ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО И ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Изобретение относится к экологически чистым транспортным средствам и зарядным устройствам для них. Транспортное средство содержит устройство аккумуляции электроэнергии, преобразователь электроэнергии, соединительную часть для соединения электрического устройства, находящегося вне автомобиля и преобразователя электроэнергии, электронное устройство управления для считывания информации ключа. Информация ключа соответствует регистрационной информации, записанной в транспортном средстве. Электронное устройство управления включает контроллер для управления преобразователем электроэнергии. Преобразователь принимает информацию ключа от электрического устройства и подает электроэнергию в устройство аккумуляции электроэнергии и принимает ее из него, когда информация ключа соответствует регистрационной информации. Электрическое устройство содержит электронное устройство управления, электрическое устройство, передающую часть, принимающую часть. Электронное устройство управления считывает информацию ...

Locking actuator for electrical plug connector, has housing with electrical connecting element that is designed to cooperate and directly contact with mating electrical connecting element of electrical plug connector

The locking actuator (1) has housing (4) with an electrical connecting element (5) that is designed to cooperate and directly contact with a mating electrical connecting element of electrical plug connector. A centering/guide element (7) is provided to position locking actuator with respect to electrical plug connector. An independent claim is included for plug connector system.

Motor vehicle charging device i.e. motor vehicle energy storage charging device, for electric vehicle, has protection device preventing utilization of two charging connections and comprising charge connection detection unit

The device has a charging unit (10a) charging an energy storage i.e. traction battery, by an external network source, and a protection device (13a) preventing utilization of two charging connections. The protection device comprises a charge connection detection unit (14a) and an automatic charge deactivating mechanism (15a). The protection device comprises a control element (16a) that selects one of the charging connections for a charging process. The charging connections comprise a locking actuator mechanism that locks an unused changing connection.

Feeder connector with electromagnetically locked trigger

A connector for charging an electric vehicle includes a casing 1, a contact-carrying body 2 slidably disposed in a front portion of the casing, and a handle 4 movably mounted in a rear portion of the casing such that it advances through rotation of a lever 3 to push the connector body against the receiving-side connector, the handle also serving as a passage for lead wires passing to the connector. The lever 3 may include a first locking means 32, 32' for locking the connector body in an engaged state with a mating connector body of the receiving-side connector. The lever includes a second locking means 42 operated through energisation of an electromagnetic coil 41, and a means 35 for releasing the locking by the first locking means 32 after the locking by the second locking means 42 is released by deenergizing. ...

Device for coupling an electrical loading device having an accumulator of an electrically drivable, single track vehicle

Es wird eine Vorrichtung zum Kuppeln einer elektrischen Ladeeinrichtung (30) mit einem Akkumulator (31) eines elektrisch antreibbaren, einspurigen Fahrzeugs (1), das ein in einer Gabel (5) gelagertes Vorderrad (3) aufweist, mit einer in einer elektrischen Ladeverbindung (32) zwischen Ladeeinrichtung (30) und Akkumulator (31) vorgesehenen Steckkupplung (12) aus zwei in Steckrichtung gegeneinander verschiebbar geführten, in Fahrzeuglängsrichtung ausgerichteten Kupplungsteilen (11, 16) beschrieben, von denen der Kupplungsteil (16) auf der Akkumulatorseite der Vorderradgabel (5) zugeordnet und der andere der Ladeeinrichtung (30) zugehörige Kupplungsteil (11) in einer Halterung (1) für das Vorderrad (3) der Höhe nach verschiebbar geführt ist. Um vorteilhafte Konstruktionsbedingungen zu sichern, wird vorgeschlagen, dass der Kupplungsteil (11) auf der Seite der Ladeeinrichtung (30) eine Schiebeführung (19) für den Kupplungsteil (16) auf der Akkumulatorseite bildet und mit einer Verriegelungseinrichtung ...

VORRICHTUNG ZUM LADEN DER ELEKTRISCHEN BATTERIEN VON EINEN ELEKTRISCHEN HILFSMOTOR AUFWEISENDEN, EINSPURIGEN FAHRZEUGEN, INSBESONDERE FAHRRÄDERN

The invention relates to a device for charging the electric batteries of single-track vehicles, in particular cycles, having an auxiliary electric motor, comprising at least one socket (2) connected to an electrical supply network (4) by means of a mains power switch (3) and a current measuring apparatus (6) and comprising a control apparatus (7) for the mains power switch (3), wherein said control apparatus can be controlled by means of an input and display apparatus (12). In order to prevent misuse, the socket (2) is arranged in a housing (1) accommodating a vehicle, the door (8) of said housing having a lock (9) that independently locks when the door (8) is closed and that can be opened by means of an actuating drive (10), and the actuating drive (10) of the lock (9) can be controlled according to the control of the control apparatus (7) by the input and display apparatus (12) and the mains power switch (3) can be controlled additionally according to the locking position of the lock ...

Electric vehicle network

Break-away cable connector

An electric vehicle charging station having a console, a cable and a vehicle connector. The cable is connected with a break-away system that allows for a controlled structural failure of one of the cable connections when the vehicle connector is pulled away from the console with a critical level of force. The break-away system could be a body positioned along the length of the cable, and could be a connection between the cable and either the console or the vehicle connector.

Metering and measuring-point system for measuring and metering electrical power/electricity, and a method

The invention relates to a metering and measuring-point system for measuring and metering the electrical power/electricity which is tapped and/or supplied by a consumer/generator unit, at a fixed geographical point, from a tap-and/or-supply device. The system comprises one or more stationary tap-and/or-supply devices connected to the electrical grid and suitable for tapping and/or supplying electrical power/electricity which is tapped and/or supplied by consumer/generator units, as well as at least one identifiable and portable functional unit for measuring and metering the electrical power/electricity that is tapped or supplied, either conductively by means of an electric conductor or inductively, by consumer/generator units connected to one or more stationary tap-and/or-supply devices. A measurement device is associated with each of the plurality of tap-and/or-supply devices and is suitable for measuring at least one physical parameter that represents the electrical power transferred ...

Distribution network and method and device for regulating electric current from the network

NON-CONTACT POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

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

TRACTION BATTERY CHARGING WITH INDUCTIVE COUPLING

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

Parking and utilisation installation for local journey passenger vehicles

The installation has a number of parking locations (3,3',3'') for respective local journey passenger vehicles, each provided with a hybrid drive. The parking locations are provided with charging points for re-charging the battery for the vehicle electric drive motor, with a display (10) indicating the battery charge level and the filling level of the vehicle fuel tank. The data is transferred from the vehicle via a plug-in cable link (7) to the display which is incorporated in a column (5) at one corner of the parking location, the displayed data transferred to a central monitoring location.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING THE CHARGING PROCESS OF A VEHICLE

本发明涉及一种用于控制车辆(3)的充电过程的系统(1)，该系统包括控制装置(4)，该控制装置被设置成，借助失窃信息(6)检查车辆(3)是否报告为被盗，并且根据该检查控制车辆(3)的充电过程，其中，车辆(3)自身包括所述控制装置(4)。本发明还涉及一种具有这种控制装置(4)的车辆(3)以及一种用于控制车辆(3)的充电过程的方法。

Charging device for electric vehicle

The invention provides a charging device for an electric vehicle, which comprises a power supply connector, a power receiving connector, a safe charging signal generating unit and a CAN control module, wherein the power supply connector is provided with one of a charging terminal and a charging terminal accommodating chamber; the power receiving connector is provided with the other one of the charging terminal and the charging terminal accommodating chamber; the safe charging signal generating unit is arranged on the charging device; the CAN control module receives a safe charging signal generated by the safe charging signal generating unit; and when the charging terminal and the charging terminal accommodating chamber are mutually connected and the power supply connector, the power receiving connector are mutually combined and the CAN control module detects the safe charging signal, the charging device charges the electric vehicle. The charging device adopts a double-insurance structure ...

Oil filling or charging port door lock assembly

LOCKING MECHANISM TO PROTECT a CATCH FROM LOAD ON a VEHICLE PROVIDED With a BATTERY WITH TRACTION

La batterie de traction d'un véhicule est chargée à partir d'une source de courant par un câble se terminant par un connecteur de charge enfichable dans une prise de charge installée sur le véhicule. Le dispositif de verrouillage (8 - 12) permet de verrouiller un couvercle pivotant (2) de la prise de charge (3) dans une position de sécurité correspondant à une position ouverte déterminée dans laquelle le couvercle (2) empêche l'enlèvement d'un connecteur de charge (4) préalablement introduit dans la prise (3), encastrée dans la paroi extérieure (1) de la carrosserie, en vue de la charge de la batterie (6). Applicable aux véhicules automobiles électriques ou hybrides.

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF BATTERY

Un véhicule (10) porte une batterie (11) comme source d'énergie. Une unité de commande de batterie (16) dans le véhicule (10) comporte une unité d'authentification (16b). L'unité d'authentification (16b) détermine si la batterie (11) est conforme. Lorsqu'il est déterminé que la batterie (11) est non conforme, une unité de commande (16c) restreint le chargement de la batterie (11). Dans un état de chargement restreint, l'usage de la batterie non conforme est restreint. Un utilisateur peut se procurer une permission de chargement auprès d'un serveur (26) d'une organisation administrative lorsque l'utilisateur fournit des informations nécessaires sur un terminal d'entrée (28). Lorsque la permission de chargement est accordée, la batterie non conforme peut être chargée. L'agrément d'utilisation de l'utilisateur est donc amélioré tout en restreignant l'usage de la batterie non conforme.

CHARGING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE HAVING EMERGENCY SOCKET DEVICE

The present invention relates to a charging system for an electric vehicle having an emergency socket device. More specifically, the present invention relates to the charging system including an emergency socket device capable of connecting an electric vehicle when a charger breaks down for emergency, enabling that the electric vehicle can be always charged without towing the electric vehicle or causing the electric vehicle not to operate when the charger breaks down since the emergency socket device is interrupted by a switchgear so that only an authorized user can open the switchgear, and preventing unauthorized use of power by blocking use of the emergency socket device by an unauthorized user. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

METHOD FOR SUPPLEMENTING AND CALCULATING ENERGY CONSUMED BY A VEHICLE

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

CHARGING STAND OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES, CAPABLE OF CHARGING THE BATTERY OF AN ELECTRIC CAR

PURPOSE: A charging stand of electric vehicles is provided to generate an alarm and store an alarm history by operating a switching circuit in opening a door. CONSTITUTION: A door(40) is installed in a main body(10) and is openable. An alarm unit(60) is arranged between the main body and the door. A door sensor(62) generates the impedance change in opening the door. A controller(64) receives a signal supplied from a door sensor. A switching circuit(66) generates an alarm or an alarm history. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2012 ...

veículo elétrico e aparelho elétrico para fornecimento e recebimento de energia elétrica

SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A VEHICLE CHARGING DEVICE

The invention relates to a system for controlling access to a charging socket on a motor vehicle (1). The charging socket has a lockable cover (3), and a proximity sensor (11) is arranged in the region of the charging socket, said proximity sensor detecting the proximity of a body (4). The proximity sensor (11) is coupled to a control system (17) on the vehicle side. At least one transmitting coil (10) for electromagnetic wake-up signals is connected to the control system, and the control system (17) is designed to control the transmitting coil (10) in order to transmit a wake-up signal in response to the detection of a proximity of a body (4) by means of the proximity sensor (11). An ID transmitter (5) that is separate from the vehicle (1) is designed to receive the wake-up signals, said ID transmitter (5) and control system (17) each having means for carrying out a bidirectional wireless communication in order to authenticate the ID transmitter (5). The control system (17) unlocks the ...

