station charging electric vehicles dynamically responds to power limit messages. The charging station includes a charging port that is configured to electrically connect to an electric vehicle to provide power to charge that electric vehicle. The charging station also includes a power control unit coupled with the charging port, the power control unit configured to control an amount of power provided through the charging port. The charging station also includes a set of one or more charging station control modules that are configured to, in response to receipt of a message that indicates a request to limit an amount of power to an identified percentage and based on a history of power provided through the charging port over a period of time, cause the power control unit to limit the power provided through the charging port to the identified percentage. 1. A method for an electric vehicle charging station to dynamically respond to power limit messages , wherein the electric vehicle charging station includes a set of one or more charging ports , each of which may connect an electric vehicle to the electric vehicle charging station for charging service , the method comprising:receiving a message that indicates a request to limit an amount of power to an identified percentage, wherein the message is applicable to one or more of the set of charging ports; and 'based on a history of power provided through that charging port over a period of time, causing the amount of power that is capable of being provided through that charging port to be limited according to the identified percentage.', 'for each of the set of charging ports that the message is applicable, performing the following2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the history of power provided through the charging port over the period of time is an average of power samples collected during the period of time claim 1 , each power sample representing an amount of power.3. The method of claim 2 ...

Matrix-type flexible charging pile and a charging method capable of dynamically allocating power

A matrix-type flexible charging pile and a charging method capable of dynamically allocating power are disclosed in the present invention, and the method comprises the steps of: S1, connecting each charging terminal to a corresponding electric vehicle; S2, receiving a charging power demand of the electric vehicle and comparing the charging power demand; S3, calculating the number of charging modules required to be additionally allocated to the present DC-bus and delivering it to a matrix controller; and S4, allocating the required number of charging modules in a dynamic power region to the corresponding DC bus and switching the module communication line to a corresponding communication bus synchronously. The implementation of the charging method capable of dynamically allocating power can satisfy the electric vehicle charging demands for different energy storage capacities and different charging rates, as well as improve the conversion efficiency and the utilization rate of the charging device further.

WAGON WITH AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY

A conveying car comprises at least one support frame in which at least one driven conveying element is arranged, and a current collector for energizing drive means for driving the at least one conveying element and driving the conveying car; said conveying car is characterized in that same has its own power supply that is independent of the central power supply used for normal operation of the conveying car. 1. A wagon comprising:at least one support frame; at least one drive element on the support frame;a current collector on the support frame;drive means for driving at least one drive element and thereby moving the wagon itself; anda separate power source on the support frame and independent of the central power source for the normal operation of the wagon.2. The wagon defined in claim 1 , wherein the separate power source is a rechargeable battery.3. The wagon defined in claim 1 , wherein the separate power source is at least one capacitor.4. The wagon defined in claim 1 , claim 1 , wherein the separate power source of the wagon is installed permanently therein.5. The wagon defined in claim 1 , wherein the separate power source of the wagon is arranged exchangeably therein.6. A method for operating a wagon having at least one support frame carrying at least one drive element claim 1 , as well as a current collector for energizing drive means for driving the at least one drive element and for displacing the wagon itself claim 1 , the method comprising the step of:providing the wagon with a separate power source that is designed so as to be independent of the central power source for the normal operation of the wagon and that sensors are present on the wagon and/or outside of same to identify an emergency situation and activate means for responding to the emergency situation.7. The method defined in claim 6 , wherein the means is a switching means that switches the separate power source of the wagon to its drive means when the central power source from the outside ...

WIRELESS COUPLING FOR COUPLING A VEHICLE WITH AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE DISPOSED IN AN INTERIOR PART OF THE VEHICLE

A wireless coupling for simultaneously communicating with a vehicle and feeding from said vehicle an electronic device disposed in a vehicle interior part disposed inside the vehicle, by means of an NFC technology. The coupling includes a first-end powering transceiver located in a fixed position within the vehicle, having: a connection component electrically connectable to a wiring system of the vehicle, a first end ECU, first-end RF transceiving component, a first-end EMC filter, and a first-end antenna showing certain first-end impedance Zx. It also includes a second-end powered transceiver configured to be disposed in a vehicle part in which the electronic device is disposed. The second-end powered transceiver includes second-end RF transceiving component and a second-end antenna showing certain second-end impedance Zy. The wireless coupling includes a matching circuit with an impedance Zc and connected to the first-end or the second-end antenna, this first-end or second-end antenna having a first-end or a second-end antenna design impedance Z, respectively more inductive than the corresponding theoretical first-end or second-end antenna impedance Z, such that the combination of the design first-end or design second-end antenna impedance Zand the impedance Zof the matching circuit matches the theoretical first-end or the theoretical second-end antenna impedance Z. 2. The wireless coupling of claim 1 , wherein the second-end powered transceiver comprises a second-end ECU.3. The wireless coupling of wherein the vehicle interior part is detachable from the vehicle.4. The wireless coupling of claim 1 , wherein the data exchanging between the first-end powering transceiver and the second-end powered transceiver comprises data and/or instructions transmission from the vehicle to the electronic device of the vehicle interior part.5. The wireless coupling of claim 1 , wherein the data exchanging between the second-end powered transceiver and the first-end powering ...

