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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Shore Power Cord Set

Номер: US20120062385A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A shore power cord includes a power supply connector electrically connected to a vehicle connector. In some cases, the vehicle connector includes features to selectively secure the vehicle connector to a vehicle power receptacle inlet. In some cases, the shore power cord includes a test module that evaluates the condition of the cord set and a power supply when the cord set is connected to the power supply.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Vehicle charging connector

Номер: US20120064755A1

A vehicle charging connector is configured to be coupled to a vehicle-side connector to charge a vehicle battery via the vehicle-side connector. The vehicle charging connector includes a housing, a coupling portion provided on a housing, and a lever. The lever has a lever bar accommodated in the housing, a lock portion provided on one end of the lever bar and configured to engage with a lock receiving portion of the vehicle-side connector to maintain the coupling portion and the vehicle-side connector in a coupled condition, and an unlock operation portion provided on the other end of the lever bar and operable to release an engagement between the lock portion and the lock receiving portion. An upper surface of the lever bar includes a water guide adjacent to the lock portion. The water guide includes a slope surface having a downward inclination.

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05-04-2012 дата публикации

Power feeding plug locking device

Номер: US20120083148A1
Принадлежит: Tokai Rika Co Ltd

A power feeding plug locking device that locks a power feeding plug to a power feeding inlet. The power feeding inlet is arranged in a machine including a door that can be locked. The locking device includes a lock mechanism of which operational state is shifted between a lock state and an unlock state. The lock mechanism prohibits removal of the power feeding plug from the inlet in the lock state and allows removal of the power feeding plug from the inlet in the unlock state. An operation unit is operated when switching the operational state of the lock mechanism between the lock state and the unlock state. A door lock state confirmation unit confirms whether the door of the machine is locked. A controller controls the operational state of the lock mechanism based on the operation of operation unit whether the door is locked.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Saddle-ride-type electrically operated vehicle

Номер: US20120118659A1
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

In an electrically-operated vehicle including rear wheels on right and left sides of a rear portion of a vehicle body, the electrically-operated vehicle includes a motor that drives the rear wheels, a battery 51 that is arranged above the motor, and a lower battery that is placed between the right and left rear wheels. The lower battery and the motor are arranged in a distributed manner over an axle of the rear wheels between a vehicle front side of the axle of the rear wheels and a vehicle rear side of the axle of the rear wheels. An upper end portion of a rear cushion is supported on a vehicle body frame, and the battery and the motor are supported on a lower end of the rear cushion.

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31-05-2012 дата публикации

Self powered electric vehicle charging connector locking system

Номер: US20120135626A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A self powered electric vehicle charging connector locking system for locking and unlocking a charging connector of an electric vehicle charging cord includes an electric vehicle charging station and an electric vehicle charging connector locking holster. The charging station includes an electricity control device to energize and de-energize the charging cord to control a supply of electricity available to flow through the charging cord. Current does not flow through the charging cord when it is de-energized and some amount of current is capable of flowing through the charging cord when it is energized. The locking holster includes a charging connector locking holster inlet to receive the charging connector of the charging cord and a locking unit to lock the charging connector in the locking holster when it is inserted into the locking holster inlet and unlock the charging connector from the locking holster responsive to the charging cord becoming energized.

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18-10-2012 дата публикации

Track for a track bound vehicle

Номер: US20120261482A1
Принадлежит: BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION GMBH

A track for track bound vehicles, in particular for light rail vehicles. Includes a support element for supporting an electric conductor arrangement, which is adapted to produce an alternating electromagnetic field and—thereby—to transfer electromagnetic energy vehicle on the track. The support element confines spaces for receiving lines and/or wires of the conductor arrangement. An electrically conductive shield for shielding the alternating electromagnetic field extends along a plane below the spaces. A housing for receiving a power supply device for supplying electric power to the conductor arrangement is also provided.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for authorizing the charging of an electric vehicle's batteries from a central location based on biometric identity information

Номер: US20120268245A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Embodiments of the invention described herein use biometric information for authorizing charging an electric vehicle's (EV's) batteries using one of a plurality of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs) that are operably connected with a master station. In one aspect, a method of authorizing charging an EV's batteries using an EVCS is described. This embodiment of a method comprises storing, in a database, biometric identity information for one or more individuals; receiving, from a biometric information input device located in a master station, input biometric identity information for a user; wherein the biometric information input device is associated with a plurality of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCSs); searching the database, using a processor, for biometric identity information for the one or more individuals that substantially match the input biometric identity information for the user; and authorizing the user to charge an electric vehicle's (EV's) batteries using the EVCS using one of the plurality of EVCS if the input biometric identity information for the user substantially matches biometric identity information for at least one of the one or more individuals in the database.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

Method and system for authorizing the charging of an electric vehicle's batteries based on biometric identity information

Номер: US20120268247A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Embodiments of the invention described herein use biometric information for authorizing charging an electric vehicle's (EV's) batteries using an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS). In one aspect, a method of authorizing charging an EV's batteries using an EVCS is described. This embodiment of a method comprises storing, in a database, biometric identity information for one or more individuals; receiving, from a biometric information input device associated with an electric vehicle charging station (EVCS), input biometric identity information for a user; searching the database, using a processor, for biometric identity information for the one or more individuals that substantially match the input biometric identity information for the user; and authorizing the user to charge an electric vehicle's (EV's) batteries using the EVCS if the input biometric identity information for the user substantially matches biometric identity information for at least one of the one or more individuals in the database.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Device and method for controlled exchange of energy between an electrical power network and a load

Номер: US20130015809A1
Принадлежит: IFS Informationstechnik GmbH

A device for controlling the exchange of energy between an electrical power network and a load includes a stationary charging station for establishing an energy connection between the electrical power network and a supply point. The charging station has an LS controller for sending and receiving control signals via a signal transmission path, and includes a SIM station installed on the load side having a SIM controller. The SIM controller sends a SIM identifier of the SIM station to the LS controller via a signal transmission path at time intervals, wherein the LS controller adds an amount of energy exchanged between the electrical power network and the load to an energy amount counter associated with the SIM identifier. The amount of energy exchanged between the electrical power network and the load via the energy connection in a time interval is below a specified measurement resolution of the energy amount counter.

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24-01-2013 дата публикации

Charging coupling and charging coupling arrangement for a motor vehicle, and motor vehicle

Номер: US20130023141A1
Автор: Joerg Meyer-Ebeling
Принадлежит: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG

A charging coupling ( 1 ) for a motor vehicle ( 2 ) has a receiving device ( 3 ) with a receiving section ( 4 ) for receiving a charging plug ( 7 ) and a locking device ( 11 ) having a locking section ( 13 ) that can be displaced into the receiving section ( 4 ) approximately perpendicularly with respect to an introduction direction (E) of the charging plug ( 7 ) into the receiving section ( 4 ) for locking the charging plug ( 7 ) in the receiving device ( 3 ) in a charging position.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle charging stations and methods for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle

Номер: US20130038284A1
Автор: Ryan Marc Lafrance
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Vehicle charging stations and methods for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle are disclosed. One example vehicle charging station includes a power source and a charging device coupled to the power source. The charging device is configured to control a charging process between the power source and an electrically powered vehicle, transmit, via at least one network, a first electronic message to a user, and receive, via the at least one network, a second electronic message from the user. The first electronic message includes at least one condition related to at least one of the charging process and the electrically power vehicle. The second electronic message includes a user command related to the at least one condition.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Manual unlocking structure for power feeding plug locking device

Номер: US20130040486A1
Принадлежит: Tokai Rika Co Ltd, Toyota Motor Corp

A manual unlocking structure arranged in a locking device for locking a power feeding plug to a power receiving connector arranged in a vehicle. The power feeding plug includes a hook. The locking device includes a fastening member capable of fastening the hook to the power receiving connector to lock the power feeding plug to the power receiving connector. The manual unlocking structure includes an operation member that is manually operable to move and separate the fastening member from the hook. A user operates the operation member to manually unlock the power feeding plug. An operation box is arranged in the vehicle and used to manually operate the operation member in the vehicle.

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14-02-2013 дата публикации

Vehicle controllers and methods for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle

Номер: US20130041531A1
Автор: Ryan Marc Lafrance
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

Methods and vehicle controllers for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle are disclosed. One example vehicle controller includes a memory device configured to store a user-profile and a processor electrically coupled to the memory device. The processor is programmed to detect a vehicle charging station, retrieve the user profile from the memory device, and communicate the user profile to the vehicle charging station. The user profile includes billing information.

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Arrangement structure for charging port cover

Номер: US20130153257A1
Принадлежит: Nissan Motor Co Ltd

An arrangement structure for a charging port cover includes a charging port ( 15 ) having a normal charging inlet ( 21 ) in a charging port opening portion ( 17 ). a lid ( 7 ) that covers the charging port opening portion ( 17 ) and is openable and closable on a vehicle body, and a charging port cover ( 35 ) attached to the lid ( 7 ) in an opened state to cover open sections between the charging port opening portion ( 17 ) and the lid ( 7 ). The charging port cover ( 35 ) is attached to the lid ( 7 ) via a lid-side striker ( 29 ) serving as an engaging member.

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Charge inlet

Номер: US20130224969A1
Принадлежит: Tokai Rika Co Ltd

A charge inlet connectable to a power supplying plug that charges a vehicle battery includes a power supplying plug fitting unit connected to the power supplying plug. A vehicle body connector fitting unit is arranged integrally with the power supplying plug fitting unit. The vehicle body connector fitting unit is connected to a vehicle body connector extending from the battery. The charge inlet includes a direct connection type connector that allows for direct connection of the vehicle body connector to the vehicle body connector fitting unit.

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Connector

Номер: US20130303014A1
Принадлежит: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd

A connector capable of being fitted to a partner connector is provided with a lock member, a solenoid having a plunger, a restriction member having a restricting part, and a restricted part. In a fitted state in which the connector and the partner connector are fitted to each other, the lock member engages the partner connector and locks the two connectors into a fitted state. The solenoid drives the plunger between a restriction position and a release position. The restriction member is movably supported by the plunger. The restricted part receives the restricting part when the plunger is driven into the restriction position. When the plunger is in the restriction position, movement of the restricted part is restricted by the restricting part, and thereby the restricted part directly or indirectly prevents release of the fitted state.

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

Device for detecting opening/closing of charger lid

Номер: US20130326955A1
Принадлежит: Tokai Rika Co Ltd, Toyota Auto Body Co Ltd

A push lifter is provided with a push-push mechanism. When a charger lid is positioned in a closed position to close a battery charging opening, the push-push mechanism holds a push rod in a standby state. When the charger lid, which is positioned in the closed position, is pressed so that the standby state of the push rod is cancelled, the push-push mechanism pushes the push rod with the urging force of a coil spring so that the charger lid opens. An illumination lamp turns off when a switch portion turns off due to the standby state of the push rod, and the lamp turns on when the switch portion turns on due to the standby state of the push rod being cancelled.

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus, method and article for providing vehicle diagnostic data

Номер: US20140012462A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collects, charges and distributes portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Vehicle diagnostic data of a vehicle using the portable electrical energy storage device is stored on a diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device during use of a respective portable electrical energy storage device by a respective vehicle. Once the user places the portable electrical energy storage device in the collection, charging and distribution machine, or comes within wireless communications range of a collection, charging and distribution machine, a connection is established between the collection, charging and distribution machine and the portable electrical energy storage device. The collection, charging and distribution machine then reads vehicle diagnostic data stored on the diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device and provides information regarding the diagnostic data.

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

Electric power supply device

Номер: US20140015481A1
Автор: Tomonori Nonaka
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

Provided is an electric power supply device that supplies electric energy from the outside of a vehicle ( 10 ) to the vehicle ( 10 ). A PLC unit ( 202 ) acquires from the vehicle ( 10 ) the unique information (vehicle unique information) of the vehicle ( 10 ) stored in the vehicle ( 10 ). A server communication unit ( 203 ) acquires, from a server ( 30 ) for comparing the vehicle unique information with stolen vehicle information, the compared result. When the vehicle unique information does not match the stolen vehicle information, a control unit ( 206 ) allows the electric energy to be supplied from a power output unit ( 204 ) to the vehicle ( 10 ). In contrast, when the vehicle unique information matches the stolen vehicle information, the control unit ( 206 ) allows the electric energy stored in a battery ( 106 ) mounted on the vehicle ( 10 ) to be discharged from the battery ( 106 ) and dissipated by a power consuming unit ( 207 ).

