Montagevorrichtung

Montageplatte insbesondere zum Montieren einer Ladestation an einem Fundament mit einem im Wesentlichen flächigen Körper, aufweisend eine obere Hauptfläche (3), eine der oberen Hauptfläche (3) gegenüberliegende untere Hauptfläche (4) und eine die obere Hauptfläche (3) mit der unteren Hauptfläche (4) verbindende Seitenfläche (5), wobei der im Wesentlichen flächige Körper wenigstens eine Ausnehmung (6) aufweist, und wobei die wenigstens eine Ausnehmung (6) als eine die obere Hauptfläche (3) mit der unteren Hauptfläche (4) verbindender Durchgangsöffnung ausgebildet ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der im Wesentlichen flächige Körper eine Anzahl von Montagelöchern (7) zur Aufnahme von Befestigungselementen zur Befestigung der Montageplatte (2) an dem Fundament und zur Befestigung der Ladestation an der Montageplatte (2) aufweist.

A charging pile for new energy vehicles

The charging post including a wire winding cavity 27 and a through cavity 28 which communicates with the outer space and with one side of the wire winding cavity 27. A sprung sliding arm 31 can prevent limiting plates 26 coupled to the wire winding drum 37 from rotating, so that the stability of the device is improved. The sliding arm 31 is withdrawn from engagement with the limiting plates by energising an electric coil 36 to attract a magnet 35. An electric motor 16 is used to rewind the charging cable 29. A charging gun 50 can be replaced with rapid disassembly and assembly (fig 2).

Cable support

A cable support 10 comprises an elongate supporting structure 40 (see Figure 2) configured for attachment to a vertical surface. The cable support comprises a boom arm 20 (see Figure 2) for supporting a cable 70 wherein the boom arm slides along at least a portion of the elongate supporting structure, the cable support further comprises a slideable pivot 30 (see Figure 2) for supporting the boom arm, when deployed, the boom arm slides down along at least a portion of the elongate supporting structure as the boom arm rotates outwards from the supporting structure to provide lateral support for the cable. The cable may be used to charge an electric vehicle. The rate at which the boom arm is deployed or retracted for storage may be adjustable. The boom arm may comprise cable guides to support the movement of the cable. The guides may be pulleys or rollers. The device may comprise a driving mechanism which may be a belt retractor or motorised screw. In one embodiment the device may be incorporated ...

Charging electric vehicles

An apparatus for charging electric vehicles (EVs) in a car park includes a tower housing 101 having a square-shaped cross-section with corners 102, 103 and a top 104, wherein a support 105-107 extends from each corner and a roof shelter 111 is attached to the top. Each of the supports are configured to rest upon dividing grid-lines 112 of a car park and each support may define curved profiles 113 in two dimensions as they extend to connect with the tower housing. The apparatus may include cells of a battery for storing charge, wherein some, or all, of the cells are contained within the supports to enhance the stability of the apparatus. Charge cables 121, connectable to EVs, may hang down from the roof shelter, each cable of a length to support a vehicle-connector above ground level when not connected to a vehicle. In a separate embodiment, an EV charging apparatus has a housing with a right-angled, isosceles triangle shaped cross-section, wherein a roof section extends over a front, presented ...

An electric vehicle charger

An electric vehicle charger 10 has a base 12, a post 14 extending from the base 12 for supporting charging means and a resilient connection 16 coupling the base 12 and the post 14 to allow the post 14 to be returned to its original position after an impact. The resilient connection 16 may be a spring 20 extending along the same axis as the post 14 and connecting the post 14 to the base to 12 so the post 14 can pivot relative to the base 12. A power cable 18 may be fed through the spring into the post. The spring may be surrounded by an energy absorbing deformable sacrificial sleeve 22 that can be removed and replaced following an impact. Alternatively, the post 14 may be coupled to the base 12 by a ball and socket joint (102, figures 3 & 4) and the resilient connection 16 may be a detent comprising a spring-loaded ball bearing (124, 126, figure 4) engaging a groove (132, figure 4).

Elektrische Ladevorrichtung

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (1) zum elektrischen Energieaustausch eines Objektes mit einem Akkumulator, insbesondere zum Laden eines Akkumulators eines Elektrofahrzeuges, aufweisend ein Kontaktierungselement (2), eine Hebeeinrichtung (3) und eine Basis (4), wobei das Kontaktierungselement (2) an der Hebeeinrichtung (3) angeordnet ist und die Hebeeinrichtung (3) mit der Basis (4) in Verbindung steht. Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass die Hebeeinrichtung (3) im Wesentlichen senkrecht in einer ersten Bewegungsrichtung (5) bewegbar und auf der Basis (4) verschiebbar ist, wobei die Basis (4) um eine Schwenkachse (6) drehbar gelagert ist. Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung eine Verwendung einer solchen Vorrichtung (1), die Verwendung eines vertikal ausfahrbaren Elementes und ein Verfahren zum elektrischen Laden einer Einrichtung.

Retractable charging station

A charging station for charging the battery of a vehicle, comprising: a base portion configured for mounting in a substructure; a charging portion having a charging outlet for connection to a vehicle; and a retraction mechanism for moving the charging portion between an extended position in which it extends out of the base portion and a retracted position; and a controller for controlling the retraction mechanism; the controller being configured to: determine whether a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the most recent charging from the charging outlet ceased; and cause the retraction mechanism to move the charging portion to the retracted position if the predetermined period of time is determined to have elapsed since the most recent electrical supply from the outlet. Figure 1 111 109 104 105 110 10o1 ...

Automated parking with device of recharges of vehicles electrical workers or hybrids and associate method.

Dispositivo di ricarica di veicoli elettrici o ibridi in un parcheggio automatizzato, il detto dispositivo (10) comprendendo: una colonnina (100) sostanzialmente sviluppantesi verticalmente; una presa di corrente (110) posizionata in sostanziale corrispondenza di una prima porzione terminale della detta colonnina (100), ed un elemento di supporto (130) della detta colonnina (100), sviluppantesi sostanzialmente lungo una direzione ortogonale rispetto alla direzione individuata dalla detta colonnina (100), in cui: il detto dispositivo (10) di ricarica comprende un recesso o profilato (135) suscettibile di permettere l’introduzione di un dente di un carrello di movimentazione di veicoli; una pluralità di contatti elettrici, ognuno dei quali è cablato con un rispettivo contatto elettrico della detta presa di corrente (110), in cui la detta pluralità di contatti elettrici è posizionata in corrispondenza di una seconda porzione terminale della detta colonnina (100) opposta rispetto alla detta ...

Freistehende Ladestation mit verschiebbaren Aussenmantel.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine freistehende Ladestation zum Aufladen eines elektrischen Fahrzeugs mit einer unteren Seite, einer der unteren Seite gegenüberliegenden oberen Seite, einer ersten seitlichen Seite, einer der ersten seitlichen Seite gegenüberliegenden zweiten seitlichen Seite, einer dritten seitlichen Seite und einer der dritten seitlichen Seite gegenüberliegenden vierten seitlichen Seite. Die Ladestation weist einen Ladestationsgrundkörper (1) und einen Aussenmantel (2) auf. Der Ladestationsgrundkörper weist mindestens einen elektrischen Anschluss zum Laden des elektrischen Fahrzeugs auf und ist ausgebildet, die Ladestation mit der unteren Seite auf einer Montagefläche abzustellen und/oder zu befestigen. Eine Führungsschiene (10) ist an dem Ladestationsgrundkörper (1) auf der ersten und zweiten seitlichen Seite entlang einer Führungsrichtung, die sich von der dritten seitlichen Seite zu der vierten seitlichen Seite erstreckt, befestigt. Der Aussenmantel (2) ist in der mindestens ...

Systeme zum Laden und/oder Abschliessen eines elektrischen Zwei- oder Dreirads.

Vorgestellt werden ein Ladesystem zum Laden eines Akkumulators eines zwei- oder dreirädrigen Fortbewegungsmittels (1) mit elektrischem Antrieb (13) und ein Abschliesssystem zum Abschliessen eines solchen Fortbewegungsmittels (1). Das Ladesystem umfasst eine Ladeeinheit (21), die in einer ortsfest mit dem Boden (3) verbundenen Parkstation (2) angebracht ist und eingerichtet ist, elektrische Energie bereitzustellen, und ausserdem ein Lademodul (11), das an dem Fortbewegungsmittel (1) angebracht ist, elektrisch mit dem Akkumulator (12) verbunden ist und eingerichtet ist, die elektrische Energie aufzunehmen und den Akkumulator (12) für einen Betrieb des Antriebs (13) aufzuladen. Das Abschliesssystem umfasst eine Abschliesseinheit die in einer ortsfest mit dem Boden (3) verbundenen Parkstation (2) angebracht ist, sowie ein Abschliessmodul das an dem Fortbewegungsmittel (1) angebracht ist. Die Abschliesseinheit oder das Abschliessmodul umfasst einen Elektromagneten (28) und das Abschliessmodul ...

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 ...

Free-standing loading station with slidable outer jacket.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine freistehende Ladestation zum Aufladen eines elektrischen Fahrzeugs mit einer unteren Seite, einer der unteren Seite gegenüberliegenden oberen Seite, einer ersten seitlichen Seite, einer der ersten seitlichen Seite gegenüberliegenden zweiten seitlichen Seite, einer dritten seitlichen Seite und einer der dritten seitlichen Seite gegenüberliegenden vierten seitlichen Seite. Die Ladestation weist einen Ladestationsgrundkörper (1) und einen Aussenmantel (2) auf. Der Ladestationsgrundkörper weist mindestens einen elektrischen Anschluss zum Laden des elektrischen Fahrzeugs auf und ist ausgebildet, die Ladestation mit der unteren Seite auf einer Montagefläche abzustellen und/oder zu befestigen. Eine Führungsschiene (10) ist an dem Ladestationsgrundkörper (1) auf der ersten und zweiten seitlichen Seite entlang einer Führungsrichtung, die sich von der dritten seitlichen Seite zu der vierten seitlichen Seite erstreckt, befestigt. Der Aussenmantel (2) ist in der mindestens ...

Traktionsbatterie-Ladestation.

Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Traktionsbatterie-Ladestation (10) zum Gleichstrom-Laden einer Traktionsbatterie (24) eines Kraftfahrzeugs (20) mit einem elektrischen Traktionsmotor, mit einem Leistungs-Spannungswandler (50), der im Ladebetrieb eine elektrische Gleichspannungs-Ladeleistung in ein Paar von zwei Ladeleitungen (L1, L2) einspeist, einer Ladesteuerung (52), und einem Isolationswächter (30) mit zwei elektrischen Messwiderständen (36, 36'), die mit jeweils einer Ladeleitung (L1, L2) verbunden sind und über jeweils einen Widerstandsschalter (34, 34') mit Schutzerde (38) verbunden werden können, wobei der Isolationswächter (30) die elektrische Isolation des Ladeleitungs-Paares (L1, L2) gegenüber Schutzerde (38) beim Nicht-Laden und beim Laden der Traktionsbatterie (24) überwacht. Der Isolationswächter (30) weist eine Prüfmodus-Steuerung (32) auf, die einen unbeschränkten Nichtlade-Prüfmodus, in dem ein Widerstandsschalter (34, 34') geschlossen und der andere Widerstandsschalter ...

Method and system for automatically guiding transport vehicle to move, position and charge

Charging pile with good installing and fixing effect

Charging pile with solar cell panel

Electric vehicle charging pile wall-mounted supporting device

Automatic shedding device for charging new energy automobile

Charging pile, inspection vehicle and inspection system

Integrated wall-mounted charging pile

Charging pile control system based on thermal energy detection

Solar charging pile with adjustable voltage

Rope take-up protection device of electric vehicle charging pile

Charging wire winding and unwinding device matched with charging pile

Take battery charging cabinet of fire-fighting function of putting out a fire

Vertical side impact type charging pile for pure electric vehicle

Double-gun integrated DC electric automobile charging pile

Electric bicycle uses sales exhibition stand with function of charging

Charging gun hanging seat for charging pile

Charging pile with built-in cooling system

Lifting hidden charging pile

Novel multifunctional bicycle charging pile

Multifunctional charging pile

Intelligent charging pile system based on Internet of things technology

Emergency solar charging pile

Electronic delivery vehicle navigation based on guide of electric pile electric quantity is filled in energy storage

Master control case of 7KW alternating -current charging stake

Direct-current charging pile

Over-charge protection device for indoor low-speed charging pile

Battery car charging station with display screen good in universality

Cascading charging pile cluster

Charging conversion joint for national standard charging pile

Charging pile convenient to installation

Electric motor car fills electric pile grafting device

Charging pile with advertising board

DC charging pile

Anti-creeping device for charging pile

Intelligent charging pile with adjustable height

Charging pile with waterproof function

7KW on-board alternating current charging pile

Movable storage battery car charging pile convenient to enlarge charging range and capable of being disassembled at zero

A new energy charging gun of the plug-in device

Practical new energy automobile device

Device for preventing gasoline vehicle from preemptively occupying parking space of electric vehicle

Method for obtaining working state of charging pile, device and vehicle

Adjustable new energy vehicle charging pile

Charging pile with protection function

Electric vehicle charging pile special for private person

Paper feeding clamp type passive automatic charging pile

Charging pile automatic take-up device for new energy automobile

POWER ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRICITY CHARGING STATION AND CORRESPONDING ELECTRICITY CHARGING STATION

Charging pile structure with protection function

Automatic guide vehicle charging method and device, automatic guided vehicle and charging docking device

Fireproof isolating device for charging pile and charging pile

Mobile power service sentry box with anti-theft function

Storage type charging pile with monitoring function

Method and device for rapidly obtaining charging pile with high matching degree with electric vehicle

Method for scheduling charging module of charger

Automatic coiling charging pile

Charging pile capable of rotating base

AGV chassis charging system and charging protection device thereof

Positioning device for charging pile

Charging pile with alarming function

Outdoor alternating-current charging pile shell and charging pile

Charging pile

The invention provides a charging pile. The charging pile comprises a main shell, a light-emitting assembly and a hanging assembly. The main shell comprises a rear shell, an inner shell and a panel. And a sealing ring is injection-molded on the rear shell, so that the rear shell and the rear shell are connected into an integral part to be conveniently assembled with the inner shell. The panel is fixed on the front side of the inner shell; the inner shell is made of light-transmitting materials and comprises a vertical plate, an inner bottom plate and a light emitting plate, the inner bottom plate comprises two sub-plates, the space between the two sub-plates is divided into a first positioning groove and a light scattering groove, and the sealing ring is partially located in the first positioning groove. The light emitting plate is transversely arranged in a strip shape and protrudes out of the bottom edge of the panel. The light-emitting assembly is located in the sealed environment between ...

