SEPARABLE GAS CELL CURRENT SUPPLY UNIT FOR APPLICATIONS OF VEHICLES

FLOOR CONVEYANCE WITH LATERALLY ENTNEHMBARER BATTERY

DEVICE FOR ALIGNING BATTERIES A BASIC VEHICLE TO A BATTERY CHANGE STATION

INDEPENDENT VEHICLE WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE

DEVICE FOR ALIGNING BATTERIES A BASIC VEHICLE TO A BATTERY CHANGE STATION

GOLF CART

FLOOR CONVEYANCE, IN PARTICULAR COUNTERWEIGHT STACKER, WITH AN ELECTRICAL DRIVE SYSTEM

FLOOR CONVEYANCE WITH A MANIFOLD

CAR

DEVICE FOR CHANGING THE BATTERIES OF ELECTRICAL MOTOR VEHICLES

MECHANISM FOR CHANGING THE BATTERIES OF BATTERY-OPERATED VEHICLES

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION VANADIUM ELECTROLYTES FOR COMPLETE VANADIUM REDOX CELLS AND - BATTERIES WITH HIGH POWER DENSITY

PIVOTED OVERHEAD GUARD

ELECTRICALLY-POWERED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

... ²²²Le véhicule, qui nécessite pour son alimentation, une masse et/ou un volume ²important de batteries, a ses batteries supportées par un châssis indépendant ²(4) adapté à être reçu dans un logement (3) défini sous le châssis du véhicule ²et muni d'au moins un essieu équipé de roues (5) . Chacun des châssis comporte ²une interface de connection comportant chacune les parties complémentaires ²mâle et femelle d'au moins un organe de centrage (15) et d'au moins un organe ²d'emboîtement (16), l'interface côté châssis de véhicule étant constituée par ²un plateau (10) indépendant dudit châssis et réuni à lui en au moins trois ²points, dont deux sont contrôlés par des vérins (12) et dont le troisième ²revêt la forme d'une rotule.² ...

ELEKTROWAGEN.

Electric vehicle with a basic structure.

Es wird ein Elektrofahrzeug (1) beschrieben, welches eine tragende Struktur (2) mit einer Fahrgastzelle oder Ladefläche (24) aufweist. Ein Innenboden (20) der tragenden Struktur (2) bildet einen Aufnahmeraum (22) in Form eines Kanals, welcher einen Teil des Innenbodens (20) und damit einen Teil der tragenden Struktur (2) bildet und zur Aufnahme mindestens einer Energiequelle benutzbar ist. Der Kanal hat eine verstärkende Wirkung auf den Innenboden (20) und schützt die gelagerte Energiequelle bei Kollisionen des Elektrofahrzeuges (1) vor Beschädigungen. Der Innenboden (20) ist mit einem in etwa parallel zum Innenboden verlaufenden Unterboden (21) abdeckbar, wobei der Unterboden als Spritzschutz, aber auch zur weiteren Verstärkung der tragenden Struktur (2) dient.

Motor vehicle.

Guidance system of a dronedrone.

È descritto un sistema (1) di guida di un drone (100) comprendente: una pluralità di pali (2–10), fissati a terra ed associati ad una rete di alimentazione elettrica pubblica o privata; una pluralità di dispositivi fissati ai pali ed alimentati dalla rete di alimentazione elettrica, detti dispositivi essendo tra loro connessi in una rete wireless (40) e comprendendo un modulo di comunicazione radio con il drone; un controller (35) collegato alla rete wireless (40), atto a programmare un piano di volo (P) del drone tra due o più pali (2, 3, 4, 10) tramite l’invio ai rispettivi dispositivi della rete wireless (40) di comandi di configurazione dei moduli di comunicazione radio, dove il modulo di comunicazione radio di un palo (3) nel piano di volo (P) è configurato per guidare il drone (100) verso il modulo di comunicazione radio un palo (4) successivo nel piano di volo (P).

Thermal battery for heating vehicles

Charging and battery replacing station with flexible configuration of battery chargers and charging facility

Battery switch module

The present disclosure provides a battery switch module for switching a battery pack attachable to an underside of a vehicle by one or more latch mechanisms. The battery switch module comprises an actuator frame comprising one or more actuators configured and operable to collaborate with the one or more latch mechanisms, the one or more actuators being mounted on the actuator frame for movement with respect to the frame.

Electromagnetic device for braking heavy goods vehicle, has alternator/dynamo operated and controlled by electronic system during descent and transforming kinetic force produced by heavy goods vehicle during descent into electric current

L'invention concerne la récupération de la force cinétique qui d'une part permettra de ralentir les véhicules et d'autre part permettra de produire du courant électrique.

DEVICE ALLOWING the INTERCHANGEABILITY OF the ACCUMULATOR Of a VEHICULEELECTRIQUE

ATTACHMENT UNIT Of a PACK OF BATTERY AND PROCESS OF AUTOMATIZABLE MONTAGE/DEMONTAGE ASSOCIATES.

AUTOMATIC SYSTEM OF STORAGE OF CYCLES AND TOGETHER FOR SUCH A SYSTEM.

Electrical supply unit for electric vehicles.

TRANSFER STATION ELECTRIC BATTERIES AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING SUCH A STATION

AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE HAS ELECTRIC TRACTION

Le véhicule, qui nécessite pour son alimentation, une masse et/ou un volume important de batteries, est caractérisé en ce que lesdites batteries sont supportées par un châssis indépendant (4) muni d'au moins un essieu équipé de roues (5) ainsi que d'un dispositif de connexion (6) au châssis du véhicule, ledit châssis de batteries étant adapté à être reçu dans un logement (3) défini sous le châssis du véhicule de telle sorte que la trace de ses roues (5) et de celles (2) du véhicule se confondent sensiblement.

CONVEY TEAM Of a DEVICE OF STORAGE Of ENERGY AND Of a STRUCTURE OF CASE FACILITATING ITS REPLACEMENT

TOOL OF MONTAGE/DEMONTAGE Of a BATTERY Of a MOTOR VEHICLE

ELECTRIC TWO-WHEELED VEHICLE

Deux-roues électrique comprenant un premier élément de cadre (10) s'étendant depuis une extrémité supérieure portant un boîtier de pivotement d'une roue avant jusqu'à une extrémité inférieure (10b), un deuxième élément de cadre (20) s'étendant depuis une extrémité supérieure recevant une selle jusqu'à une extrémité inférieure (20b) solidaire du premier élément de cadre, un boîtier de batterie (52) agencé dans un espace de logement de batterie (60) en configuration de roulage, et un moteur électrique d'entraînement. L'espace de logement de batterie est délimité au moins dans le plan vertical par une portion inférieure (12) du premier élément de cadre (10), une portion inférieure (22) du deuxième élément de cadre (20), et un ensemble de marchepied (61). Les portions inférieures (12, 22) présentant des extrémités basses (14, 20b) reliées entre elles et des extrémités hautes (13, 23) entre lesquelles s'étend l'ensemble de marchepied (61) en configuration de roulage.

POSITIONING Of a MOTOR VEHICLE, AND EXCHANGES BATTERY Of POWER SUPPLY OF the VEHICLE

Le positionnement d'un véhicule automobile en l'absence d'action d'un moteur d'entraînement du véhicule automobile, comprend une première étape de centrage transversal du véhicule par rapport à un plan longitudinal-vertical de référence invariable dans le référentiel fixe jusqu'à faire coïncider ou sensiblement coïncider le centre d'un premier essieu du véhicule avec le plan de référence quelle que soit la voie du premier essieu du véhicule.

Automatic storage system for storing cycles, has signaling device sending warning signal to user when detecting units detect that battery and container are separated from each other by distance greater than predetermined distance

Une batterie rechargeable amovible (9) pour cycle est associée à un contenant portatif (22), la batterie et le contenant comportant des dispositifs de détection adaptés pour détecter si la batterie et le contenant sont séparés l'un de l'autre par une distance supérieure à une distance prédéterminée. Un dispositif de signalisation (26) envoie un signal d'alerte à l'utilisateur lorsque les dispositifs de détection détectent que la batterie et le contenant sont séparés l'un de l'autre par une distance supérieure à la distance prédéterminée.

Energy supply device for an electric vehicle

La présente invention concerne un véhicule à propulsion électrique, alimenté par au moins une batterie contenue dans une enveloppe, de façon à constituer un module (9) d'alimentation électrique interchangeable logé dans un réceptacle (3) pourvu d'un fond, prévu dans le véhicule (1), ledit module (9) comportant des moyens de fixation avec le réceptacle (3), et des moyens de connexion électrique reliant la batterie au circuit électrique du véhicule (1). Ce véhicule est caractérisé en ce que le réceptacle (3) comporte, sur au moins l'une de ses faces latérales, au moins une ouverture (4) à partir de laquelle ledit module (9) est introduit dans le réceptacle (3) et/ou extrait de celui-ci par un mouvement sensiblement horizontal. La présente invention concerne également un stand de manutention (5) desdits modules (9). Ce stand (5) comprend des moyens convoyeurs (7), dont la direction de déplacement est susceptible d'être mise en alignement, avec l'axe du réceptacle (3).

SYSTEM OF CONNECTION OF BATTERIES FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND TOGETHER OF BATTERIES ASSOCIATES

FASTENING Of an ELECTRIC BATTERY HAS a FRAME Of a MOTOR VEHICLE

Dispositif (1) de fixation d'une batterie électrique (6) amovible à un châssis (2) d'un véhicule automobile (100), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un premier moyen (4) de fixation quart de tour destiné à être solidaire du châssis du véhicule automobile et un deuxième moyen (8, 9) de fixation quart de tour destiné à être solidaire de la batterie électrique, les premier et deuxième moyens de fixation quart de tour étant destinés à coopérer pour fixer la batterie électrique au châssis du véhicule automobile.

COOLING Of a BATTERY Of SUPPLY an ENGINE Of DRIVE Of a MOTOR VEHICLE.

Dispositif de charge de batteries (2), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un bac de batterie (3) comprenant un échangeur de chaleur (4) pour refroidir le bac de batterie (3) délimité par au moins une plaque (10) délimitant un espace (11) de circulation d'un premier fluide de refroidissement du bac de batterie (3) et en ce qu'il comprend une chambre d'eau (41) dans laquelle circule un second fluide et en ce qu'il comprend un logement pour la fixation amovible et étanche d'un bac de batteries (3) de sorte que le second fluide refroidit le premier fluide au travers la au moins une plaque (10).

MOTOR VEHICLE HAS ELECTRIC PROPULSION

TERRESTRIAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PROPULSION AND ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SOURCES MULTIPLE

L'invention concerne un véhicule terrestre utilitaire (10) propulsion électrique comprenant : - au moins un moteur électrique de propulsion (24) et - au moins une source principale (20) d'alimentation électrique du véhicule comprenant une batterie d'accumulateurs (21). Conformément à l'invention, le véhicule comprend au moins une source auxiliaire (40) d'alimentation électrique du véhicule, distincte de la source principale (20) d'alimentation électrique, la source auxiliaire d'alimentation électrique du véhicule étant une source amovible, configurée pour être sélectivement mise en place sur le véhicule ou retirée du véhicule, en fonction d'un besoin en énergie du véhicule. Application aux tracteurs agricoles, aux tracteurs viticoles et aux engins de travaux publics.

CONVEY TEAM Of a DEVICE OF INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL Of an ACCUMULATING BODY Of ENERGY

LIFTING TRUCK PREPARER OF THE ORDERS

Chariot comprenant un poste de conduite (8), une partie d'entraînement (5) et une partie de charge (10). La partie de charge (10) comprend au moins une surface relevable (11) de réception de charge. Le chariot présente une direction principale de déplacement (4) de manoeuvre qui correspond à la direction opposée à celle de la partie de charge (10) et cette partie de charge (10) se trouve à l'extrémité arrière du chariot par rapport à la direction principale de déplacement (4). Le poste de conduite (8) se trouve devant la partie d'entraînement (5) par rapport à la direction principale (4). Au niveau de la partie d'entraînement (5) il y a au moins une roue motrice guidée (11), et au niveau de la partie de charge (10), au moins deux galets de support de charge (2). Du côté opposé à la direction principale (4), au niveau du poste de conduite (8), il y a un garde-corps (12) muni d'au moins un élément de manoeuvre.

SYSTEM OF BATTERY AND MOTOR VEHICLE

L'invention concerne un système de batterie comprenant au moins une batterie pour l'entraînement d'un moteur électrique d'un véhicule hybride ou d'un véhicule électrique. Afin d'améliorer le confort, la performance et/ou la portée d'un véhicule automobile, en particulier d'un véhicule hybride ou d'un véhicule électrique, comprenant un moteur électrique, le système de batterie comprend un système partiel de batterie interchangeable (10).

Standardized battery exchange, for electric vehicles, has on-board accommodation and connection facilities, identical for all vehicles, with nation-wide exchange depots.

Dispositif permettant à un véhicule électrique lambda la totale autonomie de celui-ci par l'interchangeabilité de l'accu d'énergie (3) et (4) et par la mise en place d'un réseau de magasin conséquent, à l'image des stations service de carburant.

Station of refill of batteries of vehicle

Dans la présente station-service pour recharger des batteries de véhicules on place les batteries sur des nacelles (8) qui sont déplacées vers le haut ou vers le bas dans une tour (1) de grandes dimensions. L'électricité de recharge est distribuée le long du trajet des nacelles. Les batteries rechargées sont enlevées des nacelles qui sont prêtes alors à recevoir des batteries épuisées. Les nacelles peuvent être agrandies pour loger même un véhicule à bord duquel se trouve une batterie électrique.

ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLES HAVING MOTOR AND POWER SUPPLY CONTAINED WITHIN WHEELS

전해질 재생

... 본 발명은 전해-기반 장치 및 전해질 용액을 재순환시키기 위한 방법에 관한 것이다. 구체적으로, 본 발명은 금속 이온을 포함하는 폐 전해질 용액, 예를 들면, 금속/공기 전지에 사용된 전해질 용액의 재생에 관한 것이다.

METHOD FOR SUPPLEMENTING AND CALCULATING ENERGY CONSUMED BY A VEHICLE

The invention relates to a method for supplementing and calculating energy consumed by a vehicle, whereby the amount of energy drawn from a first energy accumulator is replaced. The aim of the invention is to create a system that enables electrically operated vehicles to be provided with electrical energy within a limited time slot, and payment of said energy. The inventive method for supplementing and calculating energy consumed by a vehicle can be applied to a vehicle comprising a receiving area for a first energy accumulator, and is characterised in that e) the first energy accumulator (20) is removed from the vehicle (35), f) a second energy accumulator (20) having a preset level is introduced into the vehicle (35), g) the difference between the amount of energy in the first accumulator and in the second accumulator (20) is determined, and h) a value indicating said difference is transmitted to a data acquisition device. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

BATTERY REPLACING SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC BUS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

In a battery replacing system of an electric bus and an operating method thereof according to various embodiments of the present invention, a sensor unit installed on at least any one of a station and the electric bus faces the station to grasp the position of the electric bus. If the position of the electric bus is within a predetermined range, the station mounts a battery on the upper end of the electric bus and the electric bus is configured to correct the position of the battery. Accordingly, the present invention can easily replace the battery of the electric bus at the station and reduce a battery replacement time. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A method and apparatus for charging or recharging at least one rechargeable battery within a vehicle, the method comprising the steps of removing from the battery a first electrical cell capsule and replacing it with a further like such cell capsule using propelling means, wherein the replacing step further comprises urging the further cell capsule into a final, e.g. connected or electrically connected, position within the battery using a pushing means or pusher or an ancillary device.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING BATTERY REPLACEMENT ACCORDING TO MILEAGE DATA

A method and a system for controlling battery replacement according to mileage data. The method comprises: reading current mileage data of an electric vehicle, the current mileage data being the sum of mileage traveled by the electric vehicle; receiving relevant charging information, submitted by a user, of the electric vehicle, the relevant charging information comprising information of a mileage account, and the mileage account denoting that the user currently adopts a billing policy that a fixed mileage is applied in a fixed time period; and judging, according to the current mileage data and the billing policy, whether an operation of replacing the battery of the electric vehicle is to be performed. By use of the present invention, the mileage data and the information of the mileage account of the electric vehicle can be obtained, and battery replacement can be conveniently controlled by use of the data and the information, thereby further ensuring that continuous electric power is effectively ...

POSITIONING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE AND VEHICLE POWER SUPPLY BATTERY EXCHANGE

The positioning of a motor vehicle in the absence of action of a motor or engine that drives the motor vehicle involves a first step of centring the vehicle transversely with respect to a longitudinal-vertical reference plane (X, Z) that is invariable in the fixed frame of reference until the centre of a first axle of the vehicle coincides or more or less coincides with the reference plane (X, Z) whatever the gauge width of the first axle of the vehicle.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A two-wheeled electric vehicle (1) is provided with: an electric motor (4) for driving wheels; a main battery (95) for driving the electric motor; a case (8) removably loaded with a sub-battery (6) for driving the electric motor; a connecting terminal (83) having connected thereto a terminal (60) of the sub-battery (6) loaded in the case (8); a loading detection sensor (84), which detects that the connecting terminal (83) is connected to the terminal of the sub-battery (6); and a controller (3), which detects residual quantities of both the batteries, and is electrically connected to the electric motor (4), the main battery (95), the connecting terminal (83), and the loading detection sensor (84). When the loading detection sensor (84) detects that the sub-battery (6) is connected, the controller (3) preferentially carries electricity to the electric motor from the sub-battery (6) when a residual quantity of the sub-battery (6) is a predetermined value or more, and when the residual quantity ...

MOWER

A battery-powered lawn mower includes a deck, a latch assembly, a battery, a motor and a blade. The deck is supported by wheels and defines a pocket. The latch assembly is coupled to the deck and is movable between a locked position and a fully opened position. The battery is secured within the pocket by the latch assembly in a first configuration and is removable from the pocket in a second configuration. The motor is supported by the deck and electrically coupled to the battery in the first configuration. The blade is coupled to the deck and driven by the motor. During operation, the battery powers the motor to drive the blade.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR RAPID BATTERY EXCHANGE IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A system and method for the rapid exchange of batteries in an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle contains a removable battery housed in the vehicle's undercarriage. The electric vehicle moves through the exchange system either by propelling itself or by being propelled by the system. As the vehicle is propelled forward, the removable battery within the vehicle is unlocked from the vehicle and replaced with a charged battery. The charged battery forces the removable battery out of the rear of the vehicle as the vehicle moves forward through the exchange. The vehicle remains powered throughout the exchange process. Once the charged battery is aligned in position under the vehicle and connected to the vehicle through corresponding contacts, the charged battery is located into place in the vehicle's undercarriage and the vehicle is ready for additional driving.

BATTERY SYSTEM, MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING SAID BATTERY SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A READY STATUS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING SAID BATTERY SYSTEM

The invention relates to a battery system (10) comprising at least one battery module (16), said battery system (10) also comprising a docking station on which the at least one battery module (16) is arranged in a separately removable manner. Preferably, the docking station comprises supply and/or power connections for the battery system (10).

Assembled battery

The disclosure is directed to an assembled battery that includes a plurality of battery modules and unit cells. The unit cells of each battery module are electrically connected through a plurality of collars placed around a shaft member that secures the battery modules. The shaft member may also electrically connect the unit cells in some embodiments. In other embodiments, axial force from the securing shaft member deforms the collars to create the electrical connections. Alternative embodiments include engagement members secure the battery modules in order to eliminate the need for axial force from a shaft member to complete the assembled battery.

Electric drive mower with trailed auxiliary power source

Provided is an all-electric riding greens mower. The mower includes a frame which is supported for movement upon a plurality of ground engaging wheels and upon which are supported a modularly interchangeable power source and a plurality of reel lawn mowers. An electric motor provides driving torque to enable movement of the mower between and over golf course greens or other surfaces to be mowed, electric motors provide driving torque for each of the reel lawn mowers. The interchangeable power source provides electrical energy for driving the electric motors, including the primary mover and the electrical motors for the reel type lawn mowers. The modularly interchangeable power sources may comprise a bank of batteries, a motor/generator set, a fuel cell, or a combination of these. The power source may be easily exchanged in the field for another, freshly charged power source. Exchange occurs using either a fixed change stand or a mobile change stand. The change stands are configured to facilitate ...

