УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ЭЛЕКТРОЭНЕРГИИ И ЗАРЯДКИ ДЛЯ ПРОДОЛЖИТЕЛЬНОГО ДВИЖЕНИЯ АВТОМОБИЛЯ

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САМОУПРАВЛЯЕМЫЕ ЗАРЯДНЫЕ СТОЙКИ

Группа изобретений относится к зарядке аккумуляторов электрического транспортного средства. Способ планирования зарядки электрического транспортного средства заключается в следующем. Принимают запрос на зарядку от электрического транспортного средства на зарядной стойке. Определяют отрезок времени зарядки для электрического транспортного средства на основе запроса на зарядку. Вносят в расписание отрезок времени зарядки для электрического транспортного средства. Прогнозируют требование по нагрузке для зарядной стойки на основе запроса на зарядку и отрезка времени зарядки. Отправляют требование по нагрузке оператору сети, снабжающему зарядную стойку электрической мощностью. Зарядная стойка содержит зарядное устройство, устройство связи и вычислительное устройство, выполненное с возможностью управлять зарядкой и выполнять способ планирования зарядки электрического транспортного средства. Зарядная система содержит множество зарядных стоек, соединенных с возможностью связи по сети передачи данных ...

СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ГИБРИДНОЙ СИЛОВОЙ УСТАНОВКОЙ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА И ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО

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Изобретение относится к электрическим транспортным средствам и способу управления устройством преобразования напряжения. Транспортное средство содержит множество заряжаемых устройств накопления мощности, электродвигатель, модуль приема электрической мощности, устройство преобразования напряжения, управляющее устройство, управляющее устройством преобразования напряжения для обеспечения обмена электрической мощностью между множеством устройств накопления мощности, когда множество устройств накопления мощности заряжается от источника электропитания. Способ заключается в определении требования зарядки множества устройств накопления мощности от источника электропитания. Если требуется зарядка множества устройств накопления мощности от упомянутого источника электропитания, управляют устройством преобразования напряжения так, чтобы заряжать множество устройств накопления мощности от источника электропитания. Обеспечивают обмен электрической мощностью между множеством устройств накопления мощности ...

СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ АККУМУЛЯТОРНОЙ БАТАРЕЕЙ И СИСТЕМА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ТРАНСПОРТНЫМ СРЕДСТВОМ

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Настоящее изобретение относится к зарядной системе для электрических транспортных средств. Технический результат - обеспечение возможности одновременного заряда нескольких транспортных средств без увеличения стоимости зарядной станции. Система содержит, по меньшей мере, один зарядный порт с интерфейсом для обмена энергией с, по меньшей мере, одним электрическим транспортным средством, по меньшей мере, один силовой преобразователь для преобразования энергии, поступающей от источника энергии, такого как электрическая сеть, в подходящий формат для зарядки транспортного средства, при этом силовой преобразователь находится в удаленном местоположении от зарядного порта, например таком, как отдельная комната и/или отдельное здание. 2 н.и 10 з.п. ф-лы, 17 ил.

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Изобретение относится к устройству электрического питания, устанавливаемому на транспортное средство. Устройство электрического питания содержит: высоковольтный аккумулятор, низковольтный аккумулятор и блок управления. Выходное напряжение низковольтного аккумулятора ниже выходного напряжения высоковольтного аккумулятора. Низковольтный аккумулятор может заряжаться за счет энергии, подаваемой с высоковольтного аккумулятора. Блок управления выполнен с возможностью управления зарядкой/разрядкой высоковольтного аккумулятора и низковольтного аккумулятора. Блок управления выполняет управление подачей электропитания для того, чтобы высоковольтный аккумулятор мог подавать электропитание на предварительно определенное устройство в транспортном средстве, в то время, когда потребляемая мощность выше, чем предварительно определенное значение мощности, в состоянии, когда главный выключатель транспортного средства не включен. Достигается создание устройства электрического питания, которое препятствует ...

СПОСОБ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ СИСТЕМОЙ БЕСКОНТАКТНОЙ ПОДАЧИ ЭЛЕКТРОЭНЕРГИИ И СИСТЕМА БЕСКОНТАКТНОЙ ПОДАЧИ ЭЛЕКТРОЭНЕРГИИ

Изобретение относится к области электротехники, в частности к системам бесконтактной подачи электроэнергии. Технический результат заключается в устранении возможного нарушения беспроводной связи системы отпирания дверей без ключа главного транспортного средства. Достигается тем, что система бесконтактной подачи электроэнергии обеспечена: сонаром, который обнаруживает, имеется или нет другое транспортное средство, припаркованное около главного транспортного средства; доплеровским датчиком, который обнаруживает, имеется или нет движущийся объект, такой как пешеход, около главного транспортного средства; и наземным контроллером, который прекращает или уменьшает бесконтактную подачу электроэнергии, когда доплеровский датчик обнаруживает движущийся объект. Область обнаружения доплеровского датчика расширяется больше, когда парковка другого транспортного средства обнаруживается, чем когда парковка другого транспортного средства не обнаруживается. Таким образом, можно предотвращать влияние электромагнитной ...

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МАССИВ КАТУШЕК С ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬЮ ВЫБОРА

... 1. Система массива катушек, содержащая:схему управления для генерации сигнала переменного тока;множество перекрывающихся катушек, расположенных в нескольких слоях, чтобы образовать массив катушек с возможностью выбора, объединенный с заряжающей поверхностью, предназначенной для размещения на ней вторичного устройства, причем указанный массив катушек с возможностью выбора включает в себя множество ключей для селективного электрического подключения подгруппы указанного множества катушек к указанной схеме управления, чтобы образовать магнитное поле в указанной подгруппе указанного множества катушек;схему определения позиции для получения информации о позиции вторичной катушки указанного вторичного устройства, помещенного на указанную заряжающую поверхность; иконтроллер, запрограммированный на управление указанным массивом катушек с возможностью выбора в зависимости от указанной информации о позиции, чтобы установить указанное магнитное поле относительно указанной позиции указанного вторичного ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ОТСЛЕЖИВАНИЯ ТОЧКИ МОЩНОСТИ СОЛНЕЧНОЙ ПАНЕЛИ, ОБЪЕДИНЕННОЕ С ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ СИСТЕМОЙ ТРАНСПОРТНОГО СРЕДСТВА

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... 1. Бесконтактное устройство приема энергии, принимающее электрическую энергию от энергопередающей катушки индуктивности для передачи электрической энергии, принятой от источника электропитания, содержащее:энергоприемную катушку индуктивности (112), выполненную для приема электрической энергии, передаваемой от указанной энергопередающей катушки индуктивности, посредством бесконтактной подачи;выпрямитель (140), выполненный для выпрямления электрической энергии, принятой указанной энергоприемной катушкой (112);нагрузку, предназначенную для приема электрической энергии, выпрямленной указанным выпрямителем (140);резистор (144) и переключатель соединения (146), предусмотренные в паре линий электропередачи для передачи электрической энергии от указанной энергоприемной катушки индуктивности (112) на указанную нагрузку, причем указанный резистор и указанный переключатель соединения подключены последовательно между указанной парой линий электропередачи; иустройство управления, предназначенное для ...

УСТАНОВКА БЕСКОНТАКТНОЙ ПОДАЧИ ЭНЕРГИИ И СПОСОБ БЕСКОНТАКТНОЙ ПОДАЧИ ЭНЕРГИИ

... 1. Установка бесконтактной подачи энергии, содержащая:резонатор для передачи энергии ирезонатор для приема энергии, сконфигурированный с возможностью магнитным образом связываться с резонатором для передачи энергии посредством резонанса магнитного поля, при этомрезонатор для передачи энергии магнитным образом связан с резонатором для приема энергии посредством резонанса магнитного поля, в результате чего электрическая энергия подается от источника электрической энергии к резонатору для приема энергии через резонатор для передачи энергии,один из резонатора для передачи энергии и резонатора для приема энергии имеет предварительно определенную единственную резонансную частоту идругой из резонатора для передачи энергии и резонатора для приема энергии имеет предварительно определенную единственную резонансную частоту и резонансную частоту, отличную от предварительно определенной единственной резонансной частоты.2. Установка бесконтактной подачи энергии, содержащая:резонатор для передачи энергии ...

Batterietemperatur-Anpassungssystem und Batterieladesystem

Es wird ein Batterietemperatur-Anpassungssystem zum Ausführen einer Aufwärmung einer Batterie ohne Tauabscheidung und zum Aufladen der Batterie in einer effizienten Weise bereitgestellt. Das Batterietemperatur-Anpassungssystem enthält: einen Batterietemperatursensor zum Erfassen einer Temperatur eines Batteriepacks; eine Rohrleitung zum Blasen von Warmluft zum Batteriepack hin; ein Steuergerät zum Aufwärmen des Batteriepacks, indem bewirkt wird, dass die Warmluft nach Maßgabe der Temperatur, die durch den Batterietemperatursensor erfasst wurde, um die Batterie strömt; eine Tauabscheidungs-Ermittlungseinheit zum Feststellen, ob eine Tauabscheidung auf dem Batteriepack stattfindet oder nicht; und einen Verdampfer zum Entfeuchten der Warmluft. Das Steuergerät bewirkt, dass die entfeuchtete Warmluft in die Nähe des Batteriepacks strömt, wenn festgestellt wird, dass die Tauabscheidung auf dem Batteriepack auftreten wird.

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugbordnetzes

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Kraftfahrzeugbordnetzes, das eine motorisch und generatorisch betreibbare elektrische Maschine, einen ersten Energiespeicher und einen zweiten Energiespeicher aufweist, und in dem Schaltmittel vorgesehen sind, die dafür eingerichtet sind, sämtliche der nachfolgend angegebenen Schaltzustände a) bis c) alternativ zueinander einzustellen a) entweder nur der erste Energiespeicher oder nur der zweite Energiespeicher ist an die elektrische Maschine angebunden; b) der erste Energiespeicher und der zweite Energiespeicher sind in Parallelschaltung an die elektrische Maschine angebunden; c) der erste Energiespeicher und der zweite Energiespeicher sind in Reihenschaltung an die elektrische Maschine angebunden; wobei die Schaltmittel in einer ersten Ansteuerphase (201) derart angesteuert werden, dass eine Betriebsspannung des Kraftfahrzeugbordnetzes einen ersten Spannungswert (U) besitzt, wobei die Schaltmittel in einer sich an die erste Ansteuerphase ...

Vorrichtungen und Verfahren zum Vorladen oder Vorentladen eines Zwischenkreises

Stromkreis (SK) für ein Fahrzeug, wobei der Stromkreis (SK) umfasst:- einen Zwischenkreis (ZK);- einen Wandler (UR) mit mindestens einer Zwischenkreisseite (ZKS);- einen Schalter (LS), der über den Zwischenkreis (ZK) mit der Zwischenkreisseite (ZKS) des Wandlers (UR) elektrisch verbunden ist;- einen elektrischen Energiespeicher (ES), der mittels des Schalters (LS) mit dem Zwischenkreis (ZK) elektrisch verbindbar ist; und- eine Schaltersteuerung (LSS), die dazu ausgebildet ist, den Schalter (LS) zu veranlassen, den elektrischen Energiespeicher (ES) mit dem Zwischenkreis (ZK) zu verbinden, sobald eine Spannungsdifferenz zwischen einer Energiespeicherspannung (Ues) des elektrischen Energiespeichers (ES) und einer Zwischenkreisspannung (Uzk) des Zwischenkreises (ZK) einen ersten Schwellenwert unterschreitet;- eine Wandlersteuerung (URS), die dazu ausgebildet ist, den Wandler (UR) zu veranlassen, den Zwischenkreis (ZK) zunächst mit einer ersten Ladegeschwindigkeit (V1) zu laden, bis die Spannungsdifferenz ...

Ladevorrichtung

Die Erfindung geht aus von einer Ladevorrichtung (10) mit zumindest einer Ladeeinheit (12) zum Laden einer Energiespeichereinheit (14) eines Fahrzeugs (16), insbesondere eines Elektrofahrzeugs oder eines Hybridfahrzeugs, welche dazu vorgesehen ist, eine Abwärme eines Ladevorgangs zu einer späteren Nutzung zu speichern, und mit zumindest einer Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit (18), welche zu einer Steuerung und/oder Regelung eines Ladevorgangs vorgesehen ist.Es wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit (18) dazu vorgesehen ist, zumindest einen Startzeitpunkt und/oder einen Endzeitpunkt eines Ladevorgangs derart festzulegen, dass die gespeicherte Abwärme nach Abschluss des Ladevorgangs zu einer Temperierung zumindest einer von der Energiespeichereinheit (14) verschiedenen Komponente (20) des Fahrzeugs (16) nutzbar ist.

PARAMETERSCHÄTZUNG FÜR EIN DRAHTLOSES LEISTUNGSÜBERTRAGUNGSSYSTEM

Ein Fahrzeug ist mit einer Spule und einem Sensor versehen. Die Spule ist dazu ausgelegt, Leistung drahtlos in einphasiger Form von einer externen Spule zu empfangen. Der Sensor ist dazu ausgelegt, eine Eigenschaft der Leistung zu messen. Das Fahrzeug ist ferner mit einer Steuerung versehen, die dazu programmiert ist, einen Parameter zu schätzen, der die Spulenausrichtung unter Verwendung einer dreiphasigen Darstellung der Leistung auf Grundlage der Eigenschaft anzeigt, und die über die Spule empfangene Leistung auf Grundlage des Parameters einzustellen.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum elektrischen Laden von Elektrofahrzeugen

Verfahren und Vorrichtung (100) zum elektrischen Laden von Elektrofahrzeugen, wobei eine Kühleinheit (102) ein Kühlmedium bereitstellt, wobei die Kühleinheit (102) ausgebildet ist, mit dem Kühlmedium wenigstens zwei elektrischen Ladevorrichtungen (104A, 104B) und wenigstens zwei Leistungselektronikeinrichtungen (106A, 106B) zu kühlen, die ausgebildet sind zum elektrischen Laden von Elektrofahrzeugen.

Echtzeit-System zur Verfolgung, Ortung und zum Aufladen von Elektrofahrzeugen im Transit

Computergesteuertes Elektrobatterieladesystem zum Aufladen einer Batterie eines sich in Bewegung befindenden Elektrofahrzeugs, wobei das System umfasst: a) ein Elektrofahrzeug, umfassend mindestens eine Batterie mit 1,5 bis 200 kWh und eine Ladegerätverbindungsvorrichtung, elektrisch gekuppelt an die mindestens eine Batterie zum Ermöglichen einer Aufladung der mindestens einen Batterie; b) ein Hauptladegerätfahrzeug, welches zu unabhängiger Bewegung in der Lage ist, zum Fortbewegen zu dem Elektrofahrzeug und zum Aufladen der mindestens einen Batterie des Elektrofahrzeugs, wobei das Hauptladegerätfahrzeug umfasst: i. ein Hauptbatteriemodul; ii. ein Stromwandlermodul, welches zum Umwandeln von Ausgangsenergie von dem Hauptbatteriemodul in Eingangsenergie, die zur Versorgung der mindestens einen Batterie geeignet ist, angepasst ist; iii. ein Verbindungs- und Übertragungsmodul, welches zum Verbinden mit der Ladegerätverbindungsvorrichtung und zum Übertragen der Eingangsenergie von dem Stromwandlermodul ...