METHOD FOR CHARGING A BATTERY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE

It should be convenient for the driver of a motor vehicle to end the process of charging the battery (14) of a motor vehicle (100) having an electric drive (10). For this purpose, during charging the motor vehicle continuously or repeatedly detects whether a predetermined object is located in the vicinity of the motor vehicle, and if this is the case, the charging process is ended and latching which is present in this case is lifted. In particular a "keyless entry" function, which exists anyhow in the motor vehicle, can be used; the predetermined object is then an element having a transponder which is recognised by the motor vehicle as soon as the driver of the motor vehicle carrying said element comes close to the motor vehicle.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

A latching of a latch piece (133) to a latch portion (143B)of a lock release unit (140) is released with a latch claw (132) being retracted in a connector fitting portion (111) by swing of a latch arm (131). A latching of an auxiliary latch piece (127) to the latch portion (143B) is released with a lock claw (122) being retracted in the connector fitting portion (111) by swing of a lock arm (121) and an auxiliary arm (126).

AUTOMATIC GROUND CONTACT SOCKET FOR A RECHARGEABLE ELECTRIC OR HYBRID VEHICLE

The invention relates to an electric contact socket (101) provided under the vehicle (200) to be recharged and brought to a stop in a parking position. The plug (210) is provided on the vehicle and the socket is arranged at the parking spot. The terminal block comprises contact bars (224) linked to and arranged in the parking infrastructure. The plug provided is on-board directly underneath the vehicle frame and is managed by a computing unit. The terminal block of said plug comprises a series of independent contact bars arranged so as to be substantially orthogonal to the socket bars upon parking. When contact is established by a rising movement of one or the two terminal blocks, only certain bars of the plug are contacted by the socket bars. Said plug bars are selected by the management unit for ensuring the appropriate closing of the recharge circuit between the infrastructure and the vehicle.

INSTALLATION FOR BATTERY CHARGING

An installation for distribution of power to a plurality of electrically powered vehicles temporarily parked on a parking surface (13) comprising a plurality of power outlets (12), a low-voltage switchgear (8) connected to the power outlets, a transformer (7) connected to the low-voltage switchgear, and a high-voltage switchgear (1) connected to the transformer for connection to a cable-fed power grid (2). The transformer (7) is located adjacent to the parking surface, the high-voltage switchgear (1) is located adjacent to the power grid (2), and the high voltage switchgear is directly connected to the transformer (7) by a high-voltage cable (5).

ACTUATOR

Provided is an actuator in which a housing space (31) for housing a driving mechanism is formed by combining a housing lower (30) to the lower side and a housing upper (40) to the upper side. A shield wall (210) rises up from the floor surface (33a) of the housing lower (30), the housing lower (30) being perforated by an air hole (220) communicating with an internal space (210a) enclosed by the shield wall (210). A partition wall (230) formed on the inside surface of the housing upper (40) is arranged facing towards a side face of the shield wall (210). This structure makes it difficult for grease to flow inside the housing (20) through the air hole (220) perforating the wall of the housing (20).

VEHICLE CHARGING DEVICE

This vehicle charging device is configured in such a manner that when an interlock detection part (31) detects that connectors (10, 20) have interlocked, the connectors (10, 20) are locked in an interlocking state as a result of a locking part (43) of an actuator (41) advancing and latching onto a receiving part (18). The vehicle charging device is provided with: a locking part detection part (51) that detects whether the locking part (43) of the actuator (41) has advanced to a predetermined locking position; and a power supply control part (71) that puts a power supply line in a conduction state on condition that the locking part detection part (51) has detected that the locking part (43) has advanced to the prescribed locking position.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH A CPA ELEMENT

An electrical connector assembly comprising a first connector having a first casing and a first contact and a second contact, and a second connector having a second casing and a first and a second contact, in which the first and second connectors are adapted to selectively mate and unmate along a mating axis (XX) respectively between an unassembled condition and an assembled condition to electrically connect the first contacts together, the second contacts together, wherein the second connector supports a CPA element carrying one of the contacts, and wherein, in the unassembled condition, the CPA element abuts against an abutment surface borne by one of the first and second connector, thereby preventing movement of the CPA element relative to the second connector between a safety position and an active position, and wherein, in the assembled condition, the CPA element does not abut against said abutment surface so as to be movable relative to the second connector between said safety position ...

USER INTERFACE AND USER CONTROL IN A POWER AGGREGATION SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED ELECTRIC RESOURCES

Systems and methods are described for a power aggregation system. In one implementation, a service establishes individual Internet connections to numerous electric resources intermittently connected to the power grid, such as electric vehicles. The Internet connection may be made over the same wire that connects the resource to the power grid. The service optimizes power flows to suit the needs of each resource and each resource owner, while aggregating flows across numerous resources to suit the needs of the power grid. The service can bring vast numbers of electric vehicle batteries online as a new, dynamically aggregated power resource for the power grid. Electric vehicle owners can participate in an electricity trading economy regardless of where they plug into the power grid.

ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION PLATE FOR MEASURING DEVICES

A method for the electronic securing of an electricity meter parameter comprising the detection 8 of an electronic representation 6 of the electricity meter parameter, creation of a first data record 10 at least from said representation 6, creation of a check signature 34 via at least the first data record 10 by signing the first data record 10 with a private key 32 of a calibration point, creation of a tuple 6, 34 from at least the representation 6 and the check signature 34, provision of the tuple 6, 34 via a data network.

DOCKING STATION FOR CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION

A docking station (15) for stowing an electrical connector (13) adapted to connect a power source to a re-chargeable battery in a vehicle powered at least partially by the battery. The connector has a first end connected to a power cable for coupling the connector to the power source, and a second end (13) that includes multiple first electrical terminals adapted to engage mating second electrical terminals in a receptacle. The second end also includes a protruding latching element (20) adapted to engage a cooperating latching element in a receptacle for latching the connector to the receptacle. A stowing receptacle (30) adapted to receive the second end of the connector when the connector is not in use includes an elongated recess (34) adapted to receive the protruding latching element when the protruding latching element is located anywhere along the length of the elongated recess.

NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR DISPLAYING CHARGE INFORMATION AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SYSTEM

An ECU executes a program including a step (S1000) for detecting a current position by means of a GPS system, a step (S1010) for reading map data in the vicinity of the current position, a step (S1020) for displaying charging facilities having a photovoltaic charging facility together with its own vehicle position on a map, a step for detecting (S1060) an amount of insolation when a display switch request is made (YES in S1030) and a real time insolation correction request is made (YES in S1050), a step (S1070) for correcting a charge amount per unit hour of the photovoltaic facility from the detected amount of insolation, steps (S1080, S1090) for detecting SOC of a battery to calculate an amount of charge until full charge, a step (S1100) for calculating time required for full charge, and a step (S1200) for displaying the time required for charging on the map.

Connector part comprising a locking element with a switch

A connector part to be connected to an associated mating connector part includes a housing having a plug-in portion that can be plugged into a mating plug-in portion of the mating connector part in an insertion direction and is connected to the mating plug-in portion when in a connection position. At least one electrical contact element is arranged on the plug-in portion, the at least one electrical contact element electrically contacting the mating connector part when in the connection position. A locking element is moveably arranged on the housing, the locking element interlocking the connector part with the mating connector part when in the connection position. The connector part includes a switch device with a switch portion that can be actuated when the locking element is moved to control a current flowing over the at least one contact element. An adjustment element is mounted on the locking element and is configured to be adjusted and to act on the switch when the locking element ...

OPERATOR CONTROL UNIT FOR A DEVICE

The operator control unit (10) for a device is provided with an operator control element (14) which has a touch-sensitive operator control surface (16). The operator control element (14) is, for the purpose of being automatically returned to its inoperative position after being deflected out of said inoperative position, elastically mounted in said inoperative position. The mechanical excitation of the operator control element (14) out of its inoperative position for the purpose of tactile feedback in response to operation of the operator control element (14) is performed by means of an actuator (24). A sensor (26) identifies the movement of the operator control element (14) and/or an acceleration and/or force acting on the operator control element (14). When a movement of the operator control element (14) and/or an acceleration and/or force acting on the operator control element (14) are/is identified without sensing contact ...

Secure communications with sensitive user information through a vehicle

Systems of a vehicle and the operations thereof are provided. The vehicle can associate sensitive information for a user of the vehicle. Then, the vehicle can automatically provide the sensitive information for either the driver and/or passenger to a third party in an interaction with the third party. As such, user employ the automated systems of the vehicle for interactions with third parties.

VEHICLE OPERATION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND VEHICLE OPERATION SUPPORT METHOD

A vehicle drive support system, and its method, includes a storage apparatus for storing charging station information to manage attribute information containing position information of charging stations, a communication apparatus for receiving a route search request containing an origin, a destination, and a residual quantity in a battery from a mobile and transmitting a response to the route search request, and a route search processing unit for searching a route passing through the charging stations while maintaining a state in which the residual quantity in the battery is greater than 0 between the origin and the destination by using position information of the charging stations contained in the charging station information in response to the route search request received by the communication apparatus, and giving the searched route as the response to the route search request.

Female terminal and charging connector

An object of the present invention is to discharge muddy water to the outside of a contact-member accommodating portion and, hence, protect a contact member. The present invention concerns a female terminal 20 into which a male terminal 60 is fittable. The female terminal 20 is provided with a contact member 23 in which a plurality of contact pieces 23A extending in a connecting direction with the male terminal 60 are arranged in a circumferential direction, intermediate parts of the contact pieces 23A in an extending direction are radially inwardly curved, and the contact pieces 23 resiliently come into contact with the male terminal 60 while holding the male terminal 60 by the curved parts, and a terminal main body in which a contact-member accommodating portion 22 for accommodating the contact member 23 inside projects forward from a female-side main portion 21. The contact-member accommodating portion 22 includes a front wall 22A constituting a front end part of the contact-member accommodating ...

ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

Группа изобретений относится к транспортным средствам, снабжаемым множеством типов источников энергии. Транспортное средство по первому, второму и третьему варианту содержит первый модуль привода, первый модуль накопления, первый модуль приема энергии, первый элемент крышки, первый модуль соединения, второй модуль привода, второй модуль накопления, второй модуль приема энергии, второй элемент крышки, второй модуль соединения, механизм управления открытием/закрытием первого и второго элемента крышки. Транспортное средство по второму варианту дополнительно содержит устройство управления открытием/закрытием первого элемента крышки и второго элемента крышки, модуль вывода, модуль приведения в действие модуля вывода. Модуль вывода включает в себя модуль подачи предупреждающих сигналов. Транспортное средство по третьему варианту дополнительно содержит первый модуль измерений и второй модуль измерений. Первый модуль измерений измеряет период времени, в течение которого первый элемент крышки находится ...

КОМПОНОВОЧНАЯ СТРУКТУРА ДЛЯ КОЖУХА ПОРТА ЗАРЯДКИ

Компоновочная структура для кожуха порта зарядки включает в себя порт (15) зарядки, имеющий входное отверстие (21) для зарядки в части (17) отверстия порта зарядки, предоставляемом на кузове транспортного средства, и крышку (7), которая закрывает часть (17) отверстия порта зарядки и является открываемой и закрываемой на кузове транспортного средства. Компоновочная структура дополнительно включает в себя кожух (35) порта зарядки, присоединенный к крышке (7) в открытом состоянии, чтобы закрывать открытые секции (16, 18) между частью (17) отверстия порта зарядки и крышкой (7). Крышка (7) крепится к кузову транспортного средства посредством шарниров (5) с возможностью открытия и закрытия. Открытые секции (16, 18) находятся на боковых частях крышки (7) и части (17) отверстия порта зарядки в осевом направлении (X) шарниров (5) и на передней части в направлении (Y), ортогональном к осевому направлению (X) шарниров (5).Технический результат заключается в предотвращении несанкционированного доступа ...