Movable electric vehicle charging pile for new energy electric vehicle

The movable electric vehicle charging pile for the new energy electric vehicle comprises a pile body, an upper configuration box is arranged above the pile body, an insertion opening is formed in the middle of the upper portion of the upper configuration box, and a mounting connecting hole is formed in the middle of the insertion opening; the moving assembly drives the whole pile body to move; a base is arranged below the pile body, a moving assembly is arranged in the middle of the lower portion of the base, a track is arranged on the charging side of the parking lot, the limiting assembly is arranged on one side edge of the pile body, and the position of the pile body is fixed by inserting the limiting assembly into the track. According to the technical scheme, the whole pile body is driven to move through the moving assembly, the position of the pile body is limited through the limiting assembly, the stability of the position in the follow-up charging process is guaranteed, and the safety ...

Mobile charging pile with multiple working modes

The invention belongs to the technical field of charging piles, and particularly relates to a multi-working-mode mobile charging pile which comprises a charging pile body, a charging gun mounting seat is arranged at the tail end of a charging gun, a charging wire is mounted on the charging gun, and a charging wire take-up and pay-off box is fixed to the side of the charging pile body. The charging wire extends into the corresponding charging wire take-up and pay-off box and is connected with the charging pile body, a tensioning take-up and pay-off assembly and a take-up and pay-off driving assembly are mounted in the charging wire take-up and pay-off box, and a gun body anti-falling assembly is mounted on the charging gun mounting seat; the tensioning winding and unwinding assembly is driven by the winding and unwinding driving assembly, the tensioning winding and unwinding assembly continuously collects or releases the charging wire, the extension length of the charging wire can be conveniently ...

New energy automobile safety charging system based on protection terminal circuit

The invention discloses a new energy automobile safety charging system based on a protection terminal circuit, which comprises a plurality of charging stations, and each charging station is connected with a power supply so as to introduce the charging power supply; a safety charging terminal circuit is arranged in each charging station, the safety charging terminal circuits are used for detecting lightning stroke signals, and the safety charging terminal circuits are in communication connection; when the safety charging terminal circuit in one charging station detects a lightning stroke signal, the charging loop of the charging station where the safety charging terminal circuit is located is cut off, a charging cut-off signal is sent to each charging station in a wired or wireless mode, and each charging station further cuts off the charging loop of the charging station where the charging station is located according to the charging cut-off signal. When the electric power new energy automobile ...

Charging pile device

The invention discloses a charging pile device which comprises a mounting box and a charging box with a charging gun. A mounting box front cover is hinged to the front end of the mounting box; the charging box is arranged in the mounting box in a sliding manner; a guide mechanism is mounted below the front end of the mounting box, and a supporting mechanism is hinged between the guide mechanism and the front end of the charging box; the lower end of the supporting mechanism is in sliding connection with the guide mechanism, and the upper end of the supporting mechanism is hinged to the front end of the charging box; the guide mechanism further comprises a limiting component. The invention discloses a charging pile device which can be installed in a wall body, so that the space outside the wall body is saved, a charging box is arranged in an installation box, the installation structure of the charging box is stable, the charging box can slide out of the installation box, maintenance is convenient ...

Charging pile based on smart city

A charging pile based on a smart city comprises a charging plug of the charging pile, a sleeve slidably sleeves the outer side of the charging plug, a connecting pipe is arranged at one end of the sleeve, a face gear is rotatably mounted at the other end of the connecting pipe, one side of the face gear is fixedly connected with one end of a rotating pipe, and one end of the charging plug is electrically connected with one end of a wire. The other end of the wire sequentially penetrates through the sleeve, the connecting pipe and the rotating pipe and is electrically connected with the charging pile, a lead screw corresponding to the face gear is rotatably mounted on the side face of the connecting pipe, and a gear is fixedly mounted at one end of the lead screw and meshed with the face gear. The automobile charging plug is simple in structure and ingenious in conception, the charging plug can be separated from an automobile jack by pulling the wire, meanwhile, the charging plug is contained ...

Vertical circulation parking equipment charging device with settlement energy storage device

The invention belongs to the technical field of stereo garages, and particularly relates to a vertical circulation parking equipment charging device with a settlement energy storage device, which comprises two transposition mechanisms, a plurality of parking mechanisms used for parking vehicles are arranged between the two transposition mechanisms, and the two transposition mechanisms drive the plurality of parking mechanisms to move in a closed-loop manner. Wherein one side, close to the multiple parking mechanisms, of one transposition mechanism is provided with a conduction assembly for charging vehicles on the multiple parking mechanisms, the transposition mechanism provided with the conduction assembly is fixedly provided with a power supply mechanism for supplying power to the conduction assembly, and an energy storage mechanism for accumulating electric quantity is arranged below the transposition mechanism. The energy storage mechanism is electrically connected with the conduction ...

CHARGING DEVICE STATION AND METHOD FOR GENERATING A CHARGING CURRENT FOR AN ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE

The invention relates to a charging post for charging electric vehicles, having a housing, a first device for converting energy, a second device for converting energy, a control unit, and a tank for a liquid energy carrier, wherein the two units for converting energy, the tank, and the control unit are arranged in the housing. The invention additionally relates to a method for generating a charging current for charging electric vehicles, having the steps of supplying a liquid energy carrier from a tank arranged in a housing of a charging post to a first device for converting energy, said first device for converting energy likewise being arranged in the housing; converting the liquid energy carrier into kinetic or electric energy in the first device for converting energy; converting the kinetic or electric energy into a current in a second device for converting energy, said second device for converting energy being arranged in the housing; and dispensing the current to an electric vehicle ...

BATTERY PACK

Disclosed in the present invention is a vehicle battery pack that is configured to enable smooth communication or power connection with a vehicle when mounted on an electric vehicle. A battery pack according to one aspect of the present invention is a battery pack that has a vehicle control unit, an auxiliary battery, and a vehicle memory, is configured to be attachable/detachable to/from a vehicle, and supplies driving power to a motor, wherein the battery pack comprises: a battery cell; a power supply terminal; a power supply path; a switching unit; a memory reader unit for reading charging information stored in the vehicle memory by using the power of the battery cell; and a processor configured to supply power from the battery cell to the auxiliary battery by controlling the switching unit on the basis of the charging information of the auxiliary battery read by the memory reader unit.

Charger for electric vehicles with distributed power converter arbitration

The present application relates to a charger for electric vehicles, comprising at least two power exchange ports for vehicles, each port comprising a data communication connection for at least receiving a power request from a vehicle, and a power exchange connection for delivering power to a vehicle; at least one grid connection for receiving electric power; a data communication bus, for communicating the power request from the vehicles to a plurality of autonomously controllable power converters, each for converting power from the grid connection to a suitable level for charging a vehicle; and each of the power converters comprises a data communication device, connected to the data bus, and configured for receiving power requests from vehicles; and configured for indicating its available power via the data bus.

Charging station

A charging station, such as, in particular, a charging column, includes an electrical connection for supplying current/voltage to the charging station, a charging connection for connecting at least one electrical energy store that is to be charged, and a thermal connection to a geothermal temperature control device for controlling the temperature of the charging station by geothermal energy.

ROBOTS FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVS)

A robot for charging a vehicle is provided. The robot has wheels or configured for a track for the robot to automatically move to the vehicle to provide charge to a battery of the vehicle. A charge storage is associated with the robot. An articulating arm of the robot. The articulating arm is configured for movement that enables the articulating arm to automatically connect to a connector of the vehicle after the robot moves in position beside the vehicle for providing charge to the battery of the vehicle. 1. A robot for charging a vehicle , comprising ,wheels for the robot to enable the robot to automatically move to the vehicle to provide charge to a battery of the vehicle;a charge storage associated with the robot; andan arm of the robot, the arm is configured for movement that enables the arm to automatically connect to a connector of the vehicle after the robot moves in position beside the vehicle;wherein the robot is configured to communicate with cloud services over a network, the cloud services provides access to a user account that enables a request for the robot to charge the battery of the vehicle.2. The robot of claim 1 , wherein said cloud services provide for communication with the robot and a user using the user account claim 1 , the user account providing a user interface for selecting the request for the robot to charge the battery of the vehicle when located in area serviced by the robot.3. The robot of claim 1 , wherein the robot uses sensors identifying a location of the vehicle and for positioning the arm to make connection with the connector of the vehicle.4. The robot of claim 1 , wherein said cloud services receives charging level status of the battery of the vehicle while charge is being provided claim 1 , the charging level status is accessible by the user account for access by a device.5. The robot of claim 1 , wherein said cloud services receives charging level status of the battery of the vehicle while charge is being provided claim 1 , ...

Automated System of Charging an Electric Vehicle

An automated system of charging an electric vehicle (EV) provides a means of adapting any given EV or hybrid-electric vehicle for use with an automated recharging network. An adapter body with a contact plate and a port connector is positioned between the EV and any external power source to electrically connect between said external power source and the existing charging receptacle of the host EV. At least one guidance beacon is mounted to the adapter body and is used to guide the engagement of any external charging equipment onto the contact plate to establish a means of recharging the internal batteries of the EV. 1. An automated system of charging an electric vehicle (EV) comprising:an adapter body;a contact plate;a port connector;at least one guidance beacon;the contact plate being terminally mounted to the adapter body;the port connector being terminally mounted to the adapter body, opposite the contact plate;the at least one guidance beacon being laterally mounted to the adapter body, adjacent to the contact plate; andthe contact plate and the at least one guidance beacon being electrically connected to the port connector.2. The automated system of charging an EV as claimed in comprising:at least one articulated charging arm;an elongated contact head;at least one alignment sensor;the at least one articulated charging arm comprising a free arm end and a fixed arm end;the fixed arm end being positioned offset from the adapter body;the elongated contact head being mounted onto the free arm end;the at least one alignment sensor being mounted onto the elongated contact head; andthe at least one alignment sensor being oriented towards the contact plate.3. The automated system of charging an EV as claimed in comprising:the at least one guidance beacon being a plurality of guidance beacons;the at least one alignment sensor being a plurality of alignment sensors;the plurality of guidance beacons being radially positioned around the contact plate; andeach of the ...

POWER PEDESTALS WITH PER SIDE MAIN BREAKER DISCONNECTS

Power pedestals with individual per side ground fault mains allow for service of breakers and receptacles without interrupting power to adjacent in-use power circuits and or boaters. In turn, ground fault mains eliminate the need for individual ground fault breakers tied to each receptacle. The power pedestals also allow for use of reverse Y adapters in the vessel to pedestal connection and allow for serviceability of single side or whole pedestal without disconnecting power to a string of pedestals on a loop feed circuits and can reduce overall cost of maintenance by eliminating costly individual ground fault breakers per-shore power connection.

Tesla (EV) Home or Roadside Charger Powered by Hydrogen Gas

It is estimated that by 2030 there will be 145 million EV's in the world, and by 2050 there will be 2.21 Billion Electric Vehicles. These vehicles will require both at home and roadside charging stations for various EV cars and trucks totaling 1.2 million locations just in the State of California alone. The greatest demand will be along remote freeway locations between Las Vegas and Los Angeles such as the Interstate 5 Fwy and the Interstate 15 Fwy. Next year the following car manufacturers are rolling out EV's to meet the surge in demand: Hyundai, Porche, Audi, Nissan, Mazda, Honda, BMW, KIA, Volkswagon, Ford, and Chevy. The present invention describes a system powered by hydrogen gas that can meet this high demand without running power lines everywhere to support roadside and remote charging. The system comprises a hydrogen electrolyzer powered by hydrogen made and stored on site and on demand, to create the needed hydrogen from water at each site to meet the required energy needs. This ...

AIRPORT ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

In an embodiment, an airport electric vehicle charging system includes a current transducer electrically coupled with a power source; a solid state converter electrically coupleable with an aircraft at or near an airport gate and configured to provide and maintain power to the aircraft; and a controller. The system further includes a first feedback loop between the controller and the current transducer; a second feedback loop between the controller and the solid state converter; and a battery charger electrically coupled with the power source and configured to charge one or more electric vehicles. The first feedback loop provides a first feedback signal generated by the current transducer to the controller. The second feedback loop provides a second feedback signal generated by the solid state converter to the controller. The battery charger is configured to consume power from the power source in accordance with the first and second feedback signals.

Staged Deployment for Electrical Charge Spots

A method and system is provided to deploy electrical charge spots in stages according to demand. During a first stage a plurality of infrastructure adapters are installed. This may involve demolishing and rebuilding portions of the infrastructure and laying down power cables from the electrical power supply to the charge spot locations. The infrastructure adapters are then coupled to an electrical power supply. Many if not all of the infrastructure adapters are covered with a temporary housing protecting them from vandalism and weather. During a second stage, in response to a demand for charge stations, the charge stations are completed. During the second stage, at least one external unit is attached to an infrastructure adapter by making an infrastructure adapter quick connect interface with an external unit quick connect interface. As such, a charge spot is completed quickly in response to demand.

Method for operating an electric charging station

A method for operating an electric charging station within a parking area proposes operating an electric charging station within a parking area, wherein an identification device is used by a user when entering into the parking area, wherein the identification device provides a unique identification, wherein a current supply device of the charging station is activated by the user by using the identification device whereupon the current supply device is available for a charging process.

Charging apparatus and operating tool

A charging apparatus for charging electric power supplied from a power source to a charging target includes an operating tool configured to operate charging to the charging target. The operating tool includes: a region indicating a step of connecting a connector, which is to be connected to the charging target, to the charging target; a region indicating a step of operating a start switch to start charging to the charging target; a region indicating a charged state of the charging target; and a region indicating a step of removing the connector from the charging target. These regions are arranged along a first direction.

Charging apparatus

A charging apparatus for charging electric power supplied from a power source to a charging target includes a station section configured to supply the electric power to the charging target. The station section includes a base extending in a vertical direction and a protrusion fixed to a part of the base and protruding frontward than the base. Space for disposing at least one article is formed on at least one of the upper side and the lower side of the protrusion.

Solar cell, module, array, network, and power grid

The present invention teaches a solar cell, a solar module, a solar array, a network of solar arrays, and also a solar power grid suitable for providing power for industrial, residential and transportation use. A solar cell or solar module including a plurality of solar cells can be made in a structure configured to have the appearance of natural foliage. Accordingly, a solar array including a plurality of solar modules each including at least one solar cell can be made to resemble a palm tree, a deciduous tree, an evergreen tree, or other type of natural foliage. A network of solar arrays can be made to resemble a row or grove of palm trees, and thus meet the functional and aesthetic demands of landscape architecture. The network of solar arrays can extend for many miles alongside roads, highways, railways, pipelines, or canals, and can further include means for storing and transmitting electric power. In particular, a network of solar arrays can be in communication with recharging stations for use by electric and hybrid transportation vehicles. Accordingly, a network of solar arrays can form at least a portion of a solar power grid.