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Anti-theft charging system

Номер: US20140049214A1
Принадлежит: Delta Electronics Inc

An anti-theft charging system for charging a chargeable battery of an electric vehicle is disclosed and includes a power supplying device, an output terminal assembly, and a burglarproof detecting device. The power supplying device is used for outputting a charging energy. The output terminal assembly is electrically connected with the power supplying device and detachably coupled to the electric vehicle for receiving and transmitting the charging energy to the chargeable battery. The burglarproof detecting device includes a responding unit and a detecting unit. The responding unit is disposed within the output terminal assembly for issuing a response signal, and the detecting unit is disposed within the power supplying device and in signal connection with the responding unit for detecting the response signal. If the output terminal assembly is stolen, the detecting unit realizes that the output terminal assembly is stolen according to a change of the response signal.

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27-02-2014 дата публикации

Unauthorized connection detecting device, unauthorized connection detecting system, and unauthorized connection detecting method

Номер: US20140059350A1
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corp

An unauthorized connection detecting device, which detects whether or not a power storage device is an unauthorized power storage device, includes: a communications unit receiving first charge/discharge information in which first identification information and first connection information are associated each other, the first identification information identifying an encryption key of the power storage device used for mutual authentication between a charge/discharge device and the power storage device, and the first connection information being on the power storage device and obtained when the power storage device is connected to the charge/discharge device; and an unauthorization detecting unit detecting whether or not the power storage device is the unauthorized power storage device, by determining, using the first identification information and the first connection information, whether or not two or more power storage devices associated with a single first identification information item are present.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE CHARGING

Номер: US20190001833A1
Принадлежит:

A vehicle that is capable of vehicle-to-vehicle charging is disclosed. The vehicle may include a processing unit configured to receive a request to charge a first battery of a first vehicle, respond to the request to offer the charge, and authorize the charge. The vehicle may further include a battery configured to charge the first battery. 1. A vehicle , comprising: receive a request to charge a first battery of a first vehicle different from the vehicle;', 'respond to the request to offer the charge; and', 'authorize the charge; and, 'a processing unit configured toa battery configured to charge the first battery.2. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the request comprises an amount of power requested by the first vehicle.3. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a charging circuit coupled to the battery to provide charging to the first battery.4. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to limit an amount of power transfer from the battery to the first battery.5. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a touch display on an exterior surface of the vehicle and coupled to the processing unit claim 1 , wherein the touch display is configured to receive an input passcode claim 1 , and the processing unit is configured to authorize the charge based on the passcode.6. The vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the touch display is on a B-pillar of the vehicle.7. The vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless receiver coupled to the processing unit claim 1 , the wireless receiver being configured to receive the request wirelessly and send the request to the processing unit.8. A method for vehicle-to-vehicle charging claim 1 , the method comprising:receiving, by a processing unit of a second vehicle, a request to charge a first battery of a first vehicle;authorizing the charge by the processing unit of the second vehicle;connecting the first battery and a second battery of the second vehicle; andcharging the first battery with the second ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

RESTRICTING AVAILABLE BATTERY POWER

Номер: US20180009327A1
Автор: Ricci Christopher P.
Принадлежит:

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 ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

ELECTROMOTIVE DRIVE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

Номер: US20210010572A1
Принадлежит:

An electromotive drive for motor vehicle applications. In particular, the electromotive drive is part of a locking device of an electric connection device for electric or hybrid motor vehicles. For this purpose, an electric motor and a multistage transmission which is arranged downstream of the electric motor are provided as drive elements for acting on an actuating element, and a drive housing which houses drive elements is also provided. The actuating element is a locking element of the locking device for example. The drive housing is equipped with inner and/or edge-side protrusions. The protrusions have direct bearing points for individual drive elements or all of the drive elements. 1. An electromotive drive for automotive applications , the electromotive drive being a component of a locking device of an electric connection device for electric or hybrid vehicles , the electromotive drive comprising:an electric motor,a multistage transmission arranged downstream the electric motor and including drive elements for acting upon a locking element of the locking device, anda drive housing which houses the drive elements, wherein the drive housing is equipped with inner and/or edge-side protrusions which have direct bearing points for at least one of the drive elements.2. The electromotive drive according to claim 1 , wherein the drive elements includes stationary drive elements claim 1 , and wherein the inner and/or edge-side protrusions are equipped with the direct bearing points for the stationary drive elements.3. The electromotive drive according to claim 1 , wherein the drive elements includes movable drive elements claim 1 , and wherein the inner and/or edge-side protrusions are equipped with the direct bearing points for the movable drive elements.4. The electromotive drive according to claim 1 , wherein the inner and/or edge-side protrusions are formed integrally on the drive housing.5. The electromotive drive according to claim 4 , wherein the inner and/or ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

CHARGING CABLE UNIT FOR A CHARGING COLUMN OF AN ELECTRIC FILLING STATION AND USE OF SUCH A UNIT

Номер: US20190016220A1
Автор: Götz Stefan, Kohler David

A charging cable unit for a charging column of an electric filling station has a cooling unit and a charging cable which is preferably provided with cable shoes. The coding unit includes a heat exchanger with first connections and second connections. The charging cable has a secondary coolant circuit that is fluidically connected to the second connections. The cooling unit is designed to cool the secondary coolant circuit if the first connections are fluidically connected to a common primary coolant circuit of the electric filling station. Also described is a mounting method using such a charging cable unit. 1. A charging cable unit for a charging column of an electric filling station , said charging cable unit comprising:a cooling unit comprising a heat exchanger with first connections and second connections; anda charging cable having cable shoes and a secondary coolant circuit fluidically connected to the second connections,wherein the cooling unit is configured to cool the secondary coolant circuit if the first connections are fluidically connected to a common primary coolant circuit of the electric filling station.2. The charging cable unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cooling unit comprises a pump that is fluidically connected to the second connections.3. The charging cable unit as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the cooling unit comprises an expansion tank that is fluidically connected to the pump.4. The charging cable unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the secondary coolant circuit is filled with a reaction-inert fluid.5. The charging cable unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the secondary coolant circuit is filled with inert nonconducting fluid.6. The charging cable unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the secondary coolant circuit is filled with methoxyheptafluoropropane claim 1 , methoxynonafluoropropane claim 1 , hydrofiuoroether or fluoroketone.7. The charging cable unit as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the charging cable unit comprises hoses for ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

Vehicle charging apparatus

Номер: US20150022152A1

A vehicle charging apparatus mounted on a vehicle for charging an on-vehicle battery from an external power supply, with a charging plug connected to the vehicle, includes a communication device that is configured to perform communication with a charging facility providing the external power supply with the charging plug connected and locked to the vehicle. The communication device prohibits disconnection of the communication when an unlocking operation to unlock the charging plug is executed during charging from the external power supply to the on-vehicle battery.

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

Charging plug with contact-free switch device

Номер: US20140106586A1
Принадлежит: Tyco Electronics AMP GMBH

The invention relates to a charging plug for connection to a charging socket of a device which is intended to be charged, for example, a motor vehicle which is at least partially driven by electrical energy, or a device which provides charging energy. In order to prevent the charging plug from prematurely becoming defective as a result of corrosion or electro migration, there is provision according to the invention for a switching device of the charging plug to be arranged partially inside and partially outside an enclosed conduction chamber.

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

SOFT LOCK TO SECURE AN EVSE-TO-EV CHARGING CONNECTOR

Номер: US20190027867A1
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A connector to a soft lock receptacle includes a controller and a memory electrically coupled to the controller. During a user coupling the connector to the receptacle, the controller generates and stores a stored record in the memory. During the user attempting uncoupling the connector, the controller generates a re-obtained record. Responsive to the re-obtained record matching the stored record, the controller unlocks the connector. 1. A method of locking a connector to a receptacle on an electric vehicle (EV) , comprising: the receptacle electrically coupling to a controller, and', 'the controller obtaining a biometric record from the user, storing the biometric record in memory as a stored biometric record, and locking the connector into the receptacle;, 'during coupling of the connector to the receptacle by a user,'}responsive to the user attempting to uncouple the connector, the controller generating a re-obtained biometric record;responsive to the re-obtained biometric record matching the stored biometric record, the controller unlocking the connector; andresponsive to the re-obtained biometric record not matching the stored biometric record, the connector remaining locked.2. The method of claim 1 , the method further comprising claim 1 , the memory including a pre-stored code stored therein claim 1 ,responsive to the re-obtained biometric record not matching the stored biometric record, the controller indicating to the user that the re-obtained biometric record is not matching the stored biometric record, and the controller generating a re-obtained biometric record for up to X re-obtain tries;responsive to the re-obtained biometric record matching the stored biometric record, the controller unlocking the connector;responsive to the re-obtained biometric record not matching the stored biometric record after X re-obtain tries, the controller indicating to the user that the re-obtained biometric record is not matching the stored biometric record, and the ...

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01-05-2014 дата публикации

Charging cable housing apparatus

Номер: US20140117144A1
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

A charging cable housing apparatus includes a winding core having a charging cable wound around an outer peripheral surface thereof, an end plate provided with a first slit extending from the winding core in a radial direction and having a predetermined width, and a side plate disposed to connect the base plate and the end plate and provided with a second slit having the same width as that of the first slit. One end of the charging cable wound around the winding core is being pulled out through the first slit or the second slit.

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20200035046A1
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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 ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

Method and system for automatic charging of electric vehicles

Номер: US20150042278A1
Автор: Kevin Walter Leary
Принадлежит: PowerHydrant LLC

An electric charger resource sharing method and system comprise a charger that supplies electrical energy to a plurality of electric vehicles. The charger includes a robotic arm that articulates to be proximal to each of the electric vehicles for supplying the electrical energy to the electric vehicles and a docking interface at a distal end of the robotic arm that couples with a receptacle on each of the electric vehicles for transferring the electrical energy from the charger to the electric vehicles. A resource management device receives a bid from each electric vehicle, and allocates a portion of the electrical energy for a predetermined period of time to an electric vehicle of the plurality of electric vehicles in response to the bid of the electric vehicle.

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

Battery lock for an electric vehicle

Номер: US20200039607A1
Автор: Stefan Heinemann
Принадлежит: ABUS AUGUST BREMICKER SOEHNE KG

The present invention relates to a vehicle having an electrically operated drive motor, having a battery for the energy supply of the drive motor, the battery being secured by a battery lock in a battery compartment of the vehicle and being removable from the battery compartment after unlocking the battery lock, and having a control unit for the battery lock.

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

System and method for controlling low-voltage dc/dc converter (ldc) of hybrid electric vehicle

Номер: US20150046001A1
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co

A method and system for controlling a low-voltage DC/DC converter (LDC) of a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) includes performing a trial starting comprising steps of: trying ignition start, performing an immobilizer authentication process, and turning on a main relay of a high-voltage battery. The LDC is controlled after the trial starting, so that an operating voltage is applied from the LDC to an electric load including various kinds of controllers, thereby allowing starting of the HEV.

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

CHARGING PORTS WITH INTEGRATED CONTACTLESS COMMUNICATION UNITS

Номер: US20200044493A1
Автор: Besel Alan, Isaac Roger D.
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Embodiments discussed herein refer to electric vehicle charging ports having integrated contactless communication units (CCUs). The electric vehicle charging ports include male and female connector assemblies that can be coupled together in a manner that enables consistent and reliable operation of contactless communications and power transfer. The connector integrates power and alignment such that when two connector assemblies are coupled together, power connections are made in combination with establishing contactless communications links between counterpart CCUs in both connector assemblies. The fixed alignment of the connector assemblies ensures that contactless communication channels, spanning between the connector assemblies, are aligned to enable consistent and reliable operation of contactless communications. The CCUs, which conduct contactless communications, may be integrated in the connector assemblies at fixed positions that enable CCUs of one connector assembly to be aligned with CCUs of another connector assembly when they are coupled together. 125-. (canceled)26. A method comprising:authenticating an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with a vehicle by transmitting authentication credentials via a contactless communications link to the vehicle, wherein the contactless communications link is established by precise alignment of at least one contactless connector unit (CCU) associated with the EVSE with at least one reciprocal CCU associated with the vehicle;receiving vehicle log data from the vehicle via the contactless communication link after the EVSE has been authenticated to the vehicle;storing the received vehicle log data in a data storage; andtransmitting the received vehicle log data to a remote server.27. The method of claim 26 , further comprising transferring power from the EVSE to the vehicle via a connector coupled to the vehicle claim 26 , wherein the transfer of power occurs simultaneously with receipt of the vehicle log data.28. ...