Plug connector with long, hollow housing

The plug connector has a long, hollow housing (1,1'). A connector body (2) with multiple contacts is in the front half of the housing. A handle (4) in the rear half of the housing can be pushed backwards and forwards with the connector body. A lever (3) is pivotably supported at its middle section in the housing. The connector body is brought into engagement with a mating connector body by pivoting of the lever about the middle section. The lever includes first and second section. The lever includes first and second sections, a handle arm pivotably connected to the second section and a spring (55) between the handle arm and second section. The spring extends when the force exerted on the handle arm exceeds a predetermined value.

Safety device for electrical plug connector device used in e.g. electric vehicle, provides electrical signal including information containing existence and nature of fault condition, if disturbance is detected by lock detector

The safety device has a locking device (4) that is provided to selectively lock or release an electrical plug connector device (1). A lock detector (10) determines current state of the locking device and provides an electrical signal indicating information about the current locking state. The information containing existence and nature of fault condition is included in the electrical signal, if a disturbance is detected by the lock detector.

Electrical coupling for electric vehicle, has charging connector for connection with counter plug connector, and kinematics for transferring charging connector from parking position in connecting position

The electric coupling has a charging connector (1) for the connection with a counter plug connector (10), and a kinematics for transferring the charging connector from a parking position in a connecting position. The charging connector is translationally displaceable or rotationally pivoted with a degree of freedom between the parking- and connecting positions. The kinematics is coupled with a cover (2), particularly mechanical technology or control technology. The electrical coupling has a conductor arrangement with a conductor base (1.1B,1.2B) and a conductor end (1.1A,1.2A). Independent claims are included for the following; (1) an electric vehicle with a vehicle outer wall; and (2) a method for transferring a charging connector of an electrical coupling from a parking position in a connecting position.

Steckverbinderanordnung zum Laden eines elektrischen Fahrzeugs

An improved lamp column

The invention relates to improvements in lamp columns and a retrofit interface device for use with street lamp columns. The invention is providing an interface device (100) which is adapted for use with a lamp column (10) so as to supply an electric current for an electrical payload. The interface device (100) enables modification of an existing street lamp column (10) into a charging station. Modification is made without requiring extensive excavation. A communication system is optionally provided which permits remote reservation using a mobile telephone, and sending data on power used.

Feeder connector with trigger

A connector for charging an electric vehicle has a feeding connector half A which includes a casing 1, a contact-carrying body 2 slidably accommodated in a front portion of the casing for accommodating a plurality of terminals 12, 12', and a handle 4 attached to a rear portion of the casing. A slider 4a allows the connector body to slide in the casing. A rotatable lever 3 has an intermediate portion 3b supported in the casing, a working portion rotatably attached to the handle at 30 and an operating portion 3a projecting out of the casing. A locking means 37, 38 locks the lever at a position in which the body 2 is locked to a connector body of the receiving connector half due to a rotation of the lever.

An improved lamp column

Charging apparatus for electrically powered vehicles

GEHÄUSE MIT ELEKTRISCHER ANSCHLUSSVORRICHTUNG

Within a housing (1) for a charging station (2) of an electric power service station, an electric connecting device (4) is arranged in the region behind an opening (3) for electrically charging vehicles, wherein a protective flap (7) in the closed position thereof can cover the region of the opening (3) and in the open position can expose the region of the opening (3). Within the scope of the invention, the electric connecting device (4) can be in particular a power outlet for receiving a corresponding plug (15). The protective flap (7), which is arranged at a distance from the electric connecting device (4), is in the completely closed position thereof during the power transmission process, i.e. when the plug (15) is inserted.

An electric connector and more particularly a charging connector

Device for detecting opening/closing of charger lid

A push lifter (60) is provided with a push-push mechanism in which, when a charger lid (11) is positioned in a closed position in which a battery charging opening (14) is closed, a push rod (63) is held in a standby state, and when the charger lid (11), which is positioned in the closed position, is pressed and the standby state of the push rod (63) is released, the push rod (63) is pushed up by the urging force of a coil spring (68) and the charger lid (11) opens. A light (15) turns off when a switch (26) turns off due to the standby state of the push rod (63), and the light (15) turns on when the switch (26) turns on due to the standby state of the push rod (63) being released.

Device for detecting opening/closing of charger lid

A push lifter (60) is provided with a push-push mechanism in which, when a charger lid (11) is positioned in a closed position in which a battery charging opening (14) is closed, a push rod (63) is held in a standby state, and when the charger lid (11), which is positioned in the closed position, is pressed and the standby state of the push rod (63) is released, the push rod (63) is pushed up by the urging force of a coil spring (68) and the charger lid (11) opens. A light (15) turns off when a switch (26) turns off due to the standby state of the push rod (63), and the light (15) turns on when the switch (26) turns on due to the standby state of the push rod (63) being released.

Metering and measuring-point system for measuring and metering electrical power/electricity, and a method

The invention relates to a metering and measuring-point system for measuring and metering the electrical power/electricity which is tapped and/or supplied by a consumer/generator unit, at a fixed geographical point, from a tap-and/or-supply device. The system comprises one or more stationary tap-and/or-supply devices connected to the electrical grid and suitable for tapping and/or supplying electrical power/electricity which is tapped and/or supplied by consumer/generator units, as well as at least one identifiable and portable functional unit for measuring and metering the electrical power/electricity that is tapped or supplied, either conductively by means of an electric conductor or inductively, by consumer/generator units connected to one or more stationary tap-and/or-supply devices. A measurement device is associated with each of the plurality of tap-and/or-supply devices and is suitable for measuring at least one physical parameter that represents the electrical power transferred ...

CONNECTION LOCATOR IN A POWER AGGREGATION SYSTEM FOR DISTRIBUTED ELECTRIC RESOURCES

Systems and methods are described for a power aggregation system. In one implementation, a service establishes individual Internet connections to num erous electric resources intermittently connected to the power grid, such as electric vehicles. The Internet connection may be made over the same wire t hat connects the resource to the power grid. The service optimizes power flo ws to suit the needs of each resource and each resource owner, while aggrega ting flows across numerous resources to suit the needs of the power grid. Th e service can bring vast numbers of electric vehicle batteries online as a n ew, dynamically aggregated power resource for the power grid. Electric vehic le owners can participate in an electricity trading economy regardless of wh ere they plug into the power grid.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SYSTEM

Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (2R,4S) isomer of itraconazole. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of local and systemic fungal, yeast, and dermatophyte infections, while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse effects associated with the racemic mixture of intraconazole.

TOGETHER COMBINES Of a VEHICLE HAS PROPULSION AT LEAST PARTIALLY ELECTRIC AND Of a STATION OF LOAD

TRAP DOOR OF CATCH OF LOAD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND VEHICLE EQUIPS With SUCH a TRAP DOOR.

Electrical connector and more particularly charging connector.

Vehicle e.g. electric or hybrid electric-thermal motor vehicle, has locking unit locking trap door, and unlocking unit e.g. electric/hydraulic actuator, unlocking trap door via remote control, where supply box is obturated by trap door

L'invention a pour objet un véhicule (1) électrique (2) ou hybride thermique(3)-électrique(2), comportant une batterie (4), une prise (5) électrique pour charger la batterie (4) en énergie électrique, la prise (5) étant logée dans un boîtier (6) d'alimentation du véhicule (1), le boîtier (6) d'alimentation étant obturé par une trappe (7), et des moyens de verrouillage de la trappe caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une télécommande (9) et des moyens de déverrouillage (10) de la trappe (7) via cette télécommande (9).

ELECTRICAL PLUG PROVIDED WITH IDENTIFICATION MEANS, ELECTRICAL PLUG AND ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY THEREFOR.

CONNECTOR Of FOOD FOR the REFILL Of an ELECTRIC VEHICLE

ELECTRIC CONNECTOR ADAPTS FOR the CONNECTION Of an ELECTRIC FENCER WITH a CONSUMING DEVICE OR ELECTRIC CHARGER

La présente invention concerne un connecteur électrique adapté pour le branchement d'un dispositif accumulateur électrique avec un dispositif consommateur ou chargeur électrique, comprenant deux pièces emboîtables l'une mâle (1) et l'autre femelle (2) munies, à l'avant, de contacts électriques complémentaires. Ces pièces emboîtables (1, 2) comportent des moyens (19, 20) pour leur verrouillage en configuration connectée, qui coopèrent avec une structure de préhension (6) montée mobile en translation entre deux positions sur l'une desdites pièces emboîtables (1) : - une position avant, dans laquelle lesdits moyens de verrouillage (19, 20) sont en position active, et - une position arrière, dans laquelle ces moyens de verrouillage (19, 20) sont en position inactive ; la structure de préhension (6) est manoeuvrée en translation de ladite position avant à ladite position arrière, selon une direction correspondant, au moins approximativement, à la direction de translation des pièces emboîtables ...

Electric battery recharging device for e.g. electric scooter, has locking system controlled by control unit and maintaining door of housing in closed position, so that access to housing is prohibited except when unit deactivates system

Dispositif de recharge de batteries électriques , pour recharger des batteries électriques (2) destinées à des véhicules légers à assistance électrique, le dispositif comprenant une enceinte , un ou plusieurs chargeurs, une unité de commande , une pluralité de logements (3), pour des batteries (2), chaque logement étant équipé d'un portillon (6) individuel fermant le logement, le portillon (6) coopérant avec un système de verrouillage (5) commandé par l'unité de commande et adapté pour maintenir le portillon dans une position fermée, de sorte que l'accès audit logement est interdit excepté lorsque l'unité de commande désactive ledit système de verrouillage.

Access flap for electric charging connector of electric vehicle, has locking tab extending towards interior of vehicle, where flap is locked by actuator in its defined intermediate position and totally closes opening in its closed position

L'invention propose un trappe d'accès à un dispositif de recharge pour un véhicule automobile, la trappe étant montée pivotante par rapport à une ouverture d'un élément de carrosserie du véhicule entre une position fermée dans laquelle la trappe obture totalement l'ouverture et peut être verrouillée par un actionneur commandé, et une position extrême ouverte dans l'ouverture est totalement dégagée. Selon l'invention, la trappe d'accès comporte une position intermédiaire définie pouvant être verrouillée par l'actionneur commandé.

LIMIT OF LOAD FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE, STATION AND SYSTEM IMPLEMENTING SUCH A TERMINAL.

L'invention concerne une borne (400) de charge pour véhicule électrique comprenant au moins un moyen de connexion électrique (402), dit connecteur de borne, prévu pour coopérer avec au moins un moyen de connexion électrique d'un véhicule, dit connecteur de véhicule, pour établir une liaison électrique pour transporter un signal électrique de ladite borne (400) vers ledit véhicule, ladite borne de charge (400) comprenant en outre : - au moins un moyen (404), dit de contrôle, autorisant ou interdisant le passage d'un signal électrique de charge vers ledit connecteur de borne (402), - au moins un moyen (406-410) de détection de la connexion dudit connecteur de borne (402) avec ledit connecteur de véhicule, et - au moins un moyen (412) pour commander ledit moyen de contrôle (404) pour autoriser ou interdire le passage dudit signal électrique de charge en fonction d'au moins une donnée de détection fournie par le moyen de détection (406-410).

electrical outlet provided with identification means, electrical plug and associated electrical assembly

VEHICLE BATTERY CHARGING

A method of charging a vehicle (170) having a battery is disclosed. The method comprises the step of stopping power supply to a connector (160) in response to an interruption in the power supplied to the battery via said connector (160), wherein said interruption occurs while said connector (160) is connected to a power supply means such as a charging station (100). Also disclosed is a method comprising the steps of detecting an interruption in an authorised power supply and requiring successful completion of a reauthorisation step prior to any further power being supplied to the vehicle. Both methods prevent the theft of a power supply by an unauthorised user. Also disclosed are systems comprising means for implementing the various methods.

