公开(公告)号：US09365128B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US13643541

申请日：2011-04-26

Applicant: Reuben Sarkar ,  Michael Alan Finnern ,  Michael Walker

Inventor： Reuben Sarkar ,  Michael Alan Finnern ,  Michael Walker

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/14 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L7/18 ,  B60L11/00 ,  B60L15/20 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: B60L11/1833 ,  B60L3/0038 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/0076 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L5/005 ,  B60L5/36 ,  B60L5/42 ,  B60L7/18 ,  B60L11/005 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1827 ,  B60L11/1837 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/185 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L11/1887 ,  B60L15/10 ,  B60L15/2009 ,  B60L2200/18 ,  B60L2200/30 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2230/22 ,  B60L2230/24 ,  B60L2230/28 ,  B60L2230/30 ,  B60L2230/32 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2240/62 ,  B60L2240/72 ,  B60L2240/80 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  H02J7/0027 ,  H02J7/0045 ,  H02J7/027 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7022 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7055 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/162 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y02T90/34 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for connecting an electric or hybrid electric vehicle to a charging station. Automated charging and docking processes may be provided. In some embodiments, a vehicle arrival and position may be detected. The vehicle may be charged with a charging arm and some automated vehicle positioning may occur. The vehicle may be charged and released. Fault detection may occur.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于将电动或混合动力电动车辆连接到充电站的系统和方法。 可以提供自动充电和对接过程。 在一些实施例中，可以检测车辆到达和位置。 车辆可能带有充电臂，并且可能发生一些自动车辆定位。 车辆可能被充电和释放。 可能发生故障检测。

公开(公告)号：US09352659B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14754188

申请日：2015-06-29

Applicant: Optimization Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Dexter Turner

IPC: H02J7/14 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q50/06

CPC classification number: B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2230/40 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0264 ,  G06Q30/0268 ,  G06Q30/0269 ,  G06Q30/0272 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: Disclosed herein are representative embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems relating to electric vehicle charging stations (“EVCSs”) and electric vehicle supply equipment (“EVSE”) that are configured to display advertisements to a user. For example, in one embodiment, advertisements are displayed on a display device of the EVCS or EVSE as the EVCS or EVSE awaits user interaction. An indication is received of user interaction with the EVCS or EVSE. A transaction is facilitated between a user and the EVCS or EVSE by which the user indicates that one or more electric vehicle batteries of an electric vehicle are to be charged via one of one or more charging ports of the EVCS or EVSE. A charging operation is performed that provides an electric charge to the one or more electric vehicle batteries of the electric vehicle via the one of the one or more charging ports.

公开(公告)号：US09352652B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13539147

申请日：2012-06-29

Applicant: Marcel Montemayor Cavazos ,  Gerardo Rodriguez Najera ,  Eduardo Herrejon Alvarado

Inventor： Marcel Montemayor Cavazos ,  Gerardo Rodriguez Najera ,  Eduardo Herrejon Alvarado

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/639

CPC classification number: B60L3/00 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1825 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2230/12 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  B60L2240/80 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/12 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2250/20 ,  B60L2270/32 ,  B60L2270/34 ,  B60L2270/36 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/6397 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and computer-readable media secure a coupler 101 of an electric vehicle charging station 100 by locking the coupler 101 to the electric vehicle charging station 100 or an electric vehicle 210. A locking mechanism is provided within the coupler 101. The locking mechanism may include an actuator 432 configured to move between a lock and unlock position. When the actuator 432 is in the lock position, the coupler 101 may be locked to the charging station 100 or an electric vehicle 210. Whereas, when the actuator 432 is in the unlock position, the coupler 101 may be removed from the charging station 100 or electric vehicle 210. Further, the charging station 100 may include an identification device 437 for determining when to lock or unlock the coupler 101.

Abstract translation: 系统，方法，设备和计算机可读介质通过将耦合器101锁定到电动车辆充电站100或电动车辆210来固定电动车辆充电站100的耦合器101.锁定机构设置在耦合器101内。 锁定机构可以包括构造成在锁定和解锁位置之间移动的致动器432。 当致动器432处于锁定位置时，耦合器101可以被锁定到充电站100或电动车辆210.而当致动器432处于解锁位置时，耦合器101可以从充电站100移除 或电动车辆210.此外，充电站100可以包括用于确定何时锁定或解锁耦合器101的识别装置437。

公开(公告)号：US09346365B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US13937202

申请日：2013-07-08

Applicant: Angel A. Penilla ,  Albert S. Penilla

Inventor： Angel A. Penilla ,  Albert S. Penilla

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G06Q30/02

CPC classification number: B60L11/1824 ,  B60L1/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1822 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L11/1842 ,  B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L11/1864 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  G01C21/3679 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  G06Q20/18 ,  G06Q30/00 ,  G06Q30/0265 ,  G06Q30/0643 ,  G06Q30/0645 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  G07F15/005 ,  H02J7/0027 ,  H02J2007/0096 ,  H04W4/02 ,  H04W4/021 ,  H04W4/21 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/124 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/161 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S10/126 ,  Y04S30/14 ,  Y04S50/10 ,  Y04S50/12 ,  Y04S50/14