Primärmessvorrichtung zum Messen einer aktuellen Wirkleistung

Ladevorrichtung für einen elektrischen Energiespeicher in einem Kraftfahrzeug

Ladevorrichtung für ein Kraftfahrzeug (1), wobei das Kraftfahrzeug mit einem elektrischen Energiespeicher (2), einem Gleichspannungswandler (3) sowie einer ersten, kabelgebundenen Schnittstelle (4) zu einem ersten, externen Wechselspannungsnetz (5) zum Laden des elektrischen Energiespeichers und mit einer zweiten, induktiven Schnittstelle (6) zu einem zweiten, externen Wechselspannungsnetz (7) zum Laden des elektrischen Energiespeichers des Fahrzeugs versehen ist, und wobei die Ausgangsleistung des Gleichspannungswandlers als Ladeleistung des elektrischen Energiespeichers dient und der Eingang des Gleichspannungswandlers über die erste und die zweite Schnittstelle mit elektrischer Leistung speisbar ist.

Energiebereitstellungseinrichtung zum Bereitstellen elektrischer Energie für ein Kraftfahrzeug

Energiebereitstellungseinrichtung (1) zum Bereitstellen elektrischer Energie für ein Kraftfahrzeug, mit einem Netzanschluss (3) zum Anschließen der Energiebereitstellungseinrichtung (1) an ein Wechselstromnetz, mit mindestens einer ersten Anschlusseinrichtung (4) zum Herstellen einer kabelgebundenen elektrischen Verbindung zwischen dem Netzanschluss (3) und dem Kraftfahrzeug und mit mindestens einer zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung (5) zum Herstellen einer kabellosen elektrischen Verbindung zwischen dem Netzanschluss (3) und dem Kraftfahrzeug, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die erste Anschlusseinrichtung (4) und die zweite Anschlusseinrichtung (5) über eine gemeinsame Gleichrichtereinrichtung (12) an den Netzanschluss (3) angeschlossen sind.

Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Hochstrom-Last in einem Bordnetz

Es wird ein Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Hochstromlast (22) in einem Bordnetz (10) mit mehreren Bordnetzzweigen (20, 30) beschrieben. Das Verfahren umfasst die folgenden Schritte: – Übertragen (110) von Leistung mittels eines DC/DC-Wandlers (40) des Bordnetzes (10) an die Hochstromlast (22), welche sich in einem ersten Bordnetzzweig (20) befindet, ausgehend von einem zweiten Bordnetzzweig (30), wobei der erste Bordnetzzweig (20) die Hochstromlast (22) sowie einen ersten elektrischen Energiespeicher (24) umfasst; und – Ermitteln (100) einer Leerlaufspannung des ersten Energiespeichers (24) vor dem Schritt des Übertragens. Der Schritt des Übertragens umfasst Regeln (120) des DC/DC-Wandlers (40) mit dem Regelungsziel, eine Spannung in dem ersten Bordnetzzweig (20) vorzusehen, die der Leerlaufspannung entspricht.

Vorrichtung mit einer einstellbaren kapazitiven Einheit für ein induktives Ladesystem

Es wird eine Vorrichtung (110, 120) für ein induktives Ladesystem zum Laden eines elektrischen Energiespeichers (103) eines Fahrzeugs (100) beschrieben. Die Vorrichtung (110, 120) umfasst mindestens eine Spule (111, 121) und mindestens eine einstellbare kapazitive Einheit (212, 222), die derart angeordnet ist, dass durch die einstellbare kapazitive Einheit (212, 222) ein Wechselstroms fließt. Die einstellbare kapazitive Einheit (212, 222) umfasst eine Reihenschaltung mit zumindest einem Teilkondensator (301) und genau einem Schalt-Transistor (502), wobei der Schalt-Transistor (502) eine Invers-Diode aufweist, die auch bei einem geöffneten Zustand des Schalt-Transistors (502) einen Stromfluss in eine bestimmte Richtung durch die Invers-Diode ermöglicht. Die Vorrichtung (110, 120) umfasst eine Steuereinheit (230), die eingerichtet ist, den Schalt-Transistor (502) anzusteuern, um eine Kapazität der einstellbaren kapazitiven Einheit einzustellen.

Adaptervorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug und Verfahren zum Laden eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Adaptervorrichtung (10) für das Verbinden einer Ladebuchse (12) eines elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugs (14) mit einem zu einem mehradrigen Ladekabel (20) gehörenden Ladesäulenstecker (22), wobei die Adaptervorrichtung (10) ausgebildet ist, wenigstens ein Koordinationssignal zwischen wenigstens einer Übertragungsader (36, 38) des Ladekabels (20) und der Ladebuchse (12) weiterzuleiten, wobei die Adaptervorrichtung (10) für einen Verbindungsbetrieb, in welchem die Ladebuchse (12) des Fahrzeugs (14) mit einer Ladebuchse (16) eines Fahrzeugs (18) über das Ladekabel (20) und die Adaptervorrichtung (10) verbunden ist, eine integrierte Schaltelektronik (30) aufweist, welche über die Übertragungsader (36, 38) ein Koordinationssignal bereitstellt oder weiterreicht, bevor oder während die Adaptervorrichtung (10) in einem Übertragungsmodus elektrische Energie aus einer Traktionsbatterie des Fahrzeugs (14) empfängt und einer Traktionsbatterie des anderen Fahrzeugs (18) ...

Vorrichtung zum induktiven Laden eines elektrischen Energiespeichers eines Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (2) zum induktiven Laden eines elektrischen Energiespeichers (3) eines Fahrzeugs (1) mit einer fahrzeugseitigen Sekundärspule (2.2), einer fahrzeugexternen Primärspule (2.1), wobei die Sekundärspule (2.2) über einen Luftspalt (S) mit der Primärspule (2.1) induktiv koppelbar ist und ein in der Primärspule (2.1) erzeugter magnetischer Fluss (Φ) über den Luftspalt (S) an die Sekundärspule (2.2) übertragbar ist, und einer Koppelverstärkungseinrichtung (2.3). Erfindungsgemäß umfasst die Sekundärspule (2.2) zumindest zwei Einzelspulen (2.2.1, 2.2.2) und einen mehrteiligen Spulenkern (2.2.3), wobei ein erster Kernabschnitt (2.2.3.1) des Spulenkerns (2.2.3) einer ersten Einzelspule (2.2.1) zugeordnet ist, ein zweiter Kernabschnitt (2.2.3.2) des Spulenkerns (2.2.3) einer zweiten Einzelspule (2.2.2) zugeordnet ist und die Koppelverstärkungseinrichtung (2.3) einen dritten Kernabschnitt (2.2.3.3) des Spulenkerns (2.2.3) umfasst, welcher zwischen dem ersten Kernabschnitt ...

Aufladesystem zum Aufladen einer Hochvoltbatterie eines elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Aufladesystem zum Aufladen einer Hochvoltbatterie (28, 74) eines elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugs mit mindestens einer elektrischen Maschine (22, 70, 76), mindestens einem Pulswechselrichter (26, 72, 76), mindestens einem Gleichstrom-Ladestation-Anschluss (12, 58), wobei die elektrische Maschine (22, 70, 76) n Statorwicklungen (24) umfasst, wobei die n Statorwicklungen (24) an einem gemeinsamen Sternpunkt (20) zusammengeschaltet sind, wobei der Sternpunkt (20, 68) mit einem Pol des Gleichstrom-Ladestation-Anschlusses (12, 58) verbunden ist. Auf diese Weise kann ein Aufladesystem zum Aufladen einer Hochvoltbatterie eines elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugs vereinfacht und kompakter ausgestaltet werden.

Batterie-Trenneinrichtung und Verfahren zur Durchführung eines Vorladezyklus

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Batterie-Trenneinrichtung (16), wobei die Batterie-Trenneinrichtung (16) einen ersten Eingang und einen zweiten Eingang zum Anschließen einer Batterie (2) aufweist, wobei die Batterie-Trenneinrichtung (16) weiter einen ersten Ausgang und einen zweiten Ausgang zum Anschließen einer elektrischen Komponente (4) aufweist, wobei zwischen dem ersten Eingang und dem ersten Ausgang mindestens ein erster Leistungsschalter und zwischen dem zweiten Eingang und dem zweiten Ausgang mindestens ein zweiter Leistungsschalter angeordnet ist, wobei mindestens der erste Leistungsschalter als mindestens ein Transistor (TE) ausgebildet ist, wobei die Batterie-Trenneinrichtung (16) mindestens eine Steuereinheit (11) aufweist, die mindestens Steuersignale für den mindestens einen Transistor (TE) erzeugt, wobei die Steuereinheit (11) derart ausgebildet ist, dass in einem Vorladezyklus die elektrische Komponente (4) mit einem im zeitlichen Mittel geringeren Strom bestromt wird im Vergleich ...

Verfahren und Systeme zur Ladung einer Energiespeichereinrichtung

Ein System zur Verwendung für die Stromversorgung einer Energiespeichereinrichtung umfasst eine Ladeeinrichtung (104). Die Ladeeinrichtung umfasst mehrere Stromrichter (226) die elektrisch miteinander in Reihe derart verkoppelt sind, dass jeder der Stromrichter konfiguriert ist, Strom bei einer vorbestimmten Spannung auszugeben. Die mehreren Stromrichter umfassen eine Ausgangsklemme, die konfiguriert ist, einen Ladestrom bei einem Ladestromniveau auszugeben. Die Ladeeinrichtung umfasst ebenfalls einen Stromführungskanal, der konfiguriert ist, um an einem Ende mit der Ausgangsklemme verkoppelt zu werden. Der Stromführungskanal ist konfiguriert, um an einem zweiten Ende mit der Energiespeichereinrichtung verkoppelt zu sein. Das System umfasst eine Steuerung (300), die programmiert ist, ein Spannungssignal der Energiespeichereinrichtung zu empfangen und das Ladespannungsniveau auf Basis des Spannungssignals der Energiespeichereinrichtung zu bestimmen. Die Steuerung ist weiterhin programmiert ...

Laden und Entladen eines Zwischenkreises eines Frequenzumrichters

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Elektrofahrzeugs, bei dem ein Zwischenkreis eines Frequenzumrichters eines Elektrofahrzeugs geladen oder entladen wird, Lade- und Entladevorrichtung für einen Zwischenkreis eines Frequenzumrichters eines Elektrofahrzeugs, Lade- und Entladestromkreis für einen Zwischenkreis eines Frequenzumrichters eines Elektrofahrzeugs sowie Elektrofahrzeug.

Verfahren zum Betreiben eines induktiven Ladesystems

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines induktiven Ladesystems (1), mit zumindest einem Kraftfahrzeug (2) und zumindest einer Ladestation (3), wobei das Kraftfahrzeug (2) zumindest eine Kraftfahrzeugspule (6) und die Ladestation (3) zumindest eine Ladestationspule (7) aufweist, und wobei die Kraftfahrzeugspule (6) und die Ladestationspule (7) jeweils als Primärspule und/oder Sekundärspule dazu ausgebildet sind, berührungslos elektrische Energie zu übertragen, mit den Schritten:a) Bestromen einer der Spulen zur Erzeugung eines magnetischen Feldes,b) Erfassen einer durch das magnetische Feld in die andere der Spulen induzierten elektrischen Spannung,c) Ermitteln einer Position des Kraftfahrzeugs (2) relativ zu der Ladestation (3) in Abhängigkeit der induzierten Spannung.

Ladegerät, System, Kraftfahrzeug und Verfahren zum Bereitstellen von elektrischer Energie in einem Kraftfahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Ladegerät (30) für ein Kraftfahrzeug, wobei das Ladegerät (30) einen ersten Betriebsmodus aufweist, in welchem das Ladegerät (30) eine erste Ausgangsspannung (u1) erzeugt, mit der eine Hochvolt-Batterie (40) des Kraftfahrzeugs aufladbar ist. Das Ladegerät (10) weist einen zweiten Betriebsmodus auf, in welchem es eine zweite Ausgangsspannung (u2) erzeugt, die sich von der ersten Ausgangsspannung (u1) um mindestens zehn Prozent unterscheidet. Außerdem werden ein entsprechendes System und ein Verfahren zum Bereitstellen von elektrischer Energie für ein Heizgerät (80) und/oder Klimaanlage (70) sowie ein Kraftfahrzeug definiert.

Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Drehzahl eines als Range-Extender verwendeten Verbrennungsmotors eines Elektrofahrzeugs

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Steuerung einer Drehzahl eines als Range-Extender verwendeten Verbrennungsmotors eines Elektrofahrzeugs, wobei ein voraussichtliches Fahrtziel und eine voraussichtliche Fahrtstrecke ermittelt werden; auf Basis der voraussichtlichen Fahrtstrecke zum Ziel die elektrische Energie, die zum Erreichen des Ziels notwendig ist, geschätzt wird; ein Ladezustand einer Batterie über die Drehzahl eines Verbrennungsmotors so gesteuert wird, dass beim Erreichen des Ziels ein definierter Restladezustand erreicht wird, indem die Drehzahl des Verbrennungsmotors um ein Offset erhöht oder verringert wird (31, 32, 34, 35) und zur Berechnung des Offsets die elektrische Energie geschätzt wird, die zur Erreichung des Ziels durch einen an den Verbrennungsmotor angeschlossenen Generator erzeugt wird.

System zur kontaktlosen Energieübertragung von einem bodenverlegten Primärleiter an ein insbesondere auf dem Boden verfahrbares Fahrzeug

System zur kontaktlosen Energieübertragung von einem bodenverlegten Primärleiter an ein insbesondere auf dem Boden verfahrbares Fahrzeug, wobei das Fahrzeug eine an den Primärleiter induktiv koppelbare Sekundärwicklungsanordnung aufweist, wobei die Sekundärwicklungsanordnung eine erste, zweite und dritte Wicklung aufweist, wobei die erste Wicklung eine erste Fläche, insbesondere Kreisfläche, umgibt, insbesondere also als kreisringförmige Wicklung ausgeführt ist, wobei die zweite Wicklung zwei Teilwicklungen aufweist, die größere Radialabstände überdecken als die erste Fläche, wobei die dritte Wicklung zwei Teilwicklungen aufweist, die größere Radialabstände überdecken als die erste Fläche, wobei die Teilwicklungen der zweiten Wicklung einander nicht überlappen, insbesondere also sich nur berühren oder in Umfangsrichtung voneinander beabstandet sind, wobei die Teilwicklungen der dritten Wicklung einander nicht überlappen, insbesondere also sich nur berühren oder in Umfangsrichtung voneinander ...

CLOUDBASIERTE KONNEKTIVITÄTSENERGIEBILANZVERWALTUNGSVORRICHTUNG

Ein Speicher bewahrt Energieschätzungen auf, die Funktionsanforderungen für Fahrzeuge entsprechen. Ein Prozessor eines Servers ist programmiert, um eine Funktionsanforderung für ein Fahrzeug zu empfangen und das Fahrzeug anzuleiten, um die Funktionsanforderung als Reaktion auf das Bestimmen durchzuführen, dass das Fahrzeug gemäß Batterieinformationen, die von dem Fahrzeug empfangen wurden und einer Energieschätzung, die der Funktionsanforderung entspricht, über ausreichend Energie verfügt, um die Funktionsanforderung auszuführen.