VEHICLE HAVING A BATTERY-POWERED DRIVE ASSEMBLY

In a vehicle having a battery-powered drive assembly, the charging socket for recharging the battery can be closed by a flap connected to the central locking system of the vehicle. When the charging plug is removed from the charging socket, the lock of the flap is temporarily opened by means of the control device of the central locking system, such that said flap can be moved into the lockable closed position and is then locked automatically.

POWER CONNECTOR FOR RECHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

The invention relates to a power supply plug (100) on-board an automobile, for powering batteries for the propulsion of said automobile, including: contacts exposed to external contacts; a means for engaging with a complementary plug (200) for said external contacts; a holding element (130) for holding the complementary plug (200) in a vehicle-powering position, said holding element (130) being movable between a retracted position in which the holding element (130) enables said complementary plug (200) to be released from the vehicle and an operative position in which said element prevents said complementary plug (200) from being released from the vehicle; an actuator for switching the holding element between said retracted position and said operative position, characterised in that said holding element (130) is rotatably mounted on the vehicle and the actuator moves the holding element (130) according to the rotational movement during said locking of said complementary plug (200) in the ...

CABLE CONNECTOR

The subject matter of the invention is a cable connector (1) for establishing an electrical connection to a device connector, in particular a device connector of an electric vehicle or a charging device for the electric vehicle, wherein the cable connector (1) comprises a mechanical locking device (7), which is designed to lock the cable connector (1) to the device connector, and the locking device (7) is disposed at least partly on an outer side of a main body (2) of the cable connector (1), wherein the cable connector (1) has a covering device (14), which is designed to cover the locking device (7) at least partly on the outer side of the main body (2), and the covering device (14) has an actuating region (16) for actuating the locking device (7) via the covering device (14).

Charging connector

To provide a charging connector to prevent the charging connector from removing while a lock system is locked by helping a user recognize that 5 the lock system is locked. A charging connector B including: a lever 44 received in a connector case main body 23, and of which center part is pivotally supported; a locking claw 45b integrally formed with one end of the lever 44; and a release button 46a disposed at the other end of the lever 44, wherein 10 when the charging connector B is completely fitted into a secondary battery-side connector, the locking claw 45b is locked with a locking projection 19 provided at the secondary battery-side connector, and wherein when the release button 46a is pushed down, the locking between the locking claw and the locking projection is unlocked, and the charging connector B further including: a lock 15 system 100 having a lock device 101; and an operation regulator 102 which is moved to a preventing position to prevent the release button 46a from being ...

RESTRICTING AVAILABLE BATTERY POWER

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

Electric vehicle station equipment for grid-integrated vehicles

Methods, systems, and apparatus transferring power between the grid and an electric vehicle are disclosed. The apparatus may include at least one vehicle communication port for interfacing with electric vehicle equipment (EVE) and a processor coupled to the at least one vehicle communication port to establish communication with the EVE, receive EVE attributes from the EVE, and transmit electric vehicle station equipment (EVSE) attributes to the EVE. Power may be transferred between the grid and the electric vehicle by maintaining EVSE attributes, establishing communication with the EVE, and transmitting the EVSE maintained attributes to the EVE.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

A connector includes a locking lever that locks a fitted state with an inlet, a release button that is provided to be movable in Z-direction positive and negative directions and rotates the locking lever by moving in the Z-direction negative direction to release the locking, a release restricting portion that is provided to be movable in X-direction positive and negative directions and to be movable to an abutting position where the release restricting portion abuts against the release button, thereby restricting the movement in the Z-direction to negative direction of the release button at the abutting position to restrict the release of the locking, a solenoid as a moving portion that moves the release restricting portion in the X-direction negative direction, and a coil spring that presses the release restricting portion in the X-direction positive direction.

LOCK SYSTEM

A lock system includes a lock device arranged in at least a vehicle. The lock device includes a lock member movable between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock device locks a lock subject to the vehicle when the lock member is located at the lock position and unlocks the lock subject when the lock member is located at the unlock position. A controller, which performs power line communication, includes a request output unit that transmits an operation request to the lock device by performing the power line communication to switch the lock subject between a locked state and an unlocked state. The lock device includes a lock control unit that receives the operation request from the controller and controls movement of the lock member based on the operation request.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CLUSTERED CHARGE DISTRIBUTION AND PRIORITIZATION METHOD, SYSTEM, AND APPARATUS

A method, system, and apparatus include a clustered charge distribution and prioritized charge distribution system for electric vehicles (EVs). Distributed processing units (DPUs) receive member information about an EV or EV user. A power distribution manager (PDM) is coupled to each of the DPUs. The PDM includes a prioritizer. The prioritizer determines a prioritization for charging the EVs based on the member information received by each of the DPUs. Also disclosed is a method for providing clustered charge distribution and charge prioritization for electric vehicles. The method includes sensing whether power is requested by any one of a plurality of EVs within a cluster, generating individual EV-specific information for the EVs using the DPUs, transmitting the EV-specific information to the PDM, and selecting and applying a prioritization algorithm based at least in part on the transmitted information.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE AUTHORIZATION OF CHARGING PROCESSES OF ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLES

Female terminal and charging connector

Modular electrical connection plug, electrical element for such a plug, set of electrical elements and electric vehicle comprising such a plug

L'invention concerne une fiche (100) de raccordement électrique modulable, destinée à être reliée à un dispositif électrique, comportant : - un premier élément (110) comprenant des premiers contacts électriques (111), - un deuxième élément (120) comprenant, de manière distincte, d'une part, des contacts électriques intermédiaires (121) adaptés à être raccordés auxdits premiers contacts électriques (111), et, d'autre part, des contacts électriques de sortie (122) destinés à être raccordés à des bornes électriques d'une prise de courant, - des moyens d'assemblage (140) du premier et du deuxième élément l'un avec l'autre. Selon l'invention, la fiche comporte des moyens de verrouillage (150) de l'assemblage des premier et deuxième éléments, distincts desdits moyens d'assemblage.

DOCKING STATION FOR CONNECTOR FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION

CHARGING STATION FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLES, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A CHARGING STATION

Motor vehicle coupling socket

Es wird eine Steckdose (1) eines Kraftfahrzeugs für die Aufnahme eines Steckers eines Anhängerstromkreises zur Anbindung an das elektrische System eines Kraftfahrzeugs beschrieben. Die Steckdose (1) ist mit einem an dem Kraftfahrzeug festlegbaren Dosengehäuse (2), mit einem mit dem Dosengehäuse (2) einteilig verbundenen Kontaktträger (3), von dem Anschlussleitungen an das elektrische System des Kraftfahrzeugs wegführbar sind, und mit einem an das Dosengehäuse (2) angelenkten Deckel (4) zum abdichtenden Verschließen einer Einstecköffnung (5) für den Stecker versehen. Zur Abdichtung sind in den Kontaktträger (3) Kontakte (10) in derart abdichtender Weise aufnehmbar, dass keine Feuchtigkeit aus dem Bereich der Einstecköffnung (5) durch den Kontaktträger (3) durchtreten kann.

VEHICLE AND SYSTEM FOR CHARGING THE SAME

Provided is a practical plug-in hybrid vehicle or an electric vehicle as well as a charge system, a fuel consumption measurement system, and an environment protection system for the vehicles. The charge system includes an electric power source charging a vehicle having a battery, a power supply unit for supplying electric power from the electric power source to the vehicle, and a power cable communication unit for performing power cable communication concerning the vehicle and the charging via the power supply unit. The vehicle includes a fuel tank for receiving oil from outside, a storage unit for storing oil supply information, a power source which consumes the fuel in the fuel tank and provides a travel power, a travel distance information acquisition unit, and a control unit which automatically calculates the fuel consumption according to the oil supply information in the storage unit and the travel distance information in the travel distance acquisition unit.

КОНСТРУКЦИЯ ПОРТА ЗАРЯДКИ

Изобретение относится к порту зарядки автомобиля. Конструкция порта зарядки содержит порт зарядки, предоставленный внутри корпуса порта в электромобиле; крышку порта; блокирующий механизм крышки порта в закрытом состоянии; отверстие кузова транспортного средства, предоставленное на поверхности кузова транспортного средства около порта зарядки; крышку отверстия кузова; блокирующий механизм крышки отверстия кузова, который разблокируется посредством операции из пассажирского салона. Также в конструкцию порта входит электрический разблокирующий механизм, разблокирующий блокирующий механизм крышки порта посредством электрического исполнительного механизма, и конструкция ручного разблокирования, обеспечивающая возможность разблокирования блокирующего механизма крышки порта посредством ручной операции из отверстия кузова транспортного средства. Повышается надежность блокировки. 5 з.п. ф-лы, 19 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЗАРЯДНЫМ ПОРТОМ ДЛЯ ЭЛЕКТРОМОБИЛЯ

Группа изобретений относится к схемам зарядки батарей транспортных средств с питанием от собственных источников энергоснабжения. Устройство управления зарядным портом содержит зарядный порт, запорный механизм и блок управления запертым состоянием. Зарядный пот входит в зацепление с зарядным соединителем. Запорный механизм ограничивает расцепление между зарядным соединителем и зарядным портом. Блок управления запертым состоянием управляет запорным механизмом. При этом блок управления имеет первый режим запертого состояния только тогда, когда выведен запрос зарядки со стороны транспортного средства, и третий режим постоянно незапертого состояния. Во втором варианте устройства блок управления имеет первый режим запертого состояния только тогда, когда в зарядный порт подана энергия. Технический результат изобретений заключается в повышении эффективности зарядки на станциях зарядки общего пользования. 2 н. и 22 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

БЛОК ЗАРЯДНОГО КАБЕЛЯ ДЛЯ ЗАРЯДНОЙ КОЛОННЫ ЭЛЕКТРОЗАПРАВОЧНОЙ СТАНЦИИ И ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ТАКОГО БЛОКА

Изобретение предоставляет блок (40) зарядного кабеля для зарядной колонны (30) электрозаправочной станции, содержащий блок (10) охлаждения и зарядный кабель (17), который предпочтительно обеспечен кабельными наконечниками (22); причем зарядный кабель (17) имеет вторичный контур охладителя; блок (10) охлаждения содержит теплообменник (20) с первыми соединениями и вторыми соединениями; вторые соединения гидравлически соединены с вторичным контуром охладителя; и блок (10) охлаждения предназначен для охлаждения вторичного контура охладителя, если первые соединения гидравлически соединены с общим первичным контуром охладителя электрозаправочной станции. Изобретение повышает безотказную работу кабеля и упрощает эксплуатацию. 2 н. и 8 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

Elektrische Steckverbindung für insbesondere Elektrofahrzeuge

Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung ist eine elektrische Steckverbindung für insbesondere Elektrofahrzeuge. Diese ist mit einem Steckverbinder (1, 2) aus im Wesentlichen Steckdose (1) und Stecker (2) ausgerüstet. Ferner ist eine Verriegelungseinheit (4, 5) mit wenigstens einem Sperrelement (4) und einem Übertragungselement (5) zur lösbaren Kopplung von Steckdose (1) und Stecker (2) vorgesehen. Schließlich findet sich ein Aktuator (6) zum Betätigen des Übertragungselementes (5) mit dem daran endseitig angeordneten Sperrelement (4). Erfindungsgemäß ist das Übertragungselement (5) als Getriebeanordnung (5) ausgebildet.