Battery exchange station

A battery exchange station comprises a plurality of substations, one of whcih is a battery swap substation (604) configured to carry out a battery exchange process; and a vehicle translation system (610) associated with said plurality of substations and configured and operable to convey said vehicle from one of the substations to another one of said plurality of substations. The vehicle translation system includes a plurality of separate conveyors, each of the substations being associated with at least one of the conveyors (606) for conveying a vehicle to and through said substation. Each conveyor comprises a vehicle translation element (616) configured to make contact with a wheel of the vehicle and push the vehicle forward.

Assembly for integrating electrical storage modules into the bodywork of a motor vehicle

Bei der Anordnung zur Integration von elektrischen Speichermodulen (17) in die Karosserie (2) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (1) sind die elektrischen Speichermodule (17) in einer rahmenartigen Kassette (10) austauschbar gelagert und untereinander sowie mit einem an der Kassette (10) vorgesehenen elektrischen Anschlusskontakt (20) elektrisch gekoppelt. In die Karosserie (2) ist eine gehäuseartige Kassettenaufnahme (5) eingegliedert, der ein mit dem elektrischen Bordnetz (7) verbundener und mit dem elektrischen Anschlusskontakt (20) an der Kassette (10) zusammensteckbarer elektrischer Anschluss (6) zugeordnet ist.

BATTERY BOX FOR ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING SAID BOX ON THE VEHICLE

Device for moving products within storage areas of an automatic warehouse

Installation allowing products to be handled inside the storage zones of an automated store. Such an installation includes autonomous trucks (1) driven by an electric motor powered by means of accumulator batteries (A) carried by the truck itself. According to the invention, the battery unit (A) is mounted at the end of the truck (1) on a fixed gantry (2) including two superimposed locations (3a, 3b) each one capable of receiving a battery unit and equipped with connection means (10a, 10b) making it possible to power the motor. When the battery reaches a predetermined minimum threshold, it is transferred to a fixed station (4). The battery unit includes two interchangeable connection systems (5, 6), one of which (5) can be connected to the power circuit of the electric motor of the truck (1), the other (6) of which can be connected to the charging energy supply. ...

バッテリ交換ステーション

... バッテリ交換ステーションにおいて、放電したバッテリが取り出され、充電済みのバッテリが電気自動車に挿入される。バッテリ交換ステーションは、この交換を行う各種のメカニズムを備える。いくつかの実施形態において、バッテリは収納庫に保管され、ここで適当な程度まで充電される。充電済みバッテリは、自動ロボットメカニズムによって収納庫から移動される。自動ロボットシステムは充電済みバッテリをバッテリ交換システムに供給し、バッテリ交換システムは自動車から放電したバッテリを取り外した後に、この充電済みバッテリを自動車に挿入する。バッテリの挿入と取り外しは垂直方向に、すなわち、自動車の底部の中に挿入され、また底部から出されるように行われる。バッテリ交換システムは、自動車の下のサービスベイの中にある。スライディングドアシステムは、サービスベイの上に開口部を作る。開口部の大きさは、自動車の大きさに応じて変化する。 ...

TRANSPORT SYSTEM WITH RUN CARS, WHICH MEANS GAS CELLS ARE PROPELLED

PROPEL-CASH BY ELECTRIC MOTORS AIRPORT GROUND VEHICLE

NEW VANADIUM HALIDE REDOX RIVER BATTERY

SLIDING DOOR DEVICE FOR A BATTERY CONVERSION STATION

FLOOR CONVEYANCE WITH A DEVICE FOR LATERAL TAKING OF A POWER SUPPLY UNIT OFF

DEVICE TO THE RECEIPT, FOR LOADING AND TO THE EXPENDITURE OF ACCUMULATORS AND PROCEDURE FOR THEIR ENTERPRISE AND USE

FLOOR CONVEYANCE WITH A MANIFOLD

CONTROL EQUIPMENT FUR BATTERY TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT FUR THE BATTERIES OF AN BATTERY-ELECTRICAL VEHICLE IN A BATTERY CHANGE STATION

ELECTRICALLY PROPELLED VEHICLE ALSO IN THE WHEELS ARRANGED ENGINE AND POWER SUPPLY

MECHANISM FOR HORIZONTALS POSITIONING BATTERY-OPERATED VEHICLES AT BATTERY CHANGE ACT IONS

MECHANISM FOR PREPARING THE LETTING OF A MAJORITY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES, IN PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL ONES SCOOTERN, INCLUDING THE EXCHANGE AND LOADING THE AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES

A wheel assembly, a method of controlling the motion of an object and a golf club storage and transport device

The wheel assembly includes an arm (51), a wheel (55), a power supply port (60), an electric motor (56) coupled to the wheel (55), and a motor controller (62) for controlling rotation of the electric motor (56). The method of controlling the motion of a motorised object includes defining a target position, sensing a current position of the motorised object and using an output from a processor to control the electric motors to drive the object toward the target position. The golf club storage and transport device (70) includes a body (71) for storing golf clubs and a pair of releasable wheels (75). The device (70) has an assembled configuration and a disassembled configuration.

CARRIAGE

The invention relates to a carriage for transporting a container, especially a caddy (1) for a golf bag (2), comprising a chassis (3) which is supported on at least three wheels (4, 5) including two rear wheels (4). Said carriage comprises a handle (7) which is arranged on a handlebar (6) and is used to guide the carriage in a state of use in which the carriage transports the container. The inventive carriage also has a transport state in which it is folded into a compact volume. In order to reduce the volume of the carriage in its transport state, rendering it compact, the rear wheels (4) are provided with halfshafts (8) which are detachably fixed to the chassis (3). Said chassis (3) comprises means which enable the rear wheels (4) to be held on the chassis (3) in the transport state.

ELECTRICALLY-POWERED AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE

Le véhicule, qui nécessite pour son alimentation, une masse et/ou un volume important de batteries, a ses batteries supportées par un châssis indépendant (4) adapté à être reçu dans un logement (3) défini sous le châssis du véhicule et muni d'au moins un essieu équipé de roues (5) . Chacun des châssis comporte une interface de connection comportant chacune les parties complémentaires mâle et femelle d'au moins un organe de centrage (15) et d'au moins un organe d'emboîtement (16), l'interface côté châssis de véhicule étant constituée par un plateau (10) indépendant dudit châssis et réuni à lui en au moins trois points, dont deux sont contrôlés par des vérins (12) et dont le troisième revêt la forme d'une rotule.

POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY FOR MOTORIZED VEHICLES

A power supply assembly is provided for a Personalized Motorized Vehicle (PMV) including a detachable mounting assembly therefor which facilitates the ease of attachment of a Power Supply Unit (PSU) to a main structural frame of the PMV, provides a positive electrical and structural connection therebetween, and integrates the power supply assembly with the external geometry of the PMV to provide an aesthetically pleasing external appearance. The power supply assembly includes a pair of PSUs, each unit having a housing structure which includes at least one segment projecting from a center body portion thereof. A segment of one PSU unit overlaps a segment of another PSU unit and another segment of one PSU overlaps a portion of the main structural frame. Electrical connectors are disposed in combination with the overlapping housing segments for electrically coupling the PSUs and at least one PSU to the PMV. The power supply, assembly, furthermore includes a retention subassembly for structurally ...

SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY TRAY ASSEMBLIES AND MOTIVE POWER VEHICLES USING SUCH BATTERY TRAY ASSEMBLIES

A sealed lead-acid battery assembly for motive power vehicles is provided for. The battery tray assembly comprises a battery tray having a tray base adapted to support one or more sealed lead-acid batteries. The battery tray has three upstanding tray walls, consisting of two side walls and a front wall, which are connected to the tray base, a tray top connected to the upstanding tray walls, and one or more divider walls. The tray base, side walls, front wall, tray top, and divider wall define one or more compartments adapted to receive batteries and a compartment adapted to receive a battery charger. The battery tray has a generally open back which provides access for loading batteries into the battery compartments and for loading a charger into the charger compartment. Otherwise, the battery and charger compartments are substantially enclosed by the battery tray. The battery tray assembly further comprises a battery charger mounted in the charger compartment, and two or more sealed leadacid ...

Device for replacing a battery that powers a motor that drives a motor vehicle

Tool box device (1) for locking and/or unlocking a battery that powers a motor that drives a motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises a support housing (2), a movement transmission system comprising at least one gear box (4) and at least one transmission shaft (5), connected to at least one system (6) for engaging a battery locking/unlocking mechanism.

Mounting structure for accumulator devices in electric vehicle

When mounting a plurality of batteries or other accumulator devices (51) on an electric two-wheeled vehicle (1) or the like, a group of accumulator devices (50) comprising the plurality of accumulator devices (51) has formed thereupon a passage for airflow created by vehicle motion (52) in a front-rear direction, through which passes the airflow created by the motion of the electric vehicle (1). Then, connection terminals (51a) of each accumulator device (51) and cables (55) connecting these terminals are positioned in this passage for airflow created by vehicle motion (52). By adopting this configuration, it is possible to effectively cool the accumulator devices (51), the connection terminals (51a) thereof, and the electric cables (55). The plurality of accumulator devices (51) are separated into two modules; left and right sides, and each module may be integrally connected and detachably mounted to the electric vehicle (1).

Transport system comprising traveling wagons driven by means of fuel cells

Battery-replacing robot

The present application provides a battery-replacing robot (5) capable of appropriate replacing a battery (3) in a vehicle (2) even if said battery (3) is located at a comparatively low point in the vehicle (2). Said robot (5) is provided with: a battery insertion/removal mechanism (17) that removes and inserts batteries (3) from and into vehicles (2); a holding member (26) that holds said battery insertion/removal mechanism (17); and a raising/lowering mechanism (18) that raises and lowers said holding member (26). The battery insertion/removal mechanism (17) is provided with a movable part (22) that, in order to insert or remove a battery (3), moves towards the vehicle (2) and protrudes from the holding member (26) when inserting or removing a battery (3). The raising/lowering mechanism (18) is provided with a first raising/lowering mechanism (59) and a second raising/lowering mechanism (60) disposed respectively on both ends of the raising/lowering mechanism (18) with respect to a first ...

Systems and methods for uav battery power backup

Method and device for monitoring the electrical battery of a vehicle

Rotating electric machine

The present invention restrains generation of an eddy current caused by leaked magnetic flux, and reduces iron loss due to the eddy current. A tooth 61 is mounted to a stator yoke 60 in a state in which at least part of it (a portion 81 to be inserted into the yoke) is inserted into an insertion hole 75 formed through the magnet-opposed surface of the stator yoke 60, and the cross-sectional area S1 (See Fig. 6A) of the portion 81 of the tooth 61 to be inserted into the yoke, which is taken perpendicularly with respect to lines of magnetic force B1 generated at the tooth 61 when a coil 62 is energized, is larger than the cross-sectional area S2 (See Fig. 6B) of the portion 82 to be disposed within the coil of the tooth 61, which is taken perpendicularly with respect to the lines of the magnetic force B1.

FRAME OF TROLLY CRAB FEEDS BY BATTERY

TROLLY CRAB COMPRISING A SIDE OPENING OF THE FRAME AND A DOOR RIGIDIFYING THE FRAME

CHARGER FOR ACCUMULATOR Of Electrical energy

A DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING WITH ELASTIC CABLE VEHICLE BATTERY FOR COMPENSATING VARIATIONS IN ATTITUDE OF VEHICLE

STRUCTURE OF SUPPORT FOR BATTERY OF TRACTION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE.

FITTING FOR the REMOVABLE CONNECTION Of a BATTERY Of SUPPLY an ENGINE Of DRIVE Of a MOTOR VEHICLE

COOLING Of a BATTERY Of SUPPLY an ENGINE Of DRIVE Of a MOTOR VEHICLE.

PROTECTED FITTING Of a BATTERY IN a MOTOR VEHICLE

APPARATUS POSITIONER OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN STATIONS Of EXCHANGE OF BATTERIES

Adaptation of batteries transferred to electrically powered vehicles to range of vehicles - by utilising automatic battery handler that assembles group of traction batteries for shape of battery compartment of vehicle and automatically exchanging charged batteries for spent batteries

La présente invention concerne un procédé d'approvisionnement en énergie d'un quelconque véhicule électrique, dans lequel les réservoirs d'énergie électrique sont constitués d'une partie centrale standardisée avec de part et d'autre des coffres de dimensions variables contenant les éléments de batteries de traction. Le dispositif central standard comporte les éléments de positionnement, centrage et connexions électriques automatiques. Les coffres latéraux contenant les éléments de batterie et ayant des dimensions variables, les réservoirs d'énergie électrique peuvent avoir des capacités diverses. La permutation rapide des réservoirs d'énergie s'effectue dans une électro-station constituée d'une combinaison de modules installés sur des plates-formes routières amovibles et facilement déplaçables. Le procédé est avantageusement mis en oeuvre pour la gestion d'un parc de véhicules urbains, de types, de tonnages et d'usages variés. La présente invention a pour objet un dispositif pour la mise ...

Device of installation and locking of a box of accumulator battery on an electric vehicle

Sophisticated installation allowing the handling of products inside the zones of stockaged' an automated store

Installation permettant la manutention de produits à l'intérieur des zones de stockage d'un magasin automatisé. Une telle installation comporte des chariots autonomes (1) entraînés par un moteur électrique alimenté par l'intermédiaire de batteries d'accumulateurs (A) portés par le chariot lui-même. Selon l'invention, le bloc de batterie (A) est monté en bout du chariot (1) sur un portique fixe (2) comportant deux emplacements superposés (3a, 3b) pouvant recevoir chacun un bloc de batterie et équipés de moyens de connexion (10a, 10b) permettant d'assurer l'alimentation du moteur. Lorsque la batterie atteint un seuil minimum prédéterminé, elle est transférée à un poste fixe (4). Le bloc de batterie comporte deux systèmes de connexion (5, 6) permutables, l'un (5) raccordable au circuit d'alimentation du moteur électrique du chariot (1), l'autre (6) à la source électrique de charge.

DISPOSITIF POUR L ECHANGE RAPIDE D UNE BATTERIE D ACCUMULATEUR SUR UN VEHICULE ELECTRIQUE

Ce dispositif est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une palette 1, des moyens 2 pour rendre ladite palette aiséement déplaçable par rapport au sol, un dispositif de levage 3 disposé entre ladite palette 1 et la batterie 6 à échanger, des moyens de guidage 7, 8 de la batterie par rapport à la palette, des moyens de guidage 12, 13, 16, 17 de la batterie par rapport au véhicule ainsi que des moyens 11, 18 d'accrochage et de verrouillage de la batterie par rapport au véhicule ...

Process of optimization of the performances and the autonomy of the vehicles with electric propulsion with the infrastructures of assistance and logistics especially conceived for the setting in Óoeuvre of this process.

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 ...

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 ...

SYSTEM AMD METHOD FOR RAPID BATTERY EXCHANGE IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A system and method for the rapid exchange of batteries in an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle contains a removable battery housed in the vehicle's undercarriage. The electric vehicle moves through the exchange system either by propelling itself or by being propelled by the system. As the vehicle is propelled forward, the removable battery within the vehicle is unlocked from the vehicle and replaced with a charged battery. The charged battery forces the removable battery out of the rear of the vehicle as the vehicle moves forward through the exchange. The vehicle remains powered throughout the exchange process. Once the charged battery is aligned in position under the vehicle and connected to the vehicle through corresponding contacts, the charged battery is located into place in the vehicle's undercarriage and the vehicle is ready for additional driving. 1. A battery exchange method comprising the steps of:releasing a first battery from a secured position in a battery housing in an electric vehicle, in which secured position at least a first electrical contact in the vehicle electrically contacts a first terminal of a first polarity on a surface of the first battery and at least a second electrical contact electrically contacts a second terminal of a second and opposite polarity on the surface of the first battery;moving the first battery to a position outside the battery housing while the first electrical contact(s) and the second electrical contact(s) maintain electrical contact with the first and second terminals of the first battery and move to respective second positions on the first and second terminals;moving the first and second electrical contacts from their respective second positions on the first and second terminals of the first battery to respective third positions in electrical contact with first and second terminals on the surface of a second battery outside the battery housing;moving the second battery to the secured position in the battery ...

MANAGING AND MONITORING CAR-BATTERY TO EFFECTIVELY AND SAFELY SUPPLY ENERGY TO ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLES

The present invention discloses a system for managing rechargeable batteries to provide power to electrical vehicles. The system comprises a plurality of charging stations each if the intelligent charger includes at least an intelligent battery charger for charging the rechargeable batteries. The intelligent battery chargers further comprises a battery diagnostic detector for detecting and storing data of designated battery health management parameters. The intelligent battery chargers further comprises a transmitter for transmitting the data of the designated battery health management parameters as wireless signals to a networked server in a battery management center. 1. A system for managing rechargeable batteries to provide power to electrical vehicles comprising:a plurality of charging stations each includes at least an intelligent battery charger for charging the rechargeable batteries;the intelligent battery chargers further comprises a battery diagnostic detector for detecting and storing data of designated battery health management parameters; andthe intelligent battery chargers further comprises a transmitter for transmitting the data of the designated battery health management parameters as wireless signals to a networked server in a battery management center.2. The system of wherein:the batteries further comprise a battery health state monitoring sensor implemented as an integrated circuit (IC) chip on the rechargeable batteries for detecting and storing data of battery health state parameters.3. The system of wherein:the batteries further comprise a battery health state monitoring sensor implemented as an integrated circuit (IC) chip on the rechargeable batteries for detecting and storing data of battery health state parameters in a time period as the rechargeable batteries providing power to the electrical vehicles.4. The system of wherein:the rechargeable batteries further includes a transmitter for transmitting the data of the battery health state ...

RESTRICTING AVAILABLE BATTERY POWER

According to one embodiment, controlling a battery-powered vehicle can comprise receiving, at a control system of the vehicle over a network connection, a first set of parameters. Each parameter of the first set of parameters can be directed to one or more of a plurality of aspects of operating a battery system of the vehicle. The control system of the vehicle can save the first set of parameters and apply the first set of parameters to operations of the vehicle. Applying the first set of parameters to operations of the vehicle can comprise controlling operations of the battery system of the vehicle to limit power available from the battery system of the vehicle based on the first set of parameters. 1. A method for controlling a battery-powered vehicle , the method comprising:receiving, at a control system of the vehicle over a network connection, a first set of parameters, each parameter of the first set of parameters directed to one or more of a plurality of aspects of operating a battery system of the vehicle;saving, by the control system of the vehicle, the first set of parameters; andapplying, by the control system of the vehicle, the first set of parameters to operations of the vehicle, wherein applying the first set of parameters to operations of the vehicle comprises controlling operations of the battery system of the vehicle to limit power available from the battery system of the vehicle based on the first set of parameters.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein limiting power available from the battery system of the vehicle based on the first set of parameters comprises limiting a range of travel of the vehicle to a specific distance claim 1 , a geographic area claim 1 , or a time of day.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein limiting power available from the battery system of the vehicle based on the first set of parameters comprises reducing a required charging interval.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein reducing the required charging interval comprises ...

TRAVELING DEVICE

The present invention provides a traveling device including: a framework member of a vehicle body; at least one rail member being supported by the framework member and extending substantially horizontally; a battery supporting member that is mounted to be insertable into the vehicle body and extractable from the vehicle body by the rail member for supporting a battery; and at least one damper member being disposed between the rail member and the battery supporting member, wherein the damper member is attached above or below the rail member. 1. A traveling device comprising:a framework member of a vehicle body;at least one rail member being supported by the framework member and extending substantially horizontally;a battery supporting member that is mounted to be insertable into the vehicle body and extractable from the vehicle body by the rail member for supporting a battery; andat least one damper member being disposed between the rail member and the battery supporting member, whereinthe damper member is attached above or below the rail member.2. The traveling device according to claim 1 , whereinthe damper member is configured such that a spring constant in a Z direction out of X, Y, and Z directions is larger than those in the X and Y directions, and the damper member is attached in such a way that, in a plane perpendicular to an insertion-and-extraction direction of the battery supporting member, the Z direction of the damper member is inclined relative to the Z direction.3. The traveling device according to claim 1 , wherein the damper member is attached above the rail member.4. The traveling device according to claim 1 , whereinthe battery supporting member is disposed on the bottom part of the vehicle body for supporting the battery, andthe battery is replaceable.5. The traveling device according to claim 2 , whereinat least two damper members are attached in the insertion-and-extraction direction such that an inclination degree relative to the Z direction is ...