Batteriesystem zum Anschluss an eine Last eines Kraftfahrzeugnetzes

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Batteriesystem (6) zum Anschluss an eine Last (8) eines Kraftfahrzeugbordnetzes (4), aufweisend mindestens einen elektrochemischen Energiespeicher (12), welcher über einen ersten und zweiten Strompfad (18, 20) an ein kapazitives Bauteil (10) der Last (8) geführt oder führbar ist, wobei jeder Strompfad (18, 20) ein Schaltelement (26, 28) zur galvanischen Trennung aufweist, und eine Vorladeschaltung (34) zum Zuschalten des Energiespeichers (12) an das Bauteil (10), welche parallel zu dem Schaltelement (28) eines der Strompfade (20) geschaltet ist, wobei die Vorladeschaltung (34) eine Reihenschaltung eines Halbleiterschalters (36) und einer Induktivität (38) sowie eines Relais (42) aufweist.

Batteriesystem für ein Elektrofahrzeug, Verfahren zum Betreiben eines Batteriesystems und Elektrofahrzeug

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Batteriesystem (10) für ein Elektrofahrzeug, umfassend eine Mehrzahl von parallel verschaltbaren Batteriesträngen (6), wobei jeder Batteriestrang (6) eine Mehrzahl von seriell verschalteten Batteriemodulen (5) aufweist, und wobei jedes Batteriemodul (5) mindestens eine Batteriezelle aufweist, und eine Hilfsbatterie (20) zum Ansteuern von Heizeinrichtungen (51). Dabei ist jedem Batteriestrang (6) eine separate Heizeinrichtung (51) zum Beheizen aller Batteriemodule (5) des Batteriestrangs (6) zugeordnet, und die Heizeinrichtungen (51) sind derart mit der Hilfsbatterie (20) verbunden, dass die Heizeinrichtung (51) jedes Batteriestrangs (6) unabhängig von den Heizeinrichtungen (51) der übrigen Batteriestränge (6) von der Hilfsbatterie (20) ansteuerbar ist. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein Verfahren zum Betreiben eines erfindungsgemäßen Batteriesystems (10) und ein Elektrofahrzeug, welches ein erfindungsgemäßes Batteriesystem (10) umfasst, welches mit dem erfindungsgemäßen ...

Fahrzeug mit Elektroantrieb

Fahrzeug mit Elektroantrieb, das einen mit den Fahrzeugrädern seiner Hinterachse mechanisch verbindbaren ersten Elektromotor (4B) zum Antrieb der Hinterachse, eine mit dem ersten Elektromotor (4B) elektrisch verbindbare erste Batterie (7B) als Energiequelle für den ersten Elektromotor (4B), einen mit den Fahrzeugrädern der Hinterachse mechanisch verbindbaren ersten Generator (6B) zu Rückgewinnung elektrischer Energie aus der Bewegungsenergie des Fahrzeugs und zum Speichern der elektrischen Energie in der ersten Batterie (7B) aufweist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein mit den Fahrzeugrädern der Vorderachse mechanisch verbindbarer zweiter Elektromotor (4A) zum Antrieb der Vorderachse, eine mit dem zweiten Elektromotor (4A) elektrisch verbindbare Batterie (7A) als Energiequelle für den zweiten Elektromotor (4A), ein mit den Fahrzeugräder der Vorderachse mechanisch verbindbarer zweiter Generator (6A) zur Rückgewinnung elektrischer Energie aus der Bewegungsenergie des Fahrzeugs und zum Speichern ...

Batteriesystem und Verfahren zum Bereitstellen einer Zwischenspannung

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Batteriesystem (10), mit einem Batteriemodul (11), welches einen ersten Hochspannungsanschluss (12a), einen zweiten Hochspannungsanschluss (12b) und eine Vielzahl von zwischen den ersten und zweiten Hochspannungsanschluss in Reihe geschalteten Batteriezellmodulen (11a, ..., 11n) umfasst, und einer Schaltmatrix (13). Die Schaltmatrix umfasst eine Vielzahl von Schaltschienen (14), welche jeweils mit einem der Knotenpunkte zwischen je zwei der in Reihe geschalteten Batteriezellmodule verbunden sind, eine Vielzahl von ersten Schalteinrichtungen (15a), welche dazu ausgelegt sind, je eine der Schaltschienen (14) mit einem ersten Niederspannungsanschluss (13a) der Schaltmatrix (13) zu verbinden, und eine Vielzahl von zweiten Schalteinrichtungen (15b), welche dazu ausgelegt sind, je eine der Schaltschienen (14) mit einem zweiten Niederspannungsanschluss (13b) der Schaltmatrix zu verbinden. Dabei liegt zwischen dem ersten (12a) und dem zweiten Hochspannungsanschluss (12b ...

Ladevorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug

Ladevorrichtung für ein Fahrzeug mit einem Energiespeicher (1), wobei die Ladevorrichtung eine Ladequelle (2a), einen Ladestecker (3a), eine Ladebuchse (4c), ein Ladesteuergerät (5), ein Wechselstromladegerät (6) und ein Leistungsschaltmittel (7) umfasst und die Ladebuchse neun elektrisch belegbare Kontakte umfasst, wobei der erste Kontakt (11) als Pilotkontakt über eine Pilotleitung (Pilot) mit dem Ladesteuergerät verbunden ist, der zweite Kontakt (12) als Proxykontakt über eine Proxyleitung (Proxy) mit dem Ladesteuergerät verbunden ist, der dritte Kontakt (13) als Schutzleiterkontakt über eine Schutzleitung (PE) mit Fahrzeugmasse verbunden ist, der vierte Kontakt (14) als Neutralleiterkontakt über eine Neutralleitung (N) mit dem Wechselstromladegerät verbunden ist, und der fünfte Kontakt (15) als Phase-1-Kontakt über eine Phase-1-Leitung (L1) mit dem Wechselstromladegerät verbunden ist, der achte Kontakt (18) als positiver Gleichstromkontakt über eine DC-plus-Leitung (DC+) und über das ...

Arrangement with battery system for providing electric energy to a vehicle

A method of operating a battery system for providing electric energy to a vehicle wherein · sensor signals representing physical quantities of individual cells 13 and/or individual modules 12 of at least one battery of the battery system are generated, · the sensor signals are transferred to first and second system controllers 15a, 15b, · both of the first and second system controllers evaluate the sensor signals and control the battery system, depending on corresponding evaluation results, · the first and second system controllers 15a, 15b operate in combination with respective monitoring devices 17a, 17b, · the first monitoring device 17a monitors an operation of the second system controller 15b and the second monitoring device 17b monitors an operation of the first system controller 15a, · depending on monitoring results of the first monitoring device (17a) and of the second monitoring device (17b), the battery system is controlled.

Multi-voltage control circuit of battery or multiple independent dc power

Apparatus and method for indicating vehicle charging status

DC-AC converter

Battery top-up and venting device

A charging station for traction batteries comprising a topping-up device (1) for distilled water and means (2) for suction of the gases developed through the piping which connects batteries to automatic level control devices. ...

Trailer battery charge system

A system for recharging the battery 56 of a towed trailer 50 comprises a trickle charge unit 54 which further comprises a switching unit 62. The switching unit 62 selectively moves between a first position where the trailer battery 56 is connected to the towing vehicle battery 66 for charging and a second position where the trailer battery 56 is isolated from the towing vehicle battery 66 and is instead supplies power to an electrical device 58 mounted on the trailer, which may be a tipper pump. The switching unit 62 may only move from its first position to its second position when actuated by a key 64 manually inserted by a user. When the key 64 is not -present, the switching unit 62 is set in its first position and the trailer battery 56 is disconnected from the tipper pump 58. This system allows the tipper pump 58 to operate irrespective of whether the vehicle ignition is on or off and prevents depletion of the vehicle battery 66.

Apparatus and methods

A charging control unit 103 for providing charging currents to a plurality of devices 105 (for example, electric vehicles), to charge rechargeable electric batteries 106 in said devices, the control unit comprising, an AC-DC converter configured to convert an AC power supply 101 to a DC charging current, a plurality of connecting ports 104a-d wherein each port is configured to provide the charging current to a corresponding one of the devices. A controller, arranged between the converter and the plurality of connecting ports is configured to determine for each device, data comprising at least one of a charging state of that device and an available charge time of that device select one of the plurality of connecting ports based on the device data and provide the charging current to the selected connecting port. Selecting one of the charging ports may involve determining a charging schedule based on the data.

Transport responsive load system

A transport responsive load system includes a distribution network (fig 1, 30) connecting electrical power generators (fig 1, 20) to a power coupling 50, 200 of electrically-propelled vehicles 60. A controller (Fig 1, 100,120) controls power utilized by the vehicles 60 and provides a demand response to the electrical distribution network 30 to improve a match between power supplied to and consumed from the network 30. The vehicle can include an energy store 90 such as a battery or super capacitor to supply operating energy and store regenerative braking energy and a controller 80 to direct energy flow between the vehicle motor/generators 70, the energy store and the distribution network. The demand responsive service provided to the network can be monitored by a recorder 190 that determines the power transferred, either from the voltage and current or from the vehicle's mass and changes in speed. A speed indicator enables a user 110 to modify travelling speed to help balance the power supplied ...

Apparatus and method for indicating vehicle charging status

An apparatus for a vehicle 100 driven by an electric motor 123, powered by an energy storage means 150, generates and audible sound dependent on whether the vehicle 100 is charging. The determination of charging is based in part on a measured charging current and a measured state of charge (SOC). The vehicle 100 may be an electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle. The noise or sonic signature may be generated upon detecting or receiving a signal from a portable user identification device 190 such as an electronic key. The sound may be generated inside or outside the vehicle 100 cabin. A plurality of different sounds may be selected, according to a state of charge of the vehicle 100, or whether the vehicle 100 is charging. A fully charged status and a charging fault status may be distinguished on the basis of the charging current and the state of charge.

Charging electric vehicles

The apparatus has a battery of rechargeable cells, an input converter for receiving electrical energy from a fixed supply and an output converter for supplying electrical energy to an electric vehicle. A manually moveable trolley is wheeled from a first location at which said input converter receives electrical energy from said fixed supply to a second location at which said output converter supplies electrical energy to an electric vehicle. Kerb detection means (403, 404, 405) are configured to prevent further movement by automatically braking the trolley if they detect that a portion of the apparatus has extended over a kerb.

Charging electric vehicles

Charging arrangements for electrical vehicles and methods of operation thereof

A charging arrangement 102 for an electric vehicle (100, Fig. 1) that provides a visual indication 104, that is external to the vehicle, of a charge status of a battery unit during and/or after recharging of the battery unit. The visual indicator or lighting arrangement may be in the vicinity of charging socket 200 and comprise of LEDs OLEDs, electroluminescent materials, polymer light-emitting electrochemical cells or incandescent sources. The visual indication may be a function of charge status. For example the indicator may flash at rate indicative of charging rate or change colour depending on whether the vehicle is supplying or receiving energy. The visual indicator may only be operative when stationary and may be disabled if an infotainment type arrangement (GPS system) detects that the vehicle is in a geographical region where the indicator is not permitted. The user of the vehicle may also receive a wireless notification of charge status.

Device and method for inductively transmitting electrical energy to movable electrical consumers

The invention relates to a device and to a method for inductively transmitting electrical energy to movable electrical consumers (11, 11"), in particular electric vehicles having a plurality of charging stations (1, 1', 1'') for multiple consumers (11, 1"), wherein each charging station (1, 1', 1'') has a primary coil (2, 2', 2'') with an assigned power actuator element (3, 3', 3''). The invention solves the problem of making possible a means of supplying the movable electrical consumers which is simple in design, economical in terms of energy and easy to operate by virtue of the fact, for the supply with direct current or direct voltage, in the device the power actuator elements (3, 10, 3', 3'') of the charging stations (1, 1', 1'') are connected on the input side to a common direct-current or direct-voltage intermediate circuit (4), and that, for the supply with direct current or direct voltage, in the method the power actuator elements (3, 3', 3'') are fed from a common direct-current ...

Storing electrical energy

Charging station for electric vehicles

High voltage power management module

A high voltage power management module 100 supplies power to one or more motors 118 for driving a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). An E-machine interface subsystem 110 exchanges DC power with an inverter 116 that provides AC power to the motor(s) for driving a drivetrain of the vehicle. A storage interface subsystem 102 exchanges DC power with an electrical energy store 112 (e.g. battery) for providing transient power to drive the vehicle. A fuel cell interface subsystem 104 receives DC power from a fuel cell stack 114 of the vehicle that directly drives the motor(s) through the E-machine interface subsystem. A switching module 106 directs the voltage between the DC power of the storage interface, fuel cell interface and E-machine interface subsystems. The switching module can rapidly switch between, or simultaneously combine, DC power from the storage interface and fuel cell interface subsystems to provide DC power to the E-machine interface subsystem to drive the motor(s). Control circuitry ...

A system for hybrid electric vehicle fleet management

A fleet management system for ensuring the optimum efficiency and the most cost-effective operation of one or more hybrid electric vehicles. Each vehicle comprises a control system 100 configured to monitor, control, and optimise the management of the powertrain of the vehicle. The fleet management system comprising, a communications system for sending and receiving operational data and a fleet operations controller to increase efficiency, durability and to monitor cost of the fleet. The vehicle may use a fuel cell which can be fuelled by hydrogen. The system may use a simulation model 120 & 150-170 and utilise model predictive control.

Charging apparatus and method for providing a charging power

A charging apparatus 14 comprises a power input 15, a power converter 16 with an input coupled to the power input and an output for providing a DC voltage (VDC), a change-over switch 17, a first number N of DC output terminals 21-23 coupled via the change-over switch to the output of the power converter, and a controller 24 coupled to a control terminal of the change-over switch. The first number N is larger than 1. The power converter may provide different DC voltage values.

DEVICE FOR THE BLOCKING OF THE OUTPUT SHAFT OF AN AUTOCENGINE

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A CHARGING PARK HAVING A PLURALITY OF CHARGING POINTS

Abstract Method and system for providing a charging park having a plurality of charging points The present invention relates to a method for providing a charging park having a plurality of charging points (10 1, 10_n), in which method all of the charging points (10_1, 10_n) are connected to a medium-voltage grid (20) by means of a common transformer (14) with overloading capability, a power electronics system (12_1, ... , 12_n) is provided at each charging point (10_1, ... , 10_n), which power electronics system is designed to perform a quick-charging operation of a connected electrically driven vehicle that is to be charged, and a power drawn from the medium-voltage grid (20) jointly by the charging points (10_1, ... , 10_n) at a respective time is monitored centrally and/or decentrally and continuously at a grid contact point (15) connected upstream of the transformer (14) in the direction of the medium-voltage grid (20), wherein an average power drawn from the medium-voltage grid (20 ...

Module-based energy systems capable of cascaded and interconnected configurations, and methods related thereto

Module-based energy systems are provided having multiple converter-source modules. The converter-source modules can each include an energy source and a converter. The systems can further include control circuitry for the modules. The modules can be arranged in various ways to provide single phase AC, multi-phase AC, and/or DC outputs. Each module can be independently monitored and controlled.

AUXILIARY POWER IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Methods and systems for charging an electric vehicle

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE An electric vehicle charging system is described. The electric vehicle charging system includes a plurality of electric vehicle charging apparatus coupled to, and configured to receive electric power from, a distribution transformer. The electric vehicle charging system also includes a central processing device configured to control operation of the plurality of electric vehicle charging apparatus. cic + z 0U '-41 uJ 0 < D u < z~ Подробнее

Battery maintenance system

A battery-powered vehicle and a vehicle battery maintenance system that includes a battery charger that monitors energy consumption data from the vehicle battery to generate charging instructions to a charger. A central data unit (CDU) can determine whether if a vehicle electrical load is consuming too much energy and then generate instructions to the vehicle controller to limit the energy consumption. The CDU can notify an offsite central computer if the battery has not been charged according to charging instructions.