Stromtankstelle

Die Stromtankstelle für Kraftfahrzeuge mit Elektroantrieb, mit einer verschieblich angeordneten Klappe, hinter der eine Ladebuchse angeordnet ist, in die bei geöffneter Klappe ein Stecker eines Ladekabels einsteckbar ist, mit einem Verriegelungsmechanismus für die Klappe und mit einer Chipkarten-Lese/Identifikationseinrichtung, wobei die Stromtankstelle in den Mast einer Laterne eingebaut ist.

Einrichtung zum Umbau zweier Bauzaunelemente

Einrichtung zum Umbau eines ersten Bauzaunelementes (1) und eines zweiten Bauzaunelementes (2) in ein Schiebetor, umfassend- mindestens ein erstes Linearlager (3) mit einem Anschlussmittel zur lösbaren Befestigung an einem der Bauzaunelemente, wobei das Linearlager (3) zur linearen Lagerung des ersten Bauzaunelementes (1) gegenüber dem zweiten Bauzaunelement (2) eingerichtet ist,- mindestens ein erstes Führungsmittel (5) mit einem Anschlussmittel zur lösbaren Befestigung an einem der Bauzaunelemente, wobei das Führungsmittel (5) zur Führung des ersten Bauzaunelementes (1) gegenüber dem zweiten Bauzaunelement (2) eingerichtet ist.

Steuervorrichtung für Elektrofahrzeuge

Zum Gewährleisten der Sicherheit bei einem Elektrofahrzeug (10) während des Aufladevorgangs ist das Elektrofahrzeug (10) mit einer Hochspannungsbatterie (15) und einem Ladeanschlußbereich (38, 56) zum Aufladen der Hochspannungsbatterie (15) versehen. Ein Stromaufnahmeverbinder (39, 57) und eine Verbinder-Verriegelungsmechanismus (70, 73) sind in dem Ladeanschlußbereich (38, 56) vorgesehen, und eine Einführungsöffnung (71, 74) ist in einem Stromzuführungsverbinder (47, 64) ausgebildet, der auf der Seite einer externen Stromversorgung angeordnet ist. Der Verbinder-Verriegelungsmechanismus (70, 73) wird zwischen einem gesperrten Zustand, in dem ein Verriegelungsstift (72, 75) in die Einführungsöffnung (71, 74) eingeführt ist, und einem gelösten Zustand, in dem der Verriegelungsstift (72, 75) zurückgezogen ist, umgeschaltet. Eine Fahrzeugsteuereinheit (24) zum Steuern des Verbinder-Verriegelungsmechanismus (70, 73) schaltet den Verbinder-Verriegelungsmechanismus (70, 73) in den gesperrten Zustand ...

Device for form-fit and force-fit coupling of e.g. cable and hose in charge current gas station to transmit medium and/or electrical power for one-track vehicle, has coupling parts connected at end position in form-fit and force-fit manner

The device has coupling parts equipped with an actuator (2). A rotary latch or a closing lever are moved when the coupling parts are form-compatible and brought into a position compatible for operating the clutch, in a force-free manner. A signal is triggered by a sensor over a storage position. The sensor sets the actuator in movement. The coupling parts are connected at an end position in a form-fit and force-fit manner. The form-fit connection of the coupling parts are active mechanically or electrically loosened by the actuator.

Kraftfahrzeug

Kraftfahrzeug, umfassend wenigstens eine Energiespeichereinheit für elektrische Energie, welche Energiespeichereinheit bei sich in einem ladebereiten Zustand befindlichem Kraftfahrzeug zum Laden mittels eines Ladekabels mit einer elektrische Energie bereitstellenden externen Energiequelle zu verbinden ist, wobei das Kraftfahrzeug eine Erfassungseinrichtung und wenigstens ein über diese betätigbares Sperrmittel aufweist, welches Sperrmittel im betätigten Zustand entweder eine Verbindung des Ladekabels mit einem kraftfahrzeugseitigen, mit der Energiespeichereinheit verbundenen Ladeanschlusselement verhindert oder den elektrischen Kontakt des Ladeanschlusselements mit der Energiespeichereinheit unterbricht, wobei die Erfassungseinrichtung zur Betätigung des Sperrmittels ausgebildet ist, wenn das Ladekabel nicht mit dem Ladeanschlusselement verbunden ist und wenigstens eine weitere, eine definierte Randbedingung beschreibende Information vorliegt, oder den elektrischen Kontakt des Ladeanschlusselements ...

Fahrzeugladesystem

Das Fahrzeugladesystem kann nur ein authentifiziertes Fahrzeug sowohl auf einem öffentlichen Parkplatz und zuhause aufladen. Das Fahrzeugladesystem ist in der Lage, ein Ladungsakkumuliergerät in dem zu ladenden Fahrzeug aufzuladen durch eine Stromversorgungsleitung von einer Stromquelle außerhalb des Fahrzeugs, und ist angeordnet zum Authentifizieren des Fahrzeugs mittels einer Kommunikation zwischen einem Authentifizierungsverwaltungsgerät in einem Stromversorgungsgerät außerhalb des Fahrzeugs und einem DSRC-Bordgeräts in dem Fahrzeug. Das Authentifizierungsverwaltungsgerät und DSRC-Bordgerät weisen jeweils ein darin implementiertes DSRC-Basisanwendungs-Software-Programm auf.

Locking device for accumulator of e.g. electrical motor car, has actuator attached with latch at housing wall, where latch is pushed in housing wall by hole for locking by actuator and into hole or into recess in another housing wall

The device has an actuator (10) and a latch (11) for latching a component, which includes housing wall (7). A charging socket (1) provided with another housing wall (9) is pushed into an opening of the former housing wall. The actuator is attached with the latch at the former housing wall, where the latch is pushed in the former housing wall by a hole for locking by the actuator and into the hole or into a recess (3) in the latter housing wall. A loading socket is provided adjacent to electrical contacts (6) that are provided in the recess.

Verfahren zur Bereitstellung eines Zugangs zu einem Steckelement

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Bereitstellung eines Zugangs zu einem Steckelement, welches in einer elektrische Energie fur elektrisch betreibbare Fahrzeuge bereitstellenden Ladestation integriert ist, wobei eine Identifikationsinformation eines Benutzers von einer der Ladestation zugeordneten Informationserfassungseinheit erfasst wird, und wobei das Steckelement nach dem Erfassen der Identifikationsinformation aus einer Nichtbereitstellungsposition, in der die Steckdose unzuganglich in einem Gehause der Ladestation angeordnet ist, in eine Bereitstellungsposition verbracht wird, in der das Steckelement von außen zuganglich in dem Gehause angeordnet ist und ein Gegensteckelement in das Steckelement einsetzbar ist.

Preventing unauthorised battery charging of electric vehicle

A method of charging a vehicle 170 having a battery comprises the step of stopping power supply to a connector 160 in response to an interruption in the power supplied to the battery via said connector, wherein said interruption occurs while said connector is connected to a power supply means such as a charging station 100. Also disclosed is a method comprising the steps of detecting an interruption in an authorised power supply and requiring successful completion of a reauthorisation step prior to any further power being supplied to the vehicle. Both methods prevent the theft of a power supply by an unauthorised user. Also disclosed are systems comprising means for implementing the various methods.

Battery system for electrical devices

DISTRIBUTION NETWORK AS WELL AS PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR THE REGULATION OF ELECTRIC CURRENT FROM IT

Shore Power Cord Set

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.

Vehicle charging connector

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.

Power feeding plug locking device

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.

Saddle-ride-type electrically operated vehicle

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.

Self powered electric vehicle charging connector locking system

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Manual unlocking structure for power feeding plug locking device

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.

Arrangement structure for charging port cover

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.

Charge inlet

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.

Connector

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.

Device for detecting opening/closing of charger lid

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.

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

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.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE CHARGING

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 ...

ELECTROMOTIVE DRIVE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

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 ...

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

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 ...

Vehicle charging apparatus

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.

Charging plug with contact-free switch device

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.

Charging cable housing apparatus

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.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Lock device, controller, and electric key system

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.

Vehicle battery charger

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.

CHARGING PLUG AND CHARGING STATION FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

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. ...

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

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.

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

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 ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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 ...

Charging port device for electric vehicle

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.

LOCKING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

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 ...

Traveling body, payment management system, and vehicle

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.

Transmitting Notification Messages for an Electric Vehicle Charging Network

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 ...

Methods and apparatuses for charging of electric vehicles

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.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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 ...

Methods and apparatuses for charging of electric vehicles

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.

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

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

TECHNOLOGIES FOR DETECTING ABNORMAL ACTIVITIES IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION

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 , ...

External charging structure for an electric vehicle

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.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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 ...

INTELLIGENT ELECTRIC-VEHICLE CHARGING STATION

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 ...

CHARGING CONTROL APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

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 ...

METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING OF A CHARGING ARRANGEMENT AND MOTOR VEHICLE

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 ...

Method and apparatus for electric vehicle charging

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.

Charging portion for vehicle

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.

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

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 ...

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

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.

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

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 ...

LIMB ACTIVATED ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT LOCKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

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 ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING A VEHICLE

A system for controlling a charging process of a vehicle. A control device that is designed for the purpose of verifying, based on theft information, whether the vehicle has been reported as stolen and to control a charging process of the vehicle in dependence on this verification. The vehicle itself includes the control device. Furthermore, a vehicle having such a control device as well as a method for controlling a charging process of a vehicle is provided. 1. A system for controlling a charging process of a vehicle , comprising:a control device for verifying, based on theft information, whether the vehicle has been reported as stolen and for controlling a charging process of the vehicle in dependence on this verification, wherein the vehicle itself includes the control device.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the system includes a server device external to the vehicle claim 1 , which is designed for the purpose of transmitting the theft information to the vehicle.3. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the vehicle-external server device receives the theft information from an authority claim 2 , especially from a police authority.4. The system according to claim 2 , wherein the vehicle-external server device receives the theft information from a mobile terminal claim 2 , especially a smartphone.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the system includes a smartphone claim 1 , which transmits the theft information directly or at least indirectly to the vehicle.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the control device restricts and/or prevents a re-charging of the vehicle.7. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the control device prevents an authentication necessary for a re-charging of the vehicle at a private and/or public charging station.8. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the control device prevents an unlocking of a charging plug inserted into the vehicle.9. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the control device ...

Battery charging method and system of battery electric vehicle

A charging method of a battery electric vehicle is provided. In the method of the present invention, a user of a battery electric vehicle sends a pairing request to a charging station by using a mobile phone. The charging station sends a charging authentication code to the mobile phone after pairing succeeds. During charging, the charging station keeps monitoring whether a charging connector of the charging station is separated from a charging interface of the battery electric vehicle. When monitoring that the charging connector is separated from the charging interface of the battery electric vehicle, the charging station stops charging, and sends a charging confirmation request to the mobile phone. When receiving the charging authentication code again, the charging station continues charging the battery electric vehicle. A charging system using the method is further provided. With the present invention, an electricity stealing behavior of another person during a charging process may be prevented.