BATTERY CONFIGURATION FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A power delivery system for an electric vehicle provides efficient power management for either continuous or intermittent high-performance operation, using a boost stage and an on-board charging circuit. A main battery, configured as a high-capacity power source, supplies power to the electric motor under normal load conditions. An auxiliary boost battery assists the main battery in supplying a high-level current at a higher discharge rate thereby causing the motor to operate in a high-performance drive mode. A charging circuit recharges the boost battery from the main battery during operation of the motor. The charging circuit also maintains a charge balance between the boost battery and the main battery when the two batteries have different chemistries. In one embodiment, participation of the boost battery in powering the electric motor can be controlled automatically according to sensed changes in the load. In another embodiment, power management can be based on timed intervals. 120-. (canceled)21. A power delivery system for a vehicle , the system comprising:a drive train load having an electric motor configured to drive a wheel of the vehicle;a main battery configured to supply power, at a first discharge rate, to the drive train load;a boost battery configured to supply power, at a second discharge rate higher than the first discharge rate, to the drive train load; anda charging circuit coupled to the main battery and the boost battery, wherein the charging circuit is configured to charge the boost battery from the main battery at least partially based on a timing schedule.22. The power delivery system of claim 21 , wherein the timing schedule includes a first time interval claim 21 , a second time interval claim 21 , and a third time interval claim 21 , and wherein the charging circuit is configured to charge the boost battery from the main battery during the first time interval.23. The power delivery system of claim 22 , wherein the main battery is ...

System and Method for Itinerant Power Source for Vehicles

Systems, methods, and devices of various embodiments enable autonomous battery vehicles to provide electricity to an electric vehicle. Various embodiments may enable an autonomous battery vehicle to navigate to an electric vehicle, replace an internal battery of the electric vehicle with the autonomous battery vehicle, and provide electricity to the electric vehicle. In some embodiments, an autonomous battery vehicle may be configured to have a dedicated purpose of recharging and/or replacing batteries of electric vehicles. In this manner, an autonomous battery vehicle may in effect be a battery that propels (e.g., drives, flies, etc.) itself. 1. An autonomous battery vehicle , comprising:a battery;a propulsion system connected to the battery; and control the propulsion system to navigate the autonomous battery vehicle to an electric vehicle;', 'control the propulsion system to replace a first battery of the electric vehicle with the autonomous battery vehicle; and', 'control the battery to provide electricity to the electric vehicle., 'a processor connected to the battery and the propulsion system, wherein the processor is configured to2. The autonomous battery vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the autonomous battery vehicle is configured to replace the first battery of the electric vehicle while the electric vehicle is moving or while the electric vehicle is stationary.3. The autonomous battery vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the autonomous battery vehicle is an aerial autonomous battery vehicle or a terrestrial autonomous battery vehicle.4. The autonomous battery vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to:determine whether an amount of charge remaining in the battery is within a recharge window; andrequest another autonomous battery vehicle to replace the autonomous battery vehicle in the electric vehicle in response to determining that the amount of charge remaining in the battery is within the recharge window,wherein the recharge window is an ...

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MANAGER

A method and system are provided for managing maintenance services performed on a vehicle. A service provider system receives a request from an on-board vehicle diagnostic system for charging or replacement of a battery of a rechargeable electric vehicle. Based on a set of rules from one or more databases, the service provider selects a charging facility to perform the battery charging or replacement. The service provider system, based on dynamic pricing parameters, determines a value for the battery charging or replacement and provides to the vehicle the selected charging facility location and value for the battery charging or replacement. 119- (canceled)20. A method for managing maintenance services performed on a vehicle , the method comprising:receiving, at a service provider system and over a communications network, a request for charging or replacement of a battery of one or more rechargeable electric vehicles associated with one or more users, the request received by the service provider system from an on-board diagnostic system on one of the one or more rechargeable electric vehicles;reading, by the service provider system, a set of rules from one or more databases;selecting, by the service provider system and based on the set of rules, a charging facility to perform the battery charging or replacement;determining, by the service provider system and based on the set of rules, a value for the battery charging or replacement, the set of rules comprising one or more dynamic pricing parameters, the one or more dynamic pricing parameters selecting a value based on one or more of a location of the charging facility, a time of day when the battery charging or replacement is to be performed, a current demand of other rechargeable electric vehicles for battery charging or replacement, a current availability of the battery charging or replacement, a historic customer charging behavior associated with the one or more rechargeable electric vehicles, and a customer ...

EXCHANGEABLE BATTERIES FOR USE BY ELECTRIC VEHICLES

An electric vehicle including an electric motor is provided. The electric vehicle having a receptacle slot integrated in the electric vehicle, and the receptacle slot providing a connection for providing power to the electric motor. A battery is configured for sliding into the receptacle slot to enable electrical engagement of the battery with the connection when in the receptacle slot. The battery is further configured for sliding out of the receptacle slot to remove the battery from electrical engagement with the connection. The battery is configured to store and supply charge to power the electric motor of the electric vehicle. The battery is replaceable by sliding the battery out of the receptacle slot and sliding in another battery into the receptacle slot to further supply charge to power the electric motor of the electric vehicle with said another battery. The battery and said another battery each have a respective portion that is accessible for enabling its hand-removal and hand-insertion out of and into the receptacle slot. A computer is on-board the electric vehicle. The computer is interfaced with the connection of the receptacle slot to obtain a level of charge of the battery present in the receptacle slot. A battery level indicator of the electric vehicle is provided. The battery level indicator configured to provide information regarding the level of charge of the battery in the receptacle slot. 1. An electric vehicle , comprising ,an electric motor;a receptacle slot integrated in the electric vehicle, the receptacle slot providing a connection for providing power to the electric motor;a battery configured for sliding into the receptacle slot to enable electrical engagement of the battery with the connection when in the receptacle slot, and the battery is further configured for sliding out of the receptacle slot to remove the battery from electrical engagement with the connection;the battery configured to store and supply charge to power the electric ...

Guidance system of a drone

A guidance system for a drone is described, said system comprising: a plurality of poles fixed to the ground and associated with a private or public electric power grid; a plurality of devices fixed to the poles and powered by the electric power grid, said devices being interconnected in a wireless network and comprising a radio communication module for communicating with the drone; a controller connected to the wireless network and intended to program a flight path of the drone between two or more poles by transmitting configuration commands to the respective devices of the wireless network, for configuring the radio communication modules, wherein the radio communication module of one pole in the flight path is configured to guide the drone towards the radio communication module of a following pole in the flight path.

ELECTRICITY STORAGE SYSTEM AND CARTRIDGE

An electricity storage system comprising: a plurality of cartridges connected together in parallel, each cartridge comprising a plurality of cells connected together, and a circuit for preventing cross current, which restricts the current in each cartridge so as to cause the current to flow in one direction selected from a discharge direction and a charge direction, wherein said cartridges connected together in parallel are simultaneously charged with a direct current voltage converted from a commercial voltage, or said cartridges connected together in parallel are caused to discharge simultaneously so that said electricity storage system outputs a commercial voltage. 1. An electricity storage system comprising:a plurality of cartridges connected together in parallel, each cartridge comprising a plurality of cells connected together, anda circuit for preventing cross current, which restricts the current in each cartridge so as to cause the current to flow in one direction selected from a discharge direction and a charge direction,wherein said cartridges connected together in parallel are simultaneously charged with a direct current voltage converted from a commercial voltage, or said cartridges connected together in parallel are caused to discharge simultaneously so that said electricity storage system outputs a commercial voltage.2. The electricity storage system according to claim 1 , which further comprises:a power conditioner provided in association with said cartridges connected together in parallel, which converts a commercial voltage into a direct current voltage to charge said cartridges simultaneously or causes said cartridges to discharge simultaneously so that said electricity storage system outputs a commercial voltage,a cross current prevention circuit comprising a diode and a switch circuit which restricts the current in each cartridge so as to cause the current to flow in one direction selected from a discharge direction and a charge direction, anda ...

GUIDE DEVICE, GUIDE SYSTEM, AND GUIDE METHOD

A guide device () comprises a station battery information acquisition component (), a vehicle battery information acquisition component (), and a guide component (). The station battery information acquisition component () is configured to acquire station battery information about a plurality of batteries () that are being charged at a charging station () in which are installed one or more charging devices configured to charge the batteries (). The vehicle battery information acquisition component () is configured to acquire vehicle battery information about the batteries () respectively connected to a plurality of vehicles (). The guide component () is configured to guide a specific vehicle () to a specific charging station on the basis of the station battery information acquired by the station battery information acquisition component () and the vehicle battery information acquired by the vehicle battery information acquisition component (). 1. A guide device , comprising:a first battery information acquisition component configured to acquire first information related to a plurality of batteries being charged at a charging station in which are installed one or more charging devices configured to charge the batteries;a second battery information acquisition component configured to acquire second information related to batteries respectively connected to a plurality of power consumption elements; anda guide component configured to guide a specific power consumption element to a specific charging station on the basis of the first information acquired by the first battery information acquisition component and the second information acquired by the second battery information acquisition component.2. The guide device according to claim 1 ,wherein the first information includes information about number of the batteries being charged at the charging station, andthe guide component guides the power consumption elements so as to equalize the number of the batteries at a ...

CLIENT PROVIDED BATTERY FOR AN AUTOMATED-TAXI

A transportation system for operating an automated-taxi includes a power-connection and a controller-circuit. The power-connection is used to establish an electrical-connection between an automated-taxi and a charged-battery that was brought to the automated-taxi by a client of the automated-taxi. The charged-battery provides electrical-energy to propel the automated-taxi while connected. The controller-circuit is in communication with the power-connection. The controller-circuit is configured to assess a fee for transporting the client to a destination by the automated-taxi. The fee is determined in accordance with an energy-value drawn from the charged-battery while the client is being transported. 1. A transportation system for operating an automated-taxi , said system comprising:a power-connection used to establish an electrical-connection between an automated-taxi and a charged-battery that was brought to the automated-taxi by a client of the automated-taxi, wherein said charged-battery provides electrical-energy to propel the automated-taxi while connected; anda controller-circuit in communication with the power-connection, said controller-circuit configured to assess a fee for transporting the client to a destination by the automated-taxi, said fee determined in accordance with an energy-value drawn from the charged-battery while the client is being transported.2. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the controller-circuit is configured to vary the fee inversely proportional to the energy-value.3. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the system includes an energy-monitor used to determine the energy-value.4. The system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the system includes a discharged-battery in the automated-taxi claim 1 , and the discharged-battery is exchanged for the charged-battery by the client.5. The system in accordance with claim 4 , wherein the system includes a charging-station from which the client retrieves the charged- ...

Battery, Energy and Simultaneous Data Transfer Systems

New systems, methods and media for simultaneous energy and data transfer are provided. In some aspects of the invention, an energy and data receiver is provided, which may be used to receive data and energy simultaneously. Energy transfer media, which may be transmitted and received by such a receiver unit, are also provided. 1. A system for facilitating efficient , rapid data and energy transfer , comprising:a control system, comprising a data and energy receiver;an energy channeling device;a data channeling device;a transfer medium comprising information and energy carrying sub-units;wherein said information and energy carrying sub-units are configured to hold multiple data and energy states;wherein said data and energy receiver is configured to read data and harvest energy from each information and energy carrying sub-unit with a single act.2. The system for facilitating rapid energy and information transfer of claim 1 , wherein each information and energy carrying subunit of said transfer medium comprises different potential data and energy states claim 1 , and wherein said different potential data and energy states comprise at least a first state and at least a second state.3. The system for facilitating rapid energy and information transfer of claim 2 , wherein said different potential data and energy states comprise at least three different claim 2 , discrete states.4. The system for facilitating rapid energy and information transfer of claim 1 , wherein said different potential data and energy states comprise at least four different claim 1 , discrete states.5. The system for facilitating rapid energy and information transfer of claim 1 , wherein said control system comprises an amplifier claim 1 , configured to boost a modulated carrier wave with a first energy level to a second energy level claim 1 , facilitating energy harvesting by a receiver. This application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/831,770, now U.S. ...

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 ...

Electric Vehicle Having Exchangeable Battery Modules and Method of Resupply Therefor

An Electric Vehicle Having Exchangeable Battery Modules and Method of Resupply Therefor. The device of the present invention is a electrically-powerable vehicle that provides the user with a usage pattern very similar to one experienced through use of an internal-combustion-powered vehicle. That is to say that the operating cost for the vehicle is “pay as you go,” rather than the user needing to pay an exorbitant up-front fee in order to purchase the vehicle. In order to accomplish this, the battery modules for use in the vehicle are exchangable by an individual driver. As a battery module becomes discharged, the user is able to visit a recharging station and exchange his or her discharged battery module with a fully charged module. The user is then be charged an amount that is relative to the number of exchanges and/or re-charge energy consumed. In order to enable this sort of system, and the battery modules are of standard size, and interface with a module tracking and monitoring system. The vehicle purchaser is able to purchase a vehicle without purchasing the battery modules, and then simply rent or lease the battery modules, as desired. Finally, the vehicle has an internal power mode selector switch system that permits the user to select different circuitry alignments for the power being supplied by the battery modules, including parallel, serial and individual. This allows the driver to control the trip length and our propulsion power available to the driver. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. An electric vehicle and charging method therefor , comprising the steps of:obtaining an electric vehicle having two or more exchangeable battery module receptacles and an electric motor;obtaining one or more battery modules cooperatively designed to interface with said receptacles;installing one or more said battery modules into said receptacles;charging said installed battery modules;exchanging one or more said installed ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UAV BATTERY POWER BACKUP

Systems and methods are provided for swapping the battery on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) while providing continuous power to at least one system on the UAV. The UAV may be able to identify and land on an energy provision station autonomously. The UAV may take off and/or land on the energy provision station. The UAV may communicate with the energy provision station. The energy provision station may store and charge batteries for use on a UAV. The UAV and/or the energy provision station may have a backup energy source to provide continuous power to the UAV. 1. A UAV comprising:a propulsion unit configured to effect movement of the UAV; and a first battery configured to power (1) the propulsion unit and (2) a power consuming unit of the UAV; and', 'a second battery configured to power the power consuming unit of the UAV,, 'a power unit comprisingwherein the power unit is configured to switch between (a) a first mode wherein the first battery is providing power to (1) the propulsion unit and (2) the power consuming unit and (b) a second mode wherein the second battery is providing power to the power consuming unit, and not providing power to the propulsion unit.2. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the propulsion unit includes one or more rotors configured to generate lift for the UAV.3. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the power consuming unit is one or more of the following a global positioning system (GPS) sensor claim 1 , motion sensor claim 1 , inertial measurement unit sensor claim 1 , proximity sensor claim 1 , and/or image sensor.4. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the first battery does not provide power during the second mode.5. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the first battery is decoupled from the UAV during the second mode.6. The UAV of claim 1 , wherein the power unit is switched to the second mode when the UAV is resting on a surface.7. The UAV of claim 6 , wherein the power unit is configured to be switched from the first mode to the second mode prior to or as the ...

ELECTRIC MACHINE AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM HAVING BATTERY PACK

A battery pack for use in an electric machine, includes a first receiving antenna including a first inductor for receiving electric power from a power supply source located outside the electric machine by coupling with a first resonant magnetic field generated by the power supply source; and a transferring antenna including a second inductor for generating a second resonant magnetic field by the radio-frequency power. A primary surface of the first inductor is located within the battery pack and is parallel to a first plane of the battery pack. A primary surface of the second inductor is located within the battery pack and is parallel to a second plane of the battery pack. The second plane facing the second inductor intersects with the first plane facing the first inductor at an angle of a range of between 45° and 90° including 45° and 90°. 1. A battery pack for use in an electric machine , the battery pack comprising:a first receiving antenna including a first inductor for receiving electric power from a power supply source located outside the electric machine by coupling with a first resonant magnetic field generated by the power supply source; anda transferring antenna including a second inductor for generating a second resonant magnetic field by the radio-frequency power;whereina primary surface of the first inductor included in the first receiving antenna is located within the battery pack and is parallel to a first plane of the battery pack, anda primary surface of the second inductor included in the transferring antenna is located within the battery pack and is parallel to a second plane of the battery pack,wherein the second plane facing the second inductor intersects with the first plane facing the first inductor at an angle of a range of between 45° and 90° including 45° and 90°.2. The battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein:the first inductor and the second inductor are each formed by at least one conductive layer having a spiral shape or a loop shape ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING AND CLOUD REMOTE ACCESS AND USER NOTIFICATIONS

Systems and methods for charging an electric battery of a vehicle are provided. The vehicle includes a battery for powering an electric motor of the vehicle. A controller of the vehicle is provided to interface with a battery and to enable control of charging of the battery. The vehicle includes a communications interface for enabling wireless communication with a server, and the server is configured to manage a plurality of user accounts for users. The server is one of a plurality of servers, and the servers providing access to cloud services regarding vehicle use and metrics. 1a battery of the vehicle;a controller of the vehicle for interfacing with the battery and controlling an operation of charge transfer to the battery and detecting a level of charge of the battery, the controller is interfaced with electronics of the vehicle; anda communications interface for enabling wireless communication with a server and is interfaced with said electronics, the server providing access to a plurality of user accounts for users registered with a cloud service that communicates with said vehicle.. A system of a vehicle for charging an electric battery of the vehicle, comprising, This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15,657,112, filed Jul. 22, 2017, entitled “METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING AND CLOUD REMOTE ACCESS AND USER NOTIFICATIONS,”U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/937,202, filed on Jul. 8, 2013 claims priority to: (1) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/763,453, filed on Feb. 11, 2013, and entitled “METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING, CHARGING UNIT (CU) INTERFACES, AUXILIARY BATTERIES, AND REMOTE ACCESS AND USER NOTIFICATIONS,” (2) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/757,020, filed on Jan. 25, 2013, and entitled “METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CLOUD-BASED DATA EXCHANGES FOR REMOTE VEHICLE CONTROL AND DATA SHARING, COMMUNICATION FOR AUTOMATIC DRIVERLESS MOVEMENT, ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE ...

APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE SHARING

A network of collection and distribution machines may collect, charge and/or distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Electric vehicles available for sharing, renting or otherwise available for temporary use may be located at such collection and distribution machines or other designated areas. Users may request temporary use of such electric vehicles via a user interface of the collection and distribution machine, the user's mobile device or that of the electric vehicle itself. During temporary use, the user may exchange depleted portable electrical energy storage devices of the vehicle being used for charged portable electrical energy storage devices at the collection and distribution machines and may be offered the opportunity to terminate the temporary use session or continue the temporary use session in conjunction with the portable electrical energy storage device exchange. 1. A method in a system for electric vehicle sharing , the method comprising:making a determination, by one or more computer processors of a portable electrical power storage device collection, charging and distribution machine, whether to release a portable electrical power storage device from the portable electrical power storage device collection, charging and distribution machine for use in an electric vehicle located in proximity to the portable electrical power storage device collection, charging and distribution machine for temporary use of the electric vehicle;sending, by one or more computer processors of the portable electrical power storage device collection, charging and distribution machine, a signal, in response to the determination, to release a portable electrical power storage device from the portable electrical power storage device collection, charging and distribution machine for use in the electric vehicle located in proximity to the portable electrical power storage device collection, charging and ...