An apparatus and system for providing a secondary power source for an electric vehicle

An apparatus for providing a secondary power source for an electric vehicle, the apparatus attachable to the electric vehicle and having at least one secondary electrical power storage unit for storing electrical energy for delivery to the electric vehicle as required to replace the primary power source, a power connection assembly to connect the at least one secondary power source to the electric vehicle and a control system to control supply to the electric vehicle.

Battery chargers

Battery energy monitoring circuits

Energy monitoring and charging system

ALIGNMENT OF VEHICLES PRIOR TO WIRELESS CHARGING

A vehicle alignment system is adapted to align a vehicle with a wireless power induction coil for wireless charging through use of magnetic resonant induction. The system includes a transmission line disposed in the parking slot so as to guide the vehicle to the wireless power induction coil for charging. The transmission line leaks a signal having an operating frequency that is detected to align the vehicle left-right in the parking slot when the vehicle is aligned for charging by the wireless power induction coil. At least two vehicle mounted antennas mounted on opposite sides of transmission line when the vehicle is aligned in the parking slot detect the operating frequency from the transmission line, and signal processing circuitry detects a relative signal phase between signals detected by the antennas. The relative phase differences between the detected signals from the antennas are representative of alignment of the vehicle with respect to the wireless power induction coil and the ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NON-CONTACT ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND NON-CONTACT ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

This noncontact electric power supply system is provided with: a sonar (281) that detects whether there is another vehicle (52) parked around a host vehicle (51); a Doppler sensor (262) that detects whether there is a moving object such as a pedestrian around the host vehicle; and a ground controller (11) that stops or reduces noncontact electric power supply when the Doppler sensor detects a moving object. The detection region of the Doppler sensor is widened more when parking of another vehicle is detected than when parking of another vehicle is not detected. Thus, an electromagnetic wave generated during the noncontact electric power supply can be prevented from affecting wireless communication of a keyless entry system.

POWER CONVERTER CONTROLLED CAPACITOR CIRCUITS AND METHODS

A series circuit includes a capacitor connected in series with a power converter output terminals. The power converter provides an auxiliary voltage and a controller controls the power converter auxiliary voltage according to a selected function, such that the series circuit behaves as a capacitor, an inductor, or an impedance, based on the selected function. The controller may sense a voltage across the capacitor and use the sensed voltage to control the power converter auxiliary voltage according to the selected function. The series circuit may be connected in parallel with output terminals of an AC-DC converter, wherein the series circuit operates according to a selected mode to produce the auxiliary voltage, and the auxiliary voltage substantially cancels a low frequency AC voltage ripple across the capacitor, such that a substantially pure DC output voltage is delivered to the load.

INTEGRATED COMMUNITY ENERGY AND HARVESTING SYSTEM

A district energy system includes at least one energy provisioning unit, an energy management controller; a thermal distribution network coupled to the energy provisioning units and to a plurality of coupling interfaces connectable to the associated HVAC system of buildings within a district, and an electrical distribution network coupled to the energy provisioning units and to the coupling interfaces. The coupling interfaces may include both heat pumps and heat exchangers at each building, to provide heating, cooling and enable harvesting of normally wasted thermal energy from the buildings for re-distribution. The controller can manage the selection and number of energy provisioning units (and their operational set points) coupled to the district thermal distribution network and the electrical distribution network to meet the thermal and electrical demands of the district while satisfying other operational goals such as the minimization of greenhouse gas emissions.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) FAST RECHARGE STATION AND SYSTEM

MOBILE DEVICE CRADLE WITH IMPROVED FUNCTIONALITY

What is disclosed is a mobile device cradle with improved functionality. Such added functionality makes the mobile device cradle useful even when not coupled with a mobile device. Cradles with improved functionality will find use in vehicles, homes, offices, and the like.

SAFETY MODULE AND CHARGING STATION PROVIDED WITH A SAFETY MODULE

Safety module (20) for a charging station (2) for electric vehicles, comprising at least one processor, a sensor input, and a switching output. In order to be able to ensure the safety of a charging station independently of a charging process, the processor (226) monitors at least one measured sensor value at the at least one sensor input (22) independently of a charging process, and when the measured sensor value at the sensor input (22) exceeds a triggering criterion, the processor (26) outputs a switch-off signal at the switching output.

COIL UNIT

A coil unit is provided with: a coil comprising a lead wire which is routed, on a first plane with a coil axis being normal thereto, so as to lie in an inner-outer direction about the coil axis; and a plurality of magnetic material plates arranged on a second plane adjacent to and along the first plane. A gap formed by the plurality of magnetic material plates that traverses the inner-outer direction of the coil is positioned in the vicinity of an edge of the coil in the inner-outer direction thereof.

PLURALITY OF REMOTE PANELS FOR A VEHICLE MOUNTED WELDING-TYPE POWER SYSTEM; CORRESPONDING POWER SYSTEM AND VEHICLE

A plurality of modular panels (46a-c) for a vehicle (16) mounted welding-type power system (12) are disclosed. A control panel (46a) transmits information to and receive information from a control device of the welding-type power system (§2). A first power output panel (46b) is configured to provide power to a welding-type tool, and a second power output panel (46c) is configured to provide power output to an auxiliary device (64, 60). Each of the control panel (46a), the first power output panel (46b) and the second power output panel (46v) are in electrical communication with the welding-type power system (12), the control device configured to control power output to the first and second power output panels (46b-c) based on information from the control panel (46a). Further, each of the control panel (46a), the first power output panel (46b) and the second power output panel (46c) are configured to be positioned at locations that are separate and remote from one another.

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR INTEGRATED TUNING CAPACITORS IN CHARGING COIL STRUCTURE

Systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed for power transfer including a plurality of coil structures located over a ferrite element, the plurality of coil structures configured to generate a high flux region and a low flux region, the low flux region being located between the plurality of coil structures, and a tuning capacitance located directly over the ferrite element in the low flux region.

VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEM, FUEL CELL SYSTEM, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR VOLTAGE CONTROL SYSTEM

A voltage control system (10) includes: a converter controlling portion (53); a current value acquisition portion (51); and a voltage value acquisition portion (52). The converter controlling portion (53) sets a duty ratio (D) in a present cycle by adding an addition term (.DELTA.D) to a feedforward term (FF), the addition term (.DELTA.D) being determined by use of a current deviation (.DELTA.I), which is a difference between a target value (It) of an output current in the present cycle and a current measured value (I) in a previous cycle, and the duty ratio (Dp) in the previous cycle, the addition term (.DELTA.D) being corresponding to an increase of the output current in the present cycle.

CHARGE DEMAND CONTROLLER DEVICE

A charge demand controller device for electric vehicles or the like, preferably for installation with an existing residential electrical control panel, connects between a main switch and the electrical control panel made to operate at a maximum amperage value. The device includes a controller unit that constantly monitors an actual total load current at the input line connector from the main switch, and selectively operates a load switch controlling an electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) upon the actual total load current being above or below a trip value being a predetermined safety ratio of the maximum amperage value.

MODULAR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVICE, INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVICE

In order to provide an infrastructure device which has a variable structure and can be used and expanded in a flexible manner, it is proposed that the infrastructure device is modular and comprises at least one base unit and one or more infrastructure units.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A system and method for managing energy usage in an electric vehicle. A charge level of at least one battery of the electric vehicle is received. A current location of the electric vehicle is received. A theoretical maximum range of the electric vehicle is determined based on the current location of the electric vehicle and the charge level of the at least one battery of the electric vehicle. An energy plan for the electric vehicle is generated.

CONTROLLING BATTERIES FOR ELECTRIC BUS

An onboard charging system for an electric vehicle is configured to communicate with a power supply through exchange of control signals on a power supply line by modulating a charging current being supplied to the charging system. The charging system is capable of communicating fault and battery parameter data to the power supply, as well as a requested charging current used to regulate the power supply output. The power supply may convert high voltage AC power into a controllable DC output supplied directly to the electric vehicle, thereby providing a convenient means for the vehicle to initiate charging during operations. Connection between the electric vehicle and the power supply may be effected using an extendible and retractable electrical connection, such as a mechanical pantograph.

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

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

BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD

The invention provides a method of identifying a battery (102) provided with a wireless battery control device (108), during a battery charging procedure. The method includes connecting the battery to a battery charger (100) and the battery charger supplying a first current to the battery. The wireless battery control device measures parameters relating to the first current. The battery charger generates and sends a first wireless interrogation signal, the wireless interrogation- signal including- information relating- to- parameters of the first current. The first wireless interrogation signal is configured such that a wireless battery control device receiving the interrogation signal compares the information relating to the parameters of the current being received by the associated battery to the information relating to the parameters of the first current that was supplied by the battery charger, and the wireless battery control device sends back a first wireless response signal should ...

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 ...

Loading station and method for manufacturing a loading station.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Ladestation für ein elektrisch betriebenes Fahrzeug, aufweisend: einen Stromanschluss zur Verbindung mit einem Stromnetz; ein Anschlussmittel zur ladenden Verbindung der Ladestation mit dem elektrisch betriebenen Fahrzeug; eine Steuervorrichtung zwischen dem Stromanschluss und dem Anschlussmittel zur Umwandlung eines Netzstroms des Stromnetzes in einen Ladestrom für das elektrisch betriebene Fahrzeug; ein rechteckiges Steuermodul (2), das die Steuervorrichtung aufweist; und zumindest ein rechteckiges Funktionsmodul, ausgebildet zum Erfüllen einer weiteren Funktion der Ladestation. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Ladestation.

Loading station and method for manufacturing a loading station.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Ladestation für ein elektrisch betriebenes Fahrzeug, aufweisend: einen Stromanschluss zur Verbindung mit einem Stromnetz; ein Anschlussmittel zur ladenden Verbindung der Ladestation mit dem elektrisch betriebenen Fahrzeug; eine Steuervorrichtung zwischen dem Stromanschluss und dem Anschlussmittel zur Umwandlung eines Netzstroms des Stromnetzes in einen Ladestrom für das elektrisch betriebene Fahrzeug; ein rechteckiges Steuermodul (2), das die Steuervorrichtung aufweist; und zumindest ein rechteckiges Funktionsmodul (4, 6) ausgebildet zum Erfüllen einer weiteren Funktion der Ladestation. Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Ladestation.

System in order to recharge a storage cell of energy of a vehicle electrical worker.

È descritto un sistema (1) per ricaricare un accumulatore (2) di energia elettrica di un veicolo elettrico, comprendente: una prima unità convertitore (3) avente una prima tensione e almeno una seconda unità convertitore (4) avente una seconda tensione, un primo circuito elettrico connettendo la prima unità convertitore (3) e l’accumulatore (2), per ricaricare l’accumulatore (2) con la prima unità convertitore (3), un secondo circuito elettrico connettendo la seconda unità convertitore (3) e l’accumulatore (2), per ricaricare l’accumulatore (2) con la seconda unità convertitore (4), mezzi per controllare selettivamente la ricarica dell’accumulatore (2) con una tra la prima e seconda unità convertitore (3, 4) su detto primo e secondo circuito elettrico, oppure sia con la prima sia con la seconda unità convertitore (3; 4) in parallelo, un commutatore (5) atto a connettere in serie la prima unità convertitore (3) e la seconda unità convertitore (4) e formare un terzo circuito elettrico che ...

System in order to recharge a storage cell of energy of a vehicle electrical worker.

Sistema (1) per ricaricare un accumulatore (2) di energia elettrica di un veicolo elettrico EV, comprendente: un primo convertitore (3) avente una prima tensione V3 e un secondo convertitore (4) avente una seconda tensione V4, un primo circuito elettrico che connette il primo convertitore (3) e l’accumulatore (2), per ricaricare l’accumulatore (2) con il primo convertitore (3), un secondo circuito elettrico che connette il secondo convertitore (4) e l’accumulatore (2), per ricaricare l’accumulatore (2) con il secondo convertitore (4), mezzi per controllare selettivamente la ricarica dell’accumulatore (2) con uno tra il primo ed il secondo convertitore (3, 4) sul primo e secondo circuito elettrico, oppure con il primo e il secondo convertitore (3, 4) in parallelo, un commutatore (5) atto a connettere in serie il primo e il secondo convertitore (3, 4) e formare un terzo circuito elettrico che connette in serie il primo ed il secondo convertitore con l’accumulatore (2), per ricaricare l’accumulatore ...

CHARGING STATION

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Ladestation (1) mit einer stationären Ladesäule (2), einem in der Ladesäule (2) gelagerten Bedienfeld (3) für die Ladestation (1), einem in der Ladesäule (2) gelagerten Ladekabel (4) und einer in der Ladesäule (2) gelagerten Steckeraufnahme (5) für einen mit dem Ladekabel (4) verbundenen Ladestecker (6). Bei einer solchen Ladestation ist erfindungsgemäss vorgesehen, dass die Ladesäule (2) auf einer Frontseite (7) eine obere Aufnahme (8) und eine untere Aufnahme (9) aufweist, wobei die Ladesäule (2) in einer ersten Ausführung für die Anwendung durch eine stehende Person, die eine Länge in einem Personennormlängenbereich aufweist, derart gestaltet ist, dass das Bedienfeld (3) von der oberen Aufnahme (8) aufgenommen ist und die Steckeraufnahme (5) von der unteren Aufnahme (9) aufgenommen ist, sowie die Ladesäule (2) in einer zweiten Ausführung für die Anwendung durch eine in einem Behindertenrollstuhl sitzende Person derart gestaltet ist, dass ein über die Frontseite ...

Einrichtung für elektrische Energieerzeugung vorzugsweise durch Sonnenenergie.

Bei einer erfindungsgemässen Einrichtung für eine elektrische Energieerzeugung vorzugsweise durch Sonnenenergie mit Solarzellenelementen ist elektrische Energie vorzugsweise durch granulat- oder ähnlich geformten Solarzellenelemente erzeugbar, die von der Einrichtung zu einem Laden von Batterien insbesondere von Fahrzeugbatterien auf jeweils einen zu diesen Solarzellenelementen beabstandeten Empfänger insbesondere im Fahrzeug übertragbar ist, welcher die eine oder mehreren insbesondere Fahrzeugbatterien jeweils eines Fahrzeugs mit elektrischem Strom versorgt und diese auflädt. Damit ist ein für den Fahrer bedeutend einfacheres und unabhängigeres Laden der Batterie seines Elektrofahrzeuges ermöglicht, bei dem er nicht nach einer bestimmten Anzahl von gefahrenen Kilometern zu einer Ladestation fahren muss.

REVERSIBLE INSULATED CHARGER FOR CONNECTING A STORAGE DEVICE TO AN ELECTRICAL NETWORK

Reversible charging device for motor vehicle

Integrated charging device for electric vehicle

Disclosed herein is an integrated charging module device for an electric vehicle. The integrated charging module device for an electric device includes: a main battery supplying power for driving an electric vehicle; an auxiliary battery supplying power for driving an auxiliary device within the electric vehicle; an integrated charging module converting external power into a first DC voltage to be charged in the main battery and a second DC voltage to be charged in the auxiliary battery; and a control module controlling the charging of the main battery and the auxiliary battery. The present invention includes the integrated charging modules for charging the main battery and the secondary battery, thereby making it possible to increase the efficiency of the spatial arrangement in a vehicle and simplifying the cooling system.