Electric vehicle wireless charging method, apparatus, and system

The present application relates to the field of automotive technologies, and provides an electric vehicle wireless charging method, an apparatus, and a system. A wireless charging station can charge an electric vehicle according to a charging request of the electric vehicle and charging permission of the electric vehicle prestored on the wireless charging station, so that resources of the wireless charging station are maximally used, and resource waste of the wireless charging station is avoided.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTION OF METAL OBJECTS IN A PREDETERMINED SPACE

This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for detecting foreign objects. In one aspect an apparatus for detecting a presence of an object is provided. The apparatus includes a resonant circuit having a resonant frequency. The resonant circuit includes a sense circuit including an electrically conductive structure. The apparatus further includes a coupling circuit coupled to the sense circuit. The apparatus further includes a detection circuit coupled to the sense circuit via the coupling circuit. The detection circuit is configured to detect the presence of the object in response to detecting a difference between a measured characteristic that depends on a frequency at which the resonant circuit is resonating and a corresponding characteristic that depends on the resonant frequency of the resonant circuit. The coupling circuit is configured to reduce a variation of the resonant frequency by the detection circuit in the absence of the object. 1. An apparatus for detecting a presence of an object in an inductive charging system , the apparatus comprising:a first electrically conductive structure configured to wirelessly transmit power via generating an alternating magnetic field at a level sufficient to power or charge a load, the magnetic field operating at a frequency;a plurality of resonant sense circuits each comprising a respective second electrically conductive structure different from the first electrically conductive structure and electrically connected in series to a respective capacitor each of the plurality of resonant sense circuits having a respective resonant frequency different than the frequency of the alternating magnetic field, each of the respective second electrically conductive structures forming a portion of a multi-dimensional array of electrically conductive structures positioned within the alternating magnetic field generated by the first electrically conductive structure; anda detection circuit configured to generate a sense ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A method for managing the charging of an electric vehicle is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request for a charge transfer for an electric vehicle over a network link between an electric vehicle charging station and a cloud server. The network link has a mobile device disposed between the electrical vehicle charging station and the cloud server for facilitating communication between the charging station and the cloud server. The method further including authorizing the charge transfer request received at the cloud server using identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device; and sending, from the cloud server, a response enabling the charge transfer from the electric vehicle charging station to the electric vehicle. 1. A method for controlling a charging of an electric vehicle using an electric vehicle charging station , a mobile device , and a cloud server , the method comprising:transmitting, from the electric vehicle charging station, a charge transfer request for an electric vehicle to the mobile device, wherein the electric vehicle charging station does not transmit a charge transfer request for an electric vehicle to the cloud server without relaying through the mobile device;receiving, at the mobile device, the charge transfer request for the electric vehicle over a network link from the electric vehicle charging station, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged;relaying, from the mobile device, the charge transfer request for the electric vehicle to the cloud server, wherein the charge transfer request relayed from the mobile device includes identification information and funding credit account information;authorizing the charge transfer request received at the cloud server using the identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device; andsending, from the cloud server, a response enabling the charge transfer from the ...

Electrically operated vehicle having charging cable

The disclosure relates to an electrically operated vehicle having an electrical charging cable, by which a vehicle-side accumulator is chargeable by a vehicle-external power supply network in a charging procedure, wherein the charging cable can be unplugged from a vehicle-side terminal at least after completion of the charging procedure, in particular independently and without locking. According to the disclosure, the vehicle and/or the charging cable has a check function, which enables a charging cable usage if a usage authorization is present and blocks the charging cable usage if a usage authorization is not present.

Methods and apparatuses for charging of electric vehicles

A method of reserving an electric vehicle charging station is disclosed. The method includes: providing an electric vehicle charging station with one or more charging slots, wherein the electric vehicle charging station is configured to receive and manage reservations for the charging slots at the electric vehicle charging station; sending, from a mobile device, a charge transfer request for an electric vehicle of a first user over a network link to a cloud server, wherein the charge transfer request from the mobile device includes identification information and credit account information; authorizing the charge transfer request received at the cloud server using the identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device; and charging the electric vehicle of the first user in a first charging slot at the electric vehicle charging station for a first charging session.

Methods and apparatuses for charging of electric vehicles

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: transmitting, from the electric vehicle charging station, a message regarding an electric vehicle to the mobile device; relaying, from the mobile device, the message regarding the electric vehicle to the cloud server, wherein the message relayed from the mobile device includes identification information and credit account information; authorizing a charging control signal using the identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device; receiving the charging control signal from the cloud server via the mobile device over a single networked link 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.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Systems and methods for charging electric vehicles and for quantitative and qualitative load balancing of electrical demand are provided. 1. An electrical charging system , comprising:a communication device;a processor in communication with the communication device; and provide a user interface comprising: (i) a visual indication of an electric vehicle battery capacity, (ii) a visual indication of a current charge level of the electric vehicle battery, and (iii) an input element that permits an operator of the vehicle to provide input defining a desired charge amount of the electric vehicle;', 'receive, from the communication device and via the user interface, information indicative of one or more charging preferences corresponding to a desired charging of the electric vehicle, wherein the one or more charging preferences are defined by the operator of the vehicle and include an indication of the desired charge amount of the electric vehicle received via the input element that permits the operator of the vehicle to provide input defining the desired charge amount of the electric vehicle;', 'determine, based at least on the one or more charging preferences and at least one current value of a dynamic attribute of an electric charge provider, a charging schedule for the vehicle; and', 'cause a charging, in accordance with the charging schedule, of the vehicle., 'a memory in communication with the processor, the memory storing instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to2. The electrical charging system of claim 1 , wherein the input defining a desired amount of charge comprises an indication of desired distance of travel.3. The electrical charging system of claim 1 , wherein the input defining a desired amount of charge comprises an indication of a desired travel destination.4. The electrical charging system of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to output an alert upon determining that it is not possible to charge the ...

Electric power supply system between vehicle and house

An electric bower supply system includes a power supply controlling element ( 62 ) configured to switch a plug-out power supply which supplies electric power ( 75 ) from a fuel cell ( 20 ) or a battery ( 21 ) to a house ( 70 ) and a plug-in power supply which supplies electric power from a commercial power source ( 75 ) disposed in the house ( 70 ) to a fuel cell vehicle ( 1 a ) on the basis of a vehicular power state of the fuel cell ( 20 ) and the battery ( 21 ) detected by a vehicular power state detecting element ( 61 ) and a household power state of the commercial power source ( 75 ) detected by a household power state detecting element ( 81 ) when a receptacle ( 10 ) of the fuel cell vehicle ( 1 a ) and an outlet ( 71 ) of the commercial power source ( 75 ) have been connected by a power cable ( 100 ).

Traction battery charging with inductive coupling

A method and apparatus for charging the battery of an electric vehicle are provided; where charging energy is delivered from a charging station at a predetermined voltage and at a delivery frequency which is in the range of from 10 kHz up to 200 kHz. The charging energy is transferred to the vehicle through an inductive coupler, which has a primary side connected to the charging station and a secondary side mounted within the vehicle, together with a rectifier mounted in the vehicle and interposed between the secondary side and the traction battery to be charged. When the electric vehicle is connected to a charging station, it is interrogated to determine the nature of the charge controller that is on board the vehicle; and logic decisions invoking the particular mode for charging the vehicle are made depending on the nature and type of charge controller that is on board the vehicle. Thus, delivery of charging energy to the battery in the vehicle may be entirely under the control of a charge controller on board the vehicle; or, if the control module in the vehicle is less sophisticated, then delivery of charging energy will be under the control of a charge control module which is present within the charging station. The value of initial charging current is therefore set either by the on board battery charging control module in the vehicle, or by the charge control module which is present in the charging station; alternatively, the initial value of charging current may be preset at the charging station. That parameter, and the amount of charging energy to be delivered, may be established by insertion of a card into a data interface on the charging station. Under controlled conditions, a plurality of vehicles may be charged at a single establishment having a plurality of charging stations, by distributing energy to any vehicle according to priority criteria to be established.

Vehicle with a soft-touch antenna for communicating sensitive information

A vehicle includes two or more soft touch radio frequency (RF) antennas and two or more RF transceivers to communicate sensitive information associated with a user of the vehicle. A processor in communication with the two or more RF transceivers selects a first RF transceiver associated with the deployed RF antenna to send the sensitive information and sends the sensitive information to the first RF transceiver.

Vehicle identification or authentication

A vehicle includes an on board microprocessor that is programmed to receive and transmit multiple authentication factors or a key derived therefrom to a remote server to authenticate the vehicle or a vehicle occupant to a remote server. The multiple authentication factors comprise a plurality of an electronic address of a portable communication device of the occupant sensed by an on board sensor, a wireless remote signal description sensed by an on board sensor, a vehicle-related identifier, a vehicle parameter sensed by the on board processor, an environmental parameter sensed by the on board processor, and a passcode received by the microprocessor from the remote server.

Duplicated wireless transceivers associated with a vehicle to receive and send sensitive information

A vehicle is provided that comprises two or more radio frequency (RF) antennas and two or more RF transceivers to communicate wirelessly sensitive information associated with a user of the vehicle (the two or more RF antennas being at different physical locations on an exterior of the vehicle). The vehicle determines which one of the two or more RF antennas is receiving a strongest signal from a common signal source, selects a first RF transceiver associated with the RF antenna with the strongest signal to send the sensitive information associated with the user to the common signal source, and sends the sensitive information associated with the user to the first RF transceiver for transmission to the common signal source.

Methods and systems for communicating estimated time of arrival to a third party

A vehicle, based on user preferences and while the vehicle is in motion: in response to identification of a first event (e.g., a third party resident being in a vehicle location and/or on the route of the vehicle) and based on the user preferences, determines that the user desires to perform a transaction with the third party, automatically sends a first communication to the third party for the user (the first communication being part of a secure session and enabling authentication of the user by the third party), at a second later time and while the vehicle is in motion, and in response to identification of a second event, automatically sends a different second communication to the third party. The second communication is part of the secure session and enables the third party to complete the transaction with the user.

Bifurcated communications to a third party through a vehicle

A vehicle is provided that determines a need for communication with a third party vendor, retrieves a user rule from the memory (the user rule defines to which third party vendor the vehicle can send a first communication to address the need and defines a geographic location of the third party vendor relative to a current location of the vehicle, a monetary amount the vehicle can pay to a third party vendor for a product or service to address the need, and a time limit for the third party vendor to provide the product or service to address the need), based on the user rule, selects a third party vendor from among multiple possible third party vendors, and when determined by the user rule, automatically sends the first communication to the selected third party vendor to address the need. The first communication is associated with an order for the product or service, and the processor provides an authorization to the selected third party vendor to complete the order. The vehicle uses different antennas positioned at different physical locations on an exterior of the vehicle to provide the first communication and authorization to the selected third party vendor.

Methods and systems for automatically sending rule-based communications from a vehicle

A vehicle is provided that determines a need for communication with a third party vendor, retrieves the user rule from the memory (the user rule defining to which third party vendor the vehicle can send a first communication to address the need and defining a geographic location of the third party vendor relative to a current location of the vehicle, a monetary amount the vehicle can pay to a third party vendor for a product or service to address the need, and a time limit for the third party vendor to provide the product or service to address the need), based on the user rule, selects a third party vendor from among multiple possible third party vendors, and when determined by the user rule, automatically sends the first communication to the selected third party vendor to order the product or service and provides an authorization to the selected third party vendor to complete the order. The vehicle uses different communication protocols to provide the first communication and authorization to the selected third party vendor.