Protective structure for vehicle electrical components

Provided is a protective structure for vehicle electrical components that can prevent the infiltration of water from above and more reliably protect electrical components (high-voltage electrical components). As a representative configuration of the present invention, a protective structure for vehicle electrical components for protecting an electrical component mounted on the vehicle floor panel includes a lid that covers the electrical component from above, and a front panel, rear panel, and pair of side panels that are arranged around the lid and parallel to an upper face of the lid, and the panels have gutter-shaped edges that support the periphery of the lid.

Valet EVSE System

A valet EVSE system employs a plurality of outlet stations which are configured with an electrical outlet and brackets for receiving a portable EVSE unit. The portable EVSE unit is configured to removably mount to the brackets and draw power from the electrical outlet. In one embodiment a given station is adapted to receive and supply power to two portable EVSE units. A housing is provided with a pivoted cover for securing the plug of the EVSE unit with the outlet disposed in the housing.

System, device and method for exchanging energy with an electric vehicle

The invention relates to a system for exchanging energy with an electric vehicle, in particular with a battery thereof, comprising, at least one energy exchange station, comprising, at least one port for exchanging energy with an energy source, at least one port for exchanging energy with a vehicle, at least one port for data communication with the vehicle, at least one port for data communication with a data processing device, a data processing device, comprising, at least one port for data communication with the energy exchange station, at least one port for data communication with at least one configuration device, at least one configuration device, comprising, at least one port for exchanging data with the data processing device; and means, such as a user interface, for editing configuration details. The invention further relates to a method and devices for exchanging energy with an electric vehicle.

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.

Energy Absorbing System for Electric Vehicle Charging Station and Methods for Making and Using the Same

In one embodiment, an electric vehicle charging station comprises a base and a body extending from the base along a major axis of the electric vehicle charging station; and an energy absorbing system comprising a first wall, a second wall, and a connecting wall disposed therebetween the first wall and the second wall creating a compartment; wherein the body receives the energy absorbing system; and wherein the energy absorbing system is configured to engage an impacting object.

Method for protecting charging cable, and charging device

A driving battery of a vehicle that can be electrically driven is charged by determining a resistance value that corresponds to the size of the electrical resistance between two contacts of the charging cable, where the size of the electrical resistance specifies the current-carrying capacity of the charging cable. As a function of the determined resistance value, one of a plurality of line protection devices which are disposed on the charging device is switched into the charge current path.

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.

System and method for electric vehicle (ev) charging

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

BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE, BATTERY MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREOF AND VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME

A battery management system for a vehicle, a battery management method thereof and a vehicle including the same, which can vary a state of charge (SOC) of a battery in accordance with a location of a recharging station are disclosed. The battery management system includes: a position information acquisition unit for acquiring position information of a recharging station and the vehicle; a storage for storing a hilly area recharging station list comprising position information of hilly area recharging stations and learned full SOC values; and a controller for controlling the position information acquisition unit and the storage. The controller checks whether a recharging station where recharging of the vehicle is executed is a hilly area recharging station, and restricts a full SOC in order to avoid restriction of regenerative braking according to downhill road travel, thereby enhancing fuel economy and safety. 1. A battery management system for a vehicle , comprising:a position information acquisition unit configured to acquire position information of a recharging station and the vehicle;a storage configured to store a hilly area recharging station list comprising position information of hilly area recharging stations and learned full state of charge (SOC) values; anda controller configured to control the position information acquisition unit and the storage,wherein the controller is configured to:control the position information acquisition unit upon receiving a battery recharging request to acquire position information of a current recharging station,check whether or not the current recharging station is on the hilly area recharging station list, based on the acquired position information of the current recharging station,check whether or not there is a learned full SOC value corresponding to the current recharging station when the current recharging station is on the hilly area recharging station list,execute battery recharging in the current recharging station ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGE UNITS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROCESSING CONNECTIONS TO CHARGE UNITS

A method is provided, which includes receiving, at a server, a request from a device to find one or more charge units for charging an electric vehicle at a geographic location. The method includes accessing, by the server, a first database to identify charge units that are associated with the geographic location. The method includes accessing, by the server, a second database to identify discounts available at the charge units identified to be associated with the geographic location. One of the identified discounts on one of the charge units is provided by a first merchant having a business location proximate to the one of the charge units. The method includes sending, by the server, data to the device that identifies one or more of the charge units that are associated with the geographic location, the data further including information regarding one or more discounts identified to be available at one or more of the identified charge units. 1. A method , comprising ,receiving, at a server, a request from a device to find one or more charge units for charging an electric vehicle at a geographic location;accessing, by the server, a first database to identify charge units that are associated with the geographic location;accessing, by the server, a second database to identify discounts available at the charge units identified to be associated with the geographic location, wherein one of the identified discounts on one of the charge units is provided by a first merchant having a business location proximate to the one of the charge units; andsending, by the server, data to the device that identifies one or more of the charge units that are associated with the geographic location, the data further including information regarding one or more discounts identified to be available at one or more of the identified charge units, wherein the method is executed by a processor.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the discounts include discounts for goods or services offered by the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING MACHINES

A method includes causing, with a controller, operation of a first compaction machine at a worksite based at least in part on a worksite plan. The method also includes determining, with the controller, a return path extending from a current location of the first machine to a charging zone located at the worksite, and determining, with the controller, a return power required for the first machine to traverse the return path. The method further includes causing, with the controller, the first machine to traverse the return path, from the current location to the charging zone, based on at least one of the return power and an amount of available power stored in an energy storage device of the first machine. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, with a controller, first information indicative of a paving plan associated with a worksite;receiving, with the controller, second information indicative of a perimeter of the worksite;generating, with the controller, a worksite plan based at least in part on the first information and the second information;causing, with the controller, operation of a first autonomous machine at the worksite based at least in part on the worksite plan;determining, with the controller, a return path extending from a current location of the first machine to a charging zone located at the worksite;determining, with the controller, a return power required for the first machine to traverse the return path; andcausing, with the controller, the first machine to traverse the return path, from the current location to the charging zone, based on at least one of the return power and an amount of available power stored in an energy storage device of the first machine.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first information comprises at least one of a desired stiffness of paving material being acted on by the first machine at the worksite claim 1 , and a desired number of passes of the first machine along a travel path at the worksite.3. The method of claim 1 , ...

CHARGING ROBOT AND PARKING SYSTEM

Disclosed is a parking system in which a charging robot is located in a charging housing area. The parking system may include a communicator for communicating with the charging robot, an input unit for inputting a user input or an image signal, one or more sensors, a transportation unit for driving a parking plate to move the EV to an area in which the charging robot is disposed, and a controller for determining, based on information sensed by the sensor or information inputted through the input unit, whether an entering vehicle is an EV to be charged by the charging robot. Accordingly, a charging robot and charging system having artificial intelligence and performing 5G communication can be provided. 1. A charging robot that is disposed in a charging housing area in which an electric vehicle (EV) may be charged , the charging robot comprising:a communicator configured to communicate with a parking system;a robot arm configured to handle a charging gun connected to an EV charging source;an inputter configured to input an image signal; anda controller configured to recognize a charging port of the EV based on information inputted through the inputter, and to control the robot arm such that the robot arm couples the charging gun to the charging port or decouples the charging gun from the charging port,wherein the controller is configured to cause the communicator to transmit charge completion information on the EV to the parking system when charging of the EV is completed.2. The charging robot according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to cause the communicator to receive claim 1 , from the parking system claim 1 , position information on the charging port of the EV and desired amount-of-charge information on the EV claim 1 , and to transmit charge state information on the EV to the parking system.3. The charging robot according to claim 1 , further comprising a mover claim 1 , andwherein the controller is configured to cause the mover to move, based ...

Driverless Vehicle Movement Processing and Cloud Systems

A system for navigating a vehicle automatically from a current location to a destination location without a human operator is provided. The system of the vehicle includes a global positioning system (GPS) for identifying a vehicle location and a communications system for communicating with a server of a cloud system. The server is configured to identify that the vehicle location is near or at a parking location. The communications system is configured to receive mapping data for the parking location from the server, and the mapping data is at least in part used to find a path at the parking location to avoid a collision of the vehicle with at least one physical object when the vehicle is automatically moved at the parking location. The mapping data is processed by electronics of the vehicle so that when the vehicle is automatically moved collision with the at least one physical object is avoided and the electronics of the vehicle is configured to process a combination of sensor data obtained by sensors of the vehicle. The processing of the sensor data uses image data obtained from one or more cameras and light data obtained from one or more optical sensors.

SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN INTERFACE TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

In some embodiments, the system and method may access a request to charge an electric vehicle at a specific charging station, identify a charging network (e.g., one of multiple, disparate charging networks) associated with the specific charging station, and automatically provide payment information to the charging network via a payment protocol associated with the charging network. The charging interface system, therefore, may facilitate access to any charging network and/or charging station by providing an interface between a driver of an electric vehicle and one of many charging networks. 1receiving a request to charge an electric vehicle at of multiple charging stations provided at the certain location;identifying an available charging station at the certain location; andpresenting information associated with the available charging station.. A method performed by a device in comma cation with multiple charging stations at a certain location, the method comprising: This application is a continuation of the U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/616,258, filed Feb. 6, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 11,091,040, issued Aug. 17, 2021, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/937,402, filed on Feb. 7, 2014, entitled PROVIDING AN INTERFACE TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.Although the adoption of electric vehicles is increasing, there are still many people that find them confusing or inaccessible, or are otherwise not interested in using electric vehicles for their transportation needs. Therefore, technology is being developed to remove such barriers associated with the adoption of electric vehicles.Systems and methods for facilitating access to an electric vehicle charging network are described. In some embodiments, the system (e.g., a “charging interface system”) provides an interface via which an electric vehicle (EV) may access and/or be authorized to one of multiple, disparate charging ...

VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM AND POWER RECEIVING FITTING BODY

A vehicle charging system includes: a power supply device including a power supply fitting body and provided in a stop space of a vehicle; and a power receiving fitting body that is provided on a bottom of the vehicle and is able to be fitted to and removed from the power supply fitting body in an insertion/removal direction. The power receiving fitting body includes power receiving terminals electrically connected no a battery provided in the vehicle, a power receiving terminal holding part that holds the power receiving terminals, and an opposite space forming part that is arranged adjacent to the power receiving terminal holding part in the insertion/removal direction and forms an opposite space facing the power receiving terminals. 1. A vehicle charging system comprising:a power supply device including a power supply fitting body and provided in a stop space of a vehicle; anda power receiving fitting body that is provided on a bottom of the vehicle and is able to be fitted to and removed from the power supply fitting body in an insertion/removal direction, whereinthe power receiving fitting body includes a power receiving terminal electrically connected to a battery provided in the vehicle, a power receiving terminal holding part that holds the power receiving terminal, and an opposite space forming part that is arranged adjacent to the power receiving terminal holding part in the insertion/removal direction and forms an opposite space facing the power receiving terminal,the power supply fitting body includes a power supply terminal electrically connected to a charging device provided outside the vehicle,the power supply device includes at least an insertion/removal direction movement part that moves the power supply fitting body in the insertion/removal direction, andwhen the power supply fitting body is located in the opposite space and the power supply terminal and the power receiving terminal are in an opposite state in which the power supply terminal and ...

Cooling unit for a charging column, and charging column having a cooling unit

A cooling unit for a charging column includes a heat exchanger with first connections and second connections and that is set up for cooling a closed secondary coolant circuit of the charging column if the first connections are fluidically connected to a common primary coolant circuit of the electric filling station and the second connections are fluidically connected to the secondary coolant circuit. Also described herein is a corresponding charging column.

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.

CHARGING STATION

A charging station having a static charging column, an operator control panel mounted in the charging column, a charging cable mounted in the charging column, and a plug receptacle mounted in the charging column for a charging plug connected to the charging cable. The charging column has an upper receptacle and a lower receptacle on a front side. In a first configuration for use by a standing person the charging column is configured such that the operator control panel is received by the upper receptacle and the plug receptacle is received by the lower receptacle. In a second configuration for use by a person seated in a wheelchair the charging column is configured such that an appliance carrier which projects beyond the front side is received by the lower receptacle, wherein the appliance carrier receives the operator control panel and the plug receptacle. 1. A charging station comprising:a static charging column having an operator control panel mounted in the static charging column,a charging cable mounted in the charging column,a plug receptacle mounted in the charging column for receiving a charging plug connected to the charging cable, andan upper receptacle and a lower receptacle on a front side of the charging column,wherein in a first configuration of the charging station for use by a standing person of a height in a standard height range for a person, the charging station is configured such that the operator control panel is received by the upper receptacle and the plug receptacle is received by the lower receptacle,wherein in a second configuration of the charging station for use by a person seated in a wheelchair, the charging station is configured such that an appliance carrier which projects beyond the front side is received by the lower receptacle, and the appliance carrier receives the operator control panel and the plug receptacle.2. The charging station as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the operator control panel has a display module and/or an RFID ...

Sensor and method for identifying a mechanical deformation of a housing of a charging column

A sensor for identifying a mechanical deformation of a housing of a charging column configured to charge an electrical energy store of an electrically driven vehicle. The sensor includes an elongated arm having a first end portion arranged in the longitudinal orientation and a second end portion opposite the first end portion in the longitudinal orientation. The arm is connected at its first end portion to a base of the charging column and runs in the longitudinal orientation approximately parallel to a part of the charging column that is sensitive to deformations of the housing, in particular to a side wall of the housing. An electrical probe element is arranged on the second end portion of the arm. An activation element is connected to the part of the charging column that is sensitive to deformations of the housing and is configured to activate the electrical probe element.

Vehicle having controller for managing battery and method for the same

Disclosed are a vehicle and method for managing a battery for vehicle. The vehicle includes a battery configured to be charged and discharged while connected to a charger; and a controller configured to charge the battery by distributing charging current for the battery with the foremost priority if the charging current for the battery is smaller than consumption current, and distribute the consumption current after a state of charge (SoC) of the battery reaches a target charging level.