Power control system, power control method, power control device and power control program

Disclosed are a power control system, a power control method, a power control device and a power control program, which can efficiently supply power to an electric device and charge an electric vehicle. A power control device ( 16 ) has: a second communication unit ( 14 ) that receives charge information pertaining to charging of an on-board battery ( 23 ) from an electric car ( 2 ) prior to the arrival of the electric car ( 2 ) at a location where power is supplied to the electric car ( 2 ); and a control determination unit ( 11 ) that determines a power supply start time of supplying power to an electric water heater ( 1 ) and a charging start time of charging the on-board battery ( 23 ), on the basis of the charge information, such that the supply of power to the electric water heater ( 1 ) and the charging of the on-board battery ( 23 ) are completed by a predetermined time.

Electrochemical cell balancing circuits and methods

A system for charging and/or discharging electrochemical cells of a pack that provides power to a load of an apparatus, such as a vehicle. The system can include a circuit coupled to an electrochemical cell of the pack and configured to charge and/or discharge the electrochemical cell at a plurality of times occurring throughout a period in which the apparatus is dormant. The system can have a lower power draw. The system can have automatic timeouts to stop charging and/or discharging the cells when an auxiliary battery is disconnected.

System for causing temperature rise in battery

A battery temperature rise causing system has a converting unit for converting voltage of electric power held in one of a rechargeable battery and a capacitor and applies the converted voltage to the other one, and a control unit controlling the converting unit to alternately perform first transfer of electric power from the battery to the capacitor and second transfer of electric power from the capacitor to the battery while changing the first transfer for the second transfer each time the battery voltage reaches a lower limit and changing the second transfer for the first transfer each time the battery voltage reaches an upper limit, and to increase temperature of the battery due to heat generated by electric current flowing through the battery during the electric power transfer.

Interactive charging management system and method thereof

An interactive charging management system and a method thereof are provided. The present method includes following steps. A leakage event is detected when an electric vehicle is connected with a charging post. When the leakage event is not detected, the charging post is controlled to enter a charging state from a ready state, so as to continuously supply a charging power to the electric vehicle until the electric vehicle is completely charged. When the leakage event is detected, the charging post is controlled to stop supplying the charging power to the electric vehicle, and the electric vehicle is indicated to go offline, so as to perform a leakage test and determine whether to resume the ready state. When the charging post cannot resume the ready state, a service notice is issued to notify a curing unit to process.

System and method for charging a vehicle battery

An automotive vehicle may include at least one controller and a battery charger that receives electrical energy from a power distribution circuit remote from the vehicle. The at least one controller may request that a battery charger of another vehicle draw a specified current, and may establish a battery charging schedule with the another vehicle for the battery charger if, after issuing the request, the at least one controller detects a drop in voltage on the power distribution circuit.

Battery charging station

A method of operating an electric vehicle charging system utilizing a plurality of charging units and charging points is disclosed. The method includes determining a rate of charge to be delivered to each vehicle and then allocating a respective portion of the total charging capacity of the charging station to each vehicle.

Electric power supply system

An electric power supply system has a sub breaker arranged in a sub line electrically connected with a power line to intercept an electrical link between a main breaker and the sub line if a predetermined value of current flows through the sub line. A current detector is arranged in the sub line to detect a value of current supplied to an energy storing portion. A controller causes a battery of a vehicle to store electricity with an electric current equal to or lower than a current value that is calculated by subtracting the value of current detected by the current detector from the predetermined value of current set for the sub breaker.

Vehicle control device and vehicle control method

A control device for a vehicle includes: a charge control portion that adjusts an upper limit of charging power to a battery to prevent a negative electrode potential of the battery from dropping to a lithium reference potential, based on a charge/discharge history of the battery; a braking control portion that detects a sharing ratio between hydraulic braking force by a braking device and regenerative braking force for desired braking force according to a brake pedal depression amount so that a motor generator generates a regenerative braking force within a range of the adjusted upper limit of charging power; and a setting portion that variably sets, according to the hydraulic response rate detected by the detection portion, a degree of limitation of the upper limit when restricting charging current to the battery by restricting the upper limit.

Methods and systems for charging an electric vehicle

An electric vehicle charging system is described. The electric vehicle charging system includes a plurality of electric vehicle charging apparatus coupled to, and configured to receive electric power from, a distribution transformer. The electric vehicle charging system also includes a central processing device configured to control operation of the plurality of electric vehicle charging apparatus.

Electric vehicle charging scheduling system

A charging prediction database stores information on electric vehicles expected to arrive for charging. A profile/charging information database stores information on electric vehicles that have arrived and been waiting for charging. A power database stores information on a power source including at least one of a power grid and a stationary battery. An energy calculating unit calculates energy available from the power source based on the power database. A scheduling unit schedule charging of the electric vehicles waiting for charging in consideration of the electric vehicles expected to arrive.

Power source control device and method, and power management system

A power source control device provided in a vehicle including a plurality of power supply devices that supply power from a power source to respective corresponding loads includes a total current detecting unit that detects a total current value, which is a summation of load current values, based on the load current values that are supplied from the power supply devices to the loads and are detected in the respective power supply devices; and a power supply control unit that selects the load to which the supply of the power is to be stopped, based on a predetermined priority so that the total current value becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined total current threshold when the total current value exceeds the total current threshold, and notifies the power supply device corresponding to the selected load of the stop of the power supply.

Power storage device, power storage method, and program

A power storage device including: a secondary battery; an acquisition unit that acquires charging period information for charging the secondary battery; and a charge control unit that calculates a charging power on the basis of the charging period information and controls charging power used for charging the secondary battery so that of the charging power is equal to the calculated charging power.

Charging module and rechargeable battery assembly for electric vehicle

A rechargeable battery assembly for an electric vehicle is disclosed in the present invention. It includes at least one rechargeable battery module which has a number of rechargeable battery cells linked in series or in parallel for providing power to the electric vehicle, and a management unit, installed with a first program, for managing the rechargeable battery cells; and a charging module for providing power to the rechargeable battery module, including an updating unit connected to the charging module for automatically detecting version of the first program and updating the first program while a newer version is available while electrically connected to the rechargeable battery module. Battery management system of the rechargeable battery assembly can be updated by the updating unit. Therefore, the rechargeable battery module can be applied to different requirements with its best performance.

Electrical distribution network improvement for plug-in electric vehicles

Electrical distribution network (EDN) improvement method for plug-in electric vehicles receives and stores in a database EDN configuration information, demography information and load information for simulating load of the EDN assets. The method dynamically updates the EDN configuration, demography information and/or load information to provide an efficient and customizable method of simulating a PEV load impact on an EDN configuration and apply improvements to the EDN in real time.

Breakaway device for electric vehicle supply equipment

In one embodiment, an electric vehicle charging system includes a pilot conductor arranged to disconnect from an electric vehicle supply circuit before a power conductor when a cord disengages from an enclosure under excessive strain. In another embodiment, an electric vehicle charging system includes an enclosure having a breakaway portion. A strain relief engages the cord with the breakaway portion of the enclosure, and the breakaway portion is adapted to disengage from the enclosure when the cord is subjected to excessive strain.

Charging device and methods of authorizing a charging request

A charging device includes a power delivery system configured to supply power to at least one load coupled to the charging device. The charging device also includes a processor coupled to the power delivery system, and the processor is programmed to transmit a charging request to a remote device. The charging request includes an amount of power requested to be supplied to the at least one load. The processor is programmed to receive data related to a loading of a power distribution device, wherein the power distribution device is configured to supply power to the charging device. The processor is further programmed to selectively activate the power delivery system to supply power to the at least one load based on the data received.

Contactless charging system

A contactless charging system comprises a charger, a vehicle and a controller. The charger comprises a power supply for providing a first electric power; a first transmitter electrically connected to the power supply and transforming the first electric power into a first electromagnetic energy; and a second transmitter electrically connected to the power supply and transforming the first electric power into a second electromagnetic energy. The vehicle comprises a receiver placed nearby the first transmitter and the second transmitter, for contactlessly receiving the first electromagnetic energy or the second electromagnetic energy, and transforming the first electromagnetic energy or the second electromagnetic energy into a second electric power; and a battery assembled in the vehicle and electrically connected to the receiver for storing the second electric power. The controller selectively enables the first transmitter or the second transmitter according to the charging efficiency.

Power-feed device

Disclosed is a vehicle charging system that includes a plurality of primary self-resonance coils provided on a road side and a plurality of secondary self-resonance coils provided on a vehicle. Power is fed from the primary self-resonance coils to the secondary self-resonance coils. Each primary self-resonance coil has a different resonance frequency from the adjacent primary self-resonance coils. Each secondary self-resonance coil has a different resonance frequency from the adjacent secondary self-resonance coils.

Electrical charging system having energy coupling arrangement for wireless energy transmission therebetween

An electrical charging system (ECS) to electrically charge a battery includes a power transmitter, an energy coupling arrangement, at least one electrical signal shaping device (ESSD) including a controller, and an alignment means. The arrangement includes a first transducer disposed external to the vehicle and a second transducer attached with the vehicle. The alignment means communicates with the vehicle to ensure repeatable vehicle positioning so that the second transducer is positioned relative to the first transducer so that the second transducer receives the energy produced by the power transmitter wirelessly transmitted from the first transducer. The energy received by the second transducer is electrically shaped by the ESSD and further electrically transmitted through the ESSD as controlled by the controller to electrically charge the ESD. Methods to operate and electrically transmit energy through the ECS to electrically charge the EDS are also presented.

System for Flexible Electrical and Mechanical Installation of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station

An electric vehicle charging apparatus is disclosed. The electric vehicle charging apparatus has a housing body that is configurable to provide a number of electrical connection options, such as bottom and rear corded options as well as direct wired options. In another aspect, a mounting installation of the electric vehicle charging apparatus is provided. In yet another aspect, a housing body having a first front cavity and a second front cavity is provided. An inner cover covers the second front cavity, and a maximum amperage set switch is operable to set a maximum charge amperage for the electric vehicle charging apparatus. Methods of configuring the electric vehicle charging apparatus are provided, as are other aspects.

Battery charging system and method

A battery charging system for an electrically-powered vehicle comprises an operator interface and a battery configured to power the vehicle and receive a charge from an off-board charging source. The interface is configured to receive an operator input defining a desired vehicle range and to provide it to the charging controller. The charging controller is configured to receive the operator input, to predict a charging duration based on the operator input, to provide the estimated charging duration to the operator interface for presentation to the operator, and to affect duration of the charge in response to the operator input. A method of charging a battery comprises receiving an operator input defining a desired vehicle range, predicting an estimated charging duration based on the operator input, presenting the estimated charging duration to the operator, and affecting the charging duration based on the operator input.

Power supply system for air conditioner of car

A power supply system for an air conditioner of a car includes a battery, an alternator, a detection circuit to detect whether the alternator is operating and outputting a detection signal according to the detection result, a processing unit to output a control signal according to the detection signal, and a switching circuit to connect either the battery or the alternator to the air conditioner.

Method of Operating a Multiport Vehicle Charging System

A method of distributing charging power among a plurality of charge ports of a battery charging station is provided, where the battery charging station includes a plurality of power stages where each power stage includes an AC to DC converter and provides a portion of the charging station's maximum available charging power, the method comprising the steps of (i) monitoring battery charging station conditions and operating conditions for each charging port; (ii) determining current battery charging station conditions, including current operating conditions for each charging port; (iii) determining power distribution for the battery charging station and the charging ports in response to the current battery charging conditions and in accordance with a predefined set of power distribution rules; and (iv) coupling the power stages to the charging ports in accordance with the power distribution.

Electric charging system and electric charger

There is provided an electric charging system in which an electric charger and an electric vehicle are connected by a charging cable. The electric charger calculates a voltage drop amount in the charging cable on the basis of a supplied current at the electric charger side and an electric resistance of the charging cable. The electric charger also compares a determination voltage with a supplied voltage at the electric charger side and determines that a battery has been charged to a fully charged state when the supplied voltage reaches the determination voltage. The determination voltage used for such full charge determination is updated by adding the voltage drop amount to a basic determination voltage that is set in advance.

Onboard EVSE System for Electric Vehicle

An electric utility vehicle comprises an onboard EVSE, a battery charger and a battery power supply. The onboard EVSE may be connected to an electric outlet adjacent a loading dock. The onboard EVSE then connects to the battery charger for charging the battery power supply. A selector module is employed to connect either the onboard EVSE to the battery charger or to connect with an alternate power line.

Current monitoring and limiting apparatus, system and method for electric vehicle supply equipment

An electric vehicle charging system is disclosed. More particularly, the system encompasses a load center having one or more electrical loads coupled thereto, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to charge an electric vehicle (EV), and a monitoring and limiting device (MLD) to monitor power or current usage of at least the one or more loads coupled to the load center, and adjust a charging level setting of the EVSE based upon the level of the usage. MLD apparatus and methods of charging a vehicle with electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) are provided, as are other aspects.

Electrically rechargeable, dual chemistry, battery system for use in plug-in or hybrid electric vehicles

An apparatus, method and system are disclosed, relating to a dual-chemistry battery subsystem having different battery chemistries and performance properties, and relating to an algorithm of charging and discharging the battery subsystem. For an EV application, the battery subsystem is a tailored solution that combines two different battery configurations, a first battery configuration and a second battery configuration, to satisfy the unique needs of different driving modes and performance profiles of an EV, such as a typical workday commute versus an occasional extended range trip on the weekend. The present disclosure provides intelligent control and heuristics to maximize useful energy on a wide variety of battery applications.

Portable storage battery for electric vehicles and using method thereof

The invention discloses a portable storage battery for electric vehicles and a using method thereof. The portable storage battery includes storage battery units that include a storage battery casing, a storage battery cell is arranged in the storage battery casing, a socket is arranged at the end of the storage battery casing, and the socket is provided with a power plug. According to the invention, voltage required to drive one vehicle is in a manner of decentralization decomposed layer by layer, which brings convenience to both dismounting and mounting of the storage battery. The storage battery units are put in storage battery boxes in electric vehicles and connected with each other in series for use; in a case of out of power, the storage battery units are pulled out and then put into a charging cabinet to be connected with the charging cabinet through the socket to be charged.

Battery Management System

A battery management system for the propulsion batteries of an electric vehicle comprises means for voltage sensing, temperature sensing, voltage limit sensing, and current limit sensing. Charge control is employed for optimal system operation and ensures cell balancing by detecting the lowest charged cells in a cell stack and charging those cells first, thereby ensuring that all cells charge uniformly. Charge control is accomplished on a battery management circuit board associated with battery cells in a battery box, while control of the battery management board is governed by a system controller board through a controller area network interface. The system controller board uses data from the battery management board to govern charge characteristics of the batteries, and supply data and control functions to a driver interface computer.

Vehicular power supply apparatus, vehicle including the same, and method for controlling vehicle-mounted charger

A charger is configured to receive electric power from an external power supply and charge a main power storage device and a power storage device for auxiliary machinery. The charger includes a capacitor for smoothing charging power outputted to the main power storage device. A PM-ECU controls charging of the power storage device for auxiliary machinery by the charger such that the power storage device for auxiliary machinery can receive residual electric charge in the capacitor. The PM-ECU controls the charger, after the end of charging of the main power storage device by the charger, such that the residual electric charge in the capacitor is discharged into the power storage device for auxiliary machinery.