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25-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR ENSURING FUNCTIONAL RELIABILITY IN ELECTROMOBILITY BY MEANS OF DIGITAL CERTIFICATES

Номер: US20160052416A1
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The present invention relates to a method for ensuring functional reliability of components (), which participate in a charging operation, of the electromobility technology of an actuator () which is formed in particular as an electric vehicle or electric charging station, in connection with the charging operation or during a test, wherein at least one of the participating components () comprises a module () for the implementation of security functions in which a first assigned certificate of a technical test station () concerning a means for carrying out a self-diagnosis of the component () and a second assigned certificate () of a manufacturer () are stored, characterised by the following steps to be carried out in the participating components (): () activating a self-diagnosis, () providing a result of the self-diagnosis of the component () with a signature by means of the second assigned certificate () of the manufacturer (), () transmitting to the technical test station () the results of the self-diagnoses, provided with the signatures, and an assignment of the results to the actuator (), () checking the validity of the signatures and validating the results of the self-diagnoses, and () decision about issuing a temporary certificate () on the basis of the validity of the component signatures and a result of the validation. 1545610351125. A method for ensuring functional reliability for electromobility components () of an acting item () , which is particularly formed as an electric vehicle or electric charging station , that are involved in a charging process within the context of said charging process or in the course of an examination , wherein at least one of the components () involved comprises a module () for implementing security functions that stores a first assigned certificate () of a technical test center () related to a means for executing a self-diagnosis on the component () and a second assigned certificate () of a manufacturer () , characterized by ...

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25-02-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR UNLOCKING A CHARGING PLUG IN AN EMERGENCY DESIGNED FOR A CHARGING STATION FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC ENERGY STORAGE OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Номер: US20210053454A1
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A method and a circuit arrangement for unlocking a charging plug in an emergency designed for a charging station for charging an electric energy storage of an electric vehicle, having a locking mechanism activated by an electric-motor drive unit. An emergency unlocking controller is a self-sufficient functional block in conjunction with a step-up converter for supplying the electric-motor drive unit with power, the input voltage of the step-up converter stepped up to the nominal voltage of the electric motor. A microcontroller controls and monitors the electric-motor drive unit and the step-up converter and for communicating with a superordinate locking controller generally disposed in the charging station. The step-up converter allows nearly the entire electric energy stored in the storage capacitor connected upstream of the step-up converter to be supplied to the electric-motor drive unit, whereby the motor can be operated at its required nominal voltage. 12418. A method for unlocking a charging plug in an emergency designed for a charging station for charging an electric energy storage of an electric vehicle , the charging station comprising a locking mechanism () which is activated by an electric-motor drive unit () , the method comprising the steps of:{'b': 18', '12, 'providing a power supply for the electric-motor drive unit () during normal operation and emergency operation by means of a step-up converter (),'}{'b': 62', '2, 'evaluating a physical quantity as an input signal () for identifying a condition for initiating emergency operation by means of an emergency unlocking controller (),'}{'b': 2', '8, 'transferring data between the emergency unlocking controller () and a superordinate locking controller (),'}{'b': 12', '2, 'controlling and monitoring the step-up converter () by means of the emergency unlocking controller (),'}{'b': 18', '2', '24', '18, 'controlling and monitoring the electric-motor drive unit () during normal operation and emergency ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20200047714A1
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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 ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAXIMIZING BATTERY LIFE

Номер: US20190051947A1
Автор: Scheucher Karl F.
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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 ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING AND BILLING USING A WIRELESS VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SERVICE

Номер: US20200055415A1
Принадлежит:

A vehicle charging station for use in transmitting charging power to an electric vehicle for use in charging the vehicle is configured to communicatively couple to the electric vehicle via a network connection to a wireless network provider and electrically couple to the electric vehicle via a connector. Vehicle charging station is further configured to receive a unique identifier from the electric vehicle via the network connection, deliver a quantity of electrical charging power to the electric vehicle via the connector, and meter the quantity of electrical charging power delivered to the electric vehicle. 1. A vehicle charging station for use in delivering electrical charging power to an electric vehicle that includes a unique identifier associated therewith , the vehicle charging station comprising:a connector configured to electrically couple the vehicle charging station to the electric vehicle;a station meter configured to track a quantity of electrical charging power delivered to the electric vehicle via the connector; and communicatively couple, over a network and via a network connection to a wireless network provider, the vehicle charging station to the electric vehicle;', 'communicatively couple, over the network, the vehicle charging station to a server system;', 'receive the unique identifier from the electric vehicle; and', 'transmit the unique identifier to the server system;, 'a processor, wherein the processor upon execution of a module, is configured to determines an account associated with the unique identifier; and', 'generates a charging approval or a charging denial;', 'wherein the charging denial denies access to electrical charging power at the vehicle charging station; and', 'wherein the charging approval provides access to electrical charging power at the vehicle charging station; and, 'wherein, upon receipt of the unique identifier, the server system receive an input from the server system comprising one of the charging approval and the ...

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10-03-2016 дата публикации

Power conversion system and connector

Номер: US20160072341A1

A power conversion system includes a power conversion device, a connector, and a processing module. The power conversion device is connected to a power system. The attached state and the unattached state of the connector relative to a connecting port that is provided in an apparatus having a battery mounted therein can be selected. The processing module is configured to determine that a malfunction has occurred when a voltage is applied to a portion that electrically connects the connector and the connecting port in a period in which transmission of electric power with respect to the battery is stopped.

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15-03-2018 дата публикации

SMART KEY SEARCHING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20180072268A1
Автор: Lee Jung Jun
Принадлежит: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

A smart key searching apparatus includes a start button for selecting engine start or stop, a wireless charger performing wireless charging in a resonant magnetic coupling manner and transmitting an authentication request signal to a smart key, a radio frequency (RF) receiver receiving a response signal regarding the authentication request signal transmitted from the smart key, and a smart key controller requesting, when the start button is operated, the wireless charger to search for a smart key, and controlling power and engine ignition of a vehicle according to a response signal received through the RF receiver. 1. A smart key searching apparatus comprising:a start button for selecting engine start or stop;a wireless charger performing wireless charging in a resonant magnetic coupling manner and transmitting an authentication request signal to a smart key;a radio frequency (RF) receiver receiving a response signal regarding the authentication request signal transmitted from the smart key; anda smart key controller requesting, when the start button is operated, the wireless charger to search for a smart key, and controlling power and engine ignition of a vehicle according to a response signal received through the RF receiver.2. The smart key searching apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the wireless charger transmits the authentication request signal in a low frequency (LF) band.3. The smart key searching apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein when the wireless charger receives the smart key search request from the smart key controller claim 1 , while performing wireless charging claim 1 , the wireless charger temporarily stops the charging operation and transmits the authentication request signal.4. The smart key searching apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein when a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the transmission of the authentication request signal was completed claim 3 , the wireless charger resumes the charging operation.5. The smart ...

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19-06-2014 дата публикации

Lock device, controller, and electric key system

Номер: US20140165676A1
Принадлежит: Tokai Rika Co Ltd, Toyota Motor Corp

A power port lock device locks a locking subject to restrict removal of a charge cable from a power port arranged in a vehicle or restrict connection of the charge cable to the power port. The lock device includes a lock mechanism that locks and unlocks the locking subject. A door monitoring unit monitors a locking state of a vehicle door. A detection unit detects an operation to a door locking-unlocking unit which is operated to lock or unlock the vehicle door. A lock control unit controls operation of the lock mechanism based on a monitoring result of the door monitoring unit and a detection result of the detection unit.

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19-03-2020 дата публикации

PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION MEHTOD THEREOF AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20200089909A1
Автор: Kim Zeung Il
Принадлежит:

A personal information protection device includes a communication unit connected to control devices of a vehicle for communication, and a controller configured to determine whether to approve data communication of a control device which intends to perform data communication with an outside device. The controller extracts first unique data stored when previous last data communication is performed from a first control device, extracts second unique data stored when previous last data communication is performed from a second control device, determines approval of data communication of the first control device if the extracted pieces of data are consistent with each other, and updates the first unique data on the basis of second unique data acquired at a data communication start time. 1. A personal information protection device for vehicles , comprising:a communication unit connected to control devices of a vehicle for communication; anda controller configured to determine whether to approve data communication of a control device which intends to perform data communication with an outside device, extract first unique data stored when previous last data communication is performed from a first control device which intends to perform data communication with the outside device if the first control device is present among the control devices of the vehicle,', 'extract second unique data stored when previous last data communication is performed from a second control device other than the first control device,', 'determine approval of data communication of the first control device if the extracted first unique data is consistent with the extracted second unique data, and', 'update the first unique data of the first control device on the basis of second unique data acquired from the second control device at a data communication start time., 'wherein the controller is further configured to2. The personal information protection device according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when ...

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16-04-2015 дата публикации

Motor vehicle charging inlet structure

Номер: US20150104961A1
Автор: Terutoshi BITO
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Motors Corp

A motor vehicle charging inlet structure includes: a first charging socket disposed in a recess portion of a vehicle body and connected to an electricity storage unit of a motor vehicle, the first charging socket being configured to be connected to a charging connector which supplies electric power from an external power supply to the electricity storage unit; a lid configured to open and close the recess portion; and a lock member configured to, when the lid is closed, come into engagement with the lid to fix the lid in a closed state and configured to, when the charging connector is connected to the first charging socket in a state in which the engagement of the lock member with the lid is released, come into press-contact with the charging connector to fix the charging connector in a connected state.

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05-04-2018 дата публикации

CONNECTION LOCATOR IN A POWER AGGREGATION SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED ELECTRIC RESOURCES

Номер: US20180098271A1
Принадлежит: V2Green, Inc.

Systems and methods are described for a power aggregation system. In one implementation, a method includes charging an electric resource over a power connection to an electric network, obtaining a unique identifier of a device over the power connection, and determining an electric network location of the electric resource from the unique identifier. 1. A method , comprising:charging an electric resource over a power connection to an electric network;obtaining a unique identifier of a device over the power connection; anddetermining an electric network location of the electric resource from the unique identifier.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending the unique identifier to a service claim 1 , wherein the service determines an electric network location from the unique identifier.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the service uses the determined electric network location for aggregating power of distributed electric resources.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the service uses the determined electric network location for a transaction of energy exchange associated with the electric resource.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the power connection comprises Broadband-over-powerline.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the power connection comprises Ethernet-over-powerline.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the power connection comprises USB-over-powerline.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unique identifier comprises a media access control (MAC) address.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a smart meter.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a smart plug.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a modem.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a router.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electric resource comprises an electric vehicle claim 1 , a hybrid electric vehicle claim 1 , or a vehicle that obtains at least some power for motion from an electric storage system.14. The method ...

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18-04-2019 дата публикации

CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY WITH MOTORIZED IRIS DOOR

Номер: US20190111795A1
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A charge port assembly includes a port, an iris door movable to expose the port, and a motorized actuating assembly configured to move the iris door between a closed position in which the port is concealed and an open position in which the port is exposed. The iris door may be automatically dilated to the open position in response to a predefined prompt from an authorized user or if a charging cord is approaching the charge port assembly. 1. A charge port assembly for an electrified vehicle , comprising:a port;an iris door movable to expose the port; anda motorized actuating assembly configured to move the iris door between a closed position in which the port is concealed and an open position in which the port is exposed.2. The charge port assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the iris door includes a plurality of overlapping blades.3. The charge port assembly as recited in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of overlapping blades are positioned radially inwardly in the closed position and radially outwardly in the open position.4. The charge port assembly as recited in claim 2 , wherein the plurality of overlapping blades are at least partially tucked behind a radially outer disk of a housing of the charge port assembly in the open position.5. The charge port assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the motorized actuating assembly is configured to move the iris door from the open position to an intermediate position after a charging cord is plugged into the port.6. The charge port assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the motorized actuating assembly includes a motor claim 1 , a gear claim 1 , and a gear ring.7. The charge port assembly as recited in claim 6 , wherein the motor is configured to drive the gear which claim 6 , in response claim 6 , drives the gear ring.8. The charge port assembly as recited in claim 7 , comprising linkages connecting between the gear ring and a plurality of overlapping blades of the iris door claim 7 , wherein movement of the gear ...