Electric or hydrid vehicle with wireless device and method of supplying electromagnetic energy to vehicle

An electric or hybrid electric and fossil fuel vehicle includes at least one battery and a wireless device adapted to communicate electromagnetic energy to at least one component in the vehicle as the vehicle is moving.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING AN UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE WITH A HOST VEHICLE

Systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein for charging an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in flight. A method comprises controlling motions of a UAV via a locomotion system, wherein the UAV comprises a charging antenna coupled to and extending away from a body of the UAV, the charging antenna comprises a wireless charge receiver positioned along a length of the charging antenna and a contact charge tip positioned at an end of the charging antenna away from the body. The UAV is configured to hover near the wireless charger of the host vehicle to charge a power storage device of the UAV via the charging antenna of the charging antenna and cause the contact charge tip of the charging antenna to contact the contact charge surface of the host vehicle to charge the power storage device while hovering. 1. A system for charging a package delivery unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in flight , the system comprises:a body of a UAV;a power storage device;a locomotion system;a communication device configured to communicate with host vehicles;a charging antenna coupled to and extending away from the body of the UAV, the charging antenna comprises a wireless charge receiver positioned along a length of the charging antenna and a contact charge tip positioned at an end of the charging antenna away from the body; and establish communication with a host vehicle having a wireless charger and a contact charge surface;', 'drive the locomotion system to hover near the wireless charger of the host vehicle to charge the power storage device via the charging antenna of the charging antenna;', 'detecting for a travel condition with a sensor system;', 'determine whether the travel condition meets a contact charge condition based on the communication with the host vehicle; and', 'in the event that the travel condition meets the contact charge condition, drive the locomotion system to cause the contact charge tip of the charging antenna to contact the contact charge surface of the host ...

Electric vehicle charging device with information output unit using light

The present invention relates to an electric vehicle charging device with an information output unit using light, and the electric vehicle charging device includes a charging unit installed in a parking space in which a charging target electric vehicle is parked to charge the electric vehicle, a gobo lighting unit provided in the parking space to project an information image onto a floor surface of the parking space, an information receiving unit configured to receive information about charging of the electric vehicle from the charging unit when the corresponding electric vehicle is charged, and an image providing unit configured to provide the information image to the gobo lighting unit and generate the information image to include the information about charging of the electric vehicle received from the information receiving unit.

Charging station for different parking space situations

A charging station for charging a battery which is arranged in an electric or hybrid vehicle, which charging station can be used in different parking space situations.

Systems and Methods for Underside Charging of Electrical Vehicles

Systems and method for underside charging of electric vehicles (EVs) are provided. With the EV positioned in a charging environment having a ground surface, a floor unit device actuates an electrical connector toward a charge receptacle of an EV vehicle unit, and the vehicle unit actuates the charge receptacle toward the electrical connector. The actuation facilitates coupling between the connector and the charge receptacle. A flow of electrical current is initiated through the coupled connector and charge receptacle to charge the EV power storage device. Upon completion of the EV charging process, the electrical connector and the charge receptacle are actuated away from one another to facilitate decoupling therebetween. 2. The device of further comprising an actuator controller operably coupled to the floor unit actuator claim 1 , wherein the actuator controller is configured to cause the actuator to move the link toward the EV in response to the connector being positioned with reference to the charge receptacle.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the actuator controller is further configured to move the connector toward the charge receptacle to facilitate a coupling therebetween.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the actuator controller is further configured to cause the actuator to move the link away from the EV in response to a presence of one or more conditions representative of completion of an EV charging process.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the actuator controller is further configured to cause the actuator to move the connector and charge receptacle away from one another to facilitate a decoupling therebetween.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the actuator controller is further configured to cause the door actuator to alternately move the door from a closed to an open position concurrently with the floor unit link being alternately moved by the actuator toward and away from the EV claim 6 , respectively.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein the door ...

Charging communication system

A charging communication system for at least one electric vehicle comprises a back end and at least one wall box, each wall box comprising a control unit with a communication unit, wherein the charging communication system comprises at least one application which is set up on at least one terminal, wherein the charging communication system is set up, via a first application, to transmit information to a first communication unit of a first wall box and to receive it from the first communication unit, wherein the first communication unit is set up to transmit the at least one piece of information received from an application to the back end.

Charging Post Controller with Functional Modules Connected by Means of PCB, and Charging Post Thereof

A charging post controller with various functional modules connected by means of a PCB, and a charging post thereof. The controller comprises a monitoring unit (), a direct-current main loop unit () and a mounting and fixing unit (), wherein the monitoring unit () comprises several functional modules () formed by combining a PCB () and an electronic circuit, the functional modules () are electrically connected by means of the PCB (), and the several functional modules () are mounted on the mounting and fixing unit (), such that a laminated arrangement structure is formed among the monitoring unit (), the direct-current main loop unit () and the mounting and fixing unit (), thereby making the controller compact in structure, reducing the loss of transmission lines, increasing the power density, improving the reliability and safety of usage and allowing a relatively good working effect; moreover, the manual wiring work in a preparation process of the controller is reduced, assembly line production can be realized, the production cost is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved; and the charging post using the controller has a relatively high degree of integration, relatively small overall volume and relatively low comprehensive cost, and is relatively easily promoted and applied.

ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC ENERGY, CHARGING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR INSTALLING AN ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE OR CHARGING ARRANGEMENT

An energy storage device for electrical energy for charging an electric motor vehicle includes at least one battery module, a housing for accommodating the at least one battery module and a connection device for connection to a power supply for charging the at least one battery module from a power grid, wherein the flat energy storage device has a reinforcing structure which makes it possible for a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, to drive over a top surface of the energy storage device arranged on a ground surface which can be driven upon. 1. An electrical energy storage device for charging an electric motor vehicle , comprising:at least one battery module;a housing for accommodating the at least one battery module;a connection device for connection to a power supply for charging the at least one battery module from a power grid; anda reinforcing structure which enables the electric motor vehicle to drive over a top surface of the energy storage device arranged on a ground surface which can be driven upon.2. The energy storage device according to claim 1 , wherein the top surface is formed by a top side of the housing and the housing is at least substantially cuboidal.3. The energy storage device according to claim 1 , wherein the reinforcing structure has support elements arranged within the housing that are spaced equidistantly in each of two mutually perpendicular directions and extend over essentially an entire extent of the housing.4. The energy storage device according to claim 3 , wherein the support elements are arranged in a lattice-like manner and define at least one receptacle for the at least one battery module in intermediate spaces of the support elements claim 3 , and wherein the at least one battery module is arranged in one of the at least one receptacles in an exchangeable manner.5. The energy storage device according to claim 3 , wherein at least one electrical line and/or control signal line to the at least one battery module and/or ...

Charging device for electric vehicles

The invention relates to a charging device for electric vehicles, including: a plurality of charging connections, of which each charging connection is configured for exchanging power with at least one electric vehicle; a plurality of current converters, of which each current converter is configured for converting power from a power source to a suitable format for charging the electric vehicle with direct current; and, a switchable connection matrix that is configured for connecting at least one current converter to at least one charging connection by means of at least one circuit breaker for providing a maximum rated current I N at the charging connection, a plurality of high voltage contactor switches, wherein in addition to the connection matrix, at least one of the high voltage contactor switches is arranged between each current converter and each charging connection in the relevant direct current path, and each high voltage contactor switch is configured for switching a maximum current I MAX >3*I N ; and, having a current converter housing within which all the current converters, the connection matrix, and all the high voltage contactor switches are arranged.

METHODS AND VEHICLES FOR DRIVERLESS SELF-PARK

A method for navigating a vehicle automatically from a current location to a destination location without a human operator is disclosed. The method includes identifying a vehicle location using global positioning system (GPS) data regarding the vehicle. Also included is identifying that the vehicle location is near or at a parking location. Then, using mapping data defined for the parking location. The mapping data at least in part is used to find a path at the parking location to avoid a collision of the vehicle with at least one physical structure when the vehicle is automatically moved at the parking location. The method includes instructing the electronics of the vehicle to proceed with controlling the vehicle to automatically move from the current location to the destination location at the parking location. The electronics use as input at least part of the mapping data and sensor data collected from around the vehicle by at least two vehicle sensors. The path is configured to be updatable dynamically based on changes in the destination location or changes along the path. The destination location is a parking spot for the vehicle at the parking location. 1identifying a vehicle location using global positioning system (GPS) data regarding the vehicle;determining that the vehicle location is within a proximity of a parking location using said GPS data;accessing mapping data for the parking location, the mapping data at least in part used to find a path at the parking location to avoid a collision of the vehicle with at least one physical structure when the vehicle is automatically moved at the parking location, wherein the mapping data is processed by electronics of the vehicle so that when the vehicle is automatically moved collision with the at least one physical structure is avoided;instructing the electronics of the vehicle to proceed with controlling the vehicle to automatically move from the current location to the destination location at the parking ...

Charging system

A charging system includes: an alternating current (AC) power source; a plurality of opening/closing rectifying units composed of a plurality of rectifying circuits and a plurality of opening/closing circuits; and a control device. The plurality of rectifying circuits are connected to a plurality of modules formed by dividing a battery into the plurality of modules. The plurality of rectifying circuits supply direct current (DC) electric power obtained by rectifying AC electric power supplied from the AC power source to the plurality of modules. The plurality of opening/closing circuits switch between connection and disconnection between the AC power source and each of the plurality of modules. The control device controls connection and disconnection of the plurality of opening/closing circuits in accordance with a state quantity of at least one of an output voltage of the AC power source and an input voltage of the rectifying circuits or a state quantity associated with at least one of the output voltage and the input voltage.

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A method for controlling a charge transfer of an electric vehicle using an electric vehicle charging station, a mobile device, and a cloud server is disclosed. The method includes: receiving, at a mobile device, a message for an electric vehicle of a user from the electric vehicle charging station, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged; sending, from the mobile device, the message for the electric vehicle of the user to the cloud server, wherein the charge transfer request relayed from the mobile device includes identification information; in response to a charging control signal being authorized using identification information received from the mobile device, receiving the charging control signal from the cloud server at the mobile device to be forwarded to the electric vehicle charging station, wherein the charging control signal is configured to adjust a charging parameter at the electric vehicle charging station. 1. A method for controlling a charge transfer of an electric vehicle using an electric vehicle charging station , a mobile device , and a cloud server , the method comprising:receiving, at a mobile device, a message for an electric vehicle of a user from the electric vehicle charging station, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged, wherein the mobile device includes a mobile application for communicating with the cloud server, the electric vehicle charging station, or both;sending, from the mobile device, the message for the electric vehicle of the user to the cloud server, wherein the charge transfer request relayed from the mobile device includes identification information;in response to a charging control signal being authorized using identification information received from the mobile device, receiving the charging control signal from the cloud server at the mobile device to be forwarded to the electric vehicle charging station, wherein the ...

Surge protection device for protecting an onboard power system of an electric vehicle from an electric surge, corresponding method, and electric vehicle with the surge protection device

The invention relates to a surge protection device ( 100 ) for protecting an onboard power system ( 24 ) of an electric vehicle ( 20 ) from an electric surge, having the following: an input device ( 105 ) which is designed as a current terminal of the electric vehicle ( 20 ); a protection device ( 110 ) which has at least one surge arrester ( 111 ) for arresting a surge; and an interface device ( 115 ) which is designed to protect the onboard power system ( 24 ) of the electric vehicle ( 20 ) from the electric surge by coupling an outlet ( 110 b ) of the protection device ( 110 ) to the onboard power system ( 24 ).

Wiper ring and charging pile using same

A wiper ring provided includes a ring body and a number of brushes. The ring body has an outer side surface and an inner side surface opposite to the outer side surface. The wiper ring includes a mounting portion located on the outer side surface. The ring body is mounted to a cable through-hole of a charging pile via the mounting portion. The number of brushes are arranged on the inner side surface. Each of the number of brushes has an end fixed to the inner side surface of the ring body and the other end, opposite to the end, faces a center of the ring body or a defined point of the ring body. The number of brushes cooperatively form a through-hole having a diameter less than that of the cable for allowing a cable to pass through. A charging pile using same is also provided.

RECHARGING SYSTEM, RECHARGING CONTROLLER, BATTERY CHARGER, USER TERMINAL, RECHARGING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

A recharging system according to one example embodiment of the present invention includes: battery chargers each capable of charging a battery of a vehicle; and recharging controllers each configured to control the battery chargers and capable of communicating with a server. Each of the recharging controllers includes a communication unit capable of wirelessly communicating with a user terminal, and the server acquires position information on the user terminal from the communication unit and transmits, to the recharging controllers corresponding to the position information, an instruction from the user terminal to start recharging. 1. A recharging system comprising:a server; andrecharging controllers that each control battery chargers each capable of charging a battery of a vehicle and are capable of communicating with the server,wherein the server acquires position information on a user terminal and transmits, to the recharging controllers corresponding to the position information, an instruction from the user terminal to start recharging.2. The recharging system according to claim 1 , wherein the server acquires the position information on the user terminal based on an identifier of a communication unit included in each of the recharging controllers.3. The recharging system according to claim 1 , wherein the server acquires the position information based on positioning performed by the user terminal using a Global Positioning System (GPS).4. The recharging system according to claim 1 , wherein the server transmits a list of the recharging controllers corresponding to the position information to the user terminal claim 1 , and the user terminal establishes wireless communication with one of the recharging controllers determined by the user terminal on the list of the recharging controllers.5. The recharging system according to claim 4 , wherein the determined recharging controller transmits claim 4 , to the user terminal claim 4 , a list of the battery chargers ...

Storage for electric cable

The invention concerns an electrical connection system, comprising a helical electrical cable ( 6 ) having a spring effect and a device ( 7 ) for storing the cable, comprising at least one first pulley ( 74, 73 ) for guiding the cable.