BATTERY REMAINING CAPACITY DISPLAY DEVICE, BATTERY SYSTEM, AND BATTERY REMAINING CAPACITY DISPLAY METHOD

A battery remaining capacity display device () comprises remaining capacity calculators (A, B), a combined remaining capacity calculator (), a display controller (), a display instruction component (), and a display component (). The display controller () controls the display of the individual remaining capacities and the display of the total remaining capacity. The display instruction component () instructs the display controller () to display or not to display. The display component () displays the individual remaining capacities and the total remaining capacity. The display controller () performs control so that the individual remaining capacities and/or the combined remaining capacity is displayed on the display distribution () according to an instruction from the display instruction component (). 1. A battery remaining capacity display device , comprising:an individual remaining capacity calculator configured to calculate individual remaining capacities of a plurality of batteries configured to be removably connected in parallel to a power consumption element;a total remaining capacity calculator configured to calculate total remaining capacity of the plurality of batteries on the basis of the individual remaining capacities calculated by the individual remaining capacity calculator;a display controller configured to control display of the individual remaining capacities and display of the total remaining capacity;a display instruction component configured to instruct the display controller either to display or not to display; anda display component configure to display the individual remaining capacities and the total remaining capacity,wherein the display controller controls so that the individual remaining capacities and/or the total remaining capacity is displayed on the display component according to an instruction from the display instruction component.2. The battery remaining capacity display device according to claim 1 ,wherein the display instruction ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POWERING ELECTRIFIED VEHICLE WITH MODULAR BATTERY

An exemplary aspect of the present disclosure relates to an electrified vehicle including, among other things, a vehicle-mounted battery and a modular battery. The modular battery is selectively removable from the vehicle, and is configured to be charged at a location remote from the vehicle. The vehicle is selectively powered by at least one of the modular battery and the vehicle-mounted battery. 1. An electrified vehicle , comprising:a vehicle-mounted battery; anda modular battery selectively removable from the vehicle, the modular battery configured to be charged at a location remote from the vehicle, wherein the vehicle is selectively powered by at least one of the modular battery and the vehicle-mounted battery.2. The vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein the modular battery provides a lower voltage than the vehicle-mounted battery.3. The vehicle as recited in claim 2 , wherein a DC-to-DC converter is provided between the modular battery and an electric machine claim 2 , the DC-to-DC converter configured to increase the voltage provided by the modular battery and supply the increased voltage to the electric machine.4. The vehicle as recited in claim 2 , wherein the modular battery is connected to an electric machine by way of a contactor claim 2 , the contactor being separate from the modular battery.5. The vehicle as recited in claim 2 , wherein the modular battery provides a voltage of about 60 Volts DC.6. The vehicle as recited in claim 1 , wherein the modular battery provides a voltage substantially equal to a voltage provided by the vehicle-mounted battery.7. The vehicle as recited in claim 5 , wherein the modular battery includes a contactor.8. The vehicle as recited in claim 7 , wherein the modular battery further includes a plurality of retractable contacts claim 7 , the contacts configured to selectively (1) project from an exterior of the modular battery when the contactor is closed claim 7 , and (2) retract into the interior of the modular battery ...

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE SERVICE NETWORK

The present disclosure provides a control system for monitoring an electric vehicle service network which comprises a plurality of service stations providing electric energy reload to a fleet of electric vehicles. The control system is configured and operable for communication with the electric vehicles via a communication network, and comprises: a processing unit configured for aggregating vehicle route planning information associated with at least some of the electric vehicles to build forecast data of the flow of electric vehicles to the service stations over time; and a service time estimation unit configured and operable for utilizing the forecast data and evaluating the service duration for servicing a given electric vehicle at a given service station and at a given service time based on said forecast. 1. A control system for monitoring an electric vehicle service network , the electric vehicle service network comprising a plurality of service stations providing electric energy reload to a fleet of electric vehicles , the control system being configured and operable for communication with the electric vehicles via a communication network , the control system comprising:a processing unit configured for aggregating vehicle route planning information associated with at least some of the electric vehicles to build forecast data of the flow of electric vehicles to the service stations over time, wherein the route planning information of a vehicle comprises data indicative of one or more stops at one or more service stations over time if a final destination of said electric vehicle is out of range of said vehicle;a service time estimation unit configured and operable for utilizing the forecast data and evaluating the service duration for servicing a given electric vehicle at a given service station and at a given service time based on said forecast.2. The control system according to claim 1 , further comprising an electric vehicle supervision unit configured for ...

Battery selection device, battery selection method, battery selection program, and recording medium

A battery selection device has a preparation amount information acquisition component, a supply amount information acquisition component, a battery candidate extraction component, and a determination processor. The preparation amount information acquisition component acquires preparation amount information indicating the scheduled date and time of a loan and the required charge amount. The supply amount information acquisition component acquires supply amount information indicating the full charge power capacity and the current charge amount of each battery. On the basis of the preparation amount information and the supply amount information, the battery candidate extraction component selects loaner battery candidates, which are batteries that can be charged to the required charge amount by the scheduled date and time of the loan. The determination processor picks out a loaner battery on the basis of the predicted progress of deterioration of batteries.

Store for electrical energy, and holding device for at least one store for an electrically drivable vehicle

A store for electrical energy, and a holding device for at least two stores for electrical energy, in each of which a voltage divider is situated which is contactable in each via an external, additional electrical contact. Since the division ratio of the voltage divider within the holding device is characteristic for a specific holder, a voltage measurement at the tapping point between the stores' resistors is useable to determine which holder of the holding device the store is in. During a charging operation without the holding device no voltage divider is connected to the store, it is possible to identify a particular holder and to determine that the store is not in a holding device for charging. Since the store or its battery management system itself provides for energization of its own voltage divider, recognition may take place regardless of whether a charging device is directly connected to the holding device or store. Also, a wake-up function is provided via the additional electrical contact of the store. 18-. (canceled)9. A store for electrical energy , comprising:a housing;at least one first electrical contact and one second electrical contact at the outer side of the housing for transmitting electrical energy into the store or out of the store;a first switch, in particular in the form of a bipolar transistor;a voltage divider which is suppliable with voltage via the first switch;an additional electrical contact at the outer side of the housing for externally contacting a voltage tap between components of the voltage divider; andan evaluation unit to measure electrical voltage which is present at the additional contact and to evaluate same with regard to predefined reference value ranges.10. The store of claim 9 , further comprising:a second switch, in particular in the form of a field effect transistor, preferably a MOSFET, which is connected to a voltage source via a resistor and which is configured to establish a conductive connection between the ...

AUTOMATED GUIDED CART SYSTEM CONTROL

A method of operating an automated guided cart may include directing, using a controller, the cart on a production operation path; automatically detecting a state-of-charge in an on-board battery pack; signaling to a remote station the state-of-charge; and when the state-of-charge is below a predetermined charge limit, the remote station automatically signaling the cart to automatically veer from the production operation path to a low battery charge path and stop at a battery station. 1. A method of operating an automated guided cart , the method comprising the steps of:(a) directing, using a controller, the cart on a production operation path;(b) automatically detecting a state-of-charge in an on-board battery pack;(c) signaling to a remote station the state-of-charge; and(d) when the state-of-charge is below a predetermined charge limit, the remote station automatically signaling the cart to automatically veer from the production operation path to a low battery charge path and stop at a battery station.2. The method of further comprising: (e) when the cart arrives at the battery station claim 1 , activating a battery change indicator.3. The method of further comprising: (e) swapping the on-board battery pack for a spare battery pack at the battery station claim 2 , and (f) activating the cart to return to the production operation path.4. The method of further comprising: (e) swapping the on-board battery pack for a spare battery pack at the battery station claim 1 , and (f) activating the cart to return to the production operation path.5. The method of wherein step (a) is further defined by the controller being located on-board of the cart.6. The method of wherein step (b) is further defined by the state-of-charge of the battery pack being determined on-board the cart.7. The method of wherein step (c) is further defined by a transceiver on the cart communicating with a stationary transceiver in communication with the remote station.8. The method of wherein step (c ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MONITORING THE ELECTRICAL BATTERY OF A VEHICLE

A method that monitors an electrical battery of a vehicle includes, consecutively, measuring a state-of-charge of the electrical battery at predetermined intervals, comparing the measured values of the state-of-charge of the electrical battery with a first predetermined threshold, and comparing a number of the measured values below the predetermined threshold to a predetermined number, in order to decide whether to replace or recharge the electrical battery, in order to avoid or remedy an immobilization of the vehicle. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for monitoring an electrical battery of a vehicle , comprising consecutive steps of:measuring a state-of-charge of the electrical battery at predetermined intervals;comparing the measured values of the state-of-charge of the electrical battery with a first predetermined threshold; andcomparing a number of the measured values below said predetermined threshold to a predetermined number, in order to decide whether to replace or recharge the electrical battery, in order to avoid or remedy an immobilization of the vehicle.12. The method as claimed in claim 11 , further comprising determining a status of the vehicle to determine if the vehicle is electrically asleep or not.13. The method as claimed in claim 11 , further comprising sending an alert claim 11 , including at least one of an e-mail claim 11 , a text message claim 11 , and any other type of warning message claim 11 , to a driver or user of the vehicle.14. The method as claimed in claim 11 , further comprising determining whether a diagnostic can be performed on the electrical battery of the vehicle using a diagnostic set.15. The method as claimed in claim 14 , further comprising determining and testing last open circuit voltage values of the electrical battery to know whether or not the last open circuit voltage values are significantly higher than zero volts.16. The method as claimed in claim 14 , further comprising controlling a date of last recordings of the state ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE

A fail safe battery pack is disclosed and claimed wherein first and second housings are affixed together. A plurality of battery cells reside within and fixedly engage the first and the second housings. First and second printed circuit boards (PCBs) reside within first and second lattice structures of the first and second housings. A variable bias device resides in the first and/or second lattice structure of the first and second housing and engages the first and/or second PCBs. When the bias of the variable bias device is sufficiently large it overcomes a plurality of fixed mechanically biased devices operating between the PCB and the plurality of battery cells and tending to separate same and causes the PCB to electrically communicate with the plurality of battery cells. When the bias of the variable bias device is sufficiently small, the plurality of fixed mechanically biased devices separates the PCB and the plurality of battery cells rendering the battery cells in an electrically safe condition. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for maximizing battery pack life in a battery power system having a battery enclosure with a plurality of battery packs installed in respective battery compartments and having a plurality of replacement battery packs comprising the steps of:measuring, using a microcontroller, the absolute temperature of each battery pack of said plurality of battery packs installed in respective battery compartments;adding, using a microcontroller, for each said battery pack respectively of said plurality of battery packs installed in respective battery compartments, said absolute temperature measurement to a running sum of absolute temperature measurements stored in memory on said each respective installed battery pack and to a running sum of absolute temperature measurements stored in memory on said battery enclosure for said respective battery compartment;incrementing, using a microcontroller, for each said battery pack respectively of said plurality of ...

Method of Energizing Electric Vehicle Power Train with Multiple and Independently Controlled Battery Packs

This invention provides a method of energizing electric vehicle (EV) power train with multiple and independently controlled battery packs. In this method, an EV can have one or more battery packs installed, only limited by the EV's physical spaces of the battery pack connector. All battery packs are interchangeable. Each battery pack has its battery management system (BMS) software and can either provide energy to the EV concurrently or individually. A typical embodiment of the invention comprises of a battery pack controller, a battery pack connector, a battery pack acting as the master (master battery pack), and optional slave battery pack(s). The battery pack controller connects electronically with the battery pack connector. The master battery pack, and optional slave battery pack(s) are mounted in the modular battery pack connector. The battery pack controller whose source is from the BMS of the master battery pack manages the charging and discharging of the master battery pack and optional slave battery pack(s). 1. A method of energizing electric vehicle (EV) power train with multiple and independently controlled battery packs.23. The system of wherein the battery packs can be charged concurrently or independently when they are mounted on the EV under the control of the battery pack controller ( in .).33. The system of wherein these battery packs can be discharged concurrently or independently when they are mounted on the EV under the control of the battery pack controller ( in .).4. The system of wherein these battery packs can be mounted on the EV regardless of these battery pack's state of charges.5. The system of wherein each of these battery packs can be removed from the EV regardless these battery pack's state of charges.6. The system of wherein the master battery pack can be controlled to provide output independently and concurrently of the slave battery pack(s).7. The system of wherein the slave battery pack(s) can be controlled to provide output ...

Methods and Cloud Processing Systems for Processing Data Streams From Data Producing Objects of Vehicles, Location Entities and Personal Devices

Methods and systems are provided for cloud processing data streamed from a vehicle and a home (e.g., any location) associated with a user account. One method includes receiving a data stream from the vehicle entity, where the data stream from the vehicle entity includes metadata from one or more data producing objects of the vehicle entity. And, receiving a data stream from the home entity, where the data stream from the home entity includes metadata from one or more data producing objects of the home entity. The method includes accessing action conditions associated with a user account. The action conditions identify a position where at least one or more states of the metadata from each of the home entity and the vehicle entity intersect. And, each action condition identifies a type or types of control information to be processed. The method includes processing the received metadata from the vehicle entity and the home entity. The processing identifies metadata of the home entity and the vehicle entity that includes an intersection of said at least one or more states of said respective metadata of the home entity and the vehicle entity. The intersection is indicative that a specific action condition being satisfied. The method includes sending, in response to the specific action condition being satisfied, control information to the user account. The logic associated with the user account determines when the control information is sent to the vehicle entity or the home entity for surfacing information or making a setting regarding the satisfied specific action condition. Intersections can also be identified with user devices that may be associated with the user account.

BATTERY PACK LOCK MECHANISM AND BATTERY PACK WITH THE MECHANISM

The present application relates to installation and swap of electric vehicle battery, particularly to a battery pack lock mechanism. The lock mechanism aims at solving the problems that the battery pack is unable to be reliably installed and quickly swapped and to be well protected from loosing during long period of driving. To resolve the above described problems in the prior art, the lock mechanism comprises a housing, a thread bolt, a flange, a spring and a hemp disk assembly which has spike-like protrusions. The flange is unable to rotate around the axis of the bolt, but can slide along its axial direction. The spring can press the flange so that the spike-like protrusions of the flange are engaged with the hemp stopper on the housing, so that the flange and the bolt can't rotate relative to each other, and the bolt can connect the housing to the body of an electric vehicle. Thanks to the previously noted structure, the lock mechanism is not only able to safely and reliably install and quickly and conveniently replace the battery pack, but also able to prevent loosing of the battery pack during long period of vehicle body vibration by means of rigidly fastening the pack. 1. A battery pack lock mechanism comprising a housing fastened to the battery pack , a fastener extending through the housing , a flange partly received in the housing , compressing element received in the housing and anti-loose member provided between the housing and the flange ,wherein the flange is configured to extend through the wall of the housing and rotatable in relation to the housing, the fastener is configured to extend through the flange and able to slide in axial direction of the flange but unable to rotate relative to the flange,wherein the fastener is capable of connecting the housing and the battery pack to body of an electric vehicle,wherein in non-operating state of the fastener, the compressing element can press the flange against inner wall of the housing, and at the same ...

SOLAR CANOPY WITH INTEGRAL STORAGE COMPARTMENT TO RECEIVE HIGH CAPACITY BATTERIES

The technology of the present application provides a solar canopy having a cavity. The cavity defines at least one space that is sized and shaped to receive a high capacity battery, of which electric vehicle batteries are one example. The cavity includes an opening to allow access to the space. Contacts are arranged in the cavity to align with contacts of a battery inserted into the space to electrically couple the battery to the power electronics or power conditioner, which includes a power conversion system, and inverter, and a converter or transformer. The cavity also includes a heat dissipation system. 136-. (canceled)37. An energy storage system comprising:a power conditioner comprising at least a DC to AC transformation, wherein the power conditioner is configured to couple a DC high capacity battery to an AC load;at least one busbar coupling the DC high capacity battery to the power conditioner;the DC high capacity battery comprising at least a battery bank comprising a plurality of batteries coupled to the at least one busbar, wherein the plurality of batteries comprise:a plurality of cells forming at least one battery of the plurality of batteries; andat least one switch configured to electrically isolate at least one of the plurality of batteries.38. The energy storage system of claim 37 , wherein the at least one switch comprises a switchgear electrically coupled between the power conditioner and a load.39. The energy storage system of claim 37 , wherein the battery bank comprises a thermal control system including at least a heat dissipation system.40. The energy storage system of claim 37 , wherein the plurality of cells comprises one or more li-ion batteries.41. The energy storage system of claim 37 , wherein the plurality of cells are regulated using a battery management system.42. The energy storage system of claim 37 , wherein the battery management system regulates the charge and discharge of the plurality of cells.43. The energy storage system of ...

Battery and unmanned aerial vehicle with the battery

The disclosure provides a battery which can include a power supply and power supply circuit, the power supply circuit connected to the power supply. The power supply can discharge through the power supply circuit. An electronic switch can control the power-on or off of the power supply, thereby avoiding the generation of sparks during the power on process and allowing for the normal use of the battery and the safety of the aircraft. The disclosure also provides an aircraft having the battery.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES AND STATIONS FOR CHARGING BATTERIES

An electric vehicle having an electric motor is provided. The electric vehicle having a receptacle slot integrated in the electric vehicle. The receptacle slot provides an electrical connection for providing power to the electric motor. A battery having an elongated form factor, where a first end of the elongated form factor includes a handle and a second end of the elongated form factor includes a connection for interfacing with the electrical connection of the receptacle slot of the vehicle, when the battery is slid into the receptacle slot for electrical engagement. The battery is configured to store and supply charge to power the electric motor of the electric vehicle and the battery is replaceable by sliding the battery out of the receptacle slot and sliding in another battery into the receptacle slot to further supply charge to power the electric motor of the electric vehicle with said another battery. The battery and said another battery each have a respective handle that is accessible for enabling hand-removal and hand-insertion of said battery and said another battery out of and into the receptacle slot. A computer on-board the electric vehicle is interfaced with the electrical connection of the receptacle slot to obtain a level of charge of the battery present in the receptacle slot. A battery level indicator of the electric vehicle provides information regarding the level of charge of the battery in the receptacle slot. A system for storing and charging batteries usable by the electric vehicle is further provided. In some examples, the batteries are additionally or alternatively recharged using green sources, such as wind or solar. 1. An electric vehicle , comprising ,an electric motor;a main battery;a receptacle slot integrated in the electric vehicle, the receptacle slot providing an electrical connection for providing power to the electric motor;a battery having a first end that includes a handle and a second end that includes a connection for ...

BATTERY EXCHANGE SYSTEM FOR BATTERY-POWERED VEHICLES USING AUXILIARY BATTERY

A system includes an auxiliary battery configured to be disposed onboard a vehicle having an electrically powered propulsion system that is configured to also be powered by detachable main batteries, and a converter configured to be electrically coupled with the auxiliary battery and the propulsion system of the vehicle. The converter is configured to direct electric energy stored in the auxiliary battery to the propulsion system for powering the propulsion system while the vehicle is detached from a depleted detachable main battery and before the vehicle is connected with a charged detachable main battery. 1. A system comprising:an auxiliary battery configured to be disposed onboard a vehicle having a propulsion system that is configured to be at least partially powered by electric current and that is configured to also be powered by detachable main batteries; anda converter configured to be electrically coupled with the auxiliary battery and the propulsion system of the vehicle, the converter configured to direct electric energy stored in the auxiliary battery to the propulsion system for powering the propulsion system while the vehicle is detached from a depleted detachable main battery and before the vehicle is connected with a charged detachable main battery.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary battery is a low voltage battery.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the detachable main batteries are high voltage batteries.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the converter is configured to charge the auxiliary battery by directing at least some electric energy stored in the charged detachable main battery to the auxiliary battery.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the auxiliary battery is configured to power the vehicle after the vehicle approaches the charged detachable main battery with the depleted detachable main battery coupled with the vehicle claim 1 , after the depleted detachable main battery is disconnected from the vehicle claim 1 , while the ...

APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR VENDING, CHARGING, AND TWO-WAY DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES

A two-way distribution, charging, and vending system permits a subscriber to exchange one or more partially or completely discharged portable electric energy storage devices for a comparable number of charged portable electric energy storage devices. The two-way distribution, charging, and vending system includes a number of charging modules, each with a dedicated power converter, communicably coupled to at least one two-way distribution system controller and to a power distribution grid. Upon receipt of a discharged portable electric energy storage device, the at least one two-way distribution system controller validates a manufacturer identifier and a subscriber identifier stored in a nontransitory storage media carried by the discharged portable electric energy storage device. Responsive to a successful authentication and validation, the at least one two-way distribution system controller dispenses a charged portable electric energy storage device to the subscriber. 1. A charging module to charge portable electric energy storage devices , the charging module comprising:a housing dimensioned to accommodate the at least partial insertion of a portable energy storage device along a longitudinal axis of the housing into an interior space formed by a peripheral housing wall joined to a base;a number of electric contacts projecting from the base at least partially into the interior space of the housing;a locking mechanism projecting from the base at least partially into the interior space of the housing;an entrance joined to the peripheral housing wall opposite the base, the entrance including an orifice connecting the interior space of the housing to an exterior space about the housing, the perimeter of the orifice closely corresponding to at least one physical aspect of the portable energy storage device casing;a housing door operably coupled to and positioned in the interior of the housing, the housing door axially displaceable along the longitudinal axis of the ...