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17-07-2014 дата публикации

Vehicle battery charger

Номер: US20140197790A1
Принадлежит: Hitachi Metals Ltd

A vehicle battery charger for providing a charging current to a rechargeable vehicle battery which stores electric traction power includes a relay for interrupting the charging current, and fault diagnosing means for switching an operating condition of the relay to thereby diagnose a fault in the relay. At a time of starting and/or stopping a supply of the charging current, if a given condition is satisfied, the fault diagnosing means executes a diagnosis of the fault, or if the given condition is not satisfied, the fault diagnosing means does not execute a diagnosis of the fault.

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

MODULAR VEHICLE SYSTEM WITH AN INCREASED LEVEL OF OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY

Номер: US20180126861A1
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The invention relates to a modular vehicle system comprising an electric vehicle () and a module () which can be connected to the electric vehicle () by means of a plug connection, wherein the electric vehicle () at least has an on-board power supply system () for supplying power to an electric drive unit () of the electric vehicle (), a control device () for communicating with the module (), and an interface (), which is connected to the on-board power supply system () and the control device (), for connection to the module (), which interface () forms a first element of the plug connection, wherein the module () at least has an electrical arrangement, a module controller () for communicating with the control device () of the electric vehicle (), and a connection element () which is connected to the electrical arrangement and the module controller () and which forms a second element of the plug connection, wherein the interface () of the electric vehicle () is connected in a detachable manner to the connection element () of the module () in order to connect the electrical arrangement of the module () to the on-board power supply system () of the electric vehicle (), and wherein the interface () has a first NFC device () and the connection element () has a second NFC device (), which NFC devices are designed for near-field communication with one another, in order to connect the control device () of the electric vehicle () to the module controller (). The invention further relates to an electric vehicle and to a module for a modular system of this kind, and also to a method for connecting said electric vehicle and module. 1. Modular vehicle system , with an electric vehicle and with a module connectable with the electric vehicle via a plug-connection , an on-board power supply system for energy supply of an electric drive unit of the electric vehicle,', 'a control device for communication with the module, and', 'an interface connected to the on-board power supply ...

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02-05-2019 дата публикации

CHARGING PLUG AND CHARGING STATION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190126764A1
Автор: Fuhrer Thomas
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A charging plug, having a housing for accommodating power contacts and 1. A charging plug , comprising:a housing for accommodating power contacts;power contacts for power transmission; andan apparatus for detecting liquid, configured to detect liquid collecting inside the housing.2. The charging plug according to claim 1 , whereinthe apparatus for detecting liquid has at least one detector element having a conductor track structure,wherein the detector element is arranged in an interior of the housing; andwherein the conductor track structure forms a detection face for detecting liquid.3. The charging plug according to claim 2 , whereinthe detection face at least one of at least partly covers and spans a housing inner face that faces towards the interior, andwherein the housing inner face has at least one of at least one bottom face that faces towards the interior and at least one side face that faces towards the interior.6. The charging plug according to claim 5 , whereina substrate carrying the conductor track structure and/or the detection face and/or the conductor track structure have a curvature.7. The charging plug according to claim 2 , wherein{'b': '38', 'the detector element has a bracket, which projects into a connection region () of the housing, and'}wherein the connection region has an opening for feeding a line or a plurality of lines into the interior of the housing.9. The charging plug according to claim 1 , further comprisinga heating device for heating the apparatus for detecting liquid.10. The charging plug according to claim 2 , whereinthe heating device has at least one conductor track, which is arranged on a rear side of the detector element, which rear side faces away from the detection face.12. The charging plug according to claim 1 , further comprising:a cooling device for actively cooling the charging plug,wherein the cooling device has at least one coolant circuit, which carries a cooling fluid, andwherein the cooling fluid is, water-based. ...

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23-04-2020 дата публикации

Method and system for communication between a vehicle and a charging station for unlocking mechanical charging cable coupling

Номер: US20200122592A1
Автор: Joerg Heuer, Martin Winter
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

A method for communicating between an electric vehicle and a charging station for electrically charging at least one energy storage device of the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle is connected to the charging station during the charging process by a lockable mechanical coupling between a terminal of charging cable connected to the vehicle and a terminal of the charging station. Charging current is fed from the charging station through the charging cable. Information is transferred in the course of the charging process based on a communication between the electric vehicle and the charging station. The information includes a signal transmitted from the electric vehicle to the charging station for locking and/or unlocking the mechanical coupling. The signal triggers the locking and/or unlocking of the mechanical coupling between the terminal of the charging cable and the terminal at the charging station.

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10-05-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES UTILIZING A TOUCH-SENSITIVE INTERFACE

Номер: US20180131221A1
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Systems and methods for charging electric vehicles and for quantitative and qualitative load balancing of electrical demand are provided. 1. A computer readable storage medium storing instructions that , when executed by a processor , cause the processor to:retrieve from a memory storage device one or more electric charge parameters describing one or more electric charge parameters of an electric vehicle; anddisplay via a user interface of a mobile device at least one of the one or more electric charge parameters.2. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device comprises a Smartphone.3. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is adapted to display the one or more electric charge parameters as a vehicle charge indicator element comprising a first portion indicative of an amount of charge residing in a battery of the electric vehicle and a second portion indicative of an uncharged capacity of the battery of the electric vehicle.4. The computer readable storage medium of claim 3 , wherein the vehicle charge indicator element further comprises a slider by which an amount of charge may be specified.5. The computer readable storage medium of claim 4 , wherein the amount of charge is displayed as a distance of travel.6. The computer readable storage medium of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is adapted to enable a selection of one or more user specified alerts wherein the selection is stored on the memory storage device.7. The computer readable storage medium of claim 6 , wherein at least one of the user specified alerts comprises a threshold for the internal temperature of the electric vehicle.8. The computer readable storage medium of claim 7 , wherein the electric vehicle is adapted to maintain an internal temperature based claim 7 , at least in part claim 7 , on the threshold via the utilization of electrical charge derived claim 7 , at least in part claim 7 , from a solar panel forming an integral ...

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10-06-2021 дата публикации

Locker for storage and electric charging of personal mobility devices

Номер: US20210170892A1
Автор: Eduard ALBORS RIPOLL
Принадлежит: Qoobers Smart Solutions SL

A locker for storage and electric charging of personal mobility devices, which is mainly designed for electric scooters or kickscooters and folding electric bicycles. The locker is configured from a container structure, which can present variable configurations (one or more cubicles) with enough space to keep the vehicle. Each of the cubicles is equipped with an access door with a lock-opening system (preferably an intelligent electronic control lock operated by a mobile phone) and a charging system for the vehicle's battery.

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26-05-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus, method and article for physical security of power storage devices in vehicles

Номер: US20160145903A1
Принадлежит: Gogoro Inc Hong Kong

A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To avoid theft and tampering of the portable electrical energy storage devices, by default, each portable electrical energy storage device is locked in and operably connected to the vehicle to which it provides power unless the vehicle comes within the vicinity of a collection, charging and distribution machine or other authorized external device such as that in a service center. Once within the vicinity of a collection, charging and distribution machine or other authorized external device a locking mechanism in the vehicle or within the portable electrical energy storage device unlocks and allows the portable electrical energy storage device to be exchanged or serviced.

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Номер: US20190139107A1
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A method controlling reservations at an electric vehicle charging station is disclosed. The method includes: sending, from the mobile device, the charge transfer request for the electric vehicle of a first user at an electric vehicle charging station to the cloud server, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged; in response to authorizing the charge transfer request using identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device, charging the electric vehicle of the first user at the electric vehicle charging station for a first charging session; reserving a second charging session for an electric vehicle of a second user; and facilitating communication with the first user and the second user to modify the scheduled end time of the first charging session for the first user an amount of time and modify the scheduled start time of the second charging session of the second user an amount of time. 1. A method of controlling reservations at an electric vehicle charging station , the method comprising:receiving, at a mobile device, a charge transfer request for an electric vehicle of a first user directly from the electric vehicle charging station, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged, wherein the electric vehicle charging station does not transmit a charge transfer request for the electric vehicle to a cloud server without relaying through the mobile device;sending, from the mobile device, the charge transfer request for the electric vehicle of the first user directly to the cloud server, wherein the charge transfer request relayed from the mobile device includes identification information and funding credit account information;in response to authorizing the charge transfer request using identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device, charging the electric vehicle of the first user in a charging ...

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04-06-2015 дата публикации

Charging port device for electric vehicle

Номер: US20150151644A1
Автор: Tsuyoshi Nakajima
Принадлежит: Nissan Motor Co Ltd

A charging port device for an electric vehicle has an electrical driving mechanism for electrically applying a torque using a motor to move a restricting member to an inner-side position short of a predetermined position corresponding to a locked state or an unlocked state, and a mechanical driving mechanism for mechanically applying a torque to move the restricting member from the inner-side position to the predetermined position, when the restricting member is to be moved to the predetermined position, and a part of the restricting member overlaps the engaging member, when viewed from the direction of separation, at the inner-side position that corresponds to a movement to the locked state.

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

LOCKING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190143824A1
Автор: Aburai Noriaki
Принадлежит:

A vehicle include: an AC inlet configured to be connectable to an AC connector; a DC inlet configured to be connectable to a DC connector; a first actuator configured to perform a locking operation and an unlocking operation for an AC lid configured to cover the AC inlet; a second actuator configured to perform a locking operation and an unlocking operation for a DC lid configured to cover the DC inlet; a first electric power line; a second electric power line; a lock relay connected to one end of the first electric power line; and an unlock relay connected to one end of the second electric power line. The first actuator and the second actuator are connected in parallel with each other between the other end of the first electric power line and the other end of the second electric power line. 1. A locking device for a vehicle , the vehicle including an AC inlet connectable to an AC connector external to the vehicle , and a DC inlet connectable to a DC connector external to the vehicle , the locking device comprising:a first electric actuator configured to perform a locking operation and an unlocking operation for an AC lid configured to cover the AC inlet;a second electric actuator configured to perform a locking operation and an unlocking operation for a DC lid configured to cover the DC inlet;a first electric power line;a second electric power line;a lock relay connected to one end of the first electric power line; andan unlock relay connected to one end of the second electric power line,the first electric actuator and the second electric actuator being connected in parallel with each other between the other end of the first electric power line and the other end of the second electric power line.2. The locking device for a vehicle according to claim 1 , further comprising a third electric actuator configured to perform a locking operation and an unlocking operation for the AC connector or the DC connector claim 1 , whereinthe third electric actuator is connected in ...

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15-09-2022 дата публикации

Traveling body, payment management system, and vehicle

Номер: US20220292592A1
Автор: Hideaki Shimamura
Принадлежит: Honda Motor Co Ltd

A traveling body is provided. A reception unit receives first information regarding a state of payment related to use of the traveling body from a payment management server that manages the state of payment. A traveling mechanism is driven under control of a control unit capable of limiting traveling of the traveling body according to the state of payment. A transmission unit transmits second information based on the first information to the control unit.