Auto-resettable seismic sensor for evcs

An EVCS equipped with an accelerometer to detect seismic events. Upon sensing a catastrophic environmental event, the EVCS is automatically disconnected from the main utility power source. A controller powered by a backup or alternate power source inside the EVCS monitors the seismic activity, and upon sensing the seismic event is over, the EVCS automatically performs a startup check. If utility power is present and the self-check passes, the EVCS resets and provides power from the main utility to the charging connector. If the EVCS is operable but utility power is unavailable, the EVCS switches to a generator or a UPS. The EVCS can provide multiple power outlets, including USB outlets, and emergency lighting. The EVCS can also be retrofitted or constructed with a communications interface for communicating status and operational information following a seismic event.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A method is disclosed for controlling a charge transfer of an electric vehicle using an electric vehicle charging station, a mobile device, and a cloud server. The method includes receiving, at a mobile device, a message for an electric vehicle of a user from the electric vehicle charging station, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged. The method also includes receiving the charging control signal from the cloud server via the mobile device at the electric vehicle charging station in response to authorizing a charging control signal using identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device, wherein the charging control signal is configured to adjust a parameter used to draw electric power from the electric vehicle charging station. 1. A method of controlling reservations at an electric vehicle charging station , the method comprising:transmitting, from the electric vehicle charging station, a message for the electric vehicle to the cloud server via the mobile device, wherein a first user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged, wherein the message relayed through the mobile device includes identification information;in response to a charging control signal being authorized using identification information received from the mobile device, receiving the charging control signal from the cloud server at the electric vehicle charging station via the mobile device;enabling the charge transfer from the electric vehicle charging station to the electric vehicle of the first user for a first charging session, the charging session having a scheduled end time;reserving a second charging session for an electric vehicle of a second user in the charging space, the second charging session being scheduled to have a scheduled start time at or after the scheduled end time of the first charging session; andfacilitating communication between the first user and the ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A method is disclosed for controlling a charge transfer of an electric vehicle using an electric vehicle charging station, a mobile device, and a cloud server. The method includes receiving, at a mobile device, a message for an electric vehicle of a user directly from the electric vehicle charging station, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged. The method also includes receiving the charging control signal from the cloud server via the mobile device at the electric vehicle charging station in response to authorizing a charging control signal using identification information and credit account information received from the mobile device, wherein the charging control signal is configured to adjust a parameter used to draw electric power from the electric vehicle charging station. 1. A method for controlling a charge transfer of an electric vehicle using an electric vehicle charging station , a mobile device , and a cloud server , the method comprising:transmitting, from the electric vehicle charging station, a charge transfer request for the electric vehicle to the mobile device, wherein a user of the mobile device is associated with the electric vehicle to be charged;wherein the charge transfer request for the electric vehicle of the user is relayed through the mobile device to the cloud server, wherein the charge transfer request relayed through the mobile device includes identification information;in response to a charging control signal being authorized using identification information received from the mobile device, receiving the charging control signal from the cloud server at the electric vehicle charging station via the mobile device; andenabling the charge transfer from the electric vehicle charging station to the electric vehicle based on the charging control signal received from the cloud server via the mobile device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mobile device communicates with the charging ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING THE AVAILABILITY OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION

A method for determining an availability of an electric vehicle charging station is disclosed. The method includes: obtaining a distance between a mobile device and the electric vehicle charging station using a first geolocation information and a second geolocation information; based on the determined distance, determining an availability of the electric vehicle charging station; and sending a message to a user regarding the determined availability of the electric vehicle charging station. 1. A method for determining an availability of an electric vehicle charging station , comprising:obtaining a distance between a mobile device of a user and the electric vehicle charging station using a first geolocation information associated with the mobile device of the user and a second geolocation information associated with the electric vehicle charging station;obtaining a current speed of the mobile device of the user;determining an availability of the electric vehicle charging station at a time of arrival of the mobile device of the user by using the distance and the current speed of the mobile device of the user; andsending a message to the mobile device of the user, wherein if no slots are available at the electric vehicle charging station when the mobile device of the user is expected to arrive, the message includes an amount of time before a slot at the electric vehicle charging station becomes available after the mobile device of the user is expected to arrive.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising enabling the user of the mobile device to make a reservation for charging at the electric vehicle charging station at their expected arrival time.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising enabling the user of the mobile device to make a reservation for charging at the electric vehicle charging station at the time when the electric vehicle charging station is expected to become available.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving the first geolocation ...

Electrically interlocked receptacles in power pedestals

A power pedestal is described. The power pedestal includes a plurality of receptacles that are configured to connect to external devices. The plurality of receptacles includes a first receptacle and a second receptacle of the plurality of receptacles. The first receptacle and the second receptacle are electrically interlocked with one another. The power pedestal includes a first circuit breaker connected to the first receptacle and a second circuit breaker connected to the second receptacle, and a shunt trip circuit that is configured to trip the first circuit breaker to disable power to the first receptacle of the power pedestal, responsive to the second circuit breaker associated with the second receptacle of the power pedestal being in an active state. Related devices and methods are also described.

Wallbox system with charging interface

A wallbox system for charging an electric vehicle comprises a wallbox, wherein the wallbox comprises at least one charging interface, wherein the charging interface is a socket, for example a Type 2 socket, or a cable outlet with a cable and a plug.

SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR ENSURING A DEFINED POSITION OF A CHARGING CONNECTOR AND/OR FOR DETERMINING ITS MECHANICAL CONDITION

A system and method for ensuring a defined position of a charging connector includes a signal transmitter, a corresponding signal detector unit for detecting the signal of the signal transmitter, and a holder for holding the charging connector in the defined position. A detector device detects an orientation and/or movement of the charging connector in an environmental coordinate system. The system detects a presence of the charging connector in the defined position and determines the mechanical condition of the interface or a housing of the charging connector via the signal of the signal transmitter, and compares the orientation and/or movement of the charging connector with a corresponding orientation and/or movement of the charging connector to be expected when the charging connector is in the defined position. 1. A system for ensuring a defined position of a charging connector for electrically charging an electric vehicle or hybrid vehicle in a charge-free time when an interface of the charging connector is not connected to the vehicle and/or for determining the mechanical condition of said charging connector , especially the interface , the system comprising:a signal transmitter,a corresponding signal detector unit for detecting a signal of the signal transmitter,a holder for holding the charging connector in the defined position, anda detector device for detecting an orientation and movement of the charging connector in an environmental coordinate system,wherein the system is arranged for detecting a presence of the charging connector in the defined position and for determining a mechanical condition of the interface or a housing of the charging connector via the signal of the signal transmitter as detected by the signal detector unit, anda controller configured to compare the orientation and movement of the charging connector detected by use of the a detector device and a corresponding orientation and movement of the charging connector to be expected when the ...

Retractable charging station

A charging station for charging the battery of a vehicle, comprising: a base portion configured for mounting in a substructure; a charging portion having a charging outlet for connection to a vehicle; and a retraction mechanism for moving the charging portion between an extended position in which it extends out of the base portion and a retracted position; and a controller for controlling the retraction mechanism; the controller being configured to: determine whether a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the most recent charging from the charging outlet ceased; and cause the retraction mechanism to move the charging portion to the retracted position if the predetermined period of time is determined to have elapsed since the most recent electrical supply from the outlet.

System and Method for Managing Vehicle Charging Stations

A system and method for managing vehicle charging stations such that when at least two of a plurality of electric vehicle charging stations (also known as electric vehicle service equipment, or EVSE) occupied with vehicles awaiting a charge, the present system manages the charging of individual vehicles in cases where the aggregated demand for charging exceeds the capacity of the circuits supplying the plurality of EVSE. By cycling so that only a few of the vehicles are charging at a time, the demand on the circuits is kept below a predetermined limit. In cases where a load shedding event is in progress, the limit can be further reduced. In cases where the cost of electricity is varying dynamically, the system considers a driver's explicit charging requirements (if any) and preferences for opportunistic charging when the price of electricity is not too high. 1. A system for fairly managing a bank of EVSEs comprising:a controller, the controller having control over a plurality of EVSEs, the controller having a queue of requests for charging corresponding to at least some of the EVSEs in the bank, the controller selecting from among the requests in the queue and enabling corresponding EVSEs such that aggregate power draw of enabled EVSEs does not exceed a first predetermined limit, the controller subsequently disabling the corresponding EVSEs and returning requests relating to the corresponding EVSEs to the queue.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further has a detector for load shedding events claim 1 , and in the case of a load shed event being detected claim 1 , further ensures that the aggregate power draw of enabled EVSEs does not exceed a second predetermined limit claim 1 , the second predetermined limit being less than the first predetermined limit.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further has access to user preferences indicating a minimum energy requirement and the controller removes a corresponding request from the queue once ...

VERTICAL CIRCULATION CHARGING PILE STRUCTURE FOR STEREO GARAGE

A vertical circulation charging pile structure for stereo garage includes a parking garage workstation, a foundation, a pillar frame member fixed to the foundation, a deceleration motor and transmission member, a sprocket and link member, a car carrying frame member, a charging pile, a flexible charging wire, a charging interface socket, a charging interface plug provided at a top center of the foundation, and an electric push rod provided below the charging interface plug and communicated with the parking garage workstation. The pillar frame member is provided with the deceleration motor and transmission member. During power-on, the deceleration motor and transmission member drives rotation of the sprocket and link member synchronously rotation of a plurality of car carrying frame members. Each car carrying frame members is provided with one charging pile and one charging interface socket. Adjacent two charging piles are communicated by flexible charging wires. 1. A vertical circulation charging pile structure for a stereo garage , mainly comprising a parking garage workstation , a foundation , a pillar frame member , a deceleration motor and transmission member , a sprocket and link member , a car carrying frame member , a charging pile , a flexible charging wire , a charging interface socket , a charging interface plug , and an electric push rod; wherein , the pillar frame member is fixed to the foundation , the pillar frame member is provided with the deceleration motor and transmission member , upon power on , the deceleration motor and transmission member drives the sprocket and link member to rotate and brings a plurality of car carrying frame members to synchronously rotate; each of the car carrying frame members is provided with one charging pile and one charging interface socket , adjacent two charging piles are communicated by flexible charging wires in parallel connection , the charging interface plug is provided at a top center of the foundation , the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

A system and method for managing vehicle charging stations such that when at least two of a plurality of electric vehicle charging stations (also known as electric vehicle service equipment, or EVSE) occupied with vehicles awaiting a charge, the present system manages the charging of individual vehicles in cases where the aggregated demand for charging exceeds the capacity of the circuits supplying the plurality of EVSE. By cycling so that only a few of the vehicles are charging at a time, the demand on the circuits is kept below a predetermined limit. In cases where a load shedding event is in progress, the limit can be further reduced. In cases where the cost of electricity is varying dynamically, the system considers a driver's explicit charging requirements (if any) and preferences for opportunistic charging when the price of electricity is not too high. 16-. (canceled)7. A system for managing Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSEs) comprising:a controller, the controller having control over a plurality of EVSEs, the controller having a set of requests for charging, each request corresponding to a different one of the EVSEs,wherein the controller determines a load-shed state andif the load-shed state is no ongoing load-shed event, then the controller activates a first set of EVSEs, each of the first set of EVSEs corresponding to one from the set of requests, the first set having a first aggregate draw up to a first limit,otherwise, the controller activates a second set of EVSEs, each of the second set of EVSEs corresponding to one from the set of requests, the second set having a second aggregate draw that does not exceed a second limit, the second limit being less than the first limit.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the controller further has access to user preferences indicating a minimum energy requirement and the controller removes a corresponding request from the set of requests once the minimum energy requirement has been met.9. The system of claim 7 ...

TRACTION BATTERY CHARGING METHOD AND CHARGING SYSTEM

A method of charging a traction battery of a vehicle includes, among other things, partitioning the traction battery of the electrified vehicle into a plurality of partitions. Each of the partitions is separately chargeable. The method then includes evaluating at least one characteristic of the plurality of partitions, and prioritizing a charging of the plurality of partitions from at least one external power source based on the evaluating. 1. A method of charging a traction battery of a vehicle , comprising:partitioning a traction battery of an electrified vehicle into a plurality of partitions, each of the partitions separately chargeable;evaluating at least one characteristic of the plurality of partitions; andprioritizing a charging of the plurality of partitions from at least one external power source based on the evaluating.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic is a voltage imbalance for each of the partitions within the plurality of partitions.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , during the evaluating claim 2 , a first one of the plurality of partitions has a first voltage imbalance and a second one of the plurality of partitions has a second voltage imbalance that is greater than the first voltage imbalance claim 2 , and further comprising prioritizing by charging the first one of the plurality of partitions prior to the second one of the plurality of partitions due to the second voltage imbalance being greater than the first voltage imbalance.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein claim 3 , during the evaluating claim 3 , a first one of the plurality of partitions has a first voltage imbalance and a second one of the plurality of partitions has a second voltage imbalance that is greater than the first voltage imbalance claim 3 , and further comprising prioritizing by fast charging the first one of the partitions due to the second voltage imbalance being greater than the first voltage imbalance.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

Battery-assisted electric vehicle charging system and method

The disclosed systems and methods are directed to a battery assisted charging station. A battery system comprising plurality of batteries and a battery management system software controlling the operations of the battery system, function together with a vehicle charging system that charges electric vehicles using one or both of stored power provided by a battery system, and power provided by a utility power grid. The battery system uses the power grid to charge the batteries therein.

Kerbside Vehicle Charger

A charging apparatus for a vehicle where a terminal ( FIG. ) is connected to at least one kerbside power/data unit () to provide a power () and a data connection () to the power/data unit (), the power/data unit () being connected to a nearby vehicle () to provide power to charge the vehicle () and receive data from the vehicle (). The fact that the kerbside power/data unit () can charge a vehicle () using power supplied from a terminal ( FIG. ) and can transmit data from the vehicle () to the terminal ( FIG. ) provides the power and data requirements for connected autonomous vehicles at a kerbside location. 1. A power and data access system for vehicles , wherein the system comprises:a terminal positioned on a street side, wherein the terminal is a housing for components configured to receive electrical power from a power source and have a high speed data connection to a data source;a plurality of power and data sub-system units housed within a chamber that is positioned at a parking spot for vehicles and at a level below a surface of the ground, wherein each sub-system unit comprises a controller within the chamber, and each sub-system unit is connected to the terminal such that power and data is transferrable between the terminal and the sub-system unit and is controllable by the controller;wherein each sub-system unit comprises a connector that is accessible from the street level via an access plate to the chamber, the connector is connectable to an interchangeable charger unit that is positioned above the sub-system unit on the street side and is accessible to a user to connect to a vehicle to transfer electrical power between said vehicle and the terminal via the sub-system unit;wherein each sub-system unit is configured to transfer high speed data to or from a vehicle or transfer data to or from a user in wireless connectivity range.2. The power and data access system according to claim 1 , wherein the power and data sub-system unit comprises an access point ...

Charging station for electric automobiles having a removable and/or folding hood

A charging station for electric automobiles having a removable and/or folding hood and a circumferential sealing strip. The hood has a marginal sealing surface and the charging station is configured in such a way that the sealing strip and the sealing surface together form a continuous seal when the hood rests on the charging station.