BATTERY CHANGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A battery changing system includes a grasping assembly and an actuation assembly. The grasping assembly is configured to be disposed onboard a vehicle and to engage a battery box having one or more batteries disposed therein. The actuation assembly is configured to move the grasping assembly away from the vehicle toward the battery box. The actuation assembly also is configured to move the grasping assembly into engagement with a securing assembly of the battery box. The actuation assembly is configured to move the grasping assembly back toward the vehicle while the grasping assembly engages the securing assembly of the battery box to lift the battery box onto the vehicle. 1. A system comprising:a grasping assembly configured to be disposed onboard a vehicle and to engage a battery box having one or more batteries disposed therein; andan actuation assembly configured to move the grasping assembly away from the vehicle toward the battery box, the actuation assembly configured to move the grasping assembly into engagement with a securing assembly of the battery box, wherein the actuation assembly is configured to move the grasping assembly back toward the vehicle while the grasping assembly engages the securing assembly of the battery box to lift the battery box onto the vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vehicle on which the grasping assembly is configured to be disposed onboard is a load-haul-dump (LHD) mining vehicle claim 1 , and wherein the actuation assembly is configured to lift the battery box off a surface and onto the LHD mining vehicle to power the LHD mining vehicle using the one or more batteries of the battery box.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the securing assembly of the battery box comprises one or more lifting plates disposed in a housing of the battery box claim 1 , and wherein the grasping assembly includes one or more lifting arms shaped to engage the one or more lifting plates disposed inside the housing to engage the battery box. ...

SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SWAPPING SELF DRIVING ENERGY MODULE FOR AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A system includes energy modules that output power to an energy management bus based on load demands. An energy module includes energy cells enclosed within a module housing that provide power to the energy management bus and a driving system attached to the module housing that transports the energy module. The energy module includes a local controller that controls power output from the energy cells to the energy management bus, engages a self-driving mode in response to receiving a disconnection signal from a central controller, and controls movement of the energy module in the self-driving mode to a predetermined location via the driving system. The central controller receives a current module status from the energy modules and controls a configuration of the energy modules providing power to the energy management bus based on the current module status. 1. A system comprising: one or more energy cells enclosed within a module housing configured to provide the power to the energy management bus,', 'a driving system including a front wheel, at least one rear wheel, and a motor attached to the module housing that are configured to transport the energy module, and', control an amount of power output from the one or more energy cells to the energy management bus,', 'engage a self-driving mode of the energy module in response to receiving a disconnection signal from a central controller, and', 'control movement of the energy module in the self-driving mode to a predetermined location via the motor of the driving system; and, 'a local controller with first circuitry configured to'}], 'one or more energy modules configured to output power to an energy management bus based on load demands wherein an energy module of the one or more energy modules includes'} receive a current module status from the one or more energy modules, and', 'control a configuration of the one or more energy modules providing power to the energy management bus based on the current module status., ' ...

Portable and Convertible Rechargeable Battery Power Supply

Portable convertible rechargeable battery power supplies are described. The battery power supplies generally comprise a casing enclosing one or more battery power cells and associated electronics and electrical interconnections. The power cells are interconnected with a plurality of external ports allowing for at least one recharge input and at least two outputs: one configured for use with an electronic apparatus, such as a vehicle, and at least one configured for use with one or more personal electronic devices. The apparatus may be an electric vehicle, and the battery power supply may be configured to be secured within the electric vehicle. The outputs for the personal electronic devices may include any suitable port, such as, for example, USB, mini-USB, USB-c, lightning, etc. 1. A portable battery power supply comprising:a body having an outer shell defining an inner volume having at least one rechargeable energy storage cell disposed therein;a mechanical interconnection disposed in the outer shell of the body comprising at least one fixed mechanical engagement point and at least one deployable mechanical locking element;a primary power output bus disposed in the outer shell of the body and electronically connected with the at least one rechargeable energy storage cell, the primary power output bus being configured to cooperatively interconnect the portable battery power supply to an external electronic circuit to supply at least one high current output and at least one low current output thereto;at least one power output receptacle disposed in the outer body and electronically connected with the at least one rechargeable energy storage cell;an electromechanical switch electrically interconnected between the at least one rechargeable energy storage cell and the primary power output bus and at least one power output, and mechanically interconnected with the at least one deployable mechanical locking element; a first switchable position in which the deployable ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DOCKING UNMANNED VEHICLES

This document describes a system and method through which unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and other vehicles (e.g., unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), also known as autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), unmanned water-surface vehicles (USVs), unmanned ground-surface vehicles (UGVs) and vehicles with the attributes and/or characteristics of more than one such category of vehicles (such as amphibious vehicles)), can be docked, with a device that can secure such vehicles, and information can be transmitted to and from such vehicles. The vehicles are secured through the use of magnetic fields produced by toggling magnets. The system also includes a means for transmitting information between the docking system itself, the vehicles and/or between the docking system and a command center, which may be a notable distance from the docking system, or among the docking system, the vehicle(s) and the command center. 1. A docking system capable of securing at least one unmanned vehicle comprising:at least one surface configured to accommodate an area of at least one such vehicle in at least in close proximity with such at least one surface;means of securing the position of at least one such vehicle in such close proximity to such at least one surface through the use of magnetic fields;means of toggling, through the positioning of magnets in at least one magnet unit, the strength of such magnetic fields;means for interacting between the docking system and at least one such vehicle; andmeans for transmitting information between the docking system and a distal location [main control].2. A docking system of further comprising means for transferring claim 1 , from such docking system claim 1 , a source of energy needed to power at least one such vehicle.3. The docking system of further comprising means for protecting at least one such vehicle from unfavorable environment conditions.4. The docking system of further comprising means extracting [samples] from at least one such vehicle ...

BATTERY SWAP CONNECTOR AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE COMPRISING THE SAME

The invention relates to a battery swap connector and an electric vehicle comprising the same. The battery swap connector comprises: a plug at power battery end, on which a plug terminal is disposed; a socket at vehicle body end of electric vehicle, on which a socket terminal is disposed, with which the plug terminal is adapted to be insertedly connected; and an electronic lock device which comprises a mechanical lock-up mechanism which fixes a relative position of the plug and the socket after the inserted connection, and a lock-up state feeding mechanism which feeds a lock-up state of the mechanical lock-up mechanism to an entire vehicle controller of the electric vehicle. 1. A battery swap connector , characterized in that the battery swap connector comprises:a plug at power battery end, on which a plug terminal is disposed;a socket at vehicle body end of electric vehicle, on which a socket terminal is disposed, with which the plug terminal is adapted to be insertedly connected; and a mechanical lock-up mechanism which fixes a relative position of the plug and the socket after the inserted connection; and', 'a lock-up state feeding mechanism which feeds a lock-up state of the mechanical lock-up mechanism to an entire vehicle controller of the electric vehicle., 'an electronic lock device which comprises2. The battery swap connector according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical lock-up mechanism can fix the relative position in at least one of three directions of X claim 1 , Y and Z.3. The battery swap connector according to claim 1 , wherein the mechanical lock-up mechanism comprises a stroke rod on the plug claim 1 , which can be extended and retracted in a controlled way claim 1 , and a distal end of which comprises a stroke rod head; anda hole type structure on the socket, which corresponds to the position of the stroke rod and has a non-circular shape consistent with the stroke rod head, whereinwhen the stroke rod is extended to the maximum, the stroke rod ...

CHARGING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE, FUNCTIONAL UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND AIR-CHARGING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SET THEREOF

An air-charging unmanned aerial vehicle set is provided, including a charging unmanned aerial vehicle and a functional unmanned aerial vehicle. The charging unmanned aerial vehicle includes a first unmanned aerial vehicle body, a plurality of first propeller units, a rotation stage, a first battery slot and a second battery slot. The first propeller units are disposed on the first unmanned aerial vehicle body. The rotation stage is disposed on the first unmanned aerial vehicle body. The first battery slot and the second battery slot are disposed on the rotation stage. The functional unmanned aerial vehicle includes a second unmanned aerial vehicle body, a plurality of second propeller units, a third battery slot and a battery cover. The second propeller units, the third battery slot and the battery cover are disposed on the second unmanned aerial vehicle body. 1. An air-charging unmanned aerial vehicle set , comprising: a first unmanned aerial vehicle body;', 'a plurality of first propeller units, disposed on the first unmanned aerial vehicle body;', 'a rotation stage, disposed on the first unmanned aerial vehicle body, wherein the rotation stage automatically rotates relative to the first unmanned aerial vehicle body;', 'a first battery slot, disposed on the rotation stage;', 'a second battery slot, disposed on the rotation stage; and', 'a first connection rod, disposed on the first unmanned aerial vehicle body, wherein the first connection rod is adapted to move between a first position and a second position; and, 'a charging unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising a second unmanned aerial vehicle body;', 'a plurality of second propeller units, disposed on the second unmanned aerial vehicle body;', 'a third battery slot, disposed on the second unmanned aerial vehicle body;', 'a battery cover, disposed on the second unmanned aerial vehicle body, wherein the battery cover moves automatically to cover the third battery slot; and', 'a second connection rod, disposed on ...

MULTI-ZONE BATTERY EXCHANGE SYSTEM

A multi-zone battery station is provided, comprising a plurality of landing areas configured to support a UAV. The battery station may permit battery life to be reloaded onto a UAV, which may include recharging a battery of the UAV or exchanging the UAV battery for a new battery. The different zones may accommodate different UAV types, different battery types, or operate in accordance with different energy provision rules. A marker may be provided on a landing area to aid in guiding the UAV to an appropriate landing area. 1. A method for directing a UAV to a landing area of a UAV energy provision station , said method comprising:determining, with aid of one or more processors, whether the UAV is to (1) land at the UAV energy provision station, or (2) continue on to another location without landing at the UAV energy provision station;determining a position in a UAV queue for the UAV to land at the energy provision station;selecting a UAV landing area from a plurality of UAV landing areas for the UAV to land, wherein the selected UAV landing area is configured to reload energy on the UAV; anddirecting the UAV to the selected UAV landing area when the selected UAV landing area is prepared to accept the UAV.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more processors are on board the energy provision station or on board the UAV.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the position in the UAV queue is determined with aid of one or more processors on board the energy provision station.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising exchanging data between the UAV and the energy provision station prior to determining whether the UAV is to (1) land claim 1 , or (2) continue.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the data exchanged comprises one or more of the following: state of a battery on board the UAV claim 4 , flight conditions claim 4 , time or distance remaining on a mission for the UAV claim 4 , distance to another energy provision station claim 4 , UAV specifications claim 4 ...

BATTERY AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE WITH THE BATTERY

The disclosure provides a battery which can include a power supply and power supply circuit, the power supply circuit connected to the power supply. The power supply can discharge through the power supply circuit. An electronic switch can control the power-on or off of the power supply, thereby avoiding the generation of sparks during the power on process and allowing for the normal use of the battery and the safety of the aircraft. The disclosure also provides an aircraft having the battery. 119-. (canceled)20. A power supply assembly for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) , comprising:a housing comprising a bottom casing and a cover member, wherein the cover member is positioned to cover an opening of the bottom casing;a power supply configured to power the UAV, wherein the power supply is disposed in the bottom casing;a circuit board positioned inside the housing, wherein the circuit board is electrically connected to the power supply;an input device carried by the circuit board and configured to receive a user input;an electronic switch in electrical communication with the power supply to control a supply of power from the power supply to the UAV, wherein the input device is electrically connected with the electronic switch to control at least one of a switch-on state or a switch-off state of the electronic switch;a power measurement device in electrical communication with the power supply, wherein the power measurement device is configured to calculate at least one of a level of charge or remaining capacity of the power supply; anda connector interface configured to transmit, to the UAV, a signal indicating the level of charge or a remaining capacity of the power supply.21. The power supply assembly of claim 20 , wherein the bottom casing has at least one venting opening.22. The power supply assembly of claim 21 , wherein the bottom casing is configured to be inserted into the UAV claim 21 , and wherein the cover member forms at least a portion of an exterior ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RECONFIGURABLE POWER EXCHANGE FOR MULTIPLE UAV TYPES

A reconfigurable system capable of autonomously exchanging material from unmanned vehicles of various types and sizes. The system comprises an environmental enclosure, a landing area, a universal mechanical system to load and unload material from the unmanned vehicle, and a central processor that manages the aforementioned tasks. The landing area may comprise a one or more visible or non-visible markers/emitters capable of generating composite images to assist in landing the unmanned vehicle upon the reconfigurable, autonomous system. 1. A power station for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) , comprising:an enclosure defining a surface and an interior; anda landing zone positioned upon the surface and sized to receive one or more UAV types, wherein the landing zone has one or more markers or emitters configured to generate one or more composite images when a UAV is in proximity to the landing zone.2. The power station of further comprising at least one modular power bay positioned within the interior claim 1 , the modular power bay defining one or more receiving bays for retaining a corresponding swap cartridge.3. The power station of further comprising one or more swap cartridges positioned within the one or more receiving bays.4. The power station of further comprising a modular power bay status monitor configured to monitor a status of the one or more swap cartridges.5. The power station of further comprising a swapping mechanism configured to load and/or retrieve a swap cartridge between the one or more receiving bays and the UAV after positioning upon the landing zone.6. The power station of further comprising a central processor in communication with the one or more markers or emitters.7. The power station of further comprising a sensor system in communication with the central processor and configured to optically determine an orientation of the UAV relative to the landing zone.8. The power station of further comprising an external environment sensor in ...

APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR REDISTRIBUTING POWER STORAGE DEVICES, SUCH AS BATTERIES, BETWEEN COLLECTION, CHARGING AND DISTRIBUTION MACHINES

A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices. To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source. As demand at individual collection, charging and distribution machines increases or decreases relative to other collection, charging and distribution machines, a distribution management system initiates redistribution of portable electrical energy storage devices from one collection, charging and distribution machine to another collection, charging and distribution machine in an expeditious manner. Also, redeemable incentives are offered to users to return or exchange their portable electrical energy storage devices at selected collection, charging and distribution machines within the network to effect the redistribution. 1. A method of operating a distribution management system for portable electrical energy storage devices , the method comprising:receiving, by a distribution management system for portable electrical energy storage devices, information tracking physical exchanges of portable electrical energy storage devices for charged portable electrical energy storage devices at a plurality of distribution machines for distribution of portable electrical energy storage devices;analyzing, by the distribution management system, the information tracking physical exchanges of portable electrical energy storage devices for charged portable electrical energy storage devices to determine a physical redistribution of portable electrical energy storage devices between the plurality of distribution machines; andsending, by the distribution management system, information initiating the physical redistribution of portable electrical energy storage devices between the plurality of distribution machines.2. The method of wherein the sending the information includes causing a message to be sent claim 1 , the message including information identifying a selected one or more ...

Prioritization and guidance of an autonomous vehicle to a determined service provider

Embodiments include apparatuses, systems, and methods for a computer-aided or autonomous driving (CA/AD) system to transmit to a remote service scheduling server, a request message for a service slot at a service provider. In embodiments, the remote service scheduling server may assign the service slot for a semi-autonomous or autonomous driving (SA/AD) vehicle including the CA/AD system. In embodiments, the service scheduling server may perform analysis or machine learning on data received from the CA/AD system as well as from a plurality of service stations in order to assign the service provider and/or service slot to the SA/AD vehicle. In embodiments, the CA/AD system may receive an assignment message and control driving elements of the SA/AD vehicle to autonomously or semi-autonomously drive the SA/AD vehicle to the service provider to receive the service at the assigned service slot. Other embodiments may also be described and claimed.

OPERATING VEHICLE, METHOD FOR MOVING AN OPERATING VEHICLE AT A STORAGE RACK ARRANGEMENT, AND STORAGE RACK ARRANGEMENT

Disclosed is an operating vehicle for transporting a storage container along a storage rack, comprising a vehicle frame having two longitudinal sides located opposite from one another, transverse sides extending transversely thereto, a receiving space for receiving the storage container, and a passage each located at at least one of the longitudinal sides, through which a storage container can be inserted into the receiving space in a receiving space insertion direction, and from which the storage container can be removed in a receiving space removal direction. The vehicle may comprise: Two pairs of drive crawlers extending along the longitudinal sides for supporting the operating vehicle on support devices mounted on the storage rack, of which one pair each of the drive crawlers is arranged in an articulated manner on each longitudinal side of the operating vehicle. 1. An operating vehicle for transporting a storage container along a storage rack comprising a vehicle frame which forms two longitudinal sides located opposite one another , transverse sides extending transversely thereto , a receiving space for receiving the storage container and a passage each located at at least one of the longitudinal sides , through which a storage container can be inserted into the receiving space in a receiving space insertion direction and from which the storage container can be removed in a receiving space removal direction ,wherein the operating vehicle further comprises: two pairs of drive crawlers extending along the longitudinal sides for supporting the operating vehicle on support devices mounted on the storage rack, of which one pair each of the drive crawlers is disposed in an articulated manner on each longitudinal side of the operating vehicle, wherein the drive crawlers of each pair of drive crawlers are each articulated by means of a rotational device having a rotational axis and viewed along the longitudinal sides, the rotational axes are located laterally of the ...

Electrically Powered Cycles and Automatic Storage System for Such Cycles

An electrically powered cycle comprising a detachable battery mounted by sliding on two rails of a battery receptacle located on the central portion of the handlebar. The rails are inclined downward and rearward and the battery is inserted into the receptacle by sliding the battery from the upper front end of the rails. The battery is facing the user and visible to the user. The rails also serve to connect the battery electrically. 2. The cycle according to claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is secured to the handlebar so as to impart a predetermined inclination to said receptacle claim 1 , such that said front end is raised relative to said back end in the normal usage position of the cycle.3. The cycle according to claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is shaped like a cradle having a bottom connecting the two lateral flanges claim 1 , said receptacle being open at the top between the two lateral flanges.4. The cycle according to claim 3 , wherein the bottom of the receptacle comprises visual cues to guide the user in inserting the battery into the receptacle.5. The cycle according to claim 3 , wherein the bottom of the receptacle comprises at least one supporting rib parallel to the lateral flanges of the receptacle claim 3 , the battery resting on said supporting rib when said battery is engaged in the receptacle.6. The cycle according to claim 1 , wherein the electrical connectors of the lateral flanges comprise power circuit connectors and data circuit connectors.7. The cycle according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral flanges of the receptacle and the first sides of the battery comprise retaining means suitable for retaining the battery by snap-fitting when the battery is engaged in the receptacle.8. The cycle according to claim 1 , wherein the lateral flanges of the receptacle each comprise a pair of superposed parallel ribs defining a groove between them in which said electrical connectors of the receptacle are housed claim 1 , the first sides of the battery each ...

SYSTEM FOR RECOVERING ELECTRICAL ENERGY FROM MACHINE

A system for recovering electrical energy from a machine working at a worksite is provided. The system includes a first capacitor disposed in the machine and adapted to communicate with a inverter of a hybrid drive system of the machine. The system further includes a drone adapted to carry a second capacitor. The drone is adapted to transfer electrical energy between the second capacitor and an electrical grid present at the worksite. The system further includes a docking system disposed on the machine and includes a controller disposed in communication with the machine and the drone. 1a first capacitor disposed in the machine, the first capacitor adapted to store electrical energy received from an inverter of an hybrid drive system of the machine;a drone adapted to carry a second capacitor, the second capacitor adapted to receive the electrical energy from the inverter of the hybrid drive system, wherein the drone is adapted to transfer electrical energy between the second capacitor and an electrical grid present at the worksite;a docking system disposed on the machine, the docking system adapted to support the drone during transfer of the electrical energy from the inverter to the second capacitor; and receive, via a sensing unit, a signal indicative of a movement of the machine along a traveling path;', 'determine the movement of the machine based on the signal received from the sensing unit;', 'communicate with the first capacitor to store the electrical energy received from the inverter, when the movement of the machine is in a descending path;', 'receive an input signal indicative of the electrical energy stored in the first capacitor and the second capacitor;', 'communicate with the drone, wherein the drone is positioned on the docking system for communicating the second capacitor with the inverter of the machine;', 'communicate with the second capacitor to receive any excess electrical energy from the inverter of the hybrid drive system of the machine, ...