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

Transmitting Notification Messages for an Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Номер: US20190152339A1
Принадлежит:

An electric vehicle charging station network server that manages a plurality of charging stations receives subscriber notification message preferences for a subscriber (e.g., electric vehicle operator) that indicate one or more events of interest for which the subscriber wishes to receive notification messages. A set of one or more contact points associated with the subscriber is also received. The server receives data associated with the subscriber that indicates that a charging session at one of the charging stations has been established for an electric vehicle associated with the subscriber. The server detects an event of interest for the subscriber and transmits a notification message for that event to at least one of the set of contact points associated with the subscriber. 1. A method performed on a charging station network server that manages a plurality of charging stations , the method comprising:receiving subscriber notification message preferences for a subscriber of electric vehicle charging service that indicate a set of one or more events of interest for which the subscriber wishes to receive notification messages, wherein at least one of the set of events of interest is charging session related;receiving data associated with the subscriber that indicates a charging session at one of the plurality of charging stations has been established for an electric vehicle associated with the subscriber;detecting one of the set of one or more events of interest for which the subscriber wishes to receive notification messages; andresponsive to the detecting one of the set of one or more events of interest for which the subscriber wishes to receive notification messages, transmitting a notification message for that event of interest to the subscriber.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the notification message is transmitted to at least one of a set of one or more contact points associated with the subscriber through an email message claim 1 , a text message claim 1 ...

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

Battery for electric vehicles

Номер: US20150166012A1
Автор: Giuseppe Simonazzi
Принадлежит: Meta System SpA

The battery for electric vehicles includes electric charge accumulation elements which can be connected to at least an electric motor of an electric vehicle and electronic processing elements for managing and controlling the battery and/or the electric vehicle, wherein the electronic processing elements include: a storage unit of an identification code of the battery and/or of the electric vehicle; a communication unit for communicating with an external control device; checking elements operatively associated with the storage unit and with the communication unit and suitable for checking if an identification code received by the communication unit and sent by the control device corresponds to the identification code stored on the storage unit; activation/deactivation elements for activating the battery and/or the electric vehicle if the identification code received from the external control device corresponds to the identification code stored on the storage unit.

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

Methods and apparatuses for charging of electric vehicles

Номер: US20190156382A1
Принадлежит: Zeco Systems Pte Ltd

A method for controlling a charge transfer of an electric vehicle using an electric vehicle charging station, a mobile device, and a cloud server is disclosed. The method includes: receiving, at a mobile device, a message for an electric vehicle of a user directly from the electric vehicle charging station, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged; sending, from the mobile device, the message for the electric vehicle of the user directly to the cloud server; in response to a charging control signal being authorized using identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device, receiving the charging control signal from the cloud server via the mobile device at the electric vehicle charging station, wherein the charging control signal is configured to adjust a parameter used to draw electric power from the electric vehicle charging station; and adjusting the charge transfer based on the adjusted parameter.

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Номер: US20190156383A1
Принадлежит:

A method is disclosed for controlling a charge transfer of an electric vehicle using an electric vehicle charging station, a mobile device, and a cloud server. The method includes receiving, at a mobile device, a message for an electric vehicle of a user directly from the electric vehicle charging station, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged. The method also includes receiving the charging control signal from the cloud server via the mobile device at the electric vehicle charging station in response to authorizing a charging control signal using identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device, wherein the charging control signal is configured to adjust a parameter used to draw electric power from the electric vehicle charging station. 1. A method for controlling a charge transfer of an electric vehicle using an electric vehicle charging station , a mobile device , and a cloud server , the method comprising:receiving, at a mobile device, a charge transfer request for an electric vehicle of a user directly from the electric vehicle charging station, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged, wherein the electric vehicle charging station does not transmit a charge transfer request for the electric vehicle to a cloud server without relaying through the mobile device;sending, from the mobile device, the charge transfer request for the electric vehicle of the user directly to the cloud server, wherein the charge transfer request relayed from the mobile device includes identification information and funding credit account information;in response to a charging control signal being authorized using identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device, receiving the charging control signal from the cloud server via the mobile device at the electric vehicle charging station; andenabling or disabling ...

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

Methods and apparatuses for charging of electric vehicles

Номер: US20190156384A1
Принадлежит: Zeco Systems Ptd Ltd, Zeco Systems Pte Ltd

A method for determining an availability of an electric vehicle charging station is disclosed. The method includes: comparing a first geolocation information associated with a mobile device and a second geolocation information associated with the electric vehicle charging station; determining a distance between the mobile device and the electric vehicle charging station using the first geolocation information and the second geolocation information; and based on the determined distance, determining the availability of the electric vehicle charging station; and sending a message to a user regarding the determined availability of the electric vehicle charging station.

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22-09-2022 дата публикации

Systems and methods for bi-directional, reverse, and cooperative charging of electric vehicles

Номер: US20220302740A1
Принадлежит: Charge Fusion Technologies LLC

Systems and methods for charging electric vehicles and for bi-directional, reverse, and cooperative charging of electric vehicles.

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21-05-2020 дата публикации

TECHNOLOGIES FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL ACTIVITIES IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION

Номер: US20200162487A1
Принадлежит:

Technologies for detecting abnormal activities in an electric vehicle charging station include an apparatus. The apparatus includes circuitry configured determine a cyber security threat level for the charging station in which the electric vehicle charger is located. Additionally, the circuitry is configured to perform, as a function of the determined cyber security threat level, a responsive action to protect the charging station from a cyber security threat. 1. An apparatus comprising: determine a cyber security threat level for a charging station in which an electric vehicle charger is located; and', 'perform, as a function of the determined cyber security threat level, a responsive action to protect the charging station from a cyber security threat., 'circuitry configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein to determine a cyber security threat level comprises to determine claim 1 , in collaboration with at least one other electric vehicle charger claim 1 , the cyber security threat level.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein to determine a cyber security threat level comprises to determine the cyber security threat level using one or more machine learning operations.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein to determine the cyber security threat level comprises to determine the cyber security threat level with a neural network that has been trained on data indicative of a reference set of normal operations of the charging station and previously identified anomalies.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein to determine the cyber security threat level comprises to monitor a database of data produced by the electric vehicle charger.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein to monitor a database of data produced by the electric vehicle charger comprises to monitor a database that additionally includes data received by the electric vehicle charger from at least one of another electric vehicle charger or a charging station management system.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , ...

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06-06-2019 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20190168627A1
Принадлежит:

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. 146-. (canceled)47. A method of operating a portable electrical energy storage device charging and distribution system , the method comprising:receiving, by a first charging module of the system, a first portable electrical energy storage device;retrieving, by a controller of the system, data from one or more non-transitory storage media carried by the first portable electrical energy storage device;authenticating, by the controller, the first portable electrical energy storage device based on a first portion of the data; andresponsive to successfully authenticating the first portable electrical energy storage device, storing, by the controller, a second portion of the data in a second portable electrical energy storage device positioned in a second charging module of the system and enabling the second portable electrical energy storage device to be removed from the second charging module.48. The method of claim 47 , further comprising:validating, by the controller, a subscription plan based on the ...

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02-07-2015 дата публикации

External charging structure for an electric vehicle

Номер: US20150183331A1
Принадлежит: Nissan Motor Co Ltd

An external charging structure for an electric vehicle is provided with a normal charging port to be connected with a charging gun, and a charging port lid that closes when charging is not occurring to cover an opening of a port chamber where the normal charging port is disposed and opens when charging is occurring to ensure an open space allowing a port connection with the charging gun. In the external charging structure of the electric vehicle, the charging gun has a locking part for holding a port coupling in a position of electrical connection, and an unlocking operation part placed projecting from a surface of the gun and used for unlocking by a push operation. A first-striking part is disposed on a rear surface of the charging port lid, the first-striking part coming in contact with a location other than the unlocking operation part ahead of where contact would be made with the unlocking operation part when the charging port lid is closed toward the charging gun during charging.

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08-07-2021 дата публикации

Electric vehicle

Номер: US20210206281A1
Автор: Jin Kobayashi
Принадлежит: Toyota Motor Corp

An electric vehicle includes a power storage device configured to feed electric power to a motor for traveling, a front compartment provided in front of a cabin of the electric vehicle in the electric vehicle, a power supplying port that is provided in the front compartment and outputs electric power from the power storage device and configured such that a power supplying cable is connected with the power supplying port, an external power supplying device configured to feed electric power of the power storage device to an outside of the electric vehicle from the power supplying port, and a fuel cell stack disposed inside the front compartment.

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28-06-2018 дата публикации

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

Номер: US20180182188A1
Принадлежит:

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 ...

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13-06-2019 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Номер: US20190180336A1
Принадлежит:

A system for controlling a charging of an electric vehicle, wherein a charging at one electric vehicle charging station affect a charging at another electric vehicle charging station is disclosed. The system includes: an electric power grid, a first electric vehicle charging station connected to the electric power grid, and a second electric vehicle charging station connected to the electric power grid, wherein the first electric vehicle charging station facilitates a charge transfer for an electric vehicle at the second electric vehicle charging station using a mobile device. The mobile device relays communication from the electric vehicle charging stations to the cloud server. The charge transfer request received at the cloud server is authorized using identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device. The charge transfer at the first electric vehicle charging station is adjusted based on a charging level at the second electric vehicle charging station. 1. A system for controlling a charging of an electric vehicle , wherein a charging at one electric vehicle charging station affect a charging at another electric vehicle charging station , the system comprising:a first electric vehicle charging station connected to an electric power grid;a second electric vehicle charging station connected to the electric power grid; anda mobile device disposed between the electric vehicle charging stations and a cloud server, wherein the mobile device relays communication from the electric vehicle charging stations to the cloud server, and wherein the electric vehicle charging stations are unable to transmit a charge transfer request for an electric vehicle to the cloud server without relaying through the mobile device, wherein the charge transfer request relayed from the mobile device includes identification information and credit account information;wherein in response to a charging control signal being authorized using identification ...

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05-07-2018 дата публикации

Charging system

Номер: US20180186247A1
Автор: Artur SYCHOV
Принадлежит: Easycharge.Me Gmbh

The present invention relates to a system for charging the battery of an electric vehicle parking on a parking space ( 501 ). The system comprises a charging unit ( 500 ) having an interface ( 503 ) for connection with a corresponding charging socket of the electric vehicle. According to the invention, the system comprises a projector unit ( 504 ), a control unit ( 505 ), and a detecting module ( 506 ). The projector unit ( 505 ) is adapted to project an image onto the floor area of the parking space ( 501 ). The projector unit ( 504 ) furthermore comprises an input for receiving control signals from the control unit ( 505 ). The detecting module ( 506 ) is adapted to detect status data of the system. The detecting module comprises an output for sending the status data to the control unit ( 505 ). The control unit comprises an input ( 511 ) for receiving the status data from the detecting module ( 506 ). The control unit ( 505 ) is adapted to control the projector unit ( 504 ) as a function of the status data. By detecting status data of the system it is possible to provide useful information to the user which enhances the user-friendliness and safety of the system.

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12-07-2018 дата публикации

CHARGING AUTHORIZATION APPROACH FOR OBJECTS TO BE RECHARGED AND AUTOMATIC AUTHORIZATION APPROACH AND SYSTEM FOR CHARGING APPARATUSES

Номер: US20180194241A1
Принадлежит:

The present application relates to the field of charging electrical apparatuses, and more particularly, to a charging authorization approach for objects to be recharged, an automatic authorization approach and system for charging apparatuses. The present application intends to solve the problem of complicate authentication procedure and poor user experience when a charging apparatus authenticates an electric vehicle in the prior art. The automatic authorization approach for charging apparatuses of the application comprises the following steps: plugging a charging gun of said charging apparatus into a charging port of an object to be recharged and hence activating a first authentication device; said first authentication device sending an authentication request information; a second authentication device receiving said authentication request information and matching it to a prestored valid authentication information; determining whether said charging apparatus should charge said object to be recharged based on the matching result. With the approach of the application, it only requires a user to plug the charging gun into the charging port of the electric vehicle, in order for the charging apparatus to automatically authenticate the electric vehicle, which makes the authentication procedure simpler, and no other authentication operations are required from the user, so that the charging experience of an electric vehicle user is considerably improved. 1. An automatic authorization method for charging apparatuses , comprising the following steps:plugging a charging gun of said charging apparatus into a charging port of an object to be recharged and hence activating a first authentication device;the first authentication device sending an authentication request information;a second authentication device receiving said authentication request information and matching it to a prestored valid authentication information; anddetermining whether said charging apparatus should ...