METHOD AND CHARGING DEVICE FOR CHARGING A HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY OF AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A method for charging a high-voltage battery of an electric vehicle, comprising: providing the high-voltage battery having a nominal battery voltage; providing a charging station outputting a DC charging voltage; selectively pre-charging a second charging terminal of the charging station to a predetermined pre-charge voltage using a controllably limited pre-charge current supplied by electric power from the high-voltage battery. 1. A method for charging a high-voltage battery of an electric vehicle , comprising:providing the high-voltage battery having a nominal battery voltage between first and second battery terminals,providing a charging station outputting a DC charging voltage between first and second charging terminals,electrically connecting the first and second charging terminals and the respective first and second battery terminals without electric power being transferred from the charging station to the high-voltage battery, wherein the second charging terminal is connected to the second battery terminal via a unidirectional power transfer component interposed therebetween only allowing unidirectional power flow from the second charging terminal to the second battery terminal,selectively pre-charging the second charging terminal to a predetermined pre-charge voltage using a controllably limited pre-charge current supplied by electric power from the high-voltage battery, andtransferring electric power from the charging station to the high-voltage battery after the predetermined pre-charge voltage has been attained at the second charging terminal of the charging station.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the voltage at the second charging terminal is boosted by the unidirectional power transfer component to match the DC charging voltage of the charging station with the nominal battery voltage of the high-voltage battery.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the pre-charge voltage is predetermined to have a voltage level essentially being ...

Modular vehicle system, electric vehicle, and module for connection to an electric vehicle

A modular vehicle system is provided, comprising an electric vehicle, particularly a light electric vehicle, with at least a control device; an on-board power supply system for energy supply of an electric drive unit; an interface, connected to the on-board power supply system for connection of at least one module; and first locking means arranged at the interface. The modular vehicle system further comprising a module, with a module control, configured to communicate with the control device; an electric arrangement; a connecting element, separably connectable to the interface, for connection of the electric arrangement with the on-board power supply system; and second locking means arranged at the connecting element, formed for engagement with the first locking means, wherein at least one of the locking means is movable between a free position and a locking position. To increase the safety of operating the system, the module control is configured to send an identification signal to the control device upon connection of the connecting element to the interface; and the control device is configured to receive the identification signal, to compare the identification signal with at least one compatibility parameter, and in case that the identification signal corresponds to the compatibility parameter, to send an activation signal to at least one switch unit to connect the electric arrangement with the on-board power supply system.

CHARGING STATION

Embodiments of a charging station for electric vehicles are disclosed. The charging station includes a housing, charging electronics arranged in the housing, a pole arranged next to the housing and leading a charging cable out of the housing, and a foundation supporting the housing. In the charging station, a base plate is arranged between the housing and the foundation for fastening the pole, and the pole is fastened to the base plate. 1. A charging station for electric vehicles comprising:a housing,charging electronics arranged in the housing,a pole arranged adjacent to the housing and leading a charging cable out of the housing,a foundation supporting the housing, anda base plate is placed onto the foundation,wherein the housing is placed onto the foundation with its complete base, the base plate being clamped between the housing and an upper side of the foundation, andwherein the pole is attached to the base plate.2. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the pole is attached to the base plate on its lower side and that the pole holds the charging cable on its upper side.3. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the pole has a spring balancer claim 1 , wherein the charging cable is fastened to the spring balancer and/or wherein the pole has a spring pole claim 1 , wherein the charging cable is fastened to the spring pole.4. The charging station of claim 3 , wherein the charging cable is connected to the spring balancer at least in the region of the charging cable plug claim 3 , and/or wherein the charging cable is connected to the spring balancer in a central region between the charging cable plug and the housing.5. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the base plate is metallic.6. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the base plate has at least the size of the base area of the housing and of the pole.7. The charging station of claim 1 , wherein the base plate has a flange projecting in the direction of the pole claim 1 , and wherein the pole ...

Multi-functional Streetlight

Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a multi-functional streetlight. In accordance with one aspect, the multi-functional streetlight includes a hexagonal shaped support structure, wherein the hexagonal shaped support structure includes an arm segment and wherein the arm segment includes a luminaire on an under side of the arm segment; and a base flange configured to couple the hexagonal shaped support structure to the ground. 1. A multi-functional streetlight , comprising:a hexagonal shaped support structure, wherein the hexagonal shaped support structure includes an arm segment, a lower segment and an intermediate segment, wherein the lower segment is coupled to the intermediate segment and the intermediate segment is coupled to the arm segment, and wherein the arm segment includes a luminaire on an under side of the arm segment and the arm segment is curved with respect to the intermediate segment, and wherein a planar cut out of each of the lower segment, the intermediate segment and the arm segment is hexagonal in shape;a programmable driver configured to control a light source coupled to the luminaire; anda base flange configured to couple the hexagonal shaped support structure to the ground.2. The multi-functional streetlight of claim 1 , wherein the programmable driver is configured for full spectrum color control using a plurality of red/green/blue/white (RGBW) light emitting diodes (LEDs).3. The multi-functional streetlight of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate segment comprises at least a portion of extruded aluminum.4. The multi-functional streetlight of further comprising a digital banner configured to present one or more of the following: advertisement claim 1 , traffic information claim 1 , street signage information claim 1 , consumer information claim 1 , news information claim 1 , and weather information claim 1 , wherein the digital banner is attached to the hexagonal shaped support structure.5. The multi-functional streetlight of claim 4 , ...

POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CHARGING MULTIPLE ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a power distribution system and a method for charging multiple electric vehicles. The power distribution system includes: an alternating-current source, configured to provide a first electric power; an energy storage device, configured to provide a second electric power, the first electric power and the second electric power together constitute a total supply power; a charging module, including multiple charging units, where each of the charging units is electrically coupled to the alternating-current source and the energy storage device through an alternating-current bus, and the charging units are used to charge the electric vehicles; and a power management module, performing a signal transmission with the alternating-current source, the energy storage device and the charging module through a signal bus, and being configured to select a corresponding orderly charging mode according to the total supply power and total required power of the charging module. 1. A power distribution system for charging multiple electric vehicles , comprising:an alternating-current source, configured to provide a first electric power;an energy storage device, configured to provide a second electric power, wherein the first electric power and the second electric power together constitute a total supply power of the system;a charging module, comprising multiple charging units, wherein each of the charging units is electrically coupled to the alternating-current source and the energy storage device through an alternating-current bus, and the charging units are used to charge the electric vehicles; anda power management module, performing a signal transmission with the alternating-current source, the energy storage device and the charging module through a signal bus, and configured to select a corresponding orderly charging mode according to the total supply power and a total required power of the charging module, wherein the orderly charging ...

EXPANSION MODULE FOR A DC CHARGING POINT AND CORRESPONDINGLY EXTENDED DC CHARGING POINT

An expansion module () for a charging point has a DC measuring device () configured, when installed in the charging point, to carry out a current and voltage measurement on the DC charging lines of the charging point. An evaluation unit () is coupled to the DC measuring device () and calculates an amount of energy drawn based on the current and voltage measurement carried out by the DC measuring device (). A display unit () is coupled to the evaluation unit () or is integrated therein. The evaluation unit () further has a switch-off interface () to provide a switch-off signal at the switch-off interface () if, on the basis of the current and/or voltage measurement carried out by the DC measuring device (), it is determined that an overcurrent or short circuit is present. A charging point equipped with the expansion module () also is provided. 11. An expansion module () for a charging point , comprising:{'b': '3', 'a DC measuring device () configured, in a state installed in the charging point, to carry out a current and voltage measurement on the DC charging lines of the charging point;'}{'b': 2', '3', '3, 'an evaluation unit () coupled to the DC measuring device () and configured to calculate a resultant amount of energy drawn based on the current and voltage measurement carried out by the DC measuring device ();'}{'b': 4', '2, 'a display unit () coupled to or integrated in the evaluation unit ();'}{'b': 2', '5', '5', '3, 'wherein the evaluation unit () further has a switch-off interface () and is configured to provide a switch-off signal at the switch-off interface () if, on the basis of the current and/or voltage measurement carried out by the DC measuring device (), it is determined that an overcurrent or short circuit is present.'}21361626361623. The expansion module () of claim 1 , wherein the DC measuring device () has at least three measurement taps ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) and two of the measurement taps ( claim 1 , ) correspond to two ends of a first metal ...

STANDARD PROVISIONING FOR EV CHARGING CENTER

Provided in this disclosure is a standardized provisioning for an electrical vehicle charging station. A center pad is configured to be moved and placed on a horizontal surface at a desired location. A central junction box is formed in the center pad for receiving a power conduit stub-up and a communications conduit stub-up. The power and communications conduit stub-ups extend vertically above the horizontal surface. A plurality of outer junction boxes are formed in the center pad, each configured to provide a power connection and a communication connection to a respective plurality of electrical charging dispensers. A plurality of raceways extend through the center pad from the central junction box to each of the respective outer junction boxes to provide passageways for the power and communications connections between the stub-ups and the plurality of electrical charging dispensers. 1. A standardized provisioning for an electrical vehicle charging station , comprising:a center pad configured to be moved and placed on a horizontal surface at a desired location;a central junction box formed in the center pad for receiving a power conduit stub-up and a communications conduit stub-up, wherein the power and communications conduit stub-ups extend vertically above the horizontal surface;a plurality of outer junction boxes formed in the center pad, each configured to provide a power connection and a communication connection to a respective plurality of electrical charging dispensers; anda plurality of raceways extending through the center pad from the central junction box to each of the respective outer junction boxes to provide passageways for the power and communications connections between the stub-ups and the plurality of electrical charging dispensers.2. The standardized provisioning of claim 1 , wherein the center pad is a rectangular pad and includes a top surface claim 1 , a bottom surface claim 1 , first and second side surfaces and first and second end surfaces. ...

Charging station for charging electrical vehicles

A charging station (20) adapted for charging electrical vehicles (100) and comprising at least one battery pack (30). The battery pack (30) comprises a plurality of batteries (1) being coupled in series and a control unit (40) adapted for controlling each of the batteries (1) of the plurality of batteries individually. Each battery (1) comprises at least one battery cell (2) with a battery inlet line (8) and a battery outlet line (9), an electrical circuit element (5) arranged to lead from the battery inlet line (8) to the battery outlet line (9) such as to form an electrical path leading around the battery cell (2), and one switch (6 or 7). The one switch (6 or 7) is arranged in one of the battery outlet line (8) and the battery inlet line (9) and is switchable between a first position and a second position. The control unit (40) is connected to the one switch (6 or 7) of each battery (1) and is adapted for controlling the one switch (6 or 7) to switch between the first position, in which an electrical power is lead through the battery cell corresponding to the battery (1) being in an active state, and the second position, in which the electrical power is lead through the electrical circuit element (5) corresponding to the battery being in a passive state.

Garage and charging connector device thereof

A garage and a charging connector device thereof are provided. The charging connector device comprises a plug, a mounting seat and a charging socket. The plug is mounted to the mounting seat. The mounting seat has a guide shaft. The charging socket has a guide sleeve engageable with or disengageable from the guide shaft, and the plug is capable of inserting into or pulling out of the charging socket.

INFORMATION PROVIDING METHOD, INFORMATION PROVIDING SYSTEM AND TERMINAL EACH FOR ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLE

A plurality of charging stations and a plurality of commercial facilities where a user of a vehicle can stay during charging in one of the plurality of charging stations are provided. An information providing method for the vehicle includes: causing a charging server to select a plurality of candidates from among the plurality of charging stations in accordance with location information about each of the vehicle and the plurality of commercial facilities; causing the charging server to provide a car navigation device with information showing the plurality of candidates selected; causing the server to deliver an advertisement for a commercial facility associated with each of the plurality of candidates selected; and causing the charging server to receive information about a candidate selected with the car navigation device from among the plurality of candidates by the user referring to the advertisement. 1. An information providing method for a vehicle providing information that is used for charging the vehicle with electric power supplied from outside the vehicle , comprising:causing a server to deliver a plan to spend time in a surrounding facility associated with a charging facility selected by a user of the vehicle, the surrounding facility being a place where the user can stay during charging of the vehicle in the charging facility, the plan including: (i) a time required for the vehicle to travel from its current location to the charging facility selected by the user; (ii) a charging time; (iii) an expected stay time for the user staying in the surrounding facility; and (iv) a time required for the vehicle to travel from the charging facility selected by the user to a destination of the vehicle.2. The information providing method according to claim 1 , further comprising:causing the user to set in advance a type of the surrounding facility for which the user desires to receive delivery of an advertisement; andcausing the server to deliver the advertisement for ...

CHARGING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A charging assembly for an electric vehicle that can be mounted on a public utility pole, such as an electricity pole. The charging assembly includes a housing enclosing a charging circuitry and a control unit. The charging circuitry is electrically connected to a power supply and an electric cord for charging the electric vehicle. The control unit includes a network circuitry for creating a network over which a user device can connect to interact with the charging assembly through an interface provided on the user device. The charging assembly further includes a beacon, a dome camera, a display panel, and a series of indicators for showing the progress of the charging. 1. A charging assembly for electric vehicles comprising:a housing configured to mount to a utility pole;a charging circuitry in the housing and configured to electrically connect with a power supply;an electric cord connected to the charging circuitry and having a plug at its opposite end for connecting to an electric vehicle;a control unit enclosed in the housing and operably coupled to the charging circuitry;a network circuitry coupled to the controlled unit and configured to create a wireless local area network or connect to an external network; anda beacon operably coupled to the control unit and configured to switch between predetermined modes, the beacon positioned to be visible from a distance.2. The charging assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising a dome camera mounted on the housing.3. The charging assembly according to claim 1 , wherein a user device can directly connect with the charging assembly over the wireless local area network.4. The charging assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the wireless local area network is an unstructured supplementary service data connection.5. The charging assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the charging assembly further comprises a “QR” code configured to be scanned by the user device for connecting to the wireless local area network.6. ...

Mount having structure wherein coupling means is covered, and locking device for means of transportation using same

The present invention relates to a locking device, which is capable of directly locking the body of a means of transportation, such as a bicycle or a light electric vehicle (LEV), regardless of the shape or size thereof, and to a locking device for a means of transportation, which is provided with a mount simply and securely mounted on a tubular frame of the means of transportation, wherein a rack is provided with brackets coupled to the mount and provided at one end of articulated cables, which are fixed to a fixture, so that not only is the locking device securely locked simply by coupling the brackets provided on the rack to the mount mounted on a user's means of transportation, even if the user does not carry a separate lock, but a coupling means, which is capable of disassembling the mount, is covered by the coupling with the brackets when the locking device is locked, thereby significantly reducing the risk of theft during parking.