Electric power transmission device

An electric power transmission device transmits an electric power of a power supply to a battery. The electric power transmission device includes relay capacitor, power supply side switching element, and a battery side switching element. The relay capacitor is located between the power supply and the battery, and stores an electric power of the power supply. The power supply side switching element opens and closes a first electrical path between the power supply and the relay capacitor. The battery side switching element opens and closes a second electrical path between the relay capacitor and the battery. The power supply side switching element has a pair of ends in the first electrical path, one of which is connected to the relay capacitor and the other is not connected to another capacitor that is short-circuited with the relay capacitor when the power supply side switching element is closed.

Rechargeable battery packages

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

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

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

Multi-standard, alternating current or direct current compatible electric vehicle supply equipment

A multi-standard compatible electric vehicle supply equipment includes a plurality of different electric vehicle connectors each of which corresponds to one of a plurality of different electric vehicle standards. A power converter inputs alternating current power and includes an output to output direct current power. A circuit is structured to selectively electrically connect a source of alternating current power to a number of the electric vehicle connectors, selectively electrically connect the output of the power converter to a selected one of the different electric vehicle connectors, employ a plurality of different communication protocols for the different electric vehicle connectors, detect connectivity of one of the different electric vehicle connectors with an electric vehicle and responsively select one of a plurality of different charging modes, and communicate with the electric vehicle through the selected one of the different electric vehicle connectors.

Electric Vehicle Battery Lifetime Optimization Operational Mode

A multi-mode operating system for an electric vehicle is provided, the system including means for a user to select a preferred mode of operation from a plurality of operational modes that include at least a Battery Life mode and a Standard mode, wherein the Battery Life mode is configured to select operating and charging parameters that emphasize battery health and battery life over vehicle range and/or vehicle performance. The system includes a thermal management system for maintaining the vehicle's battery pack to within any of a plurality of temperature ranges, and a charging system for charging the vehicle's battery pack to any of a plurality of minimum and maximum SOC levels and at any of a plurality of charging rates.

Systems for charging an energy store, and method for operating the charging systems

A system for charging at least one energy reservoir cell in a controllable energy reservoir for controlling/supplying electrical energy to an n-phase electrical machine. The controllable energy reservoir has n parallel energy supply branches each having at least two series connected energy reservoir modules, each encompassing at least one electrical reservoir cell having an associated controllable coupling unit. The energy supply branches are connectable to a reference bus and a respective phase of the machine. As a function of control signals, the coupling units interrupt the respective energy supply branch or bypass the cells or switch the associated cells into the respective energy supply branch. To enable charging of at least one cell, at least two phases of the machine are connectable via at least one respective freewheeling diode to a positive pole of a charging device, and the reference bus is connectable to a negative pole of the device.

Battery pack

A battery pack including: a first terminal; a second terminal; a battery module coupled between the first terminal and the second terminal, the battery module having a state of charge; a sensor configured to measure a swelling of the battery module and to generate a swelling data value; and a battery management system configured to control a charging and a discharging of the battery module to reduce a swelling rate of the battery module or to correct the swelling of the battery module according to the swelling data value and the state of charge.

System for charging an energy store, and method for operating the charging system

A system for charging at least one energy reservoir cell in a controllable energy reservoir which serves to control and supply electrical energy to an n-phase electrical machine where n≧1. The controllable energy reservoir has n parallel energy supply branches that each have at least two energy reservoir modules, connected in series, that each encompass at least one electrical energy reservoir cell having an associated controllable coupling unit. The energy supply branches are connected on the one hand to a reference bus and on the other hand to a respective phase of the electrical machine. As a function of control signals, the coupling units either interrupt the energy supply branch or bypass the respectively associated energy reservoir cells or switch the respectively associated energy reservoir cells into the energy supply branch. All energy supply branches are connectable via at least one inductance and one rectifier unit to an external energy supply network. The reference bus is furthermore connectable to the rectifier unit.

Detection device, power reception device, power transmission device and non-contact power supply system

A detection device, including: one or a plurality of magnetic coupling elements configured to have one or a plurality of coils; and a detection unit that measures or calculates an effective resistance values of the magnetic coupling elements or an effective resistance value of a circuit including at least the magnetic coupling elements and determines a presence or absence of a foreign substance based on a change in the effective resistance value.

Inverter-charger combined device for electric vehicles and method thereof

Disclosed is an inverter-charger combined device for electric vehicles configured to drive a 3-phase motor by charging a high voltage battery in case of charging mode, and switching a power of the high voltage battery in case of operation mode, the device including a first power supply unit for supplying a power to drive a switching unit of the rectifier, and a second power supply unit for supplying a power to drive a switching unit of the inverter, where the first power supply unit and the second power supply unit are configured to independently supply a power.

Power monitoring system and electric vehicle

A power monitoring system includes an in-vehicle system that monitors a power state of a storage battery of an electric vehicle, and an out-of-vehicle system that is mounted on an out-of-vehicle apparatus and monitors power supply to the electric vehicle. The electric vehicle includes a first power feed port for supplying and receiving AC power to and from the out-of-vehicle apparatus, and a second power feed port for supplying and receiving DC power to and from the out-of-vehicle apparatus. The in-vehicle system includes first power feed port power measurement means for measuring a first amount of fed power supplied from the out-of-vehicle apparatus via the first power feed port, second power feed port power measurement means for measuring a second amount of fed power supplied from the out-of-vehicle apparatus via the second power feed port, vehicle side communication means, storage battery power measurement means, and a monitoring section.

Flexible administrative model in an electric vehicle charging service network

A method and apparatus for creating one or more groups of electric vehicle charging objects includes receiving input from an organization to group a selected set of electric vehicle charging objects, creating the group in response to the received input, where the created group includes as its members the selected set of electric vehicle charging objects, and performing a set of acts for the members of the group as a whole.

Controllable energy store and method for operating a controllable energy store

The invention relates to a controllable energy store ( 2 ) with n parallel energy supply branches ( 3 - 1, 3 - 2, 3 - 3 ), wherein n≧1, each said branch having a first energy supply sub-branch ( 3 - 11; 3 - 21; 3 - 31 ) and a second energy supply sub-branch ( 3 - 12; 3 - 22; 3 - 32 ) that is connected in parallel to said first energy supply sub-branch. Each energy supply sub-branch ( 3 - 11; 3 - 12; 3 - 21; 3 - 22; 3 - 31; 3 - 32 ) has at least one energy storing module ( 4 ), each of which comprises at least one electric energy storing cell ( 5 ) with a corresponding controllable coupling unit ( 6 ). The coupling units ( 6 ) disconnect the energy supply sub-branch ( 3 - 11; 3 - 12; 3 - 21; 3 - 22; 3 - 31; 3 - 32 ) or bridge the respective corresponding energy storing cells ( 5 ) or connect the respective corresponding energy storing cells ( 5 ) into the respective energy supply sub-branch ( 3 - 11; 3 - 12; 3 - 21; 3 - 22; 3 - 31; 3 - 32 ) dependent on control signals. The energy storing cells ( 5 ) of the energy storing modules ( 4 ) in the first energy supply sub-branch ( 3 - 11; 3 - 21; 3 - 31 ) and the energy storing cells ( 5 ) of the energy storing modules ( 4 ) in the second energy supply sub-branch ( 3 - 12; 3 - 22; 3 - 32 ) are arranged in an anti-parallel manner.

Method and device for discharging an electrical network

A method, a device and an electrical system for discharging a first electrical network. The first electrical network comprises in particular an intermediate circuit which comprises in particular an intermediate-circuit capacitor. The first electrical network is connected to a second electrical network by means of a DC-DC converter for this purpose. The first electrical network is discharged by means of the DC-DC converter. At the same time, the DC-DC converter transfers electrical energy into the second electrical network. For discharging, the output voltage of the DC-DC converter is set to a first voltage value, which is larger than the nominal voltage of the second electrical network. For discharging, the output voltage of the DC-DC converter is set to the first voltage value for a predefinable first period of time.

Power supply system

A power supply system includes an electric storage device, a connecting terminal area, a main energization line, a sub-energization line, a first energization switching unit for switching between an energized state and a non-energized state of an energization line of the main energization line connecting the electric storage device and a loading apparatus, a second energization switching unit for switching between an energized state and a non-energized state of an energization line of the main energization line connecting a branched part and the connecting terminal area, a third energization switching unit for switching between an energized state and a non-energized state of an energization line of the main energization line connecting the second energization switching unit and the connecting terminal area, and a control device that detects switching states of the first, second and third energization switching units and that controls their switching operations.

Energy storage cell for a multi-cell energy storage device

An energy storage cell for a multi-cell energy storage device is disclosed. The energy storage cell comprises a cell information storage device adapted to store cell information regarding the energy storage cell.

Method and device for an electric motor drive

Method and device for an electric-motor drive, particularly in connection with electric vehicles, in which a system consisting of rechargeable batteries produces operating current for the electric motor/electric motors moving the vehicle. An essential part of the method and device is that one single-cell battery, or several single-cell batteries separated galvanically from each other are used, the voltage of which is raised to an acceptable operating-voltage level.

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.

Vehicle Battery Charging Device and Method

A vehicle battery charging device includes a controller configured to generate one of a first activation signal and a second activation signal, based on a start-up signal and a battery state information, a continuous charger configured to output first electric energy of a constant voltage level, based on the first activation signal, a pulse charger configured to alternately output a charging voltage and a discharge voltage as second electric energy depending on a preset ratio, based on the second activation signal, a battery configured to continuously charge by receiving the first electric energy or to pulse-charge by receiving the second electric energy, and a battery state detector configured to detect a state of the battery and to output the detected state of the battery as the battery state information.

Power receiving and feeding apparatus

A power receiving and feeding apparatus is provided which includes a connector coupled to a power receiving and feeding outlet of an electric motor vehicle, a connector moving unit that moves the connector in a lateral direction and a vertical direction, and a position determination unit that determines a position of the power receiving and feeding outlet of the electric motor vehicle based on a position information of the electric motor vehicle and a vehicle information of the electric motor vehicle. The connector moving unit is caused to move the connector at a position higher than a predetermined height in the lateral direction and then in the vertical direction to align the connector to the position of the power receiving and feeding outlet so as to couple the connector to the power receiving and feeding outlet.

CHARGING PILE

A charging pile includes a heat exchange tube, a coolant output tube and a coolant input tube that are connected to the heat exchange tube. The charging pile allows the on-board battery to be charged in an optimal temperature range, thus reducing the time for charging the on-board battery by the charging pile. 1. A charging pile , comprising a coolant heat exchange device , wherein the coolant heat exchange device comprises:a heat exchange tube; anda coolant output tube and a coolant input tube that are connected to the heat exchange tube, wherein the coolant output tube and the coolant input tube are respectively used to communicate with a cooling tube of an on-board battery, so that the heat exchange tube and the cooling tube of the on-board battery form a loop.2100. The charging pile according to claim 1 , wherein the charging pile further comprises a signal control device electrically connected to the loop of the on-board battery.3. The charging pile according to claim 2 , wherein the signal control device comprises:a signal line;a first signal receiving end electrically connected to the signal line, wherein the first signal receiving end is electrically connected to the loop of the on-board battery; anda second signal receiving end electrically connected to the signal line, wherein the second signal receiving end is electrically connected to the loop of the on-board battery.4. The charging pile according to claim 3 , wherein a first signal line switch is provided at an electrical connection position between the first signal receiving end and the loop of the on-board battery claim 3 , and a second signal line switch is provided at an electrical connection position between the second signal receiving end and the loop of the on-board battery.5. The charging pile according to claim 3 , wherein the signal control device further comprises a signal control unit claim 3 , wherein the signal control unit is electrically connected to the signal line claim 3 , and is used ...

Apparatus and method for rapid charging using shared power electronics

An apparatus comprises a power electronic energy conversion system comprising a first energy storage device configured to store DC energy and a first voltage converter configured to convert a second voltage from a remote power supply into a first charging voltage configured to charge the first energy storage device. The apparatus also includes a first controller configured to control the first voltage converter to convert the second voltage into the first charging voltage and to provide the first charging voltage to the first energy storage device during a charging mode of operation and communicate with a second controller located remotely from the power electronic energy conversion system to cause a second charging voltage to be provided to the first energy storage device during the charging mode of operation to rapidly charge the first energy storage device.

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

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

Equalization control device and in-vehicle power supply device

Provided is an equalization control device that can perform ex-post adjustment of a threshold serving as a reference when equalizing cell voltages of multiple cells. An equalization control device has a voltage detection unit that individually detects each cell voltage in a plurality of cells, an individual discharge unit that individually discharges each cell, a setting unit that sets, in an updatable manner, a threshold as a reference value for comparing with the cell voltage detected by the voltage detection unit, and a control unit that controls the individual discharge unit. The control unit compares each cell voltage detected by the voltage detection unit with the threshold set by the setting unit, and performs control to selectively discharge a discharge target cell having a larger cell voltage than the threshold.

Electrical storage system

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

Electric power conversion apparatus

A single-phase AC/DC electric power conversion apparatus includes an indirect matrix converter having an input interface to receive a first alternating current (AC) signal and an output interface to produce a second AC signal, where the first AC signal has a grid frequency. A transformer has a primary winding and an electrically isolated and magnetically coupled secondary winding. A coupling inductor is connected in series between the output interface of the indirect matrix converter and the primary winding. An H-bridge switching arrangement is connected to the secondary winding and produces an output signal having a DC component and at least one AC component. The at least one AC component has a second order harmonic of the grid frequency. An active filter reduces the second order harmonic AC component. A modular conversion apparatus for three-phase power replicates the single-phase apparatus as a module for each phase and omits the active filter.

Power transmission device

Generation of magnetic field leakage is suppressed. A coil of a power transmission device is provided so as to face a metal plate having a slot and a slit connected to the slot and is formed so that its inner peripheral portion is located on an outer side than the slot. A first capacitive element is connected to one end of the coil and a second capacitive element is connected to the other end of the coil.

System and Method of Powering an External Device with a Vehicular Battery System

A system and a method of powering an external device with a vehicular battery system allow a user to charge electrically-powered devices with the electrical power source of his or her vehicle. The system includes an electrically-driven vehicle which includes a high-voltage battery. The system further includes a power modifier, an auxiliary battery, at least one external device, at least one on/off relay, and a user controller. The power modifier modifies the high-voltage DC drawn from the high-voltage battery to safely charge the auxiliary battery. The auxiliary battery stores electrical power. The external device may be any electrically-powered device. The on/off relay allows a user to turn the system on or off when desired. The user controller is communicably coupled to the on/off relay through a relay wireless communication module. The user controller allows a user to remotely operate the on/off relay and, thus, remotely turn the system on or off. 1. A method of powering an external device with a vehicular battery system , the method comprises the steps of:(A) providing an electrically-driven vehicle, wherein the electrically-driven vehicle comprises at least one high-voltage battery;(B) providing a power modifier, an auxiliary battery, at least one external device, at least one on/off relay, a relay wireless communication module, and a user controller, wherein the user controller is communicably coupled to the on/off relay through the relay wireless communication module, and wherein an electrical connection is formed in series from the high-voltage battery, through the on/off relay, through the power modifier, and to the auxiliary battery;(C) electrically connecting the external device to the auxiliary battery;(D) electrically charging the auxiliary battery with the high-voltage battery;(E) electrically powering the external device with the auxiliary battery; and(F) toggling the electrical connection between an open state and a closed state with the on/off relay ...