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18-06-2020 дата публикации

PORTABLE DOCKING SYSTEM AND PORTABLE DOCKING STATION

Номер: US20200189683A1
Автор: Chen Yin Hua
Принадлежит:

The portable docking station comprises a movable system and at least one set of holders. The movable system comprises a central supporter; a first lateral supporter; a second lateral supporter; a first upper rack movably coupled to the central supporter and rotatably coupled to the first lateral supporter; a second upper rack movably coupled to the central supporter and rotatably coupled to the second lateral supporter; a first lower rack rotatably coupled to the central supporter and movably coupled to the first lateral supporter; and a second lower rack rotatably coupled to the central supporter and movably coupled to the second lateral supporter. Each of the set of holders comprises an upper holder coupled to the first upper rack; and a lower holder coupled to the first lower rack. A portable docking system of using the aforementioned portable docking station is also disclosed. 1. A portable docking station comprising: a central supporter;', 'a first lateral supporter;', 'a second lateral supporter;', 'a first upper rack movably coupled to the central supporter and rotatably coupled to the first lateral supporter;', 'a second upper rack movably coupled to the central supporter and rotatably coupled to the second lateral supporter;', 'a first lower rack rotatably coupled to the central supporter and movably coupled to the first lateral supporter; and', 'a second lower rack rotatably coupled to the central supporter and movably coupled to the second lateral supporter; and, 'a movable system comprising an upper holder coupled to the first upper rack; and', 'a lower holder coupled to the first lower rack., 'at least one set of holders, each of the set of holders comprises2. The portable docking station as claimed in claim 1 , further comprises a charger coupled to the first lateral supporter.3. The portable docking station as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the charger is a swappable power bank.4. The portable docking station as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the upper ...

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05-08-2021 дата публикации

INTELLIGENT ELECTRIC-VEHICLE CHARGING STATION

Номер: US20210237610A1
Принадлежит:

An intelligent electric-vehicle charging station is provided. The charging station includes at least one charger. Each charger includes at least one power conversion unit and at least one charging terminal. Each power conversion unit includes an alternating-current power distribution module, a plurality of rectification modules, a switch matrix and a power controller. The alternating-current power distribution module supplies power to each power conversion unit and the at least one charging terminal. The rectification modules are divided into a plurality of groups of modules. The plurality of groups of modules is controlled, through the switch matrix, to be connected to a plurality of direct-current output circuits. Each direct-current output circuit is connected to one charging terminal. The switch matrix switches each group of modules in the plurality of direct-current output circuits according to a control instruction of the power controller. 1. An intelligent electric-vehicle charging station , comprising at least one charger , wherein each of the at least one charger comprises at least one power conversion unit and at least one charging terminal; each of the at least one power conversion unit comprises an alternating-current power distribution module , a plurality of rectification modules , a switch matrix and a power controller , and the alternating-current power distribution module is configured to supply power to a respective power conversion unit and a respective charging terminal; andthe plurality of rectification modules are divided into a plurality of groups of module assemblies, the plurality of groups of module assemblies is controlled, through the switch matrix, to be connected to a plurality of direct-current output circuits, each of the plurality of direct-current output circuits is connected to one charging terminal, and the switch matrix switches each of the plurality of groups of module assemblies in the plurality of direct-current output ...

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02-08-2018 дата публикации

CHARGING CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20180215280A1
Автор: Lee Sanghyun
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

The present invention relates to a charging control apparatus and a control method therefor. A charging control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a communication unit which performs wireless communication with at least one communication device including a vehicle; a charging connector electrically connected to a charging inlet provided in the vehicle; a locking unit which is disposed in the charging connector, so as to perform or release locking between the charging connector and the charging inlet; a control unit which checks whether the ID of the vehicle, received by the communication unit, is included in a pre-stored authentication information list, in response to an electrical connection between the charging connector and the charging inlet, and when the ID of the vehicle is included in the pre-stored authentication information list, determines whether to release the locking between the charging connector and the charging inlet, depending on the location of a previously authenticated portable device, and controls the locking unit according to the determination. 1. A charging control apparatus comprising:a communication unit for wirelessly communicating with at least one communication apparatus including a vehicle;a charging connector electrically connected to a charging inlet provided in the vehicle;a locking unit provided in the charging connector to lock or unlock the charging connector and the charging inlet; anda controller for checking whether an ID of the vehicle received by the communication unit is included in a pre-stored authentication information list in response to electrical connection between the charging connector and the charging inlet, determining whether the charging connector and the charging inlet are unlocked according to a position of a pre-authenticated portable device when the ID of the vehicle is included in the pre-stored authentication information list, and controlling the locking unit according ...

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02-08-2018 дата публикации

Self-parking vehicle

Номер: US20180215374A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A computer is programmed to, upon determining that a user has departed a vehicle, identify available parking spaces based at least in part on one of stored parking restrictions and vehicle sensor data. The computer is programmed to select one of the parking spaces based at least in part on a distance to a respective parking space and an environmental condition. The computer navigates the vehicle to park at the selected parking space.

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11-07-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING OF A CHARGING ARRANGEMENT AND MOTOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20190210468A1
Автор: WITTL Tobias
Принадлежит: Audi AG

A method for the automatic unlocking of a charging arrangement, in which an electrically drivable motor vehicle is connected to a charging station. In this case, an automatic unlocking of a mechanical connection between the charging station and the motor vehicle occurs as soon as a predetermined state of charge has been reached for a battery of the motor vehicle. Beyond this, an unlocking signal is generated by the motor vehicle as soon as the mechanical connection has been unlocked. Subsequently, the generated unlocking signal is transmitted to the charging station, which, in consequence thereof, signals that the charging station is available. 1. A method for automatic unlocking of a charging arrangement , in which an electrically drivable motor vehicle is connected to a charging station , comprising:automatically unlocking of a mechanical connection between the charging station and the motor vehicle as soon as a predetermined state of charge has been reached for a battery of the motor vehicle;generating an unlocking signal by the motor vehicle as soon as the mechanical connection has been unlocked;transmitting the generated unlocking signal to the charging station, which, in consequence thereof, signals that the charging station is available.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein prior to attaining the predetermined state of charge claim 1 , the mechanical connection between the charging station and the motor vehicle is automatically unlocked as soon as a time interval of a valid reservation of another motor vehicle starts running.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the mechanical connection is automatically unlocked only when claim 2 , in addition to the running time interval of the reservation claim 2 , a charge readiness signal of the other motor vehicle is present claim 2 , which characterizes a readiness of the other motor vehicle to receive electrical energy from the charging station.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the time ...

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12-08-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE

Номер: US20210245610A1
Принадлежит:

An ECU performs processing including: a step of obtaining a pilot signal CPLT and a connector connection signal PISW; a step of determining, when a connector is attached, a type of the connector; a step of controlling, when there is a function corresponding to the type of the attached connector, the connector to be set to a lock state; a step of performing control corresponding to the attached connector; and a step of maintaining, when there is no function corresponding to the type of the attached connector, an unlock state of the connector. 1. An electrically powered vehicle comprising:a power storage device;an inlet to which a connector of an external facility external to the vehicle can be attached;a lock mechanism that switches between a lock state and an unlock state, the lock state being a state in which removal of the connector from the inlet is restricted, the unlock state being a state in which removal of the connector from the inlet is permitted;a detection device that detects attachment of the connector to the inlet; anda control device that controls the lock mechanism using a result detected by the detection device, whereinwhen the attachment of the connector to the inlet is detected, the control device obtains, from the external facility, first information about power which can be exchanged between the connector and the power storage device,when the control device determines based on the first information that the power can be exchanged between the connector and the power storage device, the control device sets the lock mechanism to the lock state, andwhen the control device determines based on the first information that the power cannot be exchanged between the connector and the power storage device, the control device sets the lock mechanism to the unlock state.2. The electrically powered vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe control device includes a storage unit that stores second information about the power which can be exchanged between the ...

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11-07-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR AUTHENTICATION, SECURITY AND CONTROL OF POWER STORAGE DEVICES, SUCH AS BATTERIES, BASED ON USER PROFILES

Номер: US20190213809A1
Принадлежит:

A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source, such as the electrical grid or an electrical service of an installation location. The charging and distribution machines may distribute portable electrical energy storage devices of particular performance characteristics and other attributes based on customer preferences and/or customer profiles. The charging and distribution machines may provide instructions to or otherwise program portable electrical energy storage devices stored within the charging and distribution machines to perform at various levels according to user preferences and user profiles. 123-. (canceled)24. A method of operating a machine , comprising:receiving, by a controller of the machine, a request for a portable electrical energy storage device at the machine;determining, by the controller of the machine, a user profile associated with the request;selecting, by the controller of the machine, at least one portable electrical energy storage device having a particular performance characteristic based on the user profile; andconfiguring, by the controller of the machine, a security system of the selected at least one portable electrical energy storage device to regulate the selected at least one portable electrical energy storage device to release energy at a particular level.25. The method of claim 24 , further comprising:determining, by the controller of the machine, the particular level of energy to release from the selected at least one portable electrical energy storage device based on the user profile.26. The method of claim 25 , wherein the particular level of energy to release from the selected at least one portable electrical energy storage device is determined based on a user subscription plan associated with the user profile.27. ...

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09-08-2018 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for electric vehicle charging

Номер: US20180222337A1
Принадлежит: Jaguar Land Rover Ltd

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of charging an electric vehicle. The method comprises receiving at an electric vehicle, a wireless signal associated with an electric vehicle charging apparatus. Upon receiving the signal the method comprises controlling an actuator to open, in dependence on receiving the wireless signal, an enclosure housing a socket for receiving the charging plug. Embodiments of the invention also provide an enclosure for a charging socket of an electric vehicle.

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27-08-2015 дата публикации

Charging portion for vehicle

Номер: US20150239360A1

A charging portion for a vehicle is removably connected to a charging connector connected to an external power supply. The charging portion for a vehicle includes a lid box fixed to a body of the vehicle, an inlet provided to pass through the lid box, a terminal accommodated in the inlet, a wire connected to the terminal, and drawn from an end of the inlet located inside the vehicle, and a fixing member that fixes the wire to the end of the inlet. The wire is fixed to the end of the inlet using the fixing member.

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18-08-2016 дата публикации

Theft Protection for the Primary Coil of an Inductive Charging Station

Номер: US20160236577A1
Автор: Josef Krammer
Принадлежит: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

A method and a corresponding device are provided for securing a primary coil used for inductive charging. A device for fastening a rail to an underlying surface is provided. The rail has a lower wall and at least one side wall. The device includes a connection strip, which has a longitudinal extent along the rail and which has an adequate width for covering the lower wall and at least partially the at least one side wall of the rail. The connection strip has an outer connection layer on an outer face, which outer connection layer is designed to produce adhesion between the connection strip and the surface along the lower wall of the rail. The connection strip has at least one inner connection layer on an inner face, which inner connection layer is designed to produce adhesion between the at least one side wall of the rail and the connection strip along the at least one side wall of the rail. The device also includes a housing, which can be connected to the rail and which blocks access to the rail when the housing is connected to the rail.

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A CHARGING STATION FOR LOCKING MECHANICAL CHARGING CABLE COUPLING

Номер: US20170232857A1
Автор: HEUER Joerg, Winter Martin
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A method for communicating between an electric vehicle and a charging station for electrically charging at least one energy storage device of the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle is connected to the charging station during the charging process by a lockable mechanical coupling between a terminal of charging cable connected to the vehicle and a terminal of the charging station. Charging current is fed from the charging station through the charging cable. Information is transferred in the course of the charging process based on a communication between the electric vehicle and the charging station. The information includes a signal transmitted from the electric vehicle to the charging station for locking and/or unlocking the mechanical coupling. The signal triggers the locking and/or unlocking of the mechanical coupling between the terminal of the charging cable and the terminal at the charging station. 1. A communication method between an electric vehicle and a charging station ,wherein, during a charging operation for electrically charging the electric vehicle, the electric vehicle is connected to the charging station via a lockable mechanical coupling between a terminal of a charging cable connected to the electric vehicle and a terminal of the charging station, and charging current is supplied from the charging station to at least one energy storage device of the electric vehicle through the charging cable,the method comprising:transmitting information over a course of the charging operation for communication between the electric vehicle and the charging station, the information transmitted from the electric vehicle to the charging station including a signaling for locking the mechanical coupling, to thereby trigger in the charging station a locking of the mechanical coupling between the terminal of the charging cable and the terminal of the charging station via the signaling; a power line communication (PLC) connection through one or more current-conducting ...