User-adjusted display devices and methods of operating the same

A device includes a microprocessor and a computer readable medium coupled to the microprocessor. The computer readable medium includes instructions stored thereon that cause the microprocessor to receive output from at least one sensor monitoring an interior space of a vehicle and determine, based on the received output, a condition of an occupant in the interior space of the vehicle. The instructions cause the microprocessor to determine, based on the determined condition of the occupant, to alter a first presentation of information displayed to a display device of the vehicle to a second presentation of the information displayed to the display device. The instructions case the microprocessor to render the second presentation of the information to the display device of the vehicle to replace the first presentation of the information displayed to the display device of the vehicle.

System and method for associating user and vehicle information for communication to a third party

A vehicle is provided that detects a first presence of a driver in a vehicle, based upon detecting the first presence, provides a user interface for the driver to enter first user information, information, and communicates the first sensitive information to a vendor to authenticate the combines the first user information and the vehicle information to generate the first sensitive driver to enable the vendor to perform a financial transaction with the driver using the first sensitive information while the vehicle is in motion. The processor is programmed to initiate automatically, on behalf of the driver, the financial transaction with the vendor in response to a sensed state or location of the vehicle.

System and method for automatically triggering the communication of sensitive information through a vehicle to a third party

A vehicle is provided that determines a first triggering event in predetermined triggering event information has occurred, in response to a first event, automatically forwards a first communication to a selected third party vendor to preorder a product or service of the selected third party vendor in connection with a transaction with the user, determines a second triggering event in the triggering event information has occurred, and in response to the later second event, automatically sends an authorization to complete the transaction by providing financial information to the selected third party vendor.

Conditional or temporary feature availability

Controlling availability of features of a vehicle can be based on a set of initial parameters, with each parameter related to a feature of the vehicle and defining availability of the feature. The set of initial parameters can define at least one feature of the vehicle as unavailable but further define the unavailability of the at least one feature of the vehicle as overridable upon detection of an emergency condition by the control system of the vehicle. The control system of the vehicle can apply the set of initial parameters to operations of the vehicle to control. At another time, a set of updated parameters with at least one parameter having a different value than the initial set of parameters can be applied by the control system of the vehicle to control operations of the vehicle based on levels indicated by the set of updated parameters.

Methods and systems for associating sensitive information of a passenger with a vehicle

A method and system are provided for detecting a driver and passenger in a vehicle. The vehicle processor stores first and second sensitive information for the driver and passenger, respectively. In response to detecting the second presence of the passenger, provides a user interface for the passenger to enter the second sensitive information, receives and associates the second sensitive information with the vehicle and, while the vehicle is in motion, communicates with an external third party positioned along a selected route of the vehicle to perform a transaction on behalf of the passenger using the second sensitive information.

Charging connector for electric vehicles

Wireless energy transfer for vehicles

A vehicle powering wireless receiver for use with a first electromagnetic resonator coupled to a power supply. The wireless receiver includes a load configured to power the drive system of a vehicle using electrical power, and a second electromagnetic resonator adapted to be housed upon the vehicle and configured to be coupled to the load, wherein the second electromagnetic resonator is configured to be wirelessly coupled to the first electromagnetic resonator to provide resonant, non-radiative wireless power to the second electromagnetic resonator from the first electromagnetic resonator; and wherein the field of at least one of the first electromagnetic resonator and the second electromagnetic resonator is shaped using a conducting surface to avoid a loss-inducing object.

Systems, methods, and apparatus for detection of metal objects in a predetermined space

This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for detecting foreign objects. In one aspect an apparatus for detecting a presence of an object is provided. The apparatus includes a resonant circuit having a resonant frequency. The resonant circuit includes a sense circuit including an electrically conductive structure. The apparatus further includes a coupling circuit coupled to the sense circuit. The apparatus further includes a detection circuit coupled to the sense circuit via the coupling circuit. The detection circuit is configured to detect the presence of the object in response to detecting a difference between a measured characteristic that depends on a frequency at which the resonant circuit is resonating and a corresponding characteristic that depends on the resonant frequency of the resonant circuit. The coupling circuit is configured to reduce a variation of the resonant frequency by the detection circuit in the absence of the object.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPLIANCES TO DETECT METAL OBJECTS IN A DEFAULT SPACE

Sistemas, métodos y aparatos para detector objetos extraños. En un aspecto, un aparato para detectar la presencia de un objeto. El aparato incluye un circuito de resonancia con una frecuencia de resonancia. El circuito de resonancia incluye un circuito de sentido que incluye una estructura conductora eléctricamente. El aparato además incluye un circuito de acoplamiento acoplado al circuito de sentido. El aparato además incluye un circuito de detección acoplado al circuito de sentido mediante el circuito de acoplamiento. El circuito de detección está configurado para detectar la presencia del objeto en respuesta a detector una diferencia entre una característica medida que depende de una frecuencia a la cual el circuito de resonancia está resonando y a una característica correspondiente que depende de la frecuencia de resonancia del circuito de resonancia. El circuito de acoplamiento está configurado para reducir una variación de la frecuencia de resonancia por el circuito de detección en ausencia del objeto. Systems, methods and devices to detect foreign objects. In one aspect, an apparatus for detecting the presence of an object. The apparatus includes a resonance circuit with a resonance frequency. The resonance circuit includes a sense circuit that includes an electrically conductive structure. The apparatus also includes a coupling circuit coupled to the direction circuit. The apparatus also includes a detection circuit coupled to the sense circuit by the coupling circuit. The detection circuit is configured to detect the presence of the object in response to detector a difference between a measured characteristic that depends on a frequency at which the resonance circuit is resonating and a corresponding characteristic that depends on the resonant frequency of the circuit of resonance. The coupling circuit is configured to reduce a variation of the resonance frequency by the detection circuit in the absence of the object.

Lockable socket for charging battery of electrically driven vehicle

The cover (2) has a closed position which lies as flush as possible with the surface of the bodywork. The cover rotates about an axis (16) to an open position to receive the charge connector (4). It has a projection on its underside with holes (11, 12) to receive the bolt (9) which slides parallel to the bodywork alongside the socket (3). The locked may be operated manually by a key but equally by a control signal, provided by the central locking system. The signal could be produced by a charge current measuring circuit or by a switch integrated into the charge connector, operated as it enters the socket. The external surfaces (13) of the cover are angled to protect the plug against splashes of water and rain.

Locking device having shape memory alloy for an energy storage device of a motor vehicle and method for operating such a locking device

The invention relates to a locking device (1) for an energy storage device of a motor vehicle, having a locking element (5), which is adjustable, based on a control signal, by means of an adjusting device, between a locking position, in which the locking element (5) engages with a latch receptacle (14), and a release position, in which the locking element (5) is out of engagement with the latch receptacle (14), wherein the adjusting device has an adjusting element (6; 16) made of a shape memory alloy, wherein the shape change thereof enables the locking element (5) to be adjustable between the locking position and the release position. The invention further relates to a method for operating such a locking device (1).

充电装置

一种充电装置，具备：被固定于固定对象物的固定部件（43）；充电电缆单元，其包括电缆、连接于电缆且与在车辆上设置的充电部连接的连接部、对向充电部供给的电力进行控制的控制部和收纳控制部的壳体（49）；电缆支架（44），其包括以能够拔出的方式收纳壳体（49）的壳体收纳部（60），并设置有充电电缆单元并且相对于固定部件（43）能够拆装；和限制部（30），其在电缆支架被安装在固定部件上时，限制被收纳于壳体收纳部内的壳体伸到壳体收纳部（60）的外部。

connector

A connector 1 includes: a connector housing 2; a case 3; and a cover 4. The connector housing 2 receives terminals. The case 3 is coupled to the connector housing 2, and receives ends of electric wires 7 connected to the terminals in the connector housing 2. The cover 4 includes a pair of cover bodies 41, 42, a locking arm, and a receiving member 6. The pair of cover bodies 41, 42 are attached to an outside of the case 3, and attached to each other to cover an outer wall 3b of the case 3. The locking arm is mounted on a one cover body 41. The receiving member is mounted on the other cover body 42 and engaged with the locking arm 41.

车辆充电设备

车辆充电设备包括在车辆外部的充电站、充电线缆和车辆的充电电气装置，用于给车辆的电能储存器（22）充以来自外部交流电网（2）的电能，其中，所述充电站在输入侧能由外部的交流电网供给电功率，所述充电线缆与所述充电站电连接或者能电连接到所述充电站上，所述充电线缆能通过插头插口连接电连接到所述充电电气装置上，所述充电站具有六个电接头（5-10），所述充电线缆具有六条电导线（14-19），并且为了给电能储存器充电，所述充电站的六个电接头与充电线缆的六条电导线配置相同地连接，并且充电线缆的六条电导线与充电电气装置的至少四个电触点（23-26）配置相同地连接。

用于动力车的能量储存装置的具有形状记忆合金的锁定装置和用于运行这种锁定装置的方法

本发明涉及一种用于动力车的能量储存装置的锁定装置(1)，其具有锁定元件(5)，所述锁定元件基于控制信号借助调节装置能够在锁定位置和释放位置之间调节，在所述锁定位置中，锁定元件(5)与锁止件容纳部(14)处于嵌接，在所述释放位置中，锁定元件(5)与锁止件容纳部(14)脱离嵌接，其中，所述调节装置具有由形状记忆合金制成的调节元件(6；16)，通过所述调节元件的形状变化，锁定元件(5)能够在锁定位置和释放位置之间调节。此外，本发明提供了一种用于运行这种类型的锁定装置(1)的方法。

System, method and apparatus for detection of metal objects in a predetermined space

Charging stand of electric vehicles

본 발명은 전기자동차용 충전 스탠드에 관한 것으로, 본체와, 본체에 개폐 가능하게 장착된 도어와, 도어를 개방하면 경보하는 경보장치를 포함하고, 상기 경보장치는 도어가 열리면 임피던스 변화를 발생시키는 도어 감지부와, 상기 도어 감지부에서 인가된 신호를 받는 컨트롤러와, 상기 컨트롤러에 의해 동작되어 경보를 발생시키거나 경보 이력을 저장하는 스위칭 회로로 구성된다. The present invention relates to a charging stand for an electric vehicle, comprising a main body, a door mounted on the main body so as to be openable and closed, and an alarm device for alarming when the door is opened, wherein the alarm device generates a impedance change when the door is opened. A sensing unit, a controller receiving a signal applied from the door sensing unit, and a switching circuit operated by the controller to generate an alarm or to store an alarm history.

Power connector, particularly used in charging inlet

本发明的特点是：它是一个连接器，有插头(1′) 和插座(2)，插座中有一个元件(5)，它在平时将触头 (3，3′)盖住，在插头插入过程中，它被插头推动旋转， 元件(5)上有两个盖板(8，9)，可以相互滑动，盖板上 有孔(10，10′；11，11′)，它们与插座中触头的个数和 分布相同，平时，盖板的位置使孔可以相互遮住，在插 头插入过程中，有一个装置推动盖板相互滑动，使孔 (10，10′；11，11′)相互重合。

Electrical cable and connector assembly with safety pilot line disconnect, especially for electric vehicle

An electrical cable and connector assembly for electrically coupling equipment to a power source, and having an electrical cable with a plurality of power conductors and a pilot conductor releasably coupled to an electrical contact in an electrical connector, so that the pilot conductor releases from the electrical contact of the connector when a mechanical stress or force is applied to the cable. The pilot conductor releases from the contact of the connector prior to damage occurring to the remaining conductors from the stress or force applied to the cable. The power conductors are spirally wrapped about the centrally located pilot conductor so that the power conductors can stretch while the pilot conductor is pulled from its electrical contact upon application of the force or stress on the cable. In another embodiment, a non-conducting line or wire is connected to the ends of one of the conductors so that the stress or force applied to the cable is transmitted to the non-conducting line instead of to any of the conductors. Specifically, the non-conducting line is shorter than the conductors so that when the non-conducting line is stressed, the releasable end of the conductor will disconnect from its contact before stress is transmitted to the conductors.