Apparatus for providing maintenance and shelter to drone

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

MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING APPARATUS

An electric vehicle charger charging apparatus is configured to suspend from a canopy and connect to an electric vehicle from above the vehicle. The canopy has a purlin frame and supports a photovoltaic module for generating electricity. The electric vehicle charging apparatus suspends from the purlin frame of the canopy by a mounting structure. The mounting structure includes a first vertical brace and a second vertical brace having bottom connection points connectable to mounting points on a vehicle charger and top connection points connectable to a block brace coupled to the purlin frame. The mounting points on the vehicle charger are level to horizontal ground surface and the canopy is sloped with respect to the horizontal ground surface such that the second vertical brace has a greater length between the top and bottom connection points than the first vertical brace. 1. A mounting system for an electric vehicle charging apparatus , comprising:a first vertical brace having a bottom connection point connectable to a first mounting point on a vehicle charger and a top connection point connectable to a sloped support structure, the first vertical brace having a first length between the bottom and top connection points; anda second vertical brace having a bottom connection point connectable to a second mounting point on the vehicle charger and a top connection point connectable to the sloped support structure, the second vertical brace having a second length between the top and bottom connection points, wherein the first length is less than the second length.2. The mounting system of claim 1 , wherein:the sloped support structure comprises a first block brace and the mounting system includes a second block brace, wherein the first and second vertical braces couple to the first block brace and the mounting system includes a third vertical brace and a fourth vertical brace, the third and fourth vertical braces being coupled to the second block brace;the third vertical ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING ELECTRICITY TO MULTIPLE LOADS WITH CURRENT MEASUREMENTS

To prevent theft and/or leakage of electricity and to distribute electricity for recharging electric vehicles, the present invention discloses methods and systems for enabling and disabling a plurality of relays at a system. The system comprises a power supply, at least one ammeter, a power supply enabler and at least one power controller. The required steps include measuring current drawn by the plurality of loads by one or more ammeters. The power controller independently enables or disables each of the plurality of relays according to the instructions received. The power supply enabler enables or disables power supply to the system substantially based on the amount of current being drawn by the system. 1. A method for supplying electricity to a plurality of electric vehicle (EV) chargers , comprising:(a) determining the total amount of current supplied through the plurality of EV chargers;(b) when the total amount of current supplied is more than a first threshold;(c) selecting an EV charger; wherein the EV charger is one of the plurality of EV chargers;(d) disabling a relay of the EV charger; wherein when the relay is disabled, the EV charger is not capable of charging a vehicle;wherein each EV charger of the plurality of EV chargers comprises a data communication module; andwherein each EV charger of the plurality of EV chargers is capable of sending and receiving data wirelessly through the data communication module.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising sending a message to the EV charger wirelessly; wherein the relay of the EV charger is disabled based on the message.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first threshold is adjusted according to a scheduler.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising enabling the relay of the EV charger when the total amount of current supplied through the plurality of EV chargers is larger than a second threshold.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising sending a message to the EV charger wirelessly; wherein ...

VEHICLE DOCKING STATIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods to provide modular docking systems and rebalancing systems for micro-mobility fleet vehicles. A modular micro-mobility fleet vehicle docking system includes a base platform including a modular station body receptacle disposed on a top surface of the base platform and a modular station body including a vehicle retention system configured to secure a micro-mobility fleet vehicle to the modular station body. The modular station body includes a base platform interface disposed at a bottom surface of the modular station body that is configured to be physically secured to the base platform by the modular station body receptacle. The modular station body receptacle includes a station locking interface configured to releasably secure the modular station body to the base platform and/or an electrical interface configured to provide power to the modular station body. 1. A modular micro-mobility fleet vehicle docking system comprising:a base platform comprising a modular station body receptacle disposed on a top surface of the base platform; and a vehicle retention system configured to secure a micro-mobility fleet vehicle to the modular station body; and', 'a base platform interface disposed at a bottom surface of the modular station body and configured to be physically secured to the base platform by the modular station body receptacle;, 'a modular station body comprisingwherein the modular station body receptacle comprises a station locking interface configured to secure the modular station body to the base platform and/or an electrical interface configured to provide power to the modular station body.2. The modular micro-mobility fleet vehicle docking system of claim 1 , wherein the station locking interface is configured to release the modular station body from the base platform claim 1 , and wherein the base platform comprises:a sub-stabilization layer disposed adjoining a bottom surface of the base platform and configured ...

CUSTOMER FACING MEDIA AND RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATOR ASSEMBLY

A customer engagement platform assembly includes a base configured to be secured to a terrain, a support column fixedly secured to the base and extending outwardly therefrom. The assembly includes a frame removably secured to the mounting base and having a height extension section, a display mounting section removably secured to the height extension section, and a cover extending over the display mounting section. The display mounting section includes one or more audio video communication devices for communicating information therefrom. The assembly includes a bracket system in fixed relation to the support column and extending through the frame. The audio video communication device is removably secured to the bracket system. 1. A customer engagement platform assembly comprising:a base configured to be secured to a terrain, a support column fixedly secured to the base and extending outwardly therefrom;a frame removably secured to the mounting base, the frame comprising a height extension section secured to the base, a display mounting section removably secured to the height extension section and a cover extending over the display mounting section;the display mounting section comprising at least one audio video communication device for communicating information therefrom; anda bracket system in fixed relation to the support column and extending through the frame, the at least one audio video communication device being removably secured to the bracket system.2. The customer engagement platform assembly of claim 1 , wherein the display mounting section has a substantially cylindrical exterior surface and the at least one audio video communication device has an arcuate shape complementary to the cylindrical exterior surface of the mounting section.3. The customer engagement platform assembly of claim 1 , wherein the display mounting section has a rectangular cross section and has at least two flat exterior surfaces and the at least one audio video communication device ...

Power communication to regulate charge of unmanned aerial vehicle

In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a plurality of electrical contacts, wherein first and second electrical contacts of the plurality of electrical contacts electrically couple with a charging device; one or more rechargeable batteries configured to be charged from power received, via the first and second electrical contacts, from the charging device; and circuitry configured to obtain battery state information associated with the one or more rechargeable batteries during charging of the one or more rechargeable batteries and generate battery charge rate data based on the battery state information. At least one of the first and second electrical contacts is configured to transmit the battery charge rate data to the charging device, and the battery charge rate data is configured to be used by the charging device to regulate charging of the one or more rechargeable batteries.

CHARGING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A charging assembly for an electric vehicle that can be mounted on a public utility pole, such as an electricity pole. The charging assembly includes a housing enclosing a charging circuitry and a control unit. The charging circuitry is electrically connected to a power supply and an electric cord for charging the electric vehicle. The control unit includes a network circuitry for creating a network over which a user device can connect to interact with the charging assembly through an interface provided on the user device. The charging assembly further includes a beacon, a dome camera, a display panel, and a series of indicators for showing the progress of the charging. 1. A charging assembly for an electric vehicle comprising:a lift mechanism configured to couple to a utility pole;a housing coupled to the lift mechanism, the housing has a top, a left side, a right side, a bottom, a rear, and a front, wherein the lift mechanism configured to move the housing up and down relative to the utility pole;a charging circuitry in the housing configured to electrically connect to a power supply;an electric cord connected at one end to the charging circuitry and another end of the electric cord connected to a plug, the plug configured to connect to a charging port of an electric vehicle;a beacon operably configured to switch between predetermined modes, the beacon positioned to be visible from a distance.2. The charging assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the charging assembly further comprises a dome camera mounted on the housing.3. The charging assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the charging assembly further comprises:a control unit enclosed in the housing and operably coupled to the charging circuitry; anda network circuitry coupled to the control unit and configured to create a wireless local area network or connect to an external network,wherein a user device is capable of directly connecting with the charging assembly over the wireless local area network.4. The ...

METHOD AND CHARGING COLUMN FOR RECHARGING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A method for operating a charging column, in which a plurality of electric vehicles that are simultaneously connected at respective connections of the charging column are charged by means of a charging control of the charging column, wherein the charging control charges the simultaneously connected electric vehicles exclusively individually. In addition, the invention relates to a charging column with a plurality of connections for the simultaneous connection of a plurality of electric vehicles. 1. A method for operating a charging column , in which a plurality of electric vehicles that are simultaneously connected at respective connections of the charging column are charged by means of a charging control of the charging column , wherein the charging control charges the simultaneously connected electric vehicles exclusively individually.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein a sequence claim 1 , according to which the simultaneously connected electric vehicles will be exclusively individually charged claim 1 , is provided according to a recorded specification of an operator of the charging column.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the specification of the operator of the charging column is recorded by means of a user interface of the charging column or is received by means of a communications interface of the charging column.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the electric vehicles will be recharged sequentially up to a specified state of charge according to the sequence that they have been connected to the charging column.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the same value for the state of charge is specified for all electric vehicles.6. The method according to claim 4 , wherein after the state of charge specified for all electric vehicles has been achieved claim 4 , the electric vehicles are completely recharged sequentially.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein after the connection of the respective electric vehicles claim ...

CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CHARGING POINT

A control device which, in addition to pairing a charging station with a vehicle to be charged, also pairs a control connection to a mobile terminal of a charging station user. A control connection via a near-field communications interface is formed with the mobile terminal (MD) after an authorisation from a vehicle-side and terminal-side authorisation pair is received. After the control connection has been formed, the charging station is assigned based on an interaction between the control connection, formed using the near-field communications interface, and the vehicle-side authorization. 1. A control device allocated to a charging station for charging a vehicle , the control device comprising:an interface to the vehicle for receiving a vehicle-side proof of authorization;a near-field communication interface for exchanging at least a portion of a terminal-side proof of authorization and/or at least a portion of the vehicle-side proof of authorization with a mobile terminal device; andan allocation unit for establishing a control link with the mobile terminal device via the near-field communication interfaced after receiving at least one proof of authorization.2. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the allocation unit allocates the charging station to the vehicle after receipt and positive verification of both proofs of authorization.3. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the allocation unit allocates the charging station to the vehicle after receiving a positive verification message based on a positive verification of both proofs of authorization by the mobile terminal.4. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the near-field communication interface for operating a local radio network operates in accordance a communication standard of the standard family IEEE 802.11.5. The control device of claim 1 , wherein the near-field communication interface for operating a local radio network operates in accordance with a communication standard IEEE 802.15.1.6. The ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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

CONVERTER-SEPARATED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM, AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING APPARATUS INSTALLED ON UTILITY POLE

A system for charging an electric vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include a transformer connected to a distribution line, a converter converting power converted by the transformer into charging power and a charging apparatus separated from the converter and installed on a utility pole to receive the charging power from the converter and supply the charging power to the electric vehicle. 1. An electric vehicle-charging system , comprisinga transformer connected to a distribution line;a converter converting power converted by the transformer into charging power; anda charging apparatus separated from the converter and installed on a utility pole to receive the charging power from the converter and supply the charging power to the electric vehicle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the converter is installed in a position higher than a position in which the charging apparatus is installed on the utility pole or a second utility pole.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the transformer is installed in a second utility pole claim 1 , and the converter is installed on the second utility pole.4. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an underground cable for electrically connecting the converter and the charging apparatus through underground claim 1 ,wherein the transformer is installed on the second utility pole, and the converter is installed to be spaced apart from the utility pole and the second utility pole.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the converter is installed underground.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a second converter converting power converted by the converter to fast charging power and supplying the fast charging power to the charging apparatus.7. A charging apparatus for an electric vehicle claim 1 , comprising:an enclosure comprising a first port configured to supply charging power to an electric vehicle and a second port configured to receive the charging power from an external converter ...

VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM

A charging system for a vehicle includes at least one charging stand. The at least one charging stand includes a movable portion, an elevation unit, and a notification device. The movable portion includes an inlet for transmitting electric power to the vehicle. The elevation unit lifts and lowers the movable portion between an exposed state in which the movable portion is exposed from ground and a stored state in which the movable portion is stored underground. The notification device includes at least one of a light emitter that emits light during lifting and lowering of the movable portion, and a speaker that outputs sound during lifting and lowering of the movable portion, to notify a surrounding of the lifting/lowering of the movable portion. 1. A charging system for a vehicle , the charging system comprising at least one charging stand , a movable portion including an electric power transmitter that transmits electric power to the vehicle;', 'an elevation device that lifts and lowers the movable portion between an exposed state in which the movable portion is exposed from ground and a stored state in which the movable portion is stored underground;', 'a notification device including at least one of a light emitter that emits light during lifting and lowering of the movable portion and a speaker that outputs sound during lifting and lowering of the movable portion, the notification device notifying a surrounding of at least one of lifting and lowering of the movable portion; and', 'a control device that controls the elevation device and the notification device., 'the at least one charging stand comprising2. The charging system for a vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe notification device includes the light emitter, andthe control device reduces an amount of light emission from the light emitter during a predetermined period of time in nighttime, relative to an amount of light emission from the light emitter during a period of time other than the ...

CHARGING FACILITY AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING CHARGING FACILITY

A charging stand comprises: a movable part including a charging connector to transmit power to a vehicle; an elevating unit that moves up and down the movable part between an accommodated state in which the movable part is accommodated under the ground and an exposed state in which the movable part is exposed to the ground; and a controller that controls the elevating unit. The controller controls the elevating unit such that the movable part maintains the accommodated state for the first time zone and the movable part maintains the exposed state for a second time zone different from the first time zone. 1. A charging facility comprising:a movable part including a power transmitting unit that transmits power to a vehicle;an elevating device that moves the movable part up and down between an accommodated state in which the movable part is accommodated under the ground and an exposed state in which the movable part is exposed on the ground; anda control device that controls the elevating device, whereinthe control device controls the elevating device such that the movable part maintains the accommodated state for a first time zone and the movable part maintains the exposed state for a second time zone different from the first time zone.2. The charging facility according to claim 1 , wherein the control device controls the elevating device so that the movable part maintains the accommodated state for the first time zone regardless of a user operation.3. The charging facility according to claim 1 , wherein the control device:controls the elevating device so that the movable part is in the exposed state in response to a user operation even for the first time zone; andcontrols the elevating device so that the movable part is in the accommodated state again after charging the vehicle through the charging facility ends.4. The charging facility according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second time zones are determined based on a condition of congestion around the charging ...