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A VEHICLE AND A CHARGING STATION FOR UNLOCKING MECHANICAL CHARGING CABLE COUPLING

Номер: US20170232858A1
Автор: HEUER Joerg, Winter Martin
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A method for communicating between an electric vehicle and a charging station for electrically charging at least one energy storage device of the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle is connected to the charging station during the charging process by a lockable mechanical coupling between a terminal of charging cable connected to the vehicle and a terminal of the charging station. Charging current is fed from the charging station through the charging cable. Information is transferred in the course of the charging process based on a communication between the electric vehicle and the charging station. The information includes a signal transmitted from the electric vehicle to the charging station for locking and/or unlocking the mechanical coupling. The signal triggers the locking and/or unlocking of the mechanical coupling between the terminal of the charging cable and the terminal at the charging station.

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26-08-2021 дата публикации

Vehicle docking stations heartbeat and security

Номер: US20210261091A1
Принадлежит: Lyft Inc

Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide reduction in connectivity interruptions between vehicle docking stations and a management server for facilitating micro-mobility vehicle sharing services. To maintain communication sessions between the vehicle docking stations and the management server, heartbeat signals are transmitted periodically by each of the vehicle docking stations to the management server. An unavailability of the connection between a vehicle docking station and the management server may be detected based on an interruption to the heartbeat signals. In response to determining the unavailability of the connection, the management server may instruct a vehicle within a predetermined distance of the vehicle docking station to establish a short-range connection with the vehicle docking station and retrieve docking station data from the vehicle docking station.

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24-08-2017 дата публикации

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK FOR ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLES COMPRISING A COMMUNICATION INTERFACE

Номер: US20170240052A1
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A rechargeable battery pack () for an electric or hybrid vehicle (), comprising: at least one electric connection member () to a powertrain unit () of the electric or hybrid vehicle (); a plurality of mutually electrically connected cells (); at least one first circuit block () integrated in the rechargeable battery pack () and comprising a radio communication interface (). 1201. A rechargeable battery pack () for an electric or hybrid vehicle () , comprising:{'b': 23', '5, 'at least one electric connection member () to a powertrain unit () of the electric or hybrid vehicle (i);'}{'b': '30', 'a plurality of mutually electrically connected cells ();'}{'b': 40', '20', '45, 'at least one first circuit block () integrated in the rechargeable battery pack () and comprising a radio communication interface ();'}wherein:{'b': 40', '20', '45, 'the first circuit block () is adapted to identify that the charge state of the rechargeable battery pack () is lower than a predetermined threshold and it is adapted to send a corresponding charge running out alarm message through the radio communication interface ().'}2204540. The rechargeable battery pack () according to claim 1 , wherein the above-mentioned interface () is a bidirectional communication interface and allows the first circuit block () transmitting and receiving data from remote.32045. The rechargeable battery pack () according to claim 1 , wherein the radio communication interface () comprises a modem for the connection to a cellular radio network.420404645. The rechargeable battery pack () according to claim 3 , wherein the first circuit block () further comprises a support and connection device () of a SIM card claim 3 , which is adapted to house said SIM for the connection of the above-mentioned radio communication interface () to a cellular radio network.52040414241204542. The rechargeable battery pack () according to claim 1 , wherein the first circuit block () comprises a receiver () of satellite geo- ...

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01-08-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR OPERATING A SECURITY DEVICE

Номер: US20190232918A1
Автор: Grieb Pascal, Kupka Bjoern
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The present invention relates to a method for operating a security device, wherein the security device is part of a charging device for charging an energy store of a vehicle, preferably an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle. The security device is connected to an Internet-capable server. In a first step of the method, the security device reads the vehicle service data. In a second step of the method, the security device compares the vehicle service data via the server with a database of vehicles which have been reported stolen. Finally, the security device sends a signal to the charging device if the vehicle is entered as stolen in the database. 110. A method for operating a safety device () ,{'b': 10', '11', '12', '13', '10', '14, 'wherein the safety device () is part of a charging device () for charging an energy store () of a vehicle (), wherein the safety device () is connected to an internet-enabled server (), the method comprising{'b': '10', 'reading out, via the safety device (), vehicle service data;'}{'b': 10', '15, 'comparing, via the safety device (), the vehicle service data with a database () of vehicles reported stolen;'}{'b': 13', '15', '11, 'in response to determining that the vehicle () is recorded in the database () as stolen sending, via the safety device, a signal (S) to the charging device ().'}210. The method for operating a safety device () as claimed in claim 1 ,{'b': 10', '13, 'wherein the charging device () is arranged in the vehicle ().'}310. The method for operating a safety device () as claimed in claim 1 ,{'b': 10', '16', '13, 'wherein the charging device () is arranged in a charging column () arranged outside the vehicle ().'}410101112. The method for operating a safety device () as claimed in claim 1 , wherein on receipt of the signal (S) by the safety device () claim 1 , the charging device () either does not start or ceases the charging process of the energy store ().5101011. The method for operating a safety device () as claimed in ...

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01-08-2019 дата публикации

CONNECTION LOCATOR IN A POWER AGGREGATION SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED ELECTRIC RESOURCES

Номер: US20190239144A1
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Systems and methods are described for a power aggregation system. In one implementation, a method includes charging an electric resource over a power connection to an electric network, obtaining a unique identifier of a device over the power connection, and determining an electric network location of the electric resource from the unique identifier. 1. A method , comprising:charging an electric resource over a power connection to an electric network;obtaining a unique identifier of a device over the power connection; anddetermining an electric network location of the electric resource from the unique identifier.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending the unique identifier to a service claim 1 , wherein the service determines an electric network location from the unique identifier.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the service uses the determined electric network location for aggregating power of distributed electric resources.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the service uses the determined electric network location for a transaction of energy exchange associated with the electric resource.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the power connection comprises Broadband-over-powerline.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the power connection comprises Ethernet-over-powerline.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the power connection comprises USB-over-powerline.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the unique identifier comprises a media access control (MAC) address.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a smart meter.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a smart plug.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a modem.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a router.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the electric resource comprises an electric vehicle claim 1 , a hybrid electric vehicle claim 1 , or a vehicle that obtains at least some power for motion from an electric storage system.14. The method ...

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08-09-2016 дата публикации

CHARGING CABLE LOCKING DEVICE AND CONTROLLER

Номер: US20160257211A1
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A charging cable locking device locks or unlocks a charging cable in association with the locking and unlocking of a vehicle door. In the charging cable locking device, a power supply plug of the charging cable is joined to an inlet provided in a power supply opening, and the charging cable is locked when a state in which a battery is being charged by power supplied from the charging cable continues for a predetermined time. 1. A charging cable lock device adapted to lock a charging cable to a power supply port in a manner restricting removal of the charging cable from the power supply port , the charging cable lock device comprising:a lock controller that locks the charging cable when a power supply plug of the charging cable is continuously coupled to an inlet arranged in the power supply port for a predetermined time.2. The charging cable lock device according to claim 1 , wherein the lock controller locks or unlocks the charging cable when a vehicle door is locked or unlocked.3. The charging cable lock device according to claim 1 , wherein when a state in which the charging cable is connected to the inlet and a battery is charged with power supplied from the charging cable continues for a predetermined time claim 1 , the lock controller locks the charging cable.4. The charging cable lock device according to claim 1 , wherein the lock controller is configured tostart measurement with a timer when the power supply plug is coupled to the inlet but the charging cable is unlocked,monitor a length of time in which the unlocked power supply plug is coupled to the inlet, andoutput a charging cable auto-lock instruction to automatically lock the charging cable when the length of time measured by the timer reaches a time limit.5. A charging cable lock controller adapted for use with a power supply port claim 1 , which is connected to a charging cable claim 1 , and a battery claim 1 , which is charged through the charging cable claim 1 , wherein:the charging cable lock ...

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30-08-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION WITH INTEGRATED CAMERA

Номер: US20180249129A1
Автор: Haas Harry Price
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An electric vehicle charging station such as a smart Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) with an integrated camera is provided. A networked on-charging station camera unit disposed either internally to the smart EVSE or connected externally on the smart EVSE. The camera unit includes at least one of a video camera and a still image camera. A communication module is coupled to the camera unit to communicate acquired camera data over a camera connection to a server or to a mobile device of a user over one or more public networks, one or more private networks, or a combination of one or more public networks and one or more private networks. 1. A smart Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) , the smart EVSE comprising:a body having an exterior surface; and a processor configured to receive authentication information of a user of the smart EVSE over the communications network, and', 'a storage device configured to store the authentication information locally at the smart EVSE and store EVSE usage information,', 'wherein the processor is configured to compare the stored authentication information with information acquired from the camera to ascertain an identity of the user of the smart EVSE, and', 'wherein the camera is configured to read a graphic image from a mobile device of a user of the smart EVSE or a graphic image affixed on a vehicle of the user to make a payment authentication., 'a camera unit integrated with the body, the camera unit having a camera disposed on the exterior surface, the camera is communicatively coupled to a server via a communications network, wherein the camera unit including2. The smart EVSE of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to report the EVSE usage information via the communications network based on the stored authentication information and the information acquired from the camera claim 1 , wherein the EVSE usage information including a specific time when the smart EVSE is used and an amount of energy used at ...

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14-09-2017 дата публикации

LOCKING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD WITH AUTHENTICATED UNLOCKING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20170259785A1
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An exemplary locking assembly includes, among other things, a lock that transitions between a first state that prevents disengaging electric vehicle supply equipment from a charge port and a second state that permits the disengaging. A control module is configured to command the lock to transition from the first to the second state in response to a user interaction with a selector device and an authentication of the user interaction. An exemplary securing method includes, among other things, receiving a request to disengage electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) from a charge port of a vehicle, permitting a disengaging if the request can be authenticated, and preventing the disengaging if the request cannot be authenticated. 1. A locking assembly , comprising:a lock that transitions between a first state that prevents disengaging electric vehicle supply equipment from a charge port of a vehicle and a second state that permits the disengaging; anda control module configured to command the lock to transition from the first to the second state in response to a user interaction with a selector device disposed on the vehicle, and an authentication of the user interaction.2. The locking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the selector device is disposed on the vehicle outside a passenger compartment of a vehicle.3. The locking assembly of claim 2 , wherein the selector device is directly adjacent the charge port.4. The locking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the authentication comprises receiving an indication that a key fob is proximate the vehicle without requiring a user to interact with the key fob.5. The locking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the authentication comprises receiving an indication that a key fob is proximate the charge port without requiring a user to interact with the key fob.6. The locking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the control module and lock comprise portions of a passive entry electrified vehicle.7. The locking assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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13-09-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR PHYSICAL SECURITY OF POWER STORAGE DEVICES IN VEHICLES

Номер: US20180257603A1
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A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To avoid theft and tampering of the portable electrical energy storage devices, by default, each portable electrical energy storage device is locked in and operably connected to the vehicle to which it provides power unless the vehicle comes within the vicinity of a collection, charging and distribution machine or other authorized external device such as that in a service center. Once within the vicinity of a collection, charging and distribution machine or other authorized external device a locking mechanism in the vehicle or within the portable electrical energy storage device unlocks and allows the portable electrical energy storage device to be exchanged or serviced. 1. A portable electrical energy storage device security system for a portable electrical energy storage device , comprising:at least one controller; receive information regarding authentication of an external device via the communications module; and', 'in response to receiving the information regarding authentication, unlock a portable electrical energy storage device locking mechanism to allow the portable electrical energy storage device to be removed from being operably connected to a vehicle; and, 'at least one communications device coupled to the at least one controller, wherein the at least one controller is configured toa power interface coupled to the at least one controller and configured to be coupled to the portable electrical energy storage device and the electrical energy storage device locking mechanism to provide power to the electrical energy storage device locking mechanism.2. The portable electrical energy storage device security system of wherein the at least one controller is configured to make a determination regarding unlocking the portable electrical energy storage device locking mechanism ...