QUICK LOADING AND UNLOADING BATTERY SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES

An electrical vehicle includes a vehicle body defining a passenger cabin; at least one battery compartment with an openable hood that can be opened to expose the battery compartment; a battery including electrical electrodes removably stored in the battery compartment; at least three battery supports mounted substantially in a vertical orientation in the battery compartment, wherein at least two of the battery supports include electrical contacts that are configured to be electrically coupled with the electrical electrodes of the battery; the battery includes at least two downwardly depending projections which are spatially spaced and arranged relative to each other so that their spacing identically matches a corresponding spacing between said at least three battery supports in the battery compartment, and at least two of the three battery projections comprise said electrical electrodes configured to electrically mate with the electrical contacts of the battery compartment; and the battery supports and the battery projections are so spaced and configured as to enable the battery to be vertically lowered onto the battery supports to effect electrical contact and mechanical coupling between the battery supports and the battery projections. 1. An electrical vehicle , comprising:a vehicle body defining a passenger cabin;at least one battery compartment with an openable hood that can be opened to expose and provide access to the battery compartment;a battery including electrical electrodes removably stored in the battery compartment;at least three battery supports mounted substantially in a vertical orientation in the battery compartment, wherein at least two of the battery supports include electrical contacts that are configured to be electrically coupled with the electrical electrodes of the battery;said battery including at least three downwardly depending projections which are spatially spaced and arranged relative to each other so that their spacing identically ...

Quick battery exchange system for electric vehicles

A system for quickly exchanging batteries, and their payment, in electric vehicles as they are battery powered vehicles (BPV). Includes requirement for all BPV to be constructed similarly for battery undercarriage horizontal slide insertion and removal, with electric and water socket plug-in connections in the undercarriage. Includes requirement that batteries are slab designed to be compatible in dimensions and weight for ease of exchanging batteries in BPV, with larger batteries for SUV's, trucks, busses. Includes, battery exchange multi lane building facilities for BPV to drive in, service personnel or robots to exchange batteries from plug-in charging racks with specially designed battery movement equipment, pay for their use, and BPV to drive away. Requires batteries, facilities, racks, equipment, and all data processing and its computers to be owned by investors, with initial battery, daily, and as-you-go, payments by BPV owners. 1. A system for quick exchanges of batteries in electric vehicles , as they are acting as battery powered vehicles(BPV); (1) the system includes that all BPV be constructed to allow slide in insertion and removal of batteries from the rear of the vehicle , into their undercarriage with electric and water socket plug in ability at the front of the vehicle; (2) slab constructed batteries geometrically and weight designed to slide into the BPV undercarriage with socket plug ins for electric and water at the front of the battery; (3) multi lane specially designed buildings for BPV to drive in and receive battery exchanges , with the buildings to include battery charging racks , battery movement equipment , and payment facilities; and (4) computer data processing ability to a central , or multi central , locations for individual accounts considering original battery purchase method , battery exchange payment plan , and pay as you go credit card , or otherwise , Kw-hrs payments.2. System requirement for ); an International Approval ...

PORTABLE MODULAR ENERGY STORAGE

In one embodiment, a system for deploying batteries, for example in an electric vehicle, includes a battery belt for mechanically linking multiple batteries together, a conduit having one or more operational zones each with an output, the operational zones each establishing an electrical connection between the output and batteries in the operational zone, and an actuator for selectively moving batteries into and out of the operational zones. Resting zones may also be provided. The batteries can be connected in series or in parallel and can be individually removed and replaced by an exchanger. 123-. (canceled)24. A system for deploying a plurality of batteries that are mechanically linked together in a linear arrangement by a battery belt , the system comprising:a first location;a second location; andfirst and second conduits disposed respectively at the first and second locations, each conduit having a first operational zone with a first output, and each conduit having a plurality of chambers extending in a linear direction and configured to receive the batteries of the battery belt into the first operational zone, through linear motion of the battery belt into the conduit, to thereby establish an electrical connection between the first output and batteries in the operational zonewherein the battery belt includes a plurality of sequentially-arranged links that are pivotably connected to one another by the batteries of the battery belt.25. The system of claim 24 , wherein the first location includes a battery charger coupled to the output of the first operational zone of the first conduit.26. The system of claim 24 , wherein the first location includes a vehicle drive system coupled to the output of the first operational zone of the first conduit.27. The system of claim 24 , wherein at least one of the first or second conduits includes at least one of a resting zone or a second operational zone with a second output.28. The system of claim 24 , further comprising:an ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

An electric vehicle is disclosed. The battery unit of the electric vehicle comprises a stationary battery and a removable battery which needs to be exchanged at a battery exchange station. Temporary power shortage problems caused by power supply through a single stationary battery or a single removable battery are solved by power supply through each of or both of the stationary battery and the removable battery. 1. An electric vehicle , comprising a battery unit , wherein the battery unit includesa stationary battery installed in the electric vehicle and directly charged in the electric vehicle by a power source connected with the electric vehicle; anda removable battery installed in the electric vehicle and replaced with a fully-charged removable battery in a battery exchange station.2. The electric vehicle according to whose battery unit includes a plurality of removable batteries.3. The electric vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the battery unit is electrically connected with a residual capacity display device claim 2 , and wherein the residual capacity display unit further includes a first residual capacity display device electrically connected with the stationary battery and a second residual capacity display device electrically connected with the removable battery.4. The electric vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein a switching module is electrically connected with the stationary battery and a removable battery claim 3 , and wherein the switching module is a switch selectively switching the stationary battery claim 3 , the removable battery claim 3 , or both of the stationary battery and the removable battery to power the electric vehicle.5. The electric vehicle according to claim 4 , wherein a charging jack is electrically connected with the stationary battery.6. The electric vehicle according to claim 5 , wherein the first residual capacity display device and the second residual capacity display device are liquid crystal display devices claim 5 , ...

BATTERY ASSEMBLY AND BATTERY UNIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A battery unit comprising a shell made of an electrically insulating shell material, with a plurality of electrically conductive outer pads on the external surface of the shell, the conductive outer pads being electrically insulated from each other; a battery cell within the shell for storing and providing electrical energy, the battery cell comprising an anode and a cathode; wherein at least some outer pads are in electrical contact either with the anode or with the cathode, the polarity of each outer pad depending on its position relative to the geometric center of the battery unit in a referential determined by the direction of an external force, independently from the orientation of the battery unit within said referential. A battery assembly for an electric device, the battery assembly comprising a plurality of such battery units; an enclosure for containing the battery units; an assembly cathode located on a first side of the enclosure, the assembly cathode being in electrical contact with outer pads of battery units that are in contact with the first side; an assembly anode located on a second side of the enclosure opposite the first side, the assembly anode being in electrical contact with outer pads of battery units that are in contact with the second side. A method for providing electrical energy to an electric device, the method comprising the steps of providing a plurality of charged battery units as described above; randomly filling an enclosure of a battery assembly with the plurality of battery units; and applying an external force to the battery units within the enclosure for orienting the polarity of the outer pad of the battery units all in the same orientation relative to said external force. 11. A battery unit () comprising:{'b': 3', '5', '82', '3', '82, 'a shell () in an electrically insulating shell material () with a plurality of electrically conductive outer pads () on an external surface of said shell (), said conductive outer pads () being ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER EXCHANGE

A system and method for vehicle power exchange includes both a system for exchanging a container having a power cell associated with the vehicle and an appropriate vehicle which has been adapted for vehicle power exchange. Advantageously, the system includes at least one power exchange power strip, at least one container with charged power cell associated with the power strip and wireless communication associated with the power exchange strip for communicating with a vehicle to effect power exchange. An advantageous vehicle for power exchange has a removable container with power cell, a computer processor for controlling requisite functions of the vehicle during power exchange (i.e. container exchange) and a mechanism which allows for the depositing of a container with depleted power cell and insertion of a replacement container with charged power cell into the vehicle. 1. A system for vehicle power exchange , the system comprising:at least one power exchange strip;at least one charged power cell associated with the at least one power exchange strip;a wireless communication device operatively associated with the at least one power exchange strip for communicating between the at least one power exchange strip and a vehicle requesting power exchange; anda processor associated with the at least one power exchange strip and the wireless communication device for controlling functions on the vehicle requesting power exchange.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one power exchange strip has a first station for receiving a depleted power cell from a vehicle requesting power exchange and a second station having a charged replacement power cell for installation in the vehicle after the depleted power pack have been removed.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the processor controls movement of vehicle between the first station and the second station.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the vehicle has auxiliary power in addition to power supplied by the depleted power ...

MANAGING AND MONITORING CAR-BATTERY TO EFFECTIVELY AND SAFELY SUPPLY ENERGY TO ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLES

The present invention discloses a battery lease and exchange system for a vehicle owner to make a stop at a battery refueling station where the battery on the car that has already had a low capacity is quickly removed and another battery that is fully charged is installed such that the battery “refueling” process may be executed quickly without being limited by the speed of recharging the batteries. Instead of owning the batteries, the owner or operator of the car may just lease the batteries required to drive the car for certain distance 1. A battery lease and exchange system for a vehicle owner to make a stop at a battery refueling station where the battery on the car that has already had a low capacity is quickly removed and another battery that is fully charged is installed such that the battery “refueling” process may be executed quickly without being limited by the speed of recharging the batteries. Instead of owning the batteries , the owner or operator of the car may just lease the batteries required to drive the car for certain distance2. A battery for providing power to an engine of the vehicle further comprising a battery health state monitoring sensor implemented as an integrated circuit (IC) chip for continuous or periodically detecting designated parameters as indicators of the conditions of the batteries.3. The battery of wherein the IC chip implemented as the sensor for measuring and monitoring the conditions of the battery further includes a transmitter for transmitting signals to specific signal receivers through local area network (LAN) WiFi claim 2 , and Internet such that the conditions of the battery can be monitored for safe operation and optimally charged and maintained.4. The battery for providing energy to drive an engine of a vehicle of wherein the battery further includes an integrated circuit (IC) chip comprising sensing elements for detecting battery parameters indicating important conditions of the battery. In another embodiment claim ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR RECONFIGURABLE POWER EXCHANGE FOR MULTIPLE UAV TYPES

A reconfigurable system capable of autonomously exchanging material from unmanned vehicles of various types and sizes. The system comprises an environmental enclosure, a landing area, a universal mechanical system to load and unload material from the unmanned vehicle, and a central processor that manages the aforementioned tasks. The landing area may comprise a one or more visible or non-visible markers/emitters capable of generating composite images to assist in landing the unmanned vehicle upon the reconfigurable, autonomous system. 1. A reconfigurable power station for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) comprising:an enclosure defining a surface;one or more modular power bays positioned within the enclosure, the modular power bay defining one or more receiving bays for retaining a corresponding swap cartridge;a landing zone positioned upon the snake and sized to receive one or more UAV types, wherein the landing zone has one or more markers or emitters configured to generate one or more composite images when a UAV is in proximity to the landing zone;a central processor in communication with the one or more markers or emitters; anda universal swap cartridge processor positionable upon the UAV and which is in communication with the central processor.2. The power station of further comprising one or more swap cartridges positioned within the one or more receiving bays.3. The power station of further comprising a modular power bay status monitor configured to monitor a status of the corresponding swap cartridge.4. The power station of further comprising a swapping claim 1 , mechanism configured to load and/or retrieve a swap cartridge between the one or more receiving bays and the UAV situated upon the landing zone.5. The power station of further comprising a sensor system in communication with the central processor and configured to optically determine an orientation of the UAV relative to the landing zone.6. The power station of further comprising a transmitter and ...

VEHICLE DRIVEN BY AN ELECTRIC MOTOR

A vehicle driven by an electric motor includes a drive unit () with at least one electric motor (), with at least one energy storage device () permanently installed in the vehicle and an actuating unit () for controlling the flow of energy between the at least one electric motor () and the at least one energy storage device () permanently installed in the vehicle. An interface () has with at least one terminal area () for a replaceable energy storage device (). 1. A vehicle driven by an electric motor , the vehicle comprising:a drive unit comprising at least one electric motor;at least one energy storage device permanently installed in the vehicle;an actuating unit for controlling a flow of energy between the at least one electric motor and the at least one energy storage device permanently installed in the vehicle; andan interface comprising at least one terminal area for a replaceable energy storage device.2. A vehicle in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising at least one replaceable energy storage device connected to a terminal area claim 1 , wherein the actuating unit is configured to influence a flow of energy between the at least one electric motor and the at least one replaceable energy storage device connected to the at least one terminal area.3. A vehicle in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the interface further comprises at least another terminal area for a replaceable energy storage device claim 1 , so as to provide a plurality of terminal areas.4. A vehicle in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a cargo space claim 1 , wherein the at least one terminal area is provided in the cargo space or/and on a rear carrier or/and in a roof box or/and on a trunk lid or/and on a trailer.5. A vehicle in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising an replaceable energy storage device fixing device claim 1 , the replaceable energy storage device fixing device is associated with the at least one terminal area.6. A vehicle in accordance with claim 5 , ...

ROBOTICS FOR ROTATING ENERGY CELLS IN VEHICLES

An energy module exchange system may include an enclosure with one or more storage racks configured to store and charge energy modules; an opening in the enclosure; and a robotic arm configured to retrieve the energy modules from the storage racks and pass them through an opening in the enclosure for exchange with an electric vehicle. 1. An energy module exchange system comprising:an enclosure with one or more storage racks configured to store and charge energy modules;an opening in the enclosure; anda robotic arm configured to retrieve the energy modules from the storage racks and pass them through an opening in the enclosure for exchange with an electric vehicle.2. The energy module exchange system of claim 1 , further comprising a mobile robot.3. The energy module exchange system of claim 1 , wherein the robotic arm exchanges energy modules with the electric vehicle.4. The energy module exchange system of claim 1 , wherein the robotic arm exchanges energy modules with a mobile robot.5. The energy module exchange system of claim 1 , wherein the robotic arm exchanges energy modules with a human user.6. The energy module exchange system of claim 1 , wherein the robotic arm comprises an effector configured to mate with a corresponding handle of the energy modules.7. The energy module exchange system of claim 6 , wherein the effector comprises one or more hooks configured to be inserted underneath the corresponding handle of the energy modules.8. The energy module exchange system of claim 6 , wherein the effector is configured to actuate the corresponding handle of the energy modules from a first position into a second position claim 6 , wherein the second position unlocks the energy modules from the electric vehicle.9. The energy module exchange system of claim 1 , further comprising a computerized management system that electronically receives status information from the electric vehicle.10. The energy module exchange system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more ...

Unmanned aerial vehicle dock and battery replacement device thereof

All unmanned aerial vehicle dock includes a base plate, a battery replacement device for replacing a battery of an unmanned aerial vehicle, and a battery compartment mounted on the base plate and configured to receive and charge the battery. The battery replacement device includes a first linear motion mechanism mounted on the base plate, a second linear motion mechanism mounted on the first linear motion mechanism, a third linear motion mechanism mounted on the second linear motion mechanism, and a clamp mechanism mounted on the third linear motion mechanism.

System and Method for Mobile Charging

Provided is a mobile charging system, e.g., implemented on a movable cart, that can be easily wheeled or carried to a location of a vehicle. The mobile charging system can be used to not only jumpstart or booster battery, but also to fully charge the battery. In this way, the mobile charging system eliminates the need to transport the vehicle to a service facility. 1. A mobile charging system , comprising:a. a housing;b. a rechargeable source of energy, the rechargeable source of energy comprising a multi-cell battery arrangement;c. a circuit to detect an incorrect placement of charging cables with respect to a battery to be charged;d. an indicator configured to detect proper placement of charging cables with respect to the battery to be charged;e. a jumpstart and boost circuit configured to, in a jumpstart and boost mode, deliver a direct high current connection between a subset of the cells in the rechargeable source of energy and the battery to be jumpstarted; andf. a charging circuit configured to, in a charging mode, deliver a high current from all of the cells in the rechargeable source of energy, the cells connected in parallel.2. The system of claim 1 , configured to charge a 12 V battery system claim 1 , where the system does not require an external power source such as 120 Volts AC.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an internal power source.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is configured such that claim 1 , when connected in reverse polarity claim 1 , an indicator alerts or alarms the user claim 1 , even at very low voltage.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is configured to automatically disable all electrical connections between the mobile charging system and a discharged battery claim 1 , whereby both sources are protected.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one wheel assembly coupled to the housing and configured to allow the housing to be moved in a wheeled fashion from one location to another.7. ...

VEHICLES AND CLOUD SYSTEMS FOR SHARING E-KEYS TO ACCESS AND USE VEHICLES

A vehicle configured to communicate with a server of a cloud system to enable access to use the vehicle via one or more electronic keys is provided. The vehicle includes electronics and a subsystem of the vehicle for enabling unlocking of the vehicle. The subsystem is interfaced with the electronics and a subsystem of the vehicle for enabling starting of the vehicle for use of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes communications circuitry that is interfaced with electronics of the vehicle. The communications circuitry is programmable to communicate with the server of the cloud system and communicate with a mobile device. The communications circuitry of the vehicle is configured to receive a request from the mobile device for unlocking of the vehicle. The request from the mobile device includes a unique access code obtained by the mobile device from the server to enable sending the request to the vehicle. The unique access code is associated with privileges for use of the vehicle. The privileges are defined for the unique access code, and the vehicle is configured to receive information from the server to authenticate the request by the mobile device. And, if the request is authentic, the mobile device is provided with data to enable an electronic key to use the vehicle, and the electronics of the vehicle instructs the subsystem of the vehicle to enable unlocking of the vehicle and enable starting of the vehicle for use of the vehicle via the electronic key consistent with the privileges of the unique access code. 1. A vehicle , comprising ,an on-board computer of the vehicle;a first system of the vehicle interfaced with the on-board computer of the vehicle for enabling unlocking of the vehicle;a second system of the vehicle interfaced with the on-board computer of the vehicle for enabling starting of the vehicle for use of the vehicle; andcommunications circuitry of the vehicle interfaced with on-board computer of the vehicle, the communications circuitry is ...

Method and system for rapid power exchange

A system for vehicle power exchange includes at least one power terminal disposable on a ground surface on which a vehicle drives. The power exchange terminal has at least a drop mechanism or a lift mechanism. The drop mechanism is associated with the power exchange terminal for releasing a depleted power cell from a vehicle during its power exchange. The lift mechanism is also associated with a power exchange terminal for inserting a charged power cell into the vehicle during power exchange.