Locking device for an energy storage device of a motor vehicle, comprising a shape memory alloy, and method for operating such a locking device

本发明涉及一种用于动力车的能量储存装置的锁定装置(1)，其具有锁定元件(5)，所述锁定元件基于控制信号借助调节装置能够在锁定位置和释放位置之间调节，在所述锁定位置中，锁定元件(5)与锁止件容纳部(14)处于嵌接，在所述释放位置中，锁定元件(5)与锁止件容纳部(14)脱离嵌接，其中，所述调节装置具有由形状记忆合金制成的调节元件(6；16)，通过所述调节元件的形状变化，锁定元件(5)能够在锁定位置和释放位置之间调节。此外，本发明提供了一种用于运行这种类型的锁定装置(1)的方法。

Charging port constructs

本发明提供一种充电端口构造，其能够抑制通过不正当的手动操作进行端口盖锁止机构的锁止解除，提高防盗性。具有下述部件而构成：端口盖锁止机构(65)，其维持端口盖(63)的关闭状态，该端口盖(63)可开闭地覆盖内置有充电端口(62)的端口壳体(61)；罩锁止机构(13)，其维持前罩(12)的关闭状态，并且，通过来自车室空间(R)内的操作而进行锁止解除，其中，该前罩(12)可开闭地覆盖设置于外板(1a)上的电动机室开口部(12a)；电动锁止解除机构(66)，其利用电动致动器(66a)进行端口盖锁止机构(65)的锁止解除；以及访问开口(67)，其能够通过来自电动机室开口部(12a)的手动操作进行端口盖锁止机构(65)的锁止解除。

Connector device and connector assembly for vehicle electrical power supply

본 발명은, - 정합축(8a, 8b)을 포함하고, 상기 정합축을 따라 정합 방향을 향해 상보적 케이싱과 정합하도록 구성되고, 직경부를 구비한 밀봉 고정 실린더를 갖는 케이싱(6a, 6b), - 상기 케이싱을 상기 정합축에 대하여 반경방향 외측으로 연장시키고, 상기 밀봉 고정 실린더 상에 고정되고, 상기 방사형 환상 밀봉체는 상보적 케이싱을 반경방향으로 밀봉하도록 구성된 밀봉 직경부를 포함하는 환상 밀봉체(11a, 11b), 및 - 정합 방향을 향해 상기 환상 밀봉체(11a, 11b)의 앞에서 축방향으로 연장되는 전방 차폐부(17a, 17b)를 포함하고, 상기 밀봉 고정 실린더의 직경부와 밀봉 직경부 사이에서 연장되는 반경방향 극단 표면(19a, 19b)을 포함하는 차량 전원 공급용 커넥터 하우징(2)을 제공한다. The present invention comprises a casing (6a, 6b) including a mating shaft (8a, 8b) and adapted to mate with a complementary casing toward the mating direction along the mating axis and having a sealing fixed cylinder with a diameter, The radial annular seal comprising an annular sealing element (11a) including a sealing diameter portion configured to radially seal the complementary casing, the casing extending radially outwardly with respect to the mating shaft and being secured on the sealing stationary cylinder , 11b), and front shielding portions (17a, 17b) extending in the axial direction in front of the annular sealing bodies (11a, 11b) toward the matching direction, and between the diameter- And a radially extreme surface (19a, 19b) extending from the radially outer surface (19a, 19b) of the connector housing (2).

The method being unlocked to plug

本发明涉及一种用于在为能电驱动的车辆(3)的行驶电池(18)充电的充电装置(1)中对插头(12)进行解锁的方法。在该方法中，充电电缆(15)的插头(12)机械地锁定在充电装置(1)的电连接装置(5)、尤其是插座(5)中。该充电装置(1)对干扰的出现进行监控并且在出现干扰时对插头(12)解锁，从而实现将插头(12)与连接装置(5)分离。

Charging control apparatus and control method for the same

본 발명은 충전 제어 장치 및 그 제어 방법에 관한 것으로서, 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 충전 제어 장치는, 차량을 포함하는 적어도 하나의 통신 장치와 무선 통신하는 통신부; 상기 차량에 구비된 충전 인렛과 전기적으로 연결되는 충전커넥터; 상기 충전커넥터에 배치되어, 상기 충전커넥터와 상기 충전 인렛 간의 잠금을 실행 또는 해제하는 잠금부; 상기 충전커넥터와 상기 충전 인렛 간의 전기적 연결에 응답하여, 상기 통신부에 의해 수신된 상기 차량의 ID가 기 저장된 인증 정보 리스트에 포함되는지 확인하고, 상기 차량의 ID가 기 저장된 인증 정보 리스트에 포함된 경우, 미리 인증된 휴대 기기의 위치에 따라, 상기 충전커넥터와 상기 충전 인렛 간의 잠금 해제 여부를 결정하고, 상기 결정에 따라, 상기 잠금부를 제어하는 제어부;를 포함한다. The present invention relates to a charge control apparatus and a control method thereof, and a charge control apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a communication unit that wirelessly communicates with at least one communication apparatus including a vehicle; A charging connector electrically connected to a charging inlet provided in the vehicle; A locking portion disposed in the charging connector to execute or release a lock between the charging connector and the charging inlet; In response to an electrical connection between the charging connector and the charging inlet, whether the ID of the vehicle received by the communication unit is included in the previously stored authentication information list, and if the ID of the vehicle is included in the previously stored authentication information list And a controller for determining whether to unlock the charging connector and the charging inlet according to the position of the portable device which has been previously authenticated, and for controlling the locking portion according to the determination.

Automatic battery charger for moving vehicle

(57)【要約】 【課題】充電待ちの移動車に対して簡単な設備により自 動的に充電を行うことができ、而も既存の設備において も簡単な改造で充電の自動化が実現可能な移動車のため の自動充電装置を提供すること。 【解決手段】バッテリーを搭載した移動車の充電ピット において、複数のピットが隣り合うように連続配置して なり、移動車に設けられたバッテリーと接続された電極 に着脱する地上側接点部を駆動する機構部を有する一台 または複数台のアクチュエータが、前記連続配置された 充電ピットに平行に設けられた軌道上を走行可能に配置 され、充電ピットに１台または複数台の移動車が入庫し たとき、アクチュエータが充電待ちの移動車が入庫して いるピットに充電を行う。

Vehicle-side connector

一种车辆侧连接器(10)，与搭载于车辆的电池相连接，该车辆侧连接器(10)具备：外壳体(31)，固定于车辆的车身；内壳体(50)，从车辆的内部侧嵌合于外壳体(31)；端子配件(11)，分别与从包含电池的车辆内引出的多根电线(20P、20S)相连接；多个端子容纳室(53、40)，设置在从内壳体(50)至外壳体(31)的范围内，供各端子配件(11)从后方插入并对其进行容纳；保持器(60)，能够组装于内壳体(50)，以便卡定于各端子配件(11)而防脱；以及锁定机构部(47、70)，将保持器(60)与外壳体(31)锁定为结合状态。

Plug conversion adapter

变换适配器(20)，能够将用于从车辆外部的电源对搭载于电动车辆的蓄电装置充电的标准化充电电缆(10)，作为向具有按地域标准化的插头形状的电负载输电的通用电缆而利用。变换适配器(20)包括：被构成为能够与充电电缆(10)的连接器(12)连接的一次侧连接器部(22)；被构成为能够连接家电产品等电负载的插头(32)的二次侧连接器部(24)；当充电电缆(10)的连接器(12)连接到一次侧连接器部(22)时，以使得继电器RY1断开的方式操作充电电缆(10)的CCID(14)的操作部(60)。

Cable plug with covering device

Kabelstecker (1) zum Herstellen einer elektrischen Verbindung mit einem Gerätestecker, wobei der Kabelstecker (1) eine mechanische Verriegelungseinrichtung (7) aufweist, die ausgebildet ist, den Kabelstecker (1) mit dem Gerätstecker zu verriegeln, die Verriegelungseinrichtung (7) zumindest teilweise an einer Außenseite eines Grundkörpers (2) des Kabelsteckers (1) angeordnet ist, der Kabelstecker (1) an seiner Oberseite (10) eine Abdeckeinrichtung (14) aufweist, die ausgeführt ist, die Verriegelungseinrichtung (7) zumindest teilweise an der Außenseite des Grundkörpers (2) zu überdecken, die Abdeckeinrichtung (14) einen Betätigungsbereich (16) aufweist, um die Verriegelungseinrichtung (7) durch die Abdeckeinrichtung (14) zu betätigen, und die Abdeckeinrichtung (14) und der Grundkörper (2) korrespondierende Führungselemente (17, 18) aufweisen, die derart angeordnet sind, dass die Abdeckeinrichtung (14) durch Aufschieben mit dem Grundkörper (2) verbindbar ist. Cable plug (1) for establishing an electrical connection to a device plug, wherein the cable plug (1) has a mechanical locking device (7) which is designed to lock the cable plug (1) to the device plug, the locking device (7) at least partially an outer side of a main body (2) of the cable connector (1) is arranged, the cable connector (1) on its upper side (10) has a covering device (14), which is executed, the locking device (7) at least partially on the outer side of the base body ( 2), the covering device (14) has an actuating region (16) for actuating the locking device (7) by the covering device (14), and the covering device (14) and the base body (2) corresponding guide elements (17, 18 ), which are arranged such that the covering device (14) can be connected by being pushed onto the base body (2).

Plug-type apparatus which is in the form of a coupling or plug

Charging plug with contactless switching device

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Ladestecker (1) zur Verbindung mit einer Ladebuchse einer zu ladenden Einrichtung, beispielsweise eines wenigstens teilweise durch elektrische Energie angetriebenen Kraftfahrzeuges, oder mit einer Ladeenergie bereitstellenden Einrichtung. Um zu vermeiden, dass der Ladestecker infolge von Korrosion oder Elektromigration vorzeitig ausfällt, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass eine Schaltvorrichtung (27) des Ladesteckers (1) teilweise innerhalb und teilweise außerhalb einer gekapselten Leitungskammer (18) angeordnet ist. The invention relates to a charging plug (1) for connection to a charging socket of a device to be charged, for example a motor vehicle which is at least partially driven by electrical energy, or to a device providing charging energy. In order to prevent the charging plug from prematurely failing as a result of corrosion or electromigration, it is provided according to the invention that a switching device (27) of the charging plug (1) is arranged partly inside and partly outside an encapsulated conduit chamber (18).

Electrical plug connection

An electrical plug connection, more particularly for electric vehicles, comprising a plug connector (1, 2) consisting essentially of a socket (1) and a plug (2), also comprising a locking unit (4, 5) with at least one interlocking element (4) and a transfer element (5) for detachably coupling the socket (1) and the plug (2), and comprising an actuator (6) for operating the transfer element (5) with the interlocking element (4) mounted on the end thereof, wherein at least the locking unit (4, 5) and the actuator (6) form a connected and preferably sealed unit (4, 5, 6).

Wirelessly powered audio devices

Techniques herein provide wireless energy transfer to audio devices such as headphones, headsets, hearing aids, and the like. Audio devices are integrated with a device resonator. The device resonator may be positioned and oriented to reduce interaction with lossy or sensitive components of the audio device. A repeater resonator and/or a source resonator is integrated into a headrest of a seat or a chair providing continuous power to the headphones while in use. The audio devices may be recharged wirelessly when positioned near source resonators that may be embedded in pads, tables, carrying cases, cups, and the like.