公开(公告)号：US09469211B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14956264

申请日：2015-12-01

Applicant: ChargePoint, Inc.

Inventor： David Baxter ,  Carl F. Hagenmaier, Jr. ,  Milton T. Tormey ,  Richard Lowenthal

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/14 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L11/00 ,  G05B13/02 ,  H02J3/14

CPC classification number: B60L11/1844 ,  B60L3/0084 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L11/005 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L11/184 ,  B60L11/1842 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/72 ,  B60L2240/80 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  G05B13/02 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J7/0004 ,  H02J7/0027 ,  H02J7/007 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7022 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/168 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S10/126 ,  Y04S30/12 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A first and second charging equipment for charging electric vehicles is wired on a single electrical circuit. Electric current is dynamically allocated to the first and second charging equipment such that the maximum amount of electric current supported by the single electrical circuit is prevented from being exceeded. Dynamically allocating electric current to the first and second charging equipment includes communicating a first and second current limit to a first and second electric vehicle respectively connected to the first and second charging equipment to cause the first and second electric vehicle to limit their current draw to not exceed the first and second current limit respectively. The sum of current being drawn at the first and second current limit does not exceed the maximum amount of electric current supported by the single electrical circuit.

Abstract translation: 用于对电动汽车充电的第一和第二充电设备连接在单个电路上。 电流被动态分配给第一和第二充电设备，从而防止超过单电路支持的最大电流量。 对第一和​​第二充电设备动态地分配电流包括将第一和第二电流限制传递到分别连接到第一和第二充电设备的第一和第二电动车辆，以使第一和第二电动车辆将其电流消耗限制为不 分别超过第一和第二电流限制。 在第一和第二电流限制下被抽取的电流的总和不超过由单个电路支持的最大电流量。

公开(公告)号：US09457791B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US12349336

申请日：2009-01-06

Applicant: Robert L. Vitale ,  Jonas Bereisa ,  Raymond A. Beaufait ,  Gery J. Kissel ,  Craig R. Markyvech

Inventor： Robert L. Vitale ,  Jonas Bereisa ,  Raymond A. Beaufait ,  Gery J. Kissel ,  Craig R. Markyvech

IPC: H02J7/02 ,  B60W10/26 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B60W10/26 ,  B60L3/0069 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L11/184 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L2230/12 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  Y02T10/6269 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A vehicle charging cable is disclosed configured to charge a vehicle battery on a vehicle from a utility power source, the cable comprising: a vehicle connector and a control module. The vehicle connector is connected to a power cable configured to supply power for charging the vehicle battery. The vehicle connector is configured to connect to a charging port on the vehicle. The control module is connected to the power cable. The control module is configured to receive utility data from the utility power source and to receive vehicle data from the vehicle, and to adjust the power supplied to the vehicle battery based on the utility data and the vehicle data.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种车辆充电电缆，其被配置为从公用电源对车辆上的车辆电池充电，该电缆包括：车辆连接器和控制模块。 车辆连接器连接到配置为为车辆电池充电的电力供应的电力电缆。 车辆连接器被配置为连接到车辆上的充电端口。 控制模块连接电源线。 控制模块被配置为从公用电源接收实用程序数据并从车辆接收车辆数据，并且基于效用数据和车辆数据来调整提供给车辆电池的功率。

公开(公告)号：US09457680B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14214318

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Satoru Shinzaki ,  Toshiharu Kumagai

IPC: B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/1842 ,  B60L11/184 ,  B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L11/1862 ,  B60L2240/622 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J3/32 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T10/92 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/162 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/168 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S10/126 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S30/12 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: There is provided a system and a computer-implemented method for storing electrical charge in an electric vehicle connected to a charging station. The method includes: attaining a minimum State of Charge (SOC) for the electric vehicle; determining a time to charge the electric vehicle to a maximum SOC; maintaining an electric vehicle SOC by repeatedly charging and allowing discharge of the electric vehicle between the minimum SOC and a threshold; and charging the electric vehicle to the maximum SOC when the determined time to charge the electric vehicle to a maximum SOC has elapsed, wherein the threshold is greater than the minimum SOC and the maximum SOC is greater than or equal to the threshold.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在连接到充电站的电动车辆中存储电荷的系统和计算机实现的方法。 该方法包括：获得电动车辆的最小充电状态（SOC）; 确定将电动车辆充电到最大SOC的时间; 通过在最小SOC和阈值之间重复地充电和允许电动车辆的放电来保持电动车SOC; 并且当经过将电动车充电到确定的时间达到最大SOC时，将电动汽车充电至最大SOC，其中阈值大于最小SOC，最大SOC大于或等于阈值。

公开(公告)号：US09457674B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US13238578

申请日：2011-09-21

Applicant: James S. Bianco ,  John Fahy

Inventor： James S. Bianco ,  John Fahy

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B65H75/30 ,  B65H75/38 ,  B65H75/48 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G07F15/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1825 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2230/12 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/28 ,  B60L2240/32 ,  G07F15/005 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A power cable which connects to charge the battery power supply of an electric vehicle is suspended at a height generally above the vehicle and is automatically retractable. The operation of the power cable is automatically managed to provide a slack-free condition of the cable when the cable is moved in the extending and the retracting directions. The cable connector is easily accessible and the connector is positionable for ease of connection with the vehicle battery charging terminal. The cable management system for extending and retracting the overhead power cable employs a drive mechanism and a clutch assembly which are electronically controlled.