Inductive Charging System for a Vehicle, and Use

An inductive charging system for a vehicle having an electrical storage unit, in particular, an electric vehicle and a method of using the inductive charging system are provided. The inductive charging system preferably has a first coil device for a charging station and a second coil device for mounting on a vehicle, wherein the second coil device is preferably designed to magnetically interact with the first coil device. Furthermore, the inductive charging system preferably has a first positioning device, which movably supports the first coil device, wherein the system is preferably designed to produce an attractive magnetic force between the first coil device and the second coil device, which magnetic force causes a defined orientation of the first coil device in relation to the second coil device by the positioning unit.

DETECTION DEVICE, POWER RECEPTION DEVICE, POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A detection device, including: one or a plurality of magnetic coupling elements configured to have one or a plurality of coils; and a detection unit that measures or calculates an effective resistance values of the magnetic coupling elements or an effective resistance value of a circuit including at least the magnetic coupling elements and determines a presence or absence of a foreign substance based on a change in the effective resistance value. 114.-. (canceled)15. A power receiving device comprising:a resonance circuit that includes a power receiving coil electrically coupled to a resonance capacitor;a memory configured to store a predetermined reference Q value; anda control circuit configured to control a charge operation with respect to a battery and to control a load modulation circuit to communicate with a power transmitting device;wherein the predetermined reference Q value is determined in advance based on where the power receiving device is disposed relative to the power transmitting device.16. The power receiving device according to claim 15 , wherein the predetermined reference Q value is determined where the power receiving device is disposed on the power transmitting device.17. The power receiving device according to claim 15 , wherein the predetermined reference Q value is determined based on measurements taken without a foreign substance being present between the power receiving device and the power transmitting device.18. The power receiving device according to claim 15 , wherein the power receiving device is configured to perform one way communication to the power transmitting device.19. The power receiving device according to claim 15 , wherein the control circuit receives a result from a foreign substance detection circuit in the power transmitting device claim 15 , the result indicating the presence or absence of a foreign substance between the power receiving device and the power transmitting device.20. The power receiving device according to ...

APPARATUS FOR GUIDING AN AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TOWARDS A DOCKING STATION

An apparatus for guiding an autonomous vehicle towards a docking station including an autonomous vehicle with a camera-based sensing system, a drive system for driving the autonomous vehicle, and a control system for controlling the drive system. The apparatus includes a docking station including a first fiducial marker and a second fiducial marker, wherein the second fiducial marker is positioned on the docking station to define a predetermined relative spacing with the first fiducial marker, wherein the control system is operable to receive an image provided by the camera-based sensing system, the image including a representation of the first and second fiducial markers, and to control the drive system so as to guide the autonomous vehicle towards the base station based on a difference between the representation of the first and second fiducial markers in the received image and the predetermined relative spacing between the first and second fiducial markers. 1. A docking station for an autonomous vehicle , the docking station comprising a main body having a first fiducial marker and a second fiducial marker spaced a predetermined distance from the first fiducial marker.2. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the first fiducial marker and the second fiducial marker are located on a display portion of the docking station that is in a substantially upright orientation when the docking station is placed on a floor surface.3. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein the display portion of the docking station is planar.4. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein the display portion is pivotable with respect to a base portion of the docking station.5. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second fiducial markers defines a pattern claim 2 , and wherein the pattern of the first fiducial marker is the same as the pattern of the second fiducial marker.6. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second fiducial markers ...

Electrical storage system

An electrical storage system includes an electrical storage device, a voltage sensor, a current sensor and a controller. The controller calculates a full charge capacity of the electrical storage device on the basis of a state of charge of the electrical storage device at the time when external charging is started, a state of charge of the electrical storage device at the time when the external charging is completed, and an accumulated value of a current value during the period when the external charging is being carried out, and sets a polarization elimination time. When a stopped time during the period when charging or discharging of the electrical storage device is stopped is longer than the polarization elimination time, the controller regards a voltage value of the electrical storage device at the time of at least one of the start of the external charging or the completion of the external charging as an open circuit voltage of the electrical storage device. The controller calculates a state of charge corresponding to the voltage value as a state of charge that is used to calculate the full charge capacity by using a correlation between the open circuit voltage and the state of charge. The controller shortens the polarization elimination time as a rate of change increases. The rate of change indicates a ratio of a variation in the open circuit voltage to a variation in the state of charge.