CHARGING FACILITY AND CONTROL METHOD OF CHARGING FACILITY

A controller executes a process including: a step of acquiring weather information when a first state is attained; and a step of executing lift-up control in the case of precipitation or in the case where precipitation is predicted within a first time; a step of maintaining the second state in the case where the precipitation is ended; and a step of executing lift-down control in the case of passage of a second time. 1. A charging facility of movable type , the charging facility being installed on a bottom surface of a recess formed in a ground , the charging facility being capable of charging a power storage device mounted on a vehicle ,the charging facility comprising:a movable unit including a connection device connectable to the power storage device;a lifting device that lifts up/down the movable unit to attain one of a plurality of states including a first state in which the movable unit is accommodated under the ground and a second state in which the movable unit is exposed on the ground;an information acquisition device that acquires weather information related to precipitation at an installation location of the charging facility; anda controller that controls an operation of the lifting device, whereinthe controller controls the lifting device to attain the second state using the weather information in one of a case where the precipitation is being observed at the installation location and a case where the precipitation is predicted at the installation location until passage of a predetermined time.2. The charging facility according to claim 1 , wherein a seal is provided between an outer peripheral portion of an upper end of the movable unit and the ground.3. The charging facility according to claim 2 , wherein the controller controls the lifting device to attain the second state after attaining the first state claim 2 , for at least one of a time during the precipitation and a time after the precipitation.4. The charging facility according to claim 1 , ...

Electric vehicle supply equipment and charging method

An electric vehicle supply equipment includes multiple first power modules and a control circuit. The first power modules are electrically coupled in series at output and configured to provide a charging current and a charging voltage to charge an electric vehicle. The control circuit is configured to control one of the first power modules to be operated in a constant current mode to output the charging current, and configured to control the rest of first power modules to be operated in a constant voltage mode respectively to have at least one output voltage for generation of the charging voltage.

CHARGING STATION AND COMBINED CHARGING STATION

Disclosed is a charging station () for a vertical take-off and landing aircraft () comprising one or more energy stores, the station having a charging device for transferring electrical energy to the energy store or stores. Also disclosed is a combined charging station () for vertical take-off and landing aircraft, each aircraft comprising one or more energy stores, the combined charging station () having multiple charging stations. 118.-. (canceled)19. A charging station for a vertical take-off and landing aircraft , wherein the charging station comprises one or more energy stores and a charging device for transferring electrical energy to the one or more energy stores.20. The charging station of claim 19 , wherein the charging station further comprises one or more positioning devices for holding claim 19 , fixing claim 19 , and aligning the aircraft.21. The charging station of claim 20 , wherein the one or more positioning devices are designed for holding claim 20 , fixing claim 20 , and aligning a flight module of the aircraft and a charging device for transferring electrical energy to an energy store of the flight module.22. The charging station of claim 19 , wherein the charging device comprises a flexible connector.23. The charging station of claim 19 , wherein the charging station is configured to be connectable to a power grid.24. The charging station of claim 19 , wherein the charging station is configured to be connectable to a high power grid.25. The charging station of claim 19 , wherein the one or more positioning devices comprise one or more gripper and/or support devices.26. The charging station of claim 24 , wherein the one or more positioning devices comprise one or more forked mounting fixtures for accommodating a support structure of a flight module of the aircraft.27. The charging station of claim 26 , wherein the one or more positioning devices comprise one or more forked mounting fixtures for accommodating support beams of support structure of ...

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLE

An electric vehicle charging device includes a processing unit having a memory with a routine stored therein which, when executed by the processing unit causes the processing unit to control circuitry to prevent the electric vehicle charging device from charging an electric vehicle for a random delay period and to allow the electric vehicle charging device to charge the electric vehicle starting when the random delay period ends, wherein the random delay period starts at a predetermined start time and lasts a random delay length of time. The random delay reduces the peak load on a transformer that the electric vehicle charging device and other electric vehicle charging devices receive power from. 1. An electric vehicle charging circuit breaker for use in charging a corresponding electric vehicle electrically connected to the electric vehicle charging circuit breaker , the electric vehicle charging circuit breaker comprising:control circuitry structured to selectively allow the electric vehicle charging circuit breaker to charge the electric vehicle; separable contacts electrically connected between the electric vehicle and the power source; and', 'an operating mechanism structured to trip open the separable contacts in response to a fault being detected;, 'a circuit protection unit structured to provide circuit protection between the electric vehicle and a power source, the circuit protection unit including 'estimate a charging length of time needed for the electric vehicle to reach a fully charged state.', 'a processing unit having a memory with a routine stored therein which, when executed by the processing unit causes the processing unit to2. The electric vehicle charging circuit breaker of claim 1 , wherein executing the routine further causes the processor to:estimate a full charge length of time based on historical charge pattern data, wherein the full charge length of time is the length of time for the electric vehicle to reach the fully charged state from ...

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR CHARGING OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES

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

Charging system

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

Systems and Methods for Verifying Sub Metering Accuracy for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Some embodiments disclosed herein include systems and method for verifying meter accuracy. The system may include an electric vehicle charging station that includes a submeter that measures an amount of energy discharged from the electric vehicle charging station and to a connected electric vehicle. A meter test device may also be connected to the electric vehicle charging station to determine the accuracy of the submeter in local time.

CHARGING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE

A charging device for charging an electric vehicle includes a power plug, a charging gun, a control box, a temperature detecting circuit and an over-temperature protection circuit. The charging gun is detachably connected with the electric vehicle and includes a connection confirmation terminal and a connection confirmation circuit. The connection confirmation circuit outputs a connection confirmation signal to the connection confirmation terminal. The temperature detecting circuit detects the temperature of the power plug or the control box and outputs a temperature signal to a second control unit of the control box when the temperature of the power plug or the control box exceeds a threshold temperature level. The over-temperature protection circuit is electrically connected between the second control unit and the connection confirmation terminal. The second control unit controls the over-temperature protection circuit to adjust the voltage level of the connection confirmation terminal according to the temperature signal. 1. A charging device for charging an electric vehicle , the electric vehicle comprising a first control unit , the charging device comprising:a power plug receiving an AC power from an AC power source;a charging gun connected with the power plug through a charging cable, and detachably connected with the electric vehicle, wherein the charging gun comprises a connection confirmation terminal and a connection confirmation circuit, and the connection confirmation circuit is configured to output a connection confirmation signal to the connection confirmation terminal, wherein when a connection between the charging gun and the electric vehicle is in a normal status, the connection confirmation signal has a first voltage level, wherein when a connection between the charging gun and the electric vehicle is in an abnormal status, the connection confirmation signal has a second voltage level;a control box connected between the power plug and the charging ...

CHARGING STATION AND METHOD OF INSTALLING A CHARGING STATION

Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a charging station for electric vehicles with a ground foundation and a column arranged above the ground foundation and accommodating charging electronics. The ground foundation and the column are formed in one piece. The column includes an opening which runs transversely to the longitudinal axis of the column and extends into the interior of the column. The opening is arranged for accommodating a charging electronics, in particular the opening is arranged as receptacle for the charging electronics and comprises locking means for the charging electronics. 1. A charging station for electric vehicles , comprising:a ground foundation; anda column arranged above the ground foundation;wherein the ground foundation and the column are formed in one piece within a single assembly;wherein the column comprises an opening which runs transversely to the longitudinal axis of the column and extends into the interior of the column, the opening being arranged for accommodating a charging electronics; andwherein the opening is arranged as receptacle for the charging electronics and comprises locking means for the charging electronics.2. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein a mains connection fuse is arranged in the column.3. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein the opening is a through-opening.4. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein the opening is formed to accommodate a mains connection fuse and/or a house connection box.5. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein the opening penetrates two outer walls of the column.6. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein connection contacts for the charging electronics are formed in the opening.7. The charging station according to claim 1 , wherein unlocking means are provided in the opening claim 1 , in such a way that an electrical connection between the mains connection fuse and the charging electronics is only unlocked by the ...

Self Service Vehicle Diagnostics

A power providing station with integrated diagnostic functions is provided that includes the ability to charge or fuel a vehicle and perform various diagnostic functions. The various diagnostic functions such as tread depth measurement, battery testing, measuring tire pressures, performing safety inspection, emissions testing and performing vehicle diagnostics and the like may be performed while the vehicle is at the power providing station. The results of the diagnostic tests may be provided to the driver at the end of the charging or fueling via a wireless computing device.

Multi-mode charging system

Currently the most common method on the market to charge electric vehicles is to plug in the electric vehicle to a power source. Wireless charging technologies are also being developed and infrastructure has begun to be rolled out into the marketplace. Designing separate charging systems for wireless and wired systems may lead to drawbacks as not all chargers will be compatible with all vehicles. The invention described herein illustrates a system for bridging the gap between wired and wireless charging infrastructure through the use of a multi-mode electric vehicle charging system capable of delivering power through a plurality of transmission methods, where one of those methods is wireless power transfer.

RETROFIT ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM WITH OPTIONAL ADVERTISING AND NETWORKING FUNCTIONALITY AND RETROFITTING METHODS FOR THE SAME

Systems and methods for retrofitting existing light and other poles to provide additional functionality in the form of one or more electric vehicle charging stations. Exemplary systems include EV charging station bases that are interposable between an existing pole and its associated buried anchor base, and include one or more EV charging stations that may be powered through the existing electrical wiring of the pole to be retrofit. Exemplary systems may offer additional functionality in the form of optional advertising, Internet connectivity, and other features. 1. A retrofit electric vehicle (EV) charging system , comprising:an existing pole to be retrofit;a custom EV charging station base comprising a secure, substantially hollow enclosure interposed between the pole to be retrofit and an existing buried anchor base to which the pole is initially secured; andat least one EV charging station built into the EV charging station base, the at least one EV charging station configured for protected connection within the EV charging station base to a source of electrical energy and to permit the charging of an electric vehicle from the exterior of the EV charging station base.2. The retrofit electric vehicle (EV) charging system of claim 1 , wherein the EV charging station base has a cross-sectional shape selected from the group consisting of frusto-pyramidal claim 1 , circular claim 1 , and substantially circular.3. The retrofit electric vehicle (EV) charging system of claim 1 , wherein the EV charging system comprises an internet connection mechanism.4. The retrofit electric vehicle (EV) charging system of claim 1 , further comprising a point-of-sale (POS) payment processor.5. The retrofit electric vehicle (EV) charging system of claim 1 , wherein the existing pole comprises a moving display element.6. The retrofit electric vehicle (EV) charging system of claim 1 , wherein the EV charging station base comprises at least one display selected from the group consisting of ...

Charging connection apparatus for a motor vehicle

A motor vehicle ( 2 ) has a vehicle body ( 4 ) and at least one electrical energy storage means. A charging connection apparatus is mounted to the vehicle body ( 4 ) and can be connected to a charging plug ( 8 ) supplied from the outside for charging the electrical energy storage means. The charging connection apparatus has an adapter ( 10 ) mounted to the vehicle body ( 4 ), a charging housing ( 12 ) mounted to the adapter ( 10 ) and a plug ( 14 ) mounted in the charging housing ( 12 ). The plug ( 14 ) is connected to the electrical energy storage means and can be connected to the charging plug ( 8 ). The adapter ( 10 ), the charging housing ( 12 ) and the plug ( 14 ) are configured to conform to the charging plug ( 8 ) in the country where the motor vehicle ( 2 ) is used.

METHOD FOR DETECTING A PLUG-IN OPERATION

The disclosure relates to methods for detecting a plug-in operation of a charging connector in a charging socket of an electrically drivable vehicle, wherein the charging connector has a control signal line for transmitting control signals between the electrically drivable vehicle and a charging station, including: detecting an amplitude change of a control signal on the control signal line in order to detect the plug-in operation. 1. A method for detecting a plug operation of a charging plug in a charging socket of an electrically drivable vehicle , comprising:detecting the plug operation by detecting an amplitude change of a control signal on a control signal line of the charging plug, wherein the control signal line is configured to transmit control signals between the electrically drivable vehicle and a charging station.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the charging plug comprises a proximity pilot line (PP) and a control pilot line (CP) claim 1 , the control signal line connecting the CP line of the charging plug claim 1 , and wherein the control signal is the CP control signal.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein detecting the plug operation comprises a change of a voltage amplitude of the control signal.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the detecting the amplitude change of the control signal of the charging plug to detect the plug operation comprises detecting an amplitude change satisfying at least one threshold.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising detecting a number of plug cycles by counting a number of detected plug operations.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein detecting the amplitude change is performed in one or more of: the charging plug claim 1 , or in the charging socket claim 1 , or in the electrically drivable vehicle.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the detection of the amplitude change comprises a signal measurement on the control signal line claim 1 , in particular a voltage ...

CHARGING DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

A charging device for electric vehicles, comprising at least one docking station, at least one charging unit attachable to the docking station. The docking station has plurality of recesses. The charging unit has a plurality of bars insertable into the docking station recesses, each of which comprises at least one first locking element, at least one locking module movable between a locking position and an open position which has a plurality of second locking elements corresponding to the first locking elements. In the open position of the locking module, the bars are insertable into the recesses in such a way that the bars are movable into a snapping position, In the snapping position, the locking module is movable from the open position into the closed position such that the bars are positively fixable to the docking station by an interaction of the second locking elements with the first locking elements. 1) A charging device for electric vehicles , comprising:at least one docking station,at least one charging unit attachable to the docking station,wherein a plurality of recesses are provided in the docking station,wherein the charging unit comprises a plurality of bars which are insertable into the recesses of the docking station and each of which comprises at least one first locking elementat least one locking module movable between a locking position and an open position, which comprises a plurality of second locking elements corresponding to the first locking elementswherein, in the open position of the locking module, the bars are insertable into the recesses in such a way that the bars can be moved into a snapping position, andwherein, in the snapping position, the locking module can be moved from the open position into the closed position in such a way that the bars are positively fixable to the docking station by an interaction of the second locking elements with the first locking elements.2. The charging device according to claim 1 , characterized in ...

CHARGING STATION FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

The application relates to a charging station for electric vehicles, comprising at least one charging column with a charging column housing, wherein at least one is arranged in the charging column housing, set up to receive a charging device corresponding to the receptacle with a charging device housing, wherein at least one charging technology module is integrated in the charging device housing, and wherein of the charging device housing and the charging column housing only the charging device housing is completely sealed. 1) A charging station for electric vehicles , comprising:at least one charging column with a charging column housing,wherein at least one receptacle is arranged in the charging column housing, configured to receive a charging device with a charging device housing, wherein the charging device corresponds to the receptacle,wherein at least one charging technology module is integrated in the charging device housing, andwherein only the charging device housing is completely sealed from the charging device housing and the charging column housing.2. The charging station according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe charging device housing is at least completely sealed with a tightness of IP55 according to the standard DIN EN 60529.3. The charging station according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe charging column housing is not completely sealed, in particular, not with a tightness of IP55 according to the standard DIN EN 60529.4. The charging station according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe charging device comprises a charging unit that is connectable to a docking station,wherein the docking station comprises at least a bottom and a first circumferential side wall,wherein the charging unit comprises at least a cover and a second circumferential side wall, andwherein, in the assembled state of the charging device, the base, the first side wall, the second side wall and the cover form the charging device housing of the charging device.5. ...