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13-09-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR PREVENTING THE THEFT OF BATTERIES OF ELECTRIC BICYCLES

Номер: US20180257724A1
Автор: VITAL HUICI Miguel
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Electric bicycle batteries anti-theft device for electric bicycles comprising a bicycle frame with a hollow profile. Said hollow profile has an opening, which houses a casing in which the battery is found, and comprises a first borehole and a second borehole facing each other. It has a lock with a bolt, movable between two positions, which crosses the first borehole or both boreholes. It comprises a cover that covers the opening of the hollow profile, joined to the casing in a removable manner with joining elements, such that when the casing is inside the hollow profile, said joining elements are also inside the hollow profile. 1. An electric bicycle batteries anti-theft device for electric bicycles of the type comprising a bicycle frame wherein it comprises:a hollow profile of the bicycle frame with a first borehole and an opening,a casing intended to house the battery and intended to be introduced inside the hollow profile and comprising at least a second borehole facing the first borehole,a lock comprising a bolt configured to move between a first position in which it only crosses the first borehole and a second position in which it crosses the first borehole and the second borehole,a cover joined to the casing in a removable manner and that covers the opening of the hollow profile, and the cover is arranged over the opening of the hollow profile of the frame, covering said opening and remaining partially outside the frame;joining elements of the cover to the casing arranged in the casing in a position such that when the casing is inside the hollow profile, said joining elements are also inside the hollow profile.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the lock further comprises a spring arranged around the bolt claim 1 , inside the hollow profile claim 1 , in contact with the casing.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cover further comprises a light.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the cover further comprises a GPS tracker.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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21-10-2021 дата публикации

Electric Vehicle Charging Station System

Номер: US20210323427A1
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An electric vehicle charging station system having, at least: an EV charging station that includes a supply part configured to supply electric energy to at least one vehicle battery, a computing device configured to manage supplying of electric energy to electric vehicles, and a transactions module of a station application stored in and executable by the computing device of the EV charging station. The transactions module and other modules of or associated with the EV charging station or an electric vehicle can leverage asymmetric cryptography and peer-to-peer networks and systems to provide secure supplying of electric energy from the EV charging station to an electric vehicle and recording of information on the station supplying electric energy to the vehicles. 1. A computing device , comprising:a vehicle charging application stored in and executable by the computing device, the vehicle application comprising a transactions module stored in and executable by the computing device; receive a vehicle communication to initiate supplying electric energy, the vehicle communication comprising vehicle identification information, a vehicle public key, a vehicle certificate associating the vehicle public key to the vehicle identification information, and a vehicle digital signature signed using a vehicle private key corresponding to the vehicle public key;', 'verify the vehicle certificate and verify the vehicle digital signature using the vehicle public key;', initiate supplying electric energy to an electric vehicle;', receive additional vehicle communications;', 'in response to receiving a given communication of the additional vehicle communications:', 'determine whether a session between the station application and the vehicle application has expired;', 'continue to supply of the electric energy in response to a determination that the session has not expired; and', 'terminate the supply of the electric energy in response to at least a determination that the session has ...

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29-09-2016 дата публикации

Vehicle and charging system for a vehicle

Номер: US20160280086A1
Принадлежит: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC

A vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a charging port configured to couple to a connector of an external power source in order to recharge a battery, a lock to secure the connector to the charging port, an electrical actuator configured to transition the lock between a locked condition and an unlocked condition when energized and maintain the locked or unlocked condition when de-energized, and a mechanical lock override configured to transition the lock to the unlocked condition.

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27-09-2018 дата публикации

APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC DATA

Номер: US20180272990A1
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A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collects, charges and distributes portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Vehicle diagnostic data of a vehicle using the portable electrical energy storage device is stored on a diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device during use of a respective portable electrical energy storage device by a respective vehicle. Once the user places the portable electrical energy storage device in the collection, charging and distribution machine, or comes within wireless communications range of a collection, charging and distribution machine, a connection is established between the collection, charging and distribution machine and the portable electrical energy storage device. The collection, charging and distribution machine then reads vehicle diagnostic data stored on the diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device and provides information regarding the diagnostic data. 1. A vehicle diagnostic data storage system , comprising: at least one controller; and receive diagnostic data regarding the vehicle; and', 'store at least some of the diagnostic data in the memory device., 'at least one memory device configured to be coupled to the at least one controller, wherein the at least one memory device is attached to an electrical energy storage device configured to provide power to a vehicle, and wherein the controller is configured to240-. (canceled) This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) of the filing date of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/511,900 entitled “APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR COLLECTION, CHARGING AND DISTRIBUTING POWER STORAGE DEVICES, SUCH AS BATTERIES” and filed Jul. 26, 2011 (Attorney Docket No. 170178.401P1), U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/647,936 entitled “APPARATUS, METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR COLLECTION, CHARGING AND ...

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09-12-2021 дата публикации

Battery Replacement Device and Control Method Therefor

Номер: US20210380018A1
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Disclosed are a battery replacement device (″) and a control method therefor. The battery replacement device (″) is used for mounting a battery on an electric vehicle, and sending a security message to a battery lock (″) to unlock the battery, so that the battery is electrically connected to the electric vehicle. 1. A battery lock , wherein the battery lock is applicable for battery replacement of electric vehicles;the battery lock is used to unlock the battery when receiving a security message sent by an external device, so that the battery is electrically connected to the electric vehicle.2. The battery lock of claim 1 , wherein the battery lock comprises: a sending unit;the sending unit is used to send an acquired battery lock signal to the external device to generate the security message;the battery lock signal is used to indicate that the battery is installed on the electric vehicle.3. The battery lock of claim 1 , wherein the battery lock further comprises a storage unit;the storage unit is used to store the security message.4. The battery lock of claim 2 , wherein the battery lock further comprises: a receiving unit and a locking unit;the receiving unit is used to invoke the locking unit when receiving a battery unlock signal;the locking unit is used to lock the battery so that the battery is electrically disconnected from the electric vehicle;the battery unlock signal is used to indicate that the battery is removed from the electric vehicle.5. The battery lock according to claim 4 , wherein after locking the battery claim 4 , the locking unit is further used to invoke the sending unit;the sending unit is further used to send the security message to the external device.6. The battery lock according to claim 1 , wherein the battery lock is arranged in the electric vehicle;and/or, the external device is a battery replacement device or a battery replacement station.7. A battery replacement device for replacing a battery of an electric vehicle claim 1 , wherein ...

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12-09-2019 дата публикации

ELECTRIC CARRIER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING LOST BATTERY

Номер: US20190275909A1
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A method for tracking a lost battery is to be implemented by an electric carrier system, and includes the following steps: recording a loss report that includes a concerned battery identifier which corresponds to a concerned battery; detecting a detected battery identifier of a detected battery, and obtaining location information that relates to where the detected battery is located; determining whether the detected battery identifier matches the concerned battery identifier; and recording the location information when it is determined that the detected battery identifier matches the concerned battery identifier. 1. A method for tracking a lost battery , to be implemented by an electric carrier system , the electric carrier system storing plural sets of battery data , and a plurality of reference battery identifiers which correspond respectively to the plural sets of battery data , the method comprising following steps:(A) recording, by the electric carrier system, a loss report that includes a concerned battery identifier which is one of the reference battery identifiers and which corresponds to a concerned battery, and a loss flag which corresponds to the concerned battery identifier and which indicates that the concerned battery is lost;(B) by the electric carrier system, detecting a detected battery identifier of a detected battery, and obtaining location information that relates to where the detected battery is located;(C) determining, by the electric carrier system, whether the detected battery identifier matches the concerned battery identifier to which the loss flag corresponds; and(D) recording, by the electric carrier system, the location information when it is determined that the detected battery identifier matches the concerned battery identifier.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , the electric carrier system further including a server and at least one charging station which is communicable with the server claim 1 , the server storing the plural sets ...

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25-12-2014 дата публикации

Method And System For Securing A Rental Vehicle, And Secure Vehicle

Номер: US20140379185A1
Принадлежит: BLUECARSHARING

The invention relates to a method () for securing an electric rental vehicle when returning/picking up the vehicle at a so-called rental site, said vehicle including at least one sensor for determining at least one state of an element of said vehicle, said method including the following steps: measuring () at least one value of at least one parameter by said sensor means, comparing () the value of said parameter with at least one predetermined value, and indicating () an anomaly if the value is not equal to the predetermined value. The invention also relates to a method for securing an electric rental vehicle when returning/picking up said vehicle, and to a secure vehicle. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for securing an electric vehicle available for rental on the return/collection of said vehicle on a site , called the rental site , said vehicle comprising at least one sensor to determine at least one state of an element of said vehicle , said method comprising the following steps:measuring at least one value of at least one parameter by said sensor means,comparing the value of said parameter to at least one predetermined value, andsignaling an anomaly, if the value is not equal to the predetermined value.14. The method according to claim 13 , wherein for at least one parameter claim 13 , the comparison of the measured value to a predetermined value can be carried out on a remote site claim 13 , called the central site claim 13 , said method also comprising the sending of said measured value to said central site.15. The method according to claim 13 , in which the signaling step comprises a step of emitting a light and/or audible signal on the vehicle or on a terminal of a charging station at which the vehicle is located claim 13 , in particular associated with the vehicle.16. The method according to claim 13 , in which the signaling step comprises a step of transmitting at least one item of notification data to the user or an operator.17. The method according to claim ...

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12-09-2019 дата публикации

Locking Device Having Shape Memory Alloy for an Energy Storage Device of a Motor Vehicle and Method for Operating Such a Locking Device

Номер: US20190277060A1
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A locking device for an energy storage device of a motor vehicle, includes a locking element, which is adjustable based on a control signal, by an adjusting device between a locking position, in which the locking element engages with a latch receptacle, and a release position, in which the locking element is out of engagement with the latch receptacle. The adjusting device has an adjusting element made of a shape memory alloy. The shape change enables the locking element to be adjustable between the locking position and the release position. 1. A locking device for an energy storage device of a car , comprising:a locking element which is adjustable, based on a control signal;an adjusting device by which the locking element is adjusted, based on the control signal, between a locking position, in which the locking element is in engagement with a locking receptacle, and a release position, in which the locking element is out of engagement with the locking receptacle, whereinthe adjusting device has an adjusting element made of a shape memory alloy,a shape change of which adjusts the locking element between the locking position and the release position.2. The locking device according to claim 1 , whereinin an inoperative state, the locking device holds the locking element monostably in the release position by the adjusting element, andthe locking element is adjustable into the locking position based on the control signal.3. The locking device according to claim 1 , whereinin the inoperative state, the locking device holds the locking element monostably in the locking position by the adjusting element, andthe locking element is adjustable into the release position based on the control signal.4. The locking device according to claim 1 , whereinin the inoperative state, the locking device holds the locking element bistably in the release position and/or in the locking position by the adjusting device, andthe locking element is adjustable into the respective other position ...

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12-09-2019 дата публикации

LIMB ACTIVATED ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT LOCKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20190277067A1
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This disclosure is directed to systems and methods for automatically locking and unlocking electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) relative to vehicle inlet assemblies during charging events. A lock may be moved between an engaged position in which a coupler of the EVSE is locked to a charging port and a disengaged positon in which the coupler is unlocked to the charging port. The lock may be moved between the engaged position and the disengaged position in response to a limb of an authorized user being detected within a designated area. 1. A charging system for an electrified vehicle , comprising:a vehicle inlet assembly including a charging port;an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) assembly including a coupler configured to plug into the charging port;a lock movable between an engaged position in which the coupler is locked to the charging port and a disengaged positon in which the coupler is unlocked to the charging port; anda control module configured to command the lock between the engaged position and the disengaged position in response to a limb of an authorized user being detected within a designated area.2. The charging system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lock includes a solenoid.3. The charging system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the solenoid is selectively powered by an actuator to move the lock between the engaged position and the disengaged position.4. The charging system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the lock includes a pin and an aperture.5. The charging system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the pin is part of the vehicle inlet assembly and the aperture is part of the coupler.6. The charging system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the pin is part of the coupler and the aperture is part of the vehicle inlet assembly.7. The charging system as recited in claim 4 , wherein the control module is configured to command movement of the pin into the aperture or out of the aperture in response to the limb being detected within the designated ...

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