Abstract translation: 连接用于对电动车辆的电池电源进行充电的电力电缆被悬挂在通常在车辆上方的高度并且可自动缩回。 当电缆沿延伸方向和收回方向移动时，电力电缆的操作被自动地管理以提供电缆的无松弛状态。 电缆连接器易于接近，连接器可定位，便于与车载电池充电端连接。 用于延伸和收回架空电力电缆的电缆管理系统采用电子控制的驱动机构和离合器组件。

公开(公告)号：US20160280079A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-29

申请号：US15174109

申请日：2016-06-06

Applicant: Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Akihisa Kawasaki

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02J50/10

CPC classification number: B60L11/182 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2240/80 ,  B60M7/003 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M2010/4278 ,  H01M2220/20 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: Provided are an electric automobile to which a power supply device supplies power, and an electricity supply system capable of accurately associating the power supply device and the electric automobile carrying out communication therewith. A power supply-side control unit (24) controls such that electricity that a power supply unit (21) supplies reaches a first electricity quantity Pa before a power supply-side communications unit (23) receives a request signal from a vehicle-side communications unit (43), and controls such that electricity that the power supply unit (21) supplies reaches a second electricity quantity Pb, which is greater than the first electricity quantity Pa, after the power supply-side communications unit (23) receives the request signal from the vehicle-side communications unit (43). The vehicle-side communications unit (43) activates on the basis of the first electricity quantity Pa received from the power supply unit (21) of a power supply device (2).

Abstract translation: 提供电力供给装置供给电力的电动汽车以及能够将电力供给装置和与其进行通信的电动汽车精确地关联的供电系统。 电源侧控制单元（24）控制使得电源单元（21）在电源侧通信单元（23）从车辆侧通信（23）接收到请求信号之前供电的电力达到第一电量Pa 并且进行控制，使得在供电侧通信单元（23）接收到请求之后，供电单元（21）提供的电力达到大于第一电量Pa的第二电量Pb 来自车辆侧通信单元（43）的信号。 基于从供电装置（2）的电源单元（21）接收的第一电量Pa，车辆侧通信单元（43）起动。

公开(公告)号：US20160272074A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14442200

申请日：2013-11-13

Applicant: PROTERRA INC.

Inventor： Seamus McGRATH ,  Reuben SARKAR ,  Keyur SHAH

IPC: B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/185 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L5/42 ,  B60L7/12 ,  B60L7/26 ,  B60L9/00 ,  B60L11/005 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B60L11/1837 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1864 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L11/1887 ,  B60L15/2009 ,  B60L2200/18 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  B60L2230/22 ,  B60L2230/24 ,  B60L2230/26 ,  B60L2230/28 ,  B60L2230/30 ,  B60L2230/32 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/24 ,  B60L2240/26 ,  B60L2240/32 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2240/662 ,  B60L2240/665 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  B60L2240/80 ,  B60L2250/12 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2270/145 ,  B60M1/36 ,  B60M7/003 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7022 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y02T90/34 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for enabling fast charging of an electric vehicle at a charging station. In one embodiment, an electric vehicle in positioned in a given location for charging and/or discharging. A charging arm comprising a plurality of charging brushes is then positioned relative to the position of the electric vehicle. The plurality of charging brushes on the charging arm is positioned to contact a charging interface of the electric vehicle. The charging brushes are moved relative to the charging interface such that a portion of the charging brushes is removed as a result of the movement.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于在充电站快速充电电动车辆的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，一种位于给定位置用于充电和/或放电的电动车辆。 然后，包括多个充电电刷的充电臂相对于电动车辆的位置定位。 充电臂上的多个充电电刷定位成接触电动车辆的充电接口。 充电电刷相对于充电接口移动，使得充电电刷的一部分由于移动而被去除。

公开(公告)号：US09440544B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US14211997

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Columbia Insurance Company

Inventor： Ishmal R. Lewis ,  William D. Pierce

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L9/00 ,  G01R31/36 ,  B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/1822 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/124 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/168 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/12 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A system and method for managing batteries having a plurality of batteries, each battery comprises a battery ID attached thereto; a plurality of chargers, each charger comprising a charger ID attached thereto and being configured to selectively charge a battery; a plurality of vehicles, each vehicle comprises a vehicle ID attached thereto; a plurality of ID sensor units, each ID sensor unit configured to read the respective battery, charger and vehicle IDs; and a management server coupled to plurality of ID sensor units for selective control and management of identified batteries.

