Abstract:
The system is universal and is designed to carry out the functions of supporting the vehicle, blocking against theft, recharging the battery, measuring the level of charge and transmitting control, use and other data, all automatically once the vehicle is in its resting position. The parking system comprises two ports: the “vehicle port” (1) and the “station port” (5). The “vehicle port (1)” comprises two identical parts to be installed on each side of one of the wheels of the vehicle, the vehicle being a bicycle or a motorcycle. The “vehicle port” (1) is fitted to the shaft (2) of the wheel (4) by means of a threaded hole (15). This shaft (2) passes through the bushing of the wheel (3) leaving the bicycle fork (13) in the middle. This shaft (2), may belong to the bushing (3) of the wheel (4), or be introduced separately. The “vehicle port” (1) is electrically connected to the bicycle battery or control box by means of two wires (11) to enable recharging.
Abstract:
A communication unit (32) periodically transmits a request signal toward a prescribed range. When a transmitter (30) exists in the range where the request signal can be received, it sends identification information in a responsive manner. A comparison ECU (48) compares the identification information provided from the communication unit (32) with a predetermined value, and if both of them match with each other, notifies a matching notification to a power source management ECU (44). On receipt of the matching notification from the comparison ECU (48), the power source management ECU (44) notifies a lighting-up request for providing an instruction for lighting-up of a light-emitting unit (202) to a body ECU (46). Upon receipt of the lighting-up request, the body ECU (46) activates a lighting-up command LON. As a result, the light-emitting unit (202) is lit up and notifies a user of the position of a charging port.
Abstract:
A charging system for charging a vehicle battery using a commercial power supply available in a construction on the ground includes a charge device, a power line, a time setting unit, and a control unit. The charge device mounted on a vehicle charges the vehicle battery. The power line connects between the construction on the ground and the vehicle. The time setting unit sets a charge start time for starting battery charging. The control unit is used for starting battery charging at the charge start time.
Abstract:
A shared vehicle system includes a central facility, at least one vehicle distribution port facility and a plurality or fleet of vehicles, each having a vehicle subsystem. In general, the central station and port facility and the vehicle subsystems communicate in a manner to allow a user to enter information at a port facility. That information is then communicated to the central facility, where the information is processed to select a vehicle from the fleet to allocate to the user at the port facility. Selection of a vehicle for allocation to a user may be based on selecting an available or soon to be available vehicle according to various algorithms that take into account the vehicles state of charge. The central station also communicates with the port facility and the vehicle subsystem to notify the user of the selected vehicle, to provide secure user access to the selected vehicle, to monitor the location and operating status of vehicles in the fleet, to monitor the state of charge of electric vehicles and to provide other functions. The vehicles communicate with the central station to notify the central station of the PIN number of the individual attempting to use the vehicle, and of vehicle parameters such as state of charge and location of the vehicle.
Abstract:
A shared vehicle system includes a central facility, at least one vehicle distribution port facility and a plurality or fleet of vehicles, each having a vehicle subsystem. In general, the central station and port facility and the vehicle subsystems communicate in a manner to allow a user to enter information at a port facility. That information is then communicated to the central facility, where the information is processed to select a vehicle from the fleet to allocate to the user at the port facility. Selection of a vehicle for allocation to a user may be based on selecting an available or soon to be available vehicle according to various algorithms that take into account the vehicles state of charge. The central station also communicates with the port facility and the vehicle subsystem to notify the user of the selected vehicle, to provide secure user access to the selected vehicle, to monitor the location and operating status of vehicles in the fleet, to monitor the state of charge of electric vehicles and to provide other functions. The vehicles communicate with the central station to notify the central station of the PIN number of the individual attempting to use the vehicle, and of vehicle parameters such as state of charge and location of the vehicle.
Abstract:
An electric vehicle includes a motor, a first controller that controls the motor, a chargeable battery supplying electric power to the motor, a second controller connected to the battery that controls electric charge for the battery and electric discharge from the battery and a first communication path that communicates between the first controller and the second controller. The first and the second controllers each includes a mutual actuating unit for actuating the other controller via the first communication path in response to actuation of the first or second controller.
Abstract:
A vehicular communications system connects, through a communications network, with a plurality of electronic control units (ECUs) that control respective in-vehicle devices. The vehicular communications system further connects with a master ECU that monitors, for diagnosis, operating states of the ECUs through the communications network. When the master ECU detects a given ECU that is in an abnormal state, it restarts, through the communications network, the given ECU to return to an initial state. When the master ECU initializes the given ECU, it stores a record of initializing the given ECU in its EEPROM, and initializes, when necessary, a built-in memory of the given ECU. The master ECU can be constructed as initializing the given ECU based on an initialization request command from an outside of the vehicle through wireless communications.
Abstract:
A scooter 10 having a removable battery assembly 24. Particularly, battery assembly 24 may have a protruding portion 26 upon which electrically conductive terminals 28, 30 are deployed. The portion 26 is selectively and removably inserted into recess 38 of terminal member 34, thereby allowing electrical energy to be communicated, from the battery 24 to a torque generator 22.
Abstract:
An urban transportation system which comprises a pool of rental urban vehicles all having the same size and physical configuration and having a range of driving which is limited as compared to the range of vehicles that are powered by internal combustion engines. The system includes a computer-controlled mechanized facility for delivering, receiving, processing, servicing and storing the vehicles. Vehicles are automatically recharged while in storage. The system includes areas for on-street parking of the vehicles. There are also several features to combat theft of the vehicles. A user may obtain the most readily available vehicle from any place in the system and return the vehicle to any other place within the system.
Abstract:
A securing system for securing an electric bicycle to a bicycle docking frame includes a female connecting assembly mountable on the bicycle docking frame and a male connecting assembly mountable on the electric bicycle and sized to be received within a tapered recess of the female connecting assembly. When so received, first current coupling elements of the female assembly electrically interface with second current coupling elements of the male assembly, which can allow current flow therebetween to charge a battery of the electric bicycle. A bicycle rack system includes electric bicycles, bicycle docks, a charging module operable to receive electrical power from an external power source and a charging controller for adjusting the level of electrical power provided to dock-side charging modules that charge battery modules of electric bicycles docked thereto. A method for managing charging and an electric bike are also disclosed.