On-board chargers (obc)

An on-board charger (OBC) may include a power factor corrector PFC comprising a three phase active front end (AFE) connected to an AC electrical grid, and a DC/DC converter receiving a regulated DC voltage from the PFC and configured to charge a high voltage battery. The OBC may be configured to extract a power value which is equal to a reference maximum power extracted from a three phase electrical grid PMAX3∅, from any type of AC electrical grid to which the OBC is connected, and may include three switches SW1, SW2 and SW3 and a diodes arm having diodes D1 and D2 connected in series between a high and low side of the AFE, whereby two switches SW1 and SW2 are arranged between the AFE and the AC electrical grid and are able to interrupt current flowing between phase arms of the three phase AFE, wherein the third switch SW3 is arranged on a line connecting the diodes arm and the AC electrical grid.

VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAVING A STORED ENERGY SOURCE AND HAVING CHARGING TERMINALS

A vehicle electrical system is equipped with an energy store, a DC charging terminal and an AC charging terminal. The vehicle electrical system also has a power low-pass filter. The power low-pass filter connects a first section of the vehicle electrical system to a second section of the vehicle electrical system. The DC charging terminal is provided in the second section. The AC charging terminal is provided in the first section. 111-. (canceled)12. A vehicle electrical system , comprising:an energy store;a DC charging terminal;an AC charging terminal;a power low-pass filter connecting a first section of the vehicle electrical system to a second section of the vehicle electrical system; andsaid DC charging terminal being disposed in said second section and said AC charging terminal being disposed in said first section.13. The vehicle electrical system according to claim 12 , further comprising:an additional filter; andat least one consumer connected to said power low-pass filter via said additional filter associated with said at least one consumer.14. The vehicle electrical system according to claim 13 ,wherein said at least one consumer is disposed in said first section; and/orfurther comprising at least one further consumer disposed in said second section.15. The vehicle electrical system according to claim 14 ,further comprising an inverter; andwherein said at least one consumer in said second section is an electric machine connected to said additional filter via said inverter.16. The vehicle electrical system according to claim 13 , wherein said power low-pass filter is for frequencies below 10 MHz and exhibits coupling attenuation at least 15 dB greater than that of said additional filter.17. The vehicle electrical system according to claim 12 , further comprising an induction charging interface disposed in said first section.18. The vehicle electrical system according to claim 17 , further comprising an induction charging rectifier connected to said power low ...

Electric vehicle charging using downsized buck boost converter

A charging system of an electrical automobile vehicle includes a converter unit and a first energy storage system of within a first automobile vehicle. A charging cable is releasably connected from the first energy storage system to a charging station or is releasably connected to a second energy storage system of a second automobile vehicle. A vehicle charging controller is connected to the converter unit and programmed to communicate with the charging station and to the second energy storage system. A plurality of low-loss switching devices of the converter unit are selectively operated by signals from the vehicle charging controller to position the plurality of low-loss switching devices in an on-state (ON) or an off-state (OFF) to control charging the first energy storage system from the charging station or charging the second energy storage system from the first energy storage system.

ONBOARD SYSTEM

When software of a first electronic control unit that controls charging of an auxiliary machinery battery from a power supply by controlling a charging device is rewritten, an onboard system is configured so that charging of the auxiliary machine battery from the power supply is controlled by one or more electronic control units different from the first electronic control unit. Accordingly, even when the software of the first electronic control unit that controls the charging of the auxiliary machinery battery is rewritten, the auxiliary machinery battery can be charged by one or more electronic control units different from the first electronic control unit when the software is rewritten, and the power for rewriting the software of the first electronic control unit can be secured. This can ensure power to rewrite the software of the first electronic control unit. 1. An onboard system that is mounted in a vehicle , the onboard system comprising:a power supply;an auxiliary-machinery battery;a charging device that charges the auxiliary-machinery battery with electric power from the power supply; anda plurality of electronic control units that operates with electric power which is supplied from the auxiliary-machinery battery,wherein a first electronic control unit configured to be able to rewrite software and to control the charging device such that charging of the auxiliary-machinery battery with the power supply is controlled is included as one of the plurality of electronic control units, andwherein one or more electronic control units which are different from the first electronic control unit are configured to control charging of the auxiliary-machinery battery with the power supply when the software of the first electronic control unit is rewritten.2. The onboard system according to claim 1 , wherein the charging device includes a first charging device and a second charging device that are provided in parallel between the power supply and the auxiliary-machinery ...

Charging controller

Provided is a charging controller that controls a process of charging a battery from an external power source. When an outside air temperature is equal to or lower than a predetermined temperature, the charging controller charges the battery from a time earlier than a scheduled time of use of the battery by a predetermined time until the scheduled time of use. Thus, even when the outside air temperature is equal to or lower than the predetermined temperature, the temperature of the battery has been raised by heat generated during the charging by the time of use of the battery.

Method and system for controlling electric vehicles

A method and a system for controlling electric vehicles are provided. The method for includes wirelessly authenticating, by the controller, a vehicle and a charger when the vehicle enters stops in the network area of the charger. When the authentication is completed, the controller receives reservation information set from the charger and vehicle and wirelessly performs charging or air conditioning based on the received reservation information.

Method and device for electrically charging electric vehicles

A method and device or electrically charging electric vehicles, wherein a cooling unit makes available a cooling medium, wherein the cooling unit is designed to cool, with the cooling medium, at least two electric charging devices and at least two power electronics apparatuses which are designed to electrically charge electric vehicles.

Power electronic system for an electricity charging station and corresponding electricity charging station

A power electronic system for an electricity charging station having the following features: first busbars for feeding in an alternating current, second busbars for conducting away a direct current, a third busbar for grounding the system, ground cables connected to the first busbars, the second busbars and the third busbar, and power electronic assemblies for converting the alternating current into the direct current. The invention furthermore provides an electricity charging station including such a power electronic system.

Systems and methods for electrical charging load modeling services to optimize power grid objectives

A system configured to receive and automatically analyze various types of information, including, without limitation, information from energy generators, information from non-generation resources, information on the facility status, information on user behavior, information on user's short-term energy needs (e.g. over-ride any algorithm due to immediate charging need), information on renewable generation, including, without limitation, solar, wind, biomass and/or hydro, and information on environmental conditions including, without limitation, barometric pressure, temperature, ambient light intensity, humidity, air speed, and air quality. In one or more embodiments, a sole novel charging station or selected, aggregated groupings of the aforesaid novel charging stations are configured to start, modulate or stop charging, or start, modulate (down) or stop discharging over specific time intervals based on the electrical grid needs as automatically determined based on the totality of the received diverse information. To this end, a system and an associated method are provided to perform complete electrical charging load modeling to optimize power grid objectives.

CURRENT CONTROL METHOD AND CURRENT CONTROL DEVICE FOR ON-BOARD CHARGER

A current control method and a current control device is configured to control an on-board charger that supplies current to high-power components and a battery. When the on-board charger is controlled, the current control is executed to supply output current to the high-power components and the battery such that the output current is a sum of a drive current to be supplied to high-power components capable of computing current consumption based on their own operating states and the charging current to the battery. 1. A current control method for an on-board charger that supplies current to high-power components and a battery from a high-voltage system , in which the high-voltage components and the battery are connected in common , the current control method comprising:identifying first high-power components configured to compute current consumption based on their own operating states from among the high-power components;computing a sum of a charging current of the battery and a drive current to be supplied to the first high-power components as an output current; andsupplying the output current from the on-board charger the high-voltage system in order to supply current not consumed by the high-power components to the battery,the high-power components includes second high-power components not configured to compute current consumption based on their own operating states.2. (canceled)3. The current control method according to claim 1 , whereinbefore changing the operating state of one of the first high-power components,determining whether it is possible to carry out tracking control in which the on-board charger reduces the output current in accordance with a decrease in the current consumption of the first high-power component due to the change, andupon determining that the tracking control is not possible,the sum of the charging current and the current consumption of the first high-power components after the change is computed as a target current, andthe operating ...

Dual-power-supply dual-mode pure electric passenger vehicle

A dual-power-supply dual-mode pure electric passenger vehicle includes two power batteries: One is used as a standby power battery and adopts a charging mode; and the other is a power battery that can be loaded and removed at any time and adopts a battery swap mode. Both power batteries can be powered separately. Under normal circumstances, the power battery for battery swap is preferably adopted. The power battery for the battery swap is connected to the vehicle through a connector, the connector includes a high-voltage electrical interface, a low-voltage electrical interface and a communication interface. When the power of the power battery for the battery swap is used up, the charged power battery is used.

Power supply device

In a power supply device, a common power supply terminal has a shape connectable in common to a power supply terminal of a direct-current power supply installed outside a vehicle and a power supply terminal of an alternating-current power supply installed outside the vehicle. An AC power supply line connects the common power supply terminal and a battery through an AC/DC conversion unit. A DC power supply line connects the common power supply terminal and the battery not through the AC/DC conversion unit. A controller makes a switch to the DC power supply line when a power supply connected to the common power supply terminal is the direct-current power supply and makes a switch to the AC power supply line when the power supply connected to the common power supply terminal is the alternating-current power supply to charge the battery with power input to the common power supply terminal.

HIGH RELIABILITY HYBRID ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Combination fuel cell stack and electrochemical battery system provides stable and redundant electrical power to one or more traction motors. The electrochemical battery packs comprise modules that are switched between a low-voltage parallel configuration connecting to the fuel cell stack and a high-voltage series configuration connecting to the traction motors, thereby harvesting low-voltage energy from the fuel cells and deploying that energy as high-voltage power to the motor. The plurality of electrochemical battery packs can be switched such that at least one is always connected to the traction motor for continuity of power. 1. (canceled)2. A system , comprising:a first battery circuit;a second battery circuit;a fuel cell stack;a traction motor; and command the system to power the traction motor via the first battery circuit,', 'reconfigure the system to electrically couple the first battery circuit to the fuel cell;, 'an operating system configured to command the fuel cell stack to charge the first battery circuit, and', 'command the second battery circuit to power the traction motor., 'stack and to electrically couple the second battery circuit to the traction motor,'}3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the operating system is further configured to reconfigure the system to electrically couple the first battery circuit and the second battery circuit to the traction motor.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the operating system is further configured to command the first battery circuit and the second battery circuit to power the traction motor simultaneously.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein batteries of the first battery circuit are electrically in parallel during charging of the first battery circuit.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein batteries in the second battery circuit are electrically coupled in series during powering of the traction motor.7. The system of claim 2 , wherein the operating system is further configured to reconfigure the system to ...

Minimize bulk capacitance and prevent controller resets due to the voltage drop associated with a fault condition

A circuit for connecting a voltage source to a load is provided. The circuit may include a Vbatt node configured to be connected to a voltage source and a diode electrically connected with the Vbatt node. A battery isolation switch module is electrically connected with the diode, the diode being arranged in series between the battery isolation switch module and the Vbatt node. A capacitor bank is electrically connected with the battery isolation switch module and to ground. The capacitor bank is configured to be further connected with a microprocessor power supply. A high side driver may be configured to receive power from the voltage source. The diode is configured to isolate the capacitor bank and the power supply. The diode is arranged to prevent current from flowing back through the diode from the battery isolation switch module and the capacitor bank to the Vbatt node or HSD output.

Control device and method for discharging a rechargeable battery

A control device for controlling discharging of a rechargeable battery, the control device comprising a rechargeable dummy cell, a first circuit configured to discharge the battery and the dummy cell, and a second circuit configured to measure the open circuit voltage of the dummy cell. The control device is configured to: determine the open circuit voltage of the dummy cell by using the second circuit, and determine the maximum capacity decrement of the battery, which is to be discharged until full discharging, based on the determined open circuit voltage of the dummy cell. The invention also refers to a corresponding method of controlling discharging of a rechargeable battery.

System and method for charging a plurality of electric vehicles

A system and method for electrically charging a plurality of electric vehicles is operated continuously to charge the vehicles in repetitive cycles from a same power source. During the time of a charging cycle, T cycle , (i.e. the sequence time needed to incrementally charge all vehicles connected to the power source), each vehicle is connected to the power source, in turn, for a same time duration, t d . When completed, each cycle is then repeated. As vehicles are either connected or disconnected from the power source, the total time of the charging cycle, T cycle , is respectively extended or shortened by t d . Operationally, although T cycle will vary as vehicles come and go, t d remains constant.

Control apparatus

A control apparatus is used for an electric electric vehicle. The electric vehicle charges a storage battery with electric power that is supplied while traveling in a power supply lane that is a travelling road on which contactless power supply is able to be performed. The control apparatus for the electric vehicle includes a charging control unit and a range changing unit. The charging control unit controls charging of a storage battery of an electric vehicle such that a charge amount of the storage battery falls within a target range that is a preset range. The range changing unit changes at least one of an upper limit value and a lower limit value of the target range based on a state of the electric vehicle.

Method and apparatus for selectively performing full bridge control and half bridge control in wireless power transfer system using lccl-s resonant network

A method for selectively performing a full bridge control and a half bridge control in a WPT system using an LCCL-S resonant network may include: performing the full bridge control by controlling the switches not connected in series of the full bridge inverter to operate simultaneously; calculating a coupling coefficient of the WPT system; determining whether it is possible to switch the full bridge control to the half bridge control based on the calculated coupling coefficient; in response to determining that it is possible to switch the full bridge control to the half bridge control, calculating a load of the WPT system; and performing the half bridge control for the full bridge inverter based on the calculated load.

Electric leakage determination device

An electrical leakage determination device includes: a capacitor connected to a battery; a detection resistor connected to the capacitor; a detection unit detecting a voltage value at a connection point between the detection resistor and the capacitor; a low amplitude voltage application unit applying a low amplitude voltage to the detection resistor every driving cycle; a high amplitude voltage application unit applying, before the application of the low amplitude voltage to the detection resistor, a high amplitude voltage to the detection resistor. The device determines whether there is electrical leakage between the power supply circuit and the ground based on a peak value of the voltage value detected when the low amplitude voltage is being applied, and changes a time integral value of the high amplitude voltage applied to the detection resistor based on a change in the voltage value detected when the low amplitude voltage is being applied.

Charging Station and Method for Transmitting Electrical Energy Between a Motor Vehicle which is Electrically Coupled to a Charging Station

A method for transmitting electrical energy between a charging station and a motor vehicle which is electrically coupled to the charging station, in which the motor vehicle is coupled to the charging station via an electrical charging connection cable that includes at least two electrical lines, where a communication connection is produced between the charging station and the motor vehicle, the transmission of the electrical energy through the charging station is adjusted based on energy storage data transmitted from the motor vehicle to the charging station (), and where the communication connection is produced at least partially over the at least two electrical lines of the electrical charging connection cable via at least one charging-station-side and at least one motor-vehicle-side communication adapter. 115.-. (canceled)16. A control unit for controlling a charging unit utilized to transmit electrical energy to a motor vehicle which is coupleable to the charging unit via a charging connection cable comprising at least two electrical lines , the control unit comprising:a communication interface for connecting in a communications-compatible manner to the charging unit, the communication interface being configured to establish a communication connection to the motor vehicle and adjust the transmission of electrical energy through the charging unit as a function of energy-store data received from the motor vehicle; anda communication adapter which is connectable to the at least two electrical lines to establish the communication connection to the motor vehicle via the at least two electrical lines;wherein a protocol standard implemented by the communication adapter utilizes a monitoring time to monitor the communication connection.17. The control unit as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the communication adapter is configured to utilize a modulation which is suitable for line properties of the charging connection cable.18. The control unit as claimed in claim 16 , ...

POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND A CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A power transfer system for supplying electric power to a battery of an electric vehicle including a control architecture including control arrangements capable of controlling the transmission of electric power to a battery of the electric vehicle as a function of detected temperatures at the transmitter and receiver coils. In a further aspect, the application relates to a method for controlling a power transfer system. 1. A power transfer system for exchanging electric power between an electric power system and a battery of an electric vehicle comprising:a transmitter-side power sub-system comprising a first rectifying stage electrically coupleable with said electric power system, a DC-bus stage electrically coupled with said first rectifying stage and adapted to provide a first DC power and an inverter stage electrically coupled with said DC-bus stage and adapted to receive said first DC power and provide a first AC power;a transmitter-side coil sub-system electrically coupled with said inverter stage and adapted to receive said first AC power said transmitter-side coil sub-system comprising a transmitter coil adapted to receive a first AC current and a first temperature sensing arrangement configured to provide first temperature detection signals indicative of operating temperatures of said transmitter-side coil-subsystem;one or more transmitter-side controllers adapted to control operation of said transmitter-side power sub-system and transmitter-side coil sub-system;a receiver-side coil sub-system comprising a receiver coil inductively coupleable with said transmitter coil and a second temperature sensing arrangement configured to provide second temperature detection signals indicative of operating temperatures of said receiver-side coil-subsystem, said receiver-side coil sub-system being adapted to exchange an AC power with said transmitter-side coil sub-system;a receiver-side power sub-system comprising a second rectifying stage electrically coupled with said ...

Power transmission device, power reception device and power transfer system

A power transmission device for use in a power transfer system in which resonance through an electromagnetic field is used includes a power-transmission-side electromagnetic induction coil, a power-transmission-side resonance unit, and a power-transmission-side shield unit surrounding the power-transmission-side electromagnetic induction coil and the power-transmission-side resonance unit. The power-transmission-side electromagnetic induction coil and the power-transmission-side resonance unit are disposed in an identical plane.

Electrical storage system, and control method for electrical storage system

A first electrical storage stack is connected in series with a second electrical storage stack. A current interrupter is configured to interrupt a current path by being removed from the current path. First and second detection line are respectively connected to first and second terminals of the first electrical storage stack. The second electrical storage stack is connected to the second terminal of the first electrical storage stack via the current interrupter. A third detection line is connected to a portion of the current path, located on the second electrical storage stack side of the current interrupter. A controller is configured to control charging and discharging operations of each of the first and second electrical storage stacks on the basis of the voltage of the first electrical storage stack, the voltage being detected via the first detection line and the third detection line.

Methods and systems for adjusting battery voltage limits

Methods and systems for adjusting the voltage limits of a battery. In some implementations, voltage data may be received from each of a plurality of battery sections of a vehicle battery. A voltage offset for the vehicle battery may be calculated using the voltage data. The voltage offset may be calculated by determining a difference between an average voltage taken from each of the plurality of battery sections and at least one of a minimum voltage of all of the battery cells and an average cell voltage from a battery section having the lowest average cell voltage. The voltage offset may be applied to dynamically adjust a voltage limit associated with the vehicle battery so as to prevent any of the battery cells in the vehicle battery from exceeding the voltage limit.

Methods for electric vehicle (EV) charge location visual indicators, notifications of charge state and cloud applications

Methods for managing charge status of an electric vehicle (EV) at a charge unit (CU) and systems that use cloud processing, are provided. One method includes detecting connection of a charging connector of the charge unit to a vehicle charge port of the EV. The method also includes receiving charge status of the EV while the charging connector is connected to the CU and activating a visual indicator at the CU. The visual indicator is set indicative of the charge status of the EV. The method includes changing the visual indicator as the charge status of the EV changes. The method enables a user device to receive notifications of charge status and communicate with cloud processing to request changing of the visual indicator of the CU to a non-full state even when the EV is at a full state of charging.

Automatic power supply system, automatic power supply device, and autonomous moving system

Provided is an automatic power supply device which enables to perform an automatic power supply with a simple configuration, with respect to a moving body. The automatic power supply device that includes a terminal for a power supply, and supplies power to a rechargeable battery which is placed in the moving body through a power receiver which is disposed in the moving body, the automatic power supply device includes a mechanism that drives a power supplier including the power supply terminal, and a mechanism that automatically charges the moving body. The automatic power supply device includes a cavity in a portion of a housing shape of the automatic power supply device, in a measurement area of an environment recognition sensor which is included in the moving body.

Battery system for a hybrid vehicle

A battery system for a vehicle is provided. The battery system includes: first and second output terminals; a battery pack including a primary pole and a secondary pole which are respectively electrically connected or connectable to one of the first and second output terminals; an electrically operable pre-charge switch electrically connected to the primary pole of the battery pack and to the first output terminal; a first resistor arranged in series with the electrically operable pre-charge switch; an isolation monitoring circuit adapted to monitor the overall isolation of the battery system ;a semiconductor switch adapted to bidirectionally conduct a current in a first state and to bidirectionally block the current in a second state; and a second resistor arranged in series with the first resistor and in parallel with the semiconductor switch.

CHARGING APPARATUS FOR USE IN AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

This specification describes a charging apparatus for use in an electric vehicle charging system which comprises an AC charging circuit connected to an AC power source, a DC charging circuit connected to a DC power source or the AC power source, the charging apparatus comprising: a first switch; a second switch; and a charging cable comprising a plurality of power lines, wherein each of the first switch and the second switch comprises a plurality of poles and a plurality of sets of contacts, wherein the plurality of poles corresponds to the plurality of power lines of the charging cable, the first switch is configured to move the plurality of poles of the first switch between a first position wherein the plurality of power lines of the charging cable is connected to a first set of contacts of the first switch connected to the AC charging circuit, and a second position wherein the plurality of power lines of the charging cable is not connected to the first set of contacts of the first switch connected to the AC charging circuit, and the second switch is configured to move the plurality of poles of the second switch between a first position wherein the plurality of power lines of the charging cable is connected to a first set of contacts of the second switch, and a second position wherein the plurality of power lines of the charging cable is not connected to the first set of contacts of the second switch. 2. The charging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second switch further comprises a DC charging circuit claim 1 , wherein the second switch is configured to connect the DC charging circuit to the plurality of poles of the first switch.4. The charging apparatus of claim 1 , wherein when each of the first switch and the second switch are in the second position claim 1 ,the plurality of power lines of the charging cable is connected to a second set of contacts of the first switch connected to the DC power source, andthe plurality of power lines of the charging cable is ...

Charging control system and charging control method

A charging control system that controls charging for a vehicle that runs on electricity, including at least one rechargeable unit; a charging unit that charges the vehicle or the rechargeable unit with electricity; and a charging control unit that controls charging such that when the charging time for the vehicle by the charging unit is a predetermined time or shorter than the predetermined time, the vehicle is charged with electricity from the rechargeable unit.

CONTACTLESS POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR TRANSMITTING POWER FROM POWER TRANSMITTER APPARATUS TO POWER RECEIVER APPARATUS, AND SUPPLYING LOAD DEVICE WITH DESIRED VOLTAGE

A detection circuit detects at least one of a value of a current flowing through a power transmitting coil, and a value of a current or voltage generated by an auxiliary coil. A control circuit determines a transmitting frequency based on the value detected by the detection circuit, the transmitting frequency at least locally minimizing load dependence. The control circuit determines a voltage for the transmitting power at which an output voltage of a power receiver apparatus is equal to a predetermined target voltage when generating the transmitting power having the transmitting frequency determined, and controls the power supply circuit to generate the transmitting power having the transmitting frequency and voltage determined. 1. A control apparatus for a power transmitter apparatus that transmits power to a power receiver apparatus comprising a power receiving coil , in a contactless manner ,wherein the power transmitter apparatus comprises: a power transmitting coil, an auxiliary coil electromagnetically coupled to the power transmitting coil, and a power supply circuit that generates transmitting power having a variable voltage and a variable frequency and supplies the transmitting power to the power transmitting coil,wherein the control apparatus comprises:a detection circuit that detects at least one of a value of a current flowing through the power transmitting coil, and a value of a current or voltage generated by the auxiliary coil; anda control circuit that determines a transmitting frequency based on the value detected by the detection circuit, the transmitting frequency at least locally minimizing dependence of an output voltage of the power receiver apparatus on a load value of the power receiver apparatus, determines a voltage for the transmitting power at which the output voltage of the power receiver apparatus is equal to a predetermined target voltage when generating the transmitting power having the transmitting frequency determined, and controls ...

Maintaining a vehicle battery

A method is provided for determining a lower voltage set-point, an upper voltage set-point, a temperature-dependent upper current set-point, a time limit value, and a lower current hysteresis threshold set-point based on a measured temperature of a battery. A charge current from a battery charging circuit is provided. If a charge voltage is above the lower voltage set-point and below the upper voltage set-point and the charge current exceeds the temperature-dependent upper current set-point, timer is started. If the timer reaches a time limit value while the charge current exceeds the temperature-dependent upper current set-point and the charge voltage is between the lower voltage set-point and the upper voltage set-point, the charge current is reduced.

Vehicle and control method of vehicle

A vehicle is configured to be charged with power supplied from the outside. The vehicle includes a storage battery, an interface configured to present a driver with power information on a state of charge of the storage battery, a monitoring device configured to monitor the driver and detect a confirmation operation of the driver for the interface, and a control device configured to complete, when the state of charge of the storage battery reaches a predetermined value during charging, the charging. The control device determines the predetermined value based on the state of charge of the storage battery calculated according to a detection frequency of the confirmation operation by the monitoring device.

Torque And Current Control Methods For Switching Variable Electric Drive Vehicles

A current command module is configured to, based on a direct current (DC) bus voltage for an electric motor of the vehicle, generate a d-axis current command for the electric motor and a q-axis current command for the electric motor. A voltage command module configured to generate voltage commands based on the d-axis current command and the q-axis current command. A battery switching control module is configured to: determine a voltage operating state of a battery based on the voltage commands; compare a battery parameter to at least one of a predetermined voltage parameter and a predetermined current parameter during a dwell time when a plurality of switches of the battery are open; and generate a switch control signal to transition at least one switch of the plurality of switches to cause the battery to operate in the voltage operating state based on the comparison.

Extended-Range Positioning System Based on Foreign-Object Detection

Systems and methods are described for an extended-range positioning system based on foreign-object detection (FOD). In particular, a power-transfer apparatus is disclosed that includes a coil and a foreign-object-detection (FOD) system. The coil is configured to generate a magnetic field based on an electric current running through the coil for transferring power to a receiver device. the FOD system includes a plurality of FOD sense loops, FOD circuitry, and active-beacon receive circuitry. The FOD sense loops detect metal objects within the magnetic field based on changes to an electrical characteristic(s) of one or more of the FOD sense loops. The FOD circuitry processes a modulation pattern of the electrical characteristic(s) of the one or more FOD sense loops and provides first positioning information. The active-beacon receive circuitry processes induced voltage in at least two sense loops to provide second positioning information.

Non-contact power transmission system

Provided s a non-contact power transmission system with which it is possible to individually detect the position of a receiving unit with respect to a transmission unit, even if there are positions at which the same microvoltage values are indicated, even if the distance differs, due to the shape of the transmission coil of the transmission unit and the receiving coil of the receiving unit. At a position at which the position differential value of the detected microvoltage exceeds a zero value, said positions set to the initial position (+xint) of the movement displacement of the vehicle, and the movement displacement on the basis of vehicle velocity is calculated to a position (+xc) at which the microvoltage value characteristics can be used from said initial position to (+xc to 0).

Relay Control for Charging Points

In a method, a charge control signal indicative of a maximum current value with which an electric vehicle is to be charged is determined. A relay control signal indicative of an opening and/or closing of at least two relays comprised by a charging point is determined. The relay control signal is determined at least partially based on the charge control signal. The determined relay control signal is output to at least one of the at least two relays, and the determined charge control signal is output to the electric vehicle. Further, an apparatus, a charging point and a system are also disclosed. 1. A method comprising:determining a charge control signal indicative of a maximum current value with which an electric vehicle is to be charged;determining a relay control signal indicative of an opening and/or closing of at least two relays comprised by a charging point, wherein the relay control signal is determined at least partially based on the charge control signal;outputting or causing the outputting of the determined relay control signal to at least one of the at least two relays; andoutputting or causing the outputting of the specified charge control signal to the electric vehicle.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the outputting or the causing of the outputting of the specific charge control signal takes place via a pulse width modulated signal claim 1 , in particular by means of a control pilot line.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least two relays are connected in parallel.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the maximum current value with which the electric vehicle is to be charged is determined based on a predefined value I.5. The method according to claim 4 , further comprising:{'sub': L', 'L', 'R,max, 'sensing a present charging current Iwith which the electric vehicle is charged, wherein the relay control signal is determined such that at least two relays are closed if I>value I.'}6. The method according to claim 1 , ...

Method of operating a charging station for electric vehicles

The disclosure concerns a method of operating a charging station for charging electric vehicles, wherein the charging station is connected to an electrical supply network at a network connection point, the electrical supply network has at least one distribution network and at least one higher network portion hierarchically above the distribution network, and the network connection point is connected to the distribution network, wherein the charging station obtains electric power as receiving power from the electrical supply network, the receiving power at the network connection point is limited in its level by an initial draw limitation to an initial power limit to limit a transmission power which is transmitted in at least one network branch of the electrical supply network, and if required the receiving power is increased above the initial draw limitation if the limitation in respect of the transmission power in the at least one network branch is ensured.

Control device, control method, and computer program

A control device includes: an in-vehicle communication unit capable of communicating with an on-vehicle control device; and a control unit configured to control the in-vehicle communication unit. The control unit monitors a power storage amount of an on-vehicle battery during traveling, and executes a charge control for causing the in-vehicle communication unit to transmit an instruction of power generation to an on-vehicle generator that supplies power to the on-vehicle battery, when the power storage amount is reduced to reach a threshold value. The threshold value corresponds to a power amount greater than a necessary power amount required for an update process of a control program in the on-vehicle control device.

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

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

An apparatus, method and computer program for enabling charging of a vehicle

An apparatus ( 1 ), method and computer program wherein the apparatus ( 1 ) comprises: processing circuitry ( 5 ); and memory circuitry ( 7 ) including computer program code ( 11 ); the memory circuitry ( 7 ) and the computer program code ( 11 ) con - figured to, with the processing circuitry ( 7 ), cause the apparatus ( 1 ) at least to perform: obtaining information from a solar powered vehicle ( 31 ) wherein the information comprises at least a current location of the solar powered vehicle ( 31 ); obtaining information ( 25 ) relating to distribution of solar power in a predetermined area; using the obtained information to determine a solar power charging strategy ( 27 ); and enabling the solar powered vehicle ( 31 ) to access the solar power charging strategy ( 27 ).

VEHICLE-MOUNTED CHARGING DEVICE

A vehicle-mounted charging device is provided. The vehicle-mounted charging device includes a main body unit, at least one wireless charging coil and a plurality of wired charging units. The main body unit receives an input power, and provides at least one wireless charging power and a plurality of wired charging powers. The wireless charging coil is coupled to the main body unit for receiving the corresponding wireless charging power, and the wireless charging coil charges a wireless electronic device disposed thereon through electromagnetic coupling. Each wired charging unit includes a wire and an input terminal and an output terminal which are located at two sides of the wire respectively. The input terminal is coupled to the main body unit for receiving the corresponding wired charging power. The wired charging power is transmitted to the output terminal so as to charge the wired electronic device connected to the output terminal.