POWER STORAGE APPARATUS

A storage apparatus includes a plurality of storage cells connected in series. Each storage cell comprises a storage element that stores a charge, a container that houses the storage element, a reception antenna capable of receiving power transmitted from a transmission antenna of a feeding facility provided in a wireless power transfer system, and a charging control circuit that charges the storage element using the power received by the reception antenna. The plurality of storage cells are charged concurrently and wirelessly, and therefore charging can be performed on all of the storage cells without overcharging or undercharging. 1. A storage apparatus configured to store power transferred from a feeding facility via a wireless power transfer system , the storage apparatus comprising: a storage element configured to store a charge;', 'a container that houses the storage element;', 'a reception antenna configured to receive power transmitted by the wireless power transfer system; and', 'a charging control circuit configured to charge the storage element using the power received by the reception antenna, wherein the reception antenna and the charging control circuit are mounted on and carried by the container,, 'a plurality of storage cells connected in series or in parallel, wherein each storage cell of the plurality of storage cells comprises a primary coil configured to receive high-frequency power, and', 'a primary self-resonant coil configured to be coupled to the primary coil by electromagnetic induction, and, 'wherein the feeding facility comprises a transmission antenna including a secondary self-resonant coil configured to be coupled to the primary self-resonant coil by magnetic field resonance, and', 'a secondary coil configured to be coupled to the secondary self-resonant coil by electromagnetic induction., 'wherein the reception antenna comprises2. (canceled)3. The storage apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the storage apparatus is installed in a ...

NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A non-contact power supply system has a conversion circuit that converts power of a power transmission-side power supply, and outputs power to a power transmission coil. A power transmission-side controller controls the conversion circuit. A power reception coil receives power from the power transmission coil in a non-contact manner. The power reception coil supplies power to a load electrically connected to the power reception coil. A smoothing circuit smooths power received by the power reception coil. A sensor detects current or voltage in the smoothing circuit. A power reception-side controller acquires an encoded value from a detection value of the sensor. The power transmission-side controller measures an elapsed time between a previous rise and a current rise in a detection voltage that is detected by the sensor, and compares the elapsed time and an elapsed time threshold that is set in advance to acquire the encoded value. 1. A non-contact power supply system comprising:a power transmission coil;a conversion circuit configured to convert power of a transmission side power source and outputting to the power transmission coil;a power transmission side controller configured to control the conversion circuit;a power reception coil configured to supply power to an electrically connected load by receiving power from the power transmission coil in a non-contact manner by at least magnetic coupling;a smoothing circuit configured to smooth the power that is received by the power reception coil;a sensor configured to detect one of a current that flows in the smoothing circuit and a voltage of the smoothing circuit; anda power reception side controller configured to receive information by acquiring an encoded value from a detection value of the sensor, measure an elapsed time included between a point in time of a previous rise in a detection voltage that is detected by the sensor and a point in time of a current rise in the detection voltage, and', 'compare the elapsed ...

COIL APPARATUS

A coil apparatus includes a base having a front surface and a rear surface, a magnetic portion provided on a side of the front surface of the base, and a coil portion which is provided on an opposite side from the base with respect to the magnetic portion and includes a conductive wire. The magnetic portion includes a first passing region, the base includes a second passing region, and the conductive wire is drawn out from the rear surface of the base through the first passing region and the second passing region. 1. A coil apparatus comprising:a base having a front surface and a rear surface;a magnetic portion provided on a side of the front surface of the base; anda coil portion provided on an opposite side from the base with respect to the magnetic portion, the coil portion including a conductive wire,wherein the magnetic portion includes a first passing region,the base includes a second passing region, andthe conductive wire is drawn out from the rear surface of the base through the first passing region and the second passing region.2. The coil apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the base is made of a non-magnetic material.3. The coil apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the coil portion is a circular coil.4. The coil apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the first passing region is provided at a center portion of the magnetic portion, andthe second passing region is provided at a center portion of the base.5. The coil apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein a hole is formed around the second passing region in the base.6. The coil apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a power converter provided on a side of the rear surface of the base.7. The coil apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the coil portion is a circular coil.8. The coil apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the first passing region is provided at a center portion of the magnetic portion, andthe second passing region is provided at a center portion of the base.9. The ...

CHARGING DEVICE FOR THE INDUCTIVE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE CHARGING DEVICE

A charging device for inductive transfer of electric energy with a primary conductor arranged in a first housing, by which an alternating magnetic field can be generated when it is energized with an alternating current, electrically connected to a power source that is electrically connectable to a power electronics device for energizing the primary conductor with an alternating current. A drive means for moving the first housing from a first position to a second position, wherein the charging device is equipped with a fault detecting device, by which can be detected whether the first housing is or is not moved when a movement operation has been initiated by the drive means. 114-. (canceled)15. A charging device for inductive transmission of electric energy , comprising:a primary conductor arranged in a first housing, by which can be produced energizing of an alternating magnetic field with an alternating current,a power electronics device, which is electrically connected to a primary conductor and which can be electrically connected to a power supply system with alternating current,a drive means for moving the first housing from a first position to a second position, wherein the charging device is provided with a fault detection device, which can be detected whether the first housing is or is not moved when a movement operation has been initiated with the drive means, and which is configured, in the case when a movement of the first housing does not take place, although a movement operation has been initiated with the drive means, to control the power electronic device in such a way that the primary conductor is energized with an electric current to increase the temperature of the primary current.16. The charging device according to claim 15 , wherein the fault detection device is configured claim 15 , in the case when a movement of the first housing does not take place claim 15 , although a movement operation has been initiated with the drive means claim 15 , to ...