BATTERY AND UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE WITH THE BATTERY

The disclosure provides a battery which can include a power supply and power supply circuit, the power supply circuit connected to the power supply. The power supply can discharge through the power supply circuit. An electronic switch can control the power-on or off of the power supply, thereby avoiding the generation of sparks during the power on process and allowing for the normal use of the battery and the safety of the aircraft. The disclosure also provides an aircraft having the battery. 1. A power supply control assembly , comprising:a power supply adapted to power an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV);an input device configured to receive an input from a user of the UAV;an electronic switch being electrically connected to the power supply for controlling a power-on or a power-off of the power supply;a power measurement device in electrical communication with the power supply, andan indication device in electrical communication with the power measurement device, wherein the indication device is configured to display a level of charge of the power supply in response to receipt a input by the input device, (1) without requiring the power supply to be connected to the UAV, and (2) without requiring the power supply to provide power to a propulsion unit of the UAV to set the propulsion unit in motion, wherein the level of the charge of the power supply is displayed with a plurality of LED lights.2. The power supply control assembly of claim 1 , wherein the power measurement device further comprises: a current sampling device configured to detect a current signal during charging or discharging of the power supply claim 1 , and wherein the power measurement device is configured to calculate the level of charge of the power supply by sampling and integrating the current signal over a period of time at a predetermined frequency.3. The power supply control assembly of claim 2 , wherein the current sampling device is configured to collect current during the discharging of ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS SHIPPING

An autonomous shipping system is inclusive of a delivery server that manages the several shipping assets for fulfilling shipping requests to transport packages between origin and destination locations through the coordinated interactions of distributed shipping assets that include service drones and service stations. Service drones are inclusive of delivery drones for holding and transporting packages and charge drones that carry additional power capacities and which are adapted to interact with delivery drones for executing power renewal routines for providing additional power to the power units of delivery drones. Service stations include docking stations that serve as shelters and recharging stations for one or more service drones, transfer stations for transferring packages between two delivery drones, and storage stations for temporarily storing packages during mid-shipment. 1. An autonomous shipping system for transporting packages , comprisinga delivery server adapted to communicate with a network for receiving a shipping request from a user device that is also communicable with the network, the delivery server being further adapted to communicate with service drones for executing transport tasks for fulfilling a received shipping request, whereinthe delivery server is adapted to receive shipping requests specifying an origin location for an initial package pick-up and a destination location for a final package drop-off, and is further adapted to generate a shipping agenda for retrieving a package from the origin location and transporting the retrieved package to the destination location, the shipping agenda including selection of at least one service drone and generation of a navigation route for the at least one service drone,the delivery server is communicable with service drones in the form of delivery drones that are adapted to hold and transport packages, and the delivery server is adapted to communicate with delivery drones to assign transport tasks to ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

A base station for automated battery pack or payload exchange and methods for using the same. The base station provides a landing surface for receiving a mobile platform and includes a manipulator controlled by a manipulator compartment for accessing resource storage. The base station is operable to ascertain a location of the mobile platform on the landing surface and move the manipulator to the mobile platform. Thereby, the base station system advantageously accommodates low-accuracy landing of the mobile platform and further enables extended and autonomous operation of the mobile platform without the need for user intervention for exchanging battery packs and payloads. 1. A method of managing a payload of a mobile platform positioned on a landing surface , comprising:ascertaining a location of the mobile platform;moving a mechanical manipulator of a maintenance system to the mobile platform based on the ascertained location of the mobile platform; andinteracting with a selected payload of the mobile platform at the ascertained location of the mobile platform via the maintenance system,wherein said interacting occurs automatically and without user interaction.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said moving the mechanical manipulator comprises moving the mechanical manipulator at least one of translationally along at least one of an X-axis claim 1 , a Y-axis claim 1 , and a Z-axis and rotationally to the mobile platform based on the ascertained location of the mobile platform.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising actuating a power switching of the mobile platform using the mechanical manipulator.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising connecting a physical cable assembly to the mobile platform using the mechanical manipulator claim 1 , wherein said connecting the physical cable assembly comprises at least one of connecting a data communication cable assembly for exchanging data between the base station and the mobile platform ...

INFORMATION OUTPUT METHOD, INFORMATION PRESENTATION DEVICE, AND INFORMATION OUTPUT SYSTEM

Provided is an information output method that outputs information when swapping a secondary battery for powering a vehicle. The information output method includes comparing a rank related to the performance of a first battery unit (battery unit A) on board a vehicle to a rank related to the performance of a second battery unit (battery unit B) that is installable in the vehicle in place of the first battery unit, and outputting output information according to a result of the comparison in the comparing step. 1. An information output method that outputs output information when swapping a secondary battery for powering a vehicle , comprising:comparing a rank related to performance of a first battery unit on board a vehicle to a rank related to performance of a second battery unit that is installable in the vehicle in place of the first battery unit; andoutputting the output information according to a result of the comparison in the comparing step.2. The information output method according to claim 1 , further comprising:conducting a first assessment that acquires first history information recording phenomena that affect the performance of the first battery unit, and assessing the rank of the first battery unit on the basis of the first history information; andconducting a second assessment that acquires second history information recording phenomena that affect the performance of the second battery unit, and assessing the rank of the second battery unit on the basis of the second history information,wherein the comparison in the comparing step is executed by a processor as a comparison between the ranks assessed in the first assessing step and the second assessing step, andthe output of output information in the outputting step is executed by the processor.3. The information output method according to claim 2 , further comprising:conducting a first recording when charging the first battery unit that records the first history information that includes information ...

UNIVERSAL BATTERY AND MODULAR POWER SYSTEM

Methods, devices, and systems for a universal modular battery and power system are provided. The universal modular battery may include a number of modular interconnection features that enable a number of universal modular batteries to be stacked for use in a universal battery power system. The modular interconnection features facilitate the modular addition or subtraction of batteries in the universal battery power system to, among other things, alter a power capacity of the system. The universal batteries in a power system may be exchanged, swapped, or moved from one power system to another, including power systems associated with different vehicles and/or buildings. 1. A universal rechargeable battery , comprising: a power cell area including one or more power cells electrically interconnected with one another, wherein each of the one or more power cells includes an electrolyte having positive and negative ions;', 'a modular mechanical connection feature extending from at least one surface of the housing and having a mechanical contact surface; and', 'a modular receiving feature disposed opposite the modular mechanical connection feature, the modular receiving feature having at least one receiving surface substantially matching the mechanical contact surface of the modular mechanical connection feature, and wherein the modular receiving feature includes at least one relief portion that is inverse to a corresponding protrusion feature in the modular mechanical connection feature., 'a housing, comprising2. The universal rechargeable battery of claim 1 , further comprising:a first electrical contact electrically interconnected with the one or more power cells; anda second electrical contact electrically interconnected with the one or more power cells, wherein the second electrical contact is physically separate from the first electrical contact, and wherein an electrical difference exists between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact.3. The ...

Apparatus for providing maintenance and shelter to drone

An apparatus for providing maintenance and shelter to at least one drone. The apparatus includes at least one maintenance unit operable to provide maintenance to a drone that has arrived for maintenance thereat; a base structure for providing support to the at least one maintenance unit; at least one landing structure suitable for the drone to land thereat, each landing structure including a first actuator that is operable to move the landing structure in relation to the base structure, so as to align the drone landed on the landing structure with respect to the at least one maintenance unit; and means for supporting the base structure on ground, the means for supporting the base structure operable to alter position of the base structure to provide shelter to the landing structure.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVE BATTERY CONTROL

A selective battery control system includes a battery exchange station and an at least partially electric vehicle communicably coupled to the battery exchange station. The at least partially electric vehicle includes processing circuitry configured to determine a number of batteries needed for a trip, determine if the at least partially electric vehicle has a correct number of batteries, and in response to the at least partially electric vehicle having an incorrect number of batteries, add or remove batteries until the at least partially electric vehicle has the correct number of batteries for the trip. 1. A selective battery control system , comprising:a battery exchange station; and determine a number of batteries needed for a trip,', 'determine if the at least partially electric vehicle has a correct number of batteries, and', 'in response to the at least partially electric vehicle having an incorrect number of batteries, instruct the battery exchange station to add or remove batteries until the at least partially electric vehicle has the correct number of batteries for the trip., 'an at least partially electric vehicle communicably coupled to the battery exchange station, wherein the at least partially electric vehicle includes processing circuitry configured to'}2. The selective battery control system of claim 1 , wherein the processing circuitry for determining a number of batteries needed for a trip is further configured toreceive a trip plan, anddetermine if vehicle weight will change during the trip.3. The selective battery control system of claim 2 , wherein the processing circuitry for determining a number of batteries needed for a trip is further configured tocalculate a total vehicle weight when the vehicle weight will not change during the trip.4. The selective battery control system of claim 3 , wherein the processing circuitry for determining a number of batteries needed for a trip is further configured tocalculate a total vehicle weight for a first ...

BATTERY REPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND METHOD OF USING THE BATTERY REPLACEMENT SYSTEM

A battery replacement system configured to replace battery for an electric vehicle includes a control system, a first self-propelled battery module and a second self-propelled battery module in communication with the control system. The first self-propelled battery module is configured to detach from the electric vehicle upon receiving an appropriate command from the control system, and second self-propelled battery module is configured to be mounted to the electric vehicle upon receiving an appropriate command from the control system. The first self-propelled battery module and the second self-propelled battery module are capable of moving automatically to an predetermined position. An using method of the battery replacement system is also provided. 1. A battery replacement system configured to replace battery for an electric vehicle , the battery replacement system comprising:a control system;a first self-propelled battery module in communication with the control system;a second self-propelled battery module in communication with the control system;wherein the first self-propelled battery module is configured to detach from the electric vehicle upon receiving an appropriate command from the control system, and second self-propelled battery module is configured to be mounted to the electric vehicle upon receiving an appropriate command from the control system; andwherein the first self-propelled battery module and the second self-propelled battery module are capable of moving automatically to an predetermined position.2. The battery replacement system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the battery replacement system further comprises a battery module fixing member electrically connected to the control system claim 1 , and the battery module fixing member is configured to detach the first self-propelled battery module from the electric vehicle and mount the second self-propelled battery module to the electric vehicle.3. The battery replacement system as claimed in ...

SELF-PROPELLED BATTERY MODULE AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A self-propelled battery module configured to detachably mounted on an electric vehicle includes a rechargeable battery and a travelling controller assembled together with the rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is configured to supply electric power to the electric vehicle. The travelling controller includes a control unit, a driving unit electrically connected to the control unit, and a travelling wheel connected to the driving unit. The control unit is configured to transmit a control signal to the driving unit, and the driving unit is configured to receive the control signal from the control unit and drive the travelling wheel to rotate, and the self-propelled battery is capable of moving automatically. 1. A self-propelled battery module configured to be detachably mounted on an electric vehicle , the self-propelled battery module comprising:a rechargeable battery configured to supply electric power to the electric vehicle; and a control unit;', 'a driving unit electrically connected to the control unit; and', 'a travelling wheel connected to the driving unit;', 'wherein the control unit is configured to transmit a control signal to the driving unit, and the driving unit is configured to receive the control signal from the control unit and drive the travelling wheel to rotate, and the self-propelled battery is capable of moving automatically., 'a travelling controller assembled together with the rechargeable battery, the travelling controller comprising2. The self-propelled battery module as claimed in claim 1 ,wherein the self-propelled battery module further comprises a positioning unit, the positioning unit is configured to detect a position deviation between the self-propelled battery module and the electric vehicle, and transmit a signal of the position deviation to the control unit; andwherein the control unit is further configured to transmit the signal of the position deviation to the driving unit.3. The self-propelled battery module as ...

BATTERY EXCHANGE SYSTEM

A battery exchange system for a battery powered electric vehicle, comprising an interchangeable battery block, a battery dock defined at the underside of the electric vehicle to receive the battery block, and a battery lift for lifting the battery block underneath the electric vehicle. The battery block and the battery dock have guides adapted to mutually cooperate for guiding the battery block horizontally, and the battery lift is adapted to let the battery block move freely horizontally relative to the electric vehicle when the battery block is lifted for fitting with the battery dock. 1. A battery exchange system for a battery powered electric vehicle , comprising:an interchangeable battery block;a battery dock defined at the underside of the electric vehicle and open downwards, said battery dock being adapted to receive the battery block for electrical and mechanical connection by vertical fitting when such battery is lifted from beneath the electric vehicle, said battery block being in a predetermined reference position, defined in a horizontal plane, relative to the electric vehicle when said battery block is electrically and mechanically connected to the battery dock;a battery lift for lifting the battery block underneath the electric vehicle;wherein:said battery block has an external casing including a peripheral wall and said peripheral wall has a pyramid shaped part forming at least one bevel shaped male part;said battery dock has an internal casing including an internal peripheral wall and said internal peripheral wall has a pyramid shaped internal part forming at least one bevel shaped female part;said battery block and said battery dock have guides adapted to mutually cooperate for guiding the battery block horizontally toward the reference position when the battery block is lifted for fitting with the battery dock, wherein said guides include said at least one bevel shaped male part and said at least one bevel shaped female part which is adapted to ...

Replacement fee setting apparatus, method and system

A management server performs a process including: when there is a request to partially replace a battery, obtaining a usage history of the battery; obtaining each cell's full charge capacity; determining a cell having a smallest full charge capacity as a cell to be replaced; calculating an average value of the full charge capacities of the plurality of cells excluding the cell to be replaced; extracting a selectable cell from inventory information; selecting a replacement cell; setting a replacement fee corresponding to partial replacement; and when entire replacement is requested, setting a replacement fee corresponding to entire replacement.

ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE, EXCHANGE APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE

A battery exchange apparatus (e.g., for a battery exchange station positioned at a wayside location of a vehicle route) includes a receptacle mounted to at least one rail for lateral movement along the rail and for pivotal movement around a working axis generally orthogonal to the rail. The receptacle has an open end for receiving a battery from a direction generally orthogonal to the working axis. The apparatus further includes a recharge connector provided within the receptacle and opposite the open end of the receptacle. The open end of the receptacle includes at least two laterally flared surfaces, which are configured to impose at least one of lateral motion or pivotal motion on the receptacle in order to align the receptacle to the battery that is at least one of laterally or angularly misaligned from a lateral midline of the receptacle. 1. A battery exchange apparatus comprising:a receptacle mounted to at least one rail for lateral movement along the rail and for pivotal movement around a working axis generally orthogonal to the rail, the receptacle having an open end for receiving a battery from a direction generally orthogonal to the working axis; anda recharge connector provided within the receptacle and opposite the open end of the receptacle;wherein the open end of the receptacle includes at least two laterally flared surfaces, which are configured to impose at least one of lateral motion or pivotal motion on the receptacle in order to align the receptacle to the battery that is at least one of laterally or angularly misaligned from a lateral midline of the receptacle.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle is mounted to the rail by way of a platform that has a rotary connection to the receptacle and has a sliding connection to the rail.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the platform includes a return actuator for at least one of moving the receptacle to a rest position on the rotary connection or moving the platform to a rest position on ...

Unmanned aerial vehicle battery replacement arm

The present disclosure is directed toward systems and methods for removing and replacing a battery from within an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). In particular, systems and methods described herein enable a battery arm within a UAV ground station (UAVGS) to engage the UAV and a battery assembly within the UAV to unlock the battery assembly and remove the battery assembly from within the UAV. For example, the battery arm can include a latch engagement assembly that engages one or more latches on the UAV to unlock the battery assembly. Additionally, the battery arm can include a battery gripping assembly that grips an outer end of the battery assembly while retracting and removing the battery assembly from within the UAV.

MOBILE ENERGY STORAGE AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING ENERGY TO A CONSUMER

A mobile energy store which includes a storage device which delivers energy stored therein to a load. The mobile energy store includes a receiving device which receives a request signal of the load. The request signal includes at least information about a location distant from a charging station for the mobile energy store. The mobile energy store also includes a drive device which moves the mobile energy store autonomously in the public road traffic from the charging station to the location distant from the charging station based on the request signal. 1. A mobile energy store , comprising:a storage device which delivers energy stored therein to a load;a receiving device which receives a request signal of the load, the request signal including at least information about a location distant from a charging station for the mobile energy store; anda drive device which moves the mobile energy store autonomously in the public road traffic from the charging station to the location distant from the charging station based on the request signal.2. The mobile energy store of claim 1 , wherein the receiving device receives the request signal of the load from the charging station.3. The mobile energy store of claim 1 , wherein the location distant from the charging station is an instantaneous position of the load or a predicted future position of the load.4. The mobile energy store of claim 1 , wherein the drive device comprises at least the following:a navigation device which determines an instantaneous position of the mobile energy store;a sensor element which senses other road users; anda control device which controls wheels of the mobile energy store based on information of the sensor element about other road users, the instantaneous position of the mobile energy store, and the request signal of the load.5. The mobile energy store of claim 1 , further comprising a communication device which sends identification information of the mobile energy store to the load claim 1 , ...

Battery exchange station and method of operating battery exchange station

A battery exchange station and a method of operating the battery exchange station are provided which can solve conventional problems, such as the unavailability of electricity stored in a battery, the difficulties in coping with changes in system operation, and the difficulties in utilizing renewable energy. The battery exchange station and the method of operating the battery exchange station allow for utilization of electricity stored in a battery and improve a system's operation and electricity demand conditions by charging a large-capacity battery with electricity coming from the system and providing the electricity stored in the large-capacity battery to the system.

APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR PROVIDING LOCATIONS OF POWER STORAGE DEVICE COLLECTION, CHARGING AND DISTRIBUTION MACHINES

A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Locations of collection, charging and distribution machines having available charged portable electrical energy storage devices are communicated to or acquired by a mobile device of a user or a navigation system of a user's vehicle. The locations are indicated on a graphical user interface on a map relative to the user's current location. The user may select particular locations on the map to reserve an available portable electrical energy storage device at a particular collection, charging and distribution machine location. The collection, charging and distribution machine locations displayed may also be based on a physical distance or driving time from the current location of the user mobile device or vehicle. 1. A method for providing locations of collection , charging and distribution machines for collection , charging and distribution of portable electrical energy storage devices , the method comprising:receiving information regarding locations of one or more of a plurality of collection, charging and distribution machines that are one or more of: within a particular distance from a location of a user and within a particular driving time from the location of the user; anddisplaying a map on which the location of the user is indicated and on which one or more of the locations of the one or more of the plurality of collection, charging and distribution machines are indicated, wherein the one or more of the locations of the collection, charging and distribution machines displayed on the map are selectable by the user for the user to proceed to a selected one of the displayed locations of the collection, charging and distribution machines.2. The method of further comprising:receiving information regarding the current location of the user; andcomparing the current location of the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RECHARGING VEHICLE-MOUNTED ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES

A vehicle battery exchange system includes a base, a gripper, a retrieval actuator that retractably and extensibly connects the gripper to the base, and a vehicle alignment feature sensing apparatus that is operatively connected at least with the retrieval actuator and is configured to cause extension of the retrieval actuator to a battery-engaging position of the gripper in response to registration of a vehicle alignment feature to the vehicle alignment feature sensing apparatus, and to cause retraction of the retrieval actuator to a battery-removing position of the gripper in response to latching engagement of the gripper with a battery that is mounted in a vehicle at a pre-defined location relative to the vehicle alignment feature that is in registration to the alignment feature sensing apparatus. 1. A system comprising:a base;a gripper;a retrieval actuator that retractably and extensibly connects the gripper to the base; anda vehicle alignment feature sensing apparatus that is operatively connected at least with the retrieval actuator and is configured to cause extension of the retrieval actuator to a battery-engaging position of the gripper in response to registration of a vehicle alignment feature to the vehicle alignment feature sensing apparatus, and to cause retraction of the retrieval actuator to a battery-removing position of the gripper in response to latching engagement of the gripper with a battery that is mounted in a vehicle at a pre-defined location relative to the vehicle alignment feature that is in registration to the alignment feature sensing apparatus.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the gripper comprises a platform configured for engaging a first surface of the battery that is mounted in the vehicle claim 1 , and includes at least one protrusion from the platform that is configured for engaging a second surface of the battery that is mounted in the vehicle when the platform engages the first surface of the battery.3. The system of claim 1 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UAV BATTERY EXCHANGE

Systems and methods are provided for swapping the battery on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The UAV may be able to identify and land on an energy provision station autonomously. The UAV may take off and/or land on the energy provision station. The UAV may communicate with the energy provision station. The energy provision station may store and charge batteries for use on a UAV. 1. A method for changing a battery of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) , said method comprising:supporting the UAV on a UAV landing area of a station, wherein said UAV is coupled to a first battery configured to power the UAV;removing the first battery from the UAV with aid of a battery replacement member; andmoving, within a battery storage section, a holding station configured to store a second battery capable of powering the UAV upon being coupled to the UAV, wherein the holding station is moved simultaneously while the first battery is being removed with aid of the battery replacement member.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the holding station is moved about an axis of rotation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first battery is removed via a translational motion without rotation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the UAV comprises a recessed region into which the first battery is inserted to couple to the UAV and provide power to the UAV.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the UAV landing area comprises visible markers including images and/or LED lights that are configured to aid the UAV in landing.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising: effecting the landing of the UAV when the UAV detects a predefined image indicative that the UAV is to land.7. The method of claim 5 , further comprising: effecting the landing of the UAV when the UAV detects a specific spatial or temporal flashing pattern of the LED lights indicative that the UAV is to land.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: placing the first battery within the holding station of the battery storage section ...