Abstract translation: 一种用于管理具有多个电池的电池的系统和方法，每个电池包括附接到其上的电池ID; 多个充电器，每个充电器包括附接到其上的充电器ID，并被配置为选择性地对电池充电; 多个车辆，每个车辆包括附接到其上的车辆ID; 多个ID传感器单元，每个ID传感器单元被配置为读取相应的电池，充电器和车辆ID; 以及耦合到多个ID传感器单元的管理服务器，用于选择性地控制和管理所识别的电池。

公开(公告)号：US20160257209A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14641331

申请日：2015-03-07

Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company ,  Kia Motors Corporation ,  Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc

Inventor： Allan Lewis

IPC: B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L2200/10 ,  B60L2200/12 ,  B60L2200/22 ,  B60L2200/32 ,  B60L2210/10 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2270/147 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J7/0027 ,  H02J50/10 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7055 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7216 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A method includes: receiving vehicle information from a wireless charging-capable vehicle via a wireless communication means; calculating an air gap between a primary coil of a wireless charging system that is operable to wirelessly charge the vehicle and a secondary coil of the vehicle based on the received vehicle information; and causing electric current to flow only through a portion of the primary coil having a size that is less than or equal to a size of the entire primary coil. The size of the portion of the primary coil through which the electric current flows is determined based on the calculated air gap between the primary coil and the secondary coil.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括：经由无线通信装置从具有无线充电能力的车辆接收车辆信息; 基于所接收的车辆信息，计算可操作以对车辆进行无线充电的车辆的次级线圈的无线充电系统的初级线圈之间的气隙; 并且使电流仅流过具有小于或等于整个初级线圈的尺寸的尺寸的初级线圈的一部分。 基于计算出的初级线圈和次级线圈之间的空气间隙来确定电流流过的初级线圈部分的尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US09434269B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14310958

申请日：2014-06-20

Applicant: LSIS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Yong Woo Kim ,  Seung Woo Choi

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/1838 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: Provided is a charging device assembly for an electric vehicle. The assembly includes a cable connecting the electric vehicle to a power supply unit, a charge control device coupled with the cable, a main bracket, to which the charge control device is attached to be detachable, and an ad-on communication device couplable with the main bracket. Herein, the charge control device includes an ad-on communication unit for wireless short-distance communication. The ad-on communication device includes a charge control device communication unit for wireless short-distance communication with the charge control device and a terminal communication unit for wireless communication with a terminal displaying one of charging operation and state of the electric vehicle.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于电动车辆的充电装置组件。 组件包括将电动车辆连接到电源单元的电缆，与电缆耦合的充电控制装置，主支架，充电控制装置附接到主支架以可拆卸;以及可连接到电动车辆的连接通信装置 主支架 这里，充电控制装置包括用于无线短距离通信的广播通信单元。 广告通信设备包括用于与费用控制设备的无线短距离通信的收费控制设备通信单元和用于与显示电动车辆的充电操作和状态之一的终端进行无线通信的终端通信单元。

公开(公告)号：US09413537B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14413768

申请日：2012-07-11

Applicant: Hirokazu Oishi

Inventor： Hirokazu Oishi

IPC: H04L9/32 ,  H04L29/08 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L3/12 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G08G1/00

CPC classification number: H04L9/3247 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L11/1809 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L2230/40 ,  B60L2240/622 ,  B60L2240/72 ,  G01C21/32 ,  G08G1/20 ,  H04L9/3263 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L2209/84 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/161 ,  Y02T90/162 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/168 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/12 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: An information update system is provided with a vehicle (10), a plurality of charger (20), and a server apparatus (30). The vehicle applies a first signature to position information associated with the vehicle, and transmits to a charger when a battery is charged. The charger applies a second signature to the position information with the first signature applied thereto. The charger further transmits, to the vehicle, identification information associated with the charger with a third signature applied thereto. The vehicle further applies a fourth signature to the identification information. The vehicle or the charger transmits to the server apparatus the position information with the first signature and the second signature applied thereto, and the identification information with the third signature and the fourth signature applied thereto. The server apparatus updates stored position information on the basis of the transmitted position information and the transmitted identification information.

Abstract translation: 信息更新系统具有车辆（10），多个充电器（20）和服务器装置（30）。 车辆对与车辆相关联的位置信息施加第一签名，并且当电池充电时发送给充电器。 充电器对位置信息应用第二个签名，其中应用了第一签名。 充电器还向车辆发送与充电器相关联的识别信息，其中应用有第三签名。 车辆还对识别信息应用第四签名。 车辆或充电器向服务器装置发送施加了第一签名和第二签名的位置信息，并且将具有第三签名和第四签名的识别信息应用于其。 服务器装置根据所发送的位置信息和发送的识别信息来更新存储的位置信息。