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    Vehicle architectures, electrical systems, and control algorithms for arbitrating vehicle charging
    2.
    发明授权
    Vehicle architectures, electrical systems, and control algorithms for arbitrating vehicle charging 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10457158B2

    公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

    申请号：US15619749

    申请日：2017-06-12

    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

    Inventor： Andrew J. Namou ,  Brandon R. Jones ,  Douglas S. Cesiel

    IPC: B60L53/12 ,  B60L53/14 ,  B60L53/66 ,  B60L53/00

    Abstract: Disclosed are control algorithms and system architectures for arbitrating vehicle charging, e.g., for electric vehicles with rechargeable battery packs, wired and wireless charging capabilities, and control logic for governing such charging. A method is disclosed for managing charging of electrical storage units of motor vehicles at vehicle charging stations. The method includes determining if a wireless charging interface of the motor vehicle is available for wireless power transfer, and determining whether or not the vehicle charging station has an electrical connector coupled to a wired charging interface of the motor vehicle. Responsive to the charging station having an electrical connector coupled to the wired charging interface, the method initiates a wired (conductive) charge power mode. Conversely, if the wireless charging interface is available for power transfer and an electrical connector is not coupled to the wired charging interface, the method responsively initiates a wireless (inductive) charge power mode.

    Vehicle architectures, devices and control algorithms for managing wireless vehicle charging
    5.
    发明授权
    Vehicle architectures, devices and control algorithms for managing wireless vehicle charging 有权

    公开(公告)号：US10245966B2

    公开(公告)日：2019-04-02

    申请号：US15484543

    申请日：2017-04-11

    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

    Inventor： Brandon R. Jones ,  Ryan M. Ashby ,  Andrew J. Namou

    IPC: B60L11/00 ,  G05D1/00 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J50/60 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60Q1/46 ,  B60Q5/00 ,  G05D1/02 ,  H02J7/02

    Abstract: Disclosed are control algorithms and system architectures for managing wireless vehicle charging, including vehicles with rechargeable battery packs, wireless charging capabilities, and control logic for governing such charging. A method is disclosed for managing charging of an electrical storage unit of a motor vehicle at a wireless vehicle charging station. The method includes: receiving a sensor signal indicating detection of an obstruction within a predetermined proximity of the vehicle charging station; determining whether the detected obstruction is living or lifeless; initiating, via a vehicle controller responsive to the detected obstruction being a living object, a first remedial action strategy that commands the vehicle to generate a visual or audible cue to drive away the living object; and, initiating, via the vehicle controller responsive to the detected obstruction being a lifeless object, a second remedial action strategy that commands the motor vehicle to move and thereby avoid contact with the object.

    Control of device having multiple rechargeable packs with different capacities for optimal energy delivery
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    发明授权
    Control of device having multiple rechargeable packs with different capacities for optimal energy delivery 有权

    公开(公告)号：US11052783B2

    公开(公告)日：2021-07-06

    申请号：US16433457

    申请日：2019-06-06

    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

    Inventor： James C. Gibbs ,  Brandon R. Jones ,  Garrett M. Seeman

    IPC: B60L53/66 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B60L58/18

    Abstract: System and method of controlling operation of a device having multiple rechargeable packs configured to store energy. The multiple rechargeable packs include at least one primary pack characterized by a first capacity and at least one auxiliary pack characterized by a second capacity, the first capacity being greater than the second capacity. A controller is configured to selectively command one or more of the multiple rechargeable packs to begin at least one of discharging and charging. When an estimated end of trip time is less than or equal to a discharging time of the at least one auxiliary pack, the discharging of the at least one auxiliary pack is begun. When the estimated end of trip time is greater than the discharging time, the discharging is delayed until the respective state of charge of the at least one primary pack reaches a first threshold.

    SELECTION OF CHARGING MODES FOR AUTONOMOUS DEVICE
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    发明申请
    SELECTION OF CHARGING MODES FOR AUTONOMOUS DEVICE 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20190058342A1

    公开(公告)日：2019-02-21

    申请号：US15677631

    申请日：2017-08-15

    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

    Inventor： Brandon R. Jones ,  Ryan Ashby ,  Tony Wingett ,  Margaret C. Richards ,  Matthew S. Stout ,  Cody D. Berman

    IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L11/18

    Abstract: A system of selecting charging modes for a rechargeable energy storage unit in an autonomous device includes a controller having a processor and tangible, non-transitory memory on which is recorded instructions. The controller is configured to determine availability of at least one charging station and at least one parking lot through a survey of local charging infrastructure and local parking infrastructure, respectively, within a predefined radius of the autonomous device. The controller is configured to determine if it is cost-effective during an excursion to incur a charging fee at the charging station or incur a parking fee at the parking lot. If it is cost-effective to incur the charging fee, then the controller is configured to selectively employ at least one of a plurality of charging modes, including an open-ended charging mode and a defined departure charging mode.

    EV CHARGING STATION WITH HEATED CHARGE COUPLER CRADLE
    10.
    发明公开
    EV CHARGING STATION WITH HEATED CHARGE COUPLER CRADLE 审中-公开

    公开(公告)号：US20240079818A1

    公开(公告)日：2024-03-07

    申请号：US17939252

    申请日：2022-09-07

    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

    Inventor： Denise A. Burns ,  Brandon R. Jones ,  Kodjo M. Lee ,  Michael E. Pedigo ,  Nathan C. Adams

    IPC: H01R13/533 ,  B60L53/16

    CPC classification number: H01R13/533 ,  B60L53/16 ,  H01R2201/26

    Abstract: An electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) charging station for charging a propulsion battery pack of an electric vehicle (EV) includes a charging cabinet, an electrical cable, a charge coupler, and a cradle operable for stowing the charge coupler. The charging station provides a charging voltage or current to the battery pack during a charging operation of the EV. The electrical cable has a distal end connected to the charging cabinet. The charge coupler is connected to a proximal end of the electrical cable and connects to a charge receptacle of the EV. The cradle includes at least one heating element connected thereto. The heating element is configured to selectively heat the cradle body in response to the environmental state of the cradle body being indicative of accumulated snow or ice on the charge coupler and/or the cradle body.

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