Method for prolonging endurance of electric vehicle and associated module

A method for prolonging endurance of an electric vehicle and an associated module are provided. Power is continually provided to an electric vehicle by a fixed battery to power driving of the electric vehicle, and power of a replacement battery is charged to the fixed battery through a charging unit. The above steps are repeated until the power of the replacement battery is low or depleted, and the replacement battery is then exchanged for another fully charged replacement battery at a battery exchange station. Thus, the fixed battery is continually charged by the replacement battery to have the fixed battery preserved with power for sustaining driving of the electric vehicle. Once the power of the replacement battery is low or depleted, the replacement battery is exchanged for another fully charged replacement battery at a nearby battery exchange station. As such, the endurance of the electric vehicle is prolonged.

LIFTING AND AUTOMATIC POSITIONING SYSTEM OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR BATTERY SWAP

A lifting and automatic positioning system of an electric vehicle for a battery swap from the bottom including three or more piston type lifting devices, wherein the system has three or more identical elements fixed to the bottom of the chassis, cylindrical but with a surface pointed towards the ground suitably shaped with a little hemispherical housing at the highest midpoint. The three or more piston type lifting devices are placed in resting position below the ground level with a top view positioning that is the same as that of the identical elements secured to the vehicle and have load bearing balls on the upper extremities, with a diameter just less than the hemispherical housings. 1. Lifting and automatic positioning system of an electric vehicle for a battery swap from the bottom including three or more piston type lifting devices and characterised in that:it comprises three or more identical elements fixed to the bottom of the chassis, cylindrical but with a surface pointed towards the ground suitably shaped rather than flat and with a little hemispherical housing at the highest midpoint;the said three or more piston type lifting devices are placed in resting position below the ground level with a top view positioning that is the same as that of the said elements secured to the vehicle and have load bearing balls on the upper extremities, with a diameter just less than said hemispherical housings.2. Lifting and automatic positioning system according to claim 1 , wherein shape and size of the shaped surface may be optimised each time and consequently be different also as regards plan view profile claim 1 , that for example could be elliptical rather than circular.3. Method of using the lifting and automatic positioning system according to claim 1 , comprising of the following steps:positioning of the electric vehicle in the area defined for the battery swap;simultaneous activation of the pistons type lifting devices upward with load bearing balls initially ...

APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR RESERVING POWER STORAGE DEVICES AT RESERVING POWER STORAGE DEVICE COLLECTION, CHARGING AND DISTRIBUTION MACHINES

A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Locations of collection, charging and distribution machines having available charged portable electrical energy storage devices are communicated to or acquired by a mobile device of a user, or displayed on a collection, charging and distribution machine. The locations are indicated on a graphical user interface on a map on a user's mobile device relative to the user's current location. The user may use their mobile device select particular locations on the map to reserve an available portable electrical energy storage device. The system nay also warn the user that the user is near an edge of the pre-determined area having portable electrical energy storage device collection, charging and distribution machines. Reservations may also be made automatically based on information regarding a potential route of a user. 1. A method of operating a system for providing locations of collection , charging and distribution machines for collection , charging and distribution of portable electrical energy storage devices , the method comprising:receiving, by the system for providing locations of collection, charging and distribution machines, information regarding locations of a plurality of collection, charging and distribution machines for collection, charging and distribution of portable electrical energy storage devices;receiving, by the system for providing locations of collection, charging and distribution machines, information regarding a location of a user via a mobile device of the user;communicating to user, by the system for providing locations of collection, charging and distribution machines, locations of one or more of the plurality of collection, charging and distribution machines that are one or more of: within a particular distance from the location of the user and within a ...

Monitoring Electric Power Capacity (EPC) and Requesting Battery Remediation for Electric Power Mobile Thing (EPMT)

The present disclosure provides, among other things, various systems and methods for battery remediation in connection with electric powered mobile things (EPMTs). A representative method, among others, is implemented in a computer system (EPMT-CS) associated with the EPMT and can be summarized by the following steps: monitoring electric power capacity (EPC) associated with locomotion of the EPMT; monitoring travel data relating to the EPMT; engaging in a communication session with a remote host computer system (H-CS) based upon the EPC monitoring; requesting assistance of a battery remediation station (BRS) during the communication session; communicating location information relating to the EPMT during the communication session so that the BRS can visit and remediate (recharge, repair, or replace) a battery associated with the EPMT. Upon receiving this information, the H-CS can contact and dispatch the BRS to visit the EPMT. A representative system, among others, comprises an EPMT-CS that is programmed or designed to perform the foregoing steps. 1. A method , comprising:a computer system associated with an electric powered mobile thing (EPMT), the computer system having one or more memories and one or more processors that execute computer program code that is stored in the one or more memories, the computer system having one or more transceivers that communicate data to and from the computer system; andwherein the method comprises the steps of:monitoring electric power capacity (EPC) associated with locomotion of the EPMT;monitoring location or travel data relating to the EPMT;engaging in a communication session with the one or more transceivers with a remote computer system based at least in part upon the EPC monitoring;requesting assistance of a battery remediation station (BRS) during the communication session; andcommunicating location information relating to the EPMT during the communication session so that the BRS can visit and remediate a battery associated ...

FULLY-AUTOMATIC DUST PROOF SYSTEM FOR QUICK CHANGE CONNECTOR OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A fully-automatic dust proof system for quick change connector of electric vehicle is provided. The fully-automatic dust proof system of the application comprises: a base provided at the quick change connector of the battery pack; a dust proof covering plate slidably installed onto the base; an electric motor fixed on the base; a power supply electrically connected with the electric motor; a control system for controlling the motor to drive the dust proof covering plate to slide; a distance sensor for monitoring relative distance between the battery pack and the electric vehicle; and a pressure sensor for monitoring whether the dust proof covering plate is in place or not. 1. A fully-automatic dust proof system for quick change connector of electric vehicle , comprising:a base provided at quick change connector of a battery pack;a dust proof covering plate slidably installed onto the base to close or expose the quick change connector;an electric motor fixed on the base, for driving the dust proof covering plate to slide; anda power supply for supplying power to the electric motor.2. The fully-automatic dust proof system for quick change connector of electric vehicle according to claim 1 , further includes a control system electrically connected with the power supply and the electric motor respectively claim 1 , and the control system is used to control the motor to drive the dust proof covering plate claim 1 , thereby closing or exposing the quick change connector.3. The fully-automatic dust proof system for quick change connector of electric vehicle according to claim 2 , wherein the base is provided with a first sensor claim 2 , which is electrically connected with the control system and used for monitoring distance between the battery pack and the electric vehicle body.4. The fully-automatic dust proof system for quick change connector of electric vehicle according to claim 3 , wherein the base is provided with a second sensor claim 3 , which is in electric ...

CLOUD ACCESS TO EXCHANGEABLE BATTERIES FOR USE BY ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Battery carriers that provide replaceable and exchangeable batteries and systems are provided. One example battery carrier is for batteries used in electric vehicles. The battery carrier includes a housing with a plurality of slots. Each of the slots is configured to receive a battery that is configured for hand-insertion and hand-removal from the battery carrier. Each slot and each battery has a form factor that is dimensioned to at least partially fit within ones of the slots. A plurality of electrical connectors are provided, and each electrical connector is disposed inside respective ones of the slots and each electrical connector is configured to mate with an electrical connector of the battery when present in a slot of the plurality of slots and each electrical connector is configured to provide power transfer between a power source to which the battery carrier is connected and a battery when present in one of the slots. The battery carrier includes electronics that include communication circuitry for connecting to a server over a network and circuitry for communicating with batteries when present in slots of the battery carrier to identify a level of charge. The communication circuitry is used to provide information regarding a level of charge of a battery when present in one of the slots and to enable identification of availability. The battery carrier further includes a power outlet cable for connecting the battery carrier to a power source. 1. A system for interfacing a battery carrier with a server for supplying information regarding batteries available for powering an electric vehicle , comprising: (i) slots, the slots for receiving the plurality of batteries;', '(ii) electronics, the electronics including circuitry and code for communicating over a network and circuitry and code for interfacing with batteries when present in the slots of the battery carrier,, '(a) the battery carrier is configured for holding a plurality of batteries, the battery ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

A base station for automated battery pack or payload exchange and methods for using the same. The base station provides a landing surface for receiving a mobile platform and includes a manipulator controlled by a manipulator compartment for accessing resource storage. The base station is operable to ascertain a location of the platform on the landing surface and move the manipulator to the mobile platform. Thereby, the base station system advantageously accommodates low-accuracy landing of the mobile platform and further enables extended and autonomous operation of the mobile platform without the need for user intervention for exchanging battery packs and payloads. 130.-. (canceled)31. A base station for a mobile platform having a payload , comprising:a landing surface; and ascertain a location of the mobile platform on the landing surface,', 'move to the mobile platform based on the ascertained location of the mobile platform, and', 'actuate a power switch of the mobile platform., 'a maintenance system configured to32. The base station of claim 31 , wherein the maintenance system is configured to move translationally along an X-axis claim 31 , a Y-axis claim 31 , or a Z-axis or rotationally to the mobile platform based on the ascertained location of the mobile platform.33. The base station of claim 31 , wherein the maintenance system is further configured to interact with a selected replacement payload and the payload of the mobile platform automatically and without user interaction.34. The base station of claim 31 , wherein the maintenance system is further configured to ascertain a distance between the mobile platform and another base station located on a flight path of the mobile platform.35. The base station of claim 34 , wherein the maintenance system is further configured to provide a signal to the mobile platform claim 34 , the signal instructing the mobile platform to land on the landing surface or travel to the other base station.36. The base station of ...

Vehicle Comprising Autonomous Steering Column System

The present invention is an electric mobility vehicle such as a powered knee walker, scooter, bicycle and a multi-passenger vehicle comprising a unique steering column assembly capable of being manually steered also autonomously steered by means of steering actuators. The vehicle user can select a manual drive mode option to operate the vehicle physically or the user can select an autonomous drive mode each mode allows the vehicle to operate more efficiently both indoors and outdoors. The vehicle is configured with a platform for standing, sitting and leaning, and the framework is configured with a front and rear drive system, the front drive system incorporates the steering column and one or more steering actuator which control front and rear propulsion systems. The propulsion includes; a DC powered truck module, a fork module, or a cantilever module, and each respectively comprise a drive motor, brake, sensor and accelerometers for self-balancing control. The steering column controlling system is the main driving force of the vehicle and utilizes wireless interface communication linked to short range proximity sensors including LIDAR or laser sensor unit, cameras, and handlebar throttles comprising grip force sensor to control speed and braking, and other vehicle devices. The steering column and framework contain an array of USB power cabling interconnecting electrical components to an IO communication network and to an electrical control system and battery bank. 1. A vehicle comprising:a frame with opposing front and rear ends;one or more ground-contacting members capable of operating stably, ground-contacting members including: a DC powered truck module, a forked yoke module, and a cantilevered yoke module;a platform configured with a contoured construction, and said platform to compartmentalize system components, and a base having an underlying surface and characterized by a center of mass to support a user of the vehicle who's either standing or sitting during ...

BATTERY PACK

Disclosed is a battery pack that is mountable in a vehicle. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery modules, and a battery case that accommodates the battery modules. The battery case includes a first frame, a second frame provided across the battery modules from the first frame, and a connection portion that connects the first frame and the second frame. The second frame is provided with a protrusion that protrudes in a direction from the first frame toward the second frame. 1. A battery pack that is mountable in a vehicle , the battery pack comprising:a plurality of battery modules; anda battery case that accommodates the battery modules, wherein:the battery case includes a first frame, a second frame provided across the battery modules from the first frame, and a connection portion that connects the first frame and the second frame; andthe second frame is provided with a protrusion that protrude in a direction from the first frame toward the second frame.2. The battery pack according to claim 1 , wherein:the protrusion is provided in a lower portion of the battery case; andthe battery case further includes a fixing portion configured to fix the battery case to a body of the vehicle in the lower portion of the battery case.3. The battery pack according to claim 2 , wherein:the fixing portion includes a flange that extends in a direction from the first frame toward the second frame in a lower portion of the second frame of the battery case; anda lower end of the protrusion is connected to the flange.4. The battery pack according to claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , in a state in which the battery pack is mounted on a rear side of the vehicle such that the first frame is disposed in front of the second frame in a front-rear direction of the vehicle claim 2 , the first frame includes a front fixing portion disposed on a vehicle front side of the battery case and a rear fixing portion disposed on a vehicle rear side of the battery case claim 2 , the front fixing ...

Battery health evaluation

A vehicle includes a battery health evaluation system. A vehicle battery is electrically loaded upon determining that an ambient temperature equals or exceeds a first temperature. A voltage of the battery is measured during loading. A magnitude of the voltage plateau is determined. The battery is identified as inadequate upon determining that the magnitude of the plateau is less than the target voltage.

Drone Docking Station and Delivery System

Disclosed herein is a system and device for a drone docking station for deposit of items delivered by drone. Items may include but not be limited to food items, groceries and parcels. A secure porch, roof, window or otherwise building mounted box may be secured through to an existing edifice or may be configured to mount to an existing mailbox post and actually take the place of the mailbox. The basic elements making of components of the box enable it to carry out one efficient and secure delivery of goods to a container box located at a specific address, and to securely hold those good until they are picked up regardless of duration, weather, or otherwise. The drone dock may employ many different technological devices in order to provide for communication between the drone dock and a drone, security, and preservation of the delivered goods before during and after delivery.

Storage battery module rental system, rental method, and rental program

A storage battery module rental system includes a storage battery module prepared in each providing point that is dispersedly distributed and that can be rented to a user, an acquisition unit configured to acquire individual information of a plurality of the users and module information from the storage battery module, the user being a rentee candidate of the storage battery module, a determining unit configured to determine an incentive given for renting the storage battery module based on the individual information and the module information in such a way that the incentive could differ for each user; and a notifying unit configured to notify the user of the incentive determined by the determining unit for each of the users.

BATTERY EXCHANGE SYSTEM AND BATTERY EXCHANGE METHOD

A battery exchange system and a battery exchange method are provided. The battery exchange system includes a plurality of battery exchange stations, a central control station and a handheld electronic device. Each battery exchange station includes a battery exchange device. The battery exchange device includes a battery carrier module. The battery carrier module includes a cabinet and at least one battery storage case disposed in the cabinet. The battery storage case has a storage space for accommodating a fully-charged battery. The fully-charged battery provides a second battery-location information and a battery in-stock information through the corresponding battery exchange station. Accordingly, the battery exchange device transmits the second battery-location information and the battery in-stock information of the fully-charged battery to the central control station, and the handheld electronic device receives a second battery-available information that includes the second battery-location information and the battery in-stock information from the central control station. 1. A battery exchange system , comprising: a battery carrier module including a cabinet and at least one battery cartridge disposed in the cabinet, wherein the at least one battery cartridge includes a carrier case having an accommodating space for accommodating a rechargeable battery, which provides a first battery-location information via the battery exchange station at which the rechargeable battery is located, and', 'a power supply module providing the rechargeable battery with electricity;, 'a plurality of battery exchange stations, each of which includes at least one battery exchange device includinga central control station in signal connection with the plurality of the battery exchange stations; anda handheld electronic device in signal connection with the central control station,wherein when the rechargeable battery in the at least one exchange device is fully charged, the battery ...

AUTOMATED BATTERY SERVICING, INCLUDING CHARGING AND REPLACEMENT, FOR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Automated battery servicing, including charging and/or replacement, for unmanned aerial vehicles, and associated systems and methods. A representative system includes a landing structure, at least one positioning element located proximate to the landing structure and movable relative to the landing structure to re-position an unmanned aerial vehicle at the landing structure, and a battery service device positioned proximate to the landing structure. The battery service device is configured to (a) charge a battery carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle at the landing structure, or (b) remove and replace the battery carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle at the landing structure, or (c) both (a) and (b). 1. An unmanned aerial vehicle charging system , comprising:a landing structure;at least one positioning element located proximate to the landing structure and movable relative to the landing structure to re-position an unmanned aerial vehicle at the landing structure; and (a) charge a battery carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle at the landing structure; or', '(b) remove and replace the battery carried by the unmanned aerial vehicle at the landing structure; or', '(c) both (a) and (b)., 'a battery service device positioned proximate to the landing structure and configured to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller operatively coupled to the at least one positioning element and the battery servicing device claim 1 , the controller being programmed with instructions for both charging and replacing the battery claim 1 , wherein the instructions claim 1 , when executed:autonomously direct motion of the at least one positioning element to re-position the unmanned aerial vehicle; and perform at least one of the following tasks:autonomously direct the battery servicing device to perform a battery charging operation;autonomously direct the battery servicing device to perform a battery remove and replace operation.3. The system of claim 1 , further ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE

The invention provides a powertrain for an electric vehicle, and an electric vehicle as such. The powertrain has an electric motor and a drivetrain for transmitting rotary power from the electric motor to at least one of the vehicle wheels. A mechanical rotary transmission is provided in association with a flywheel. The mechanical rotary transmission is controllable to transmit power in a direction from the vehicle wheels to the flywheel and further transmit power in the reverse direction. Power from both the electric motor and the flywheel is concurrently used to accelerate the vehicle. The vehicle kinetic energy is recovered and stored at the flywheel during vehicle deceleration. The motor vehicle has at least one battery unit to supply the electric motor. The battery unit is removable from the vehicle, without tools, and is portable so that it is carried away from the vehicle for charging. 1. An electric vehicle having multiple vehicle wheels and comprisingan electric motor;a drivetrain for transmitting rotary power from the electric motor to at least one of the vehicle wheels;a flywheel; to transmit power from the at least one of the vehicle wheels to the flywheel and', 'to transmit power from the flywheel to the at least one of the vehicle wheels, enabling power from the electric motor and the flywheel to be used concurrently to accelerate the vehicle, and enabling vehicle kinetic energy to be recovered and stored at the flywheel during vehicle deceleration; and, 'a mechanical rotary transmission which is configured and controllable'}at least one battery unit which is engageable with the vehicle to supply electric power to the electric motor for vehicle propulsion, the battery unit being removable from the vehicle and being portable so that it is able to be carried away from the vehicle for charging.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , a mass of the battery unit is 30 kg or less.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , a mass of the battery unit ...

Vehicle

A vehicle comprising a framework in form of beam, wheel, drive and braking system, while the vehicle is partially loaded with the weigh of user and the user stands on roller skates and holds the vehicle on the beam so that the wheel is behind the user and contacts with its tire the road surface; and when the user activates the drive, the wheel starts rotating and, as a result of friction between the wheel's tire and the road surface, there arises a force making the vehicle with user move. Additionally, another technique for operation of the same vehicle is being offered, at which the vehicle on the move is positioned in the front of user. 1. A vehicle comprising a framework , a wheel with ability to rotate relative to the framework , a drive and a braking system , wherein the framework includes at least one beam having which a wheel with integrated electric motor mounted on one end thereof;and a hand grip defined on another end thereof, a middle part of said beam defines a support grip configured for supporting of another hand of user, wherein a center line of the support grip is parallel to a plane of rotation of the wheel, the support grip diverges from the beam at an angle in such that in working condition the support grip is oriented horizontally.2. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a grip at the second end of the beam oriented in parallel with the wheel's pivot.3. The vehicle according to claim 2 , further comprising an additional grip at the second end of the beam positioned opposite the first grip and parallel to the wheel's pivot.4. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a stem secured at the second end of the beam and positioned in the plane parallel to the wheel's rotation plane with a rudder secured therein.5. The vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a stem having an asymmetrical rudder secured therein; the right-hand grip of the rudder is positioned in parallel with the wheel's pivot and the left-hand grip ...

Integral Electric Power/Compact Construction Equipment System

A system and method for charging a rechargeable battery for a vehicle are disclosed. The system may comprise an electrical generation apparatus that is a source of electric charge, a mobile unit to transport a vehicle, and a tie down having an input end and an output end. The tie down may be configured to releasably secure the vehicle to the mobile unit and to provide electrical charge generated by the electrical generation apparatus to the battery.