Abstract: Charge units for charging an electric vehicle and methods for cloud access and programming of data for charge units is provided. In one example, a charging unit is connectable to a charge source (e.g., electricity) and has an connector (cord) for coupling the charge unit to the electric vehicle. The charge unit including a port for interfacing with and charging an auxiliary battery. A display has a graphical user interface (GUI) for providing charge status information of a main battery of a vehicle and/or the auxiliary battery when connected to the port of the charge unit. The charge unit further including a communications port for providing data of the charge unit to the cloud services, for access and control by a remote computer. An advertising system will serve ads to the charge units, vehicle displays and/or the remote computers while charging or after charging.

Abstract translation: 提供了对电动汽车充电的充电单元以及用于云端接入和充电单元数据编程的方法。 在一个示例中，充电单元可连接到电荷源（例如电），并且具有用于将充电单元耦合到电动车辆的连接器（电线）。 充电单元包括用于与辅助电池连接和充电的端口。 显示器具有用于在连接到充电单元的端口时提供车辆和/或辅助电池的主电池的充电状态信息的图形用户界面（GUI）。 收费单元还包括用于向云服务提供收费单元的数据的通信端口，用于远程计算机的访问和控制。 广告系统将在充电或充电后向收费单位，车辆显示器和/或远程计算机投放广告。

公开(公告)号：US20160138925A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14898662

申请日：2013-06-28

Applicant: PIONEER CORPORATION ,  PIONEER SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： Yuji TAKAHASHI

IPC: G01C21/34 ,  B60L11/18 ,  G01C21/36

CPC classification number: G01C21/34 ,  B60L5/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L11/1809 ,  B60L11/1837 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L11/184 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/622 ,  B60L2240/64 ,  B60L2240/68 ,  B60L2240/72 ,  B60L2240/80 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  G01C21/3697

Abstract: When a route searching command is input, a control unit searches for a provisional route disregarding remaining energy. Next, a finding unit finds charging lanes and charging spots near the provisional route and a calculation unit calculates a charging lane traveling distance and a spot charging usage amount. Then, a searching unit searches for charging lane information, and the like, the first route that restrains charging up cost and uses charging lanes and searches for, on the basis of the spot charging usage amount, charging spot information, and the like, the second route that restrains charging up cost and uses charging spots. A generation unit generates information about the retrieved routes that includes charging up cost and the expected time required. which is presented by a presentation unit. Accordingly, it is possible to find routes including charging plans that use charging lanes and charging spots and to enhance user convenience.

Abstract translation: 当输入路线搜索命令时，控制单元搜索临时路线，而不考虑剩余能量。 接下来，寻找单元在临时路线附近找到充电通道和充电点，并且计算单元计算充电车道行驶距离和点充电使用量。 然后，搜索单元根据点收费使用量，收费点信息等搜索收费车道信息等，抑制收费成本并使用充电车道并搜索的第一路线， 第二条限制充电成本并使用充电点的路线。 生成单元生成关于检索到的路线的信息，包括收费成本和所需的预期时间。 由演示单元呈现。 因此，可以找到使用充电路线和充电点的充电计划的路线，并且增强用户便利性。

公开(公告)号：US09321433B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US13511926

申请日：2010-10-21

Applicant: Xuejun Yin ,  Xiangfei Kong ,  Boting Yin

Inventor： Xuejun Yin ,  Xiangfei Kong ,  Boting Yin

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60S5/06 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H01M2/10 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L11/00

CPC classification number: B60S5/06 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/0069 ,  B60L11/007 ,  B60L11/1801 ,  B60L11/1822 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1874 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L11/1879 ,  B60L2200/12 ,  B60L2200/18 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2270/145 ,  H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/1083 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/124 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163

Abstract: A method of quickly supplying electric energy to electric vehicles and the power supply device thereof are provided. The method includes providing a rechargeable battery pack on an electric vehicle and providing a battery replacement device, a charging room and a battery storeroom in a power exchange station. The rechargeable battery pack includes a battery box and standardized standard battery units. The standard battery units are located in the battery box during operation, and are capable of being smoothly loaded into and unloaded from the battery box along the guiding rails. The rechargeable battery pack is pre-installed in the electric vehicle and the drained standard battery units within the battery box are replaced with fully-charged standard battery units upon payment when the electric vehicle in need of electric power supply is driven into the power exchanging station.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种向电动车辆提供电能的方法及其电源装置。 该方法包括在电动车辆上提供可充电电池组，并在电力交换站中提供电池更换装置，充电室和电池储存室。 可充电电池组包括电池盒和标准的标准电池单元。 标准电池单元在操作期间位于电池盒中，并且能够沿着导轨平稳地装载和从电池盒卸载。 可充电电池组件预先安装在电动车辆中，当需要电力供应的电动汽车被驱动进入电力交换站时，电池盒中排出的标准电池单元将被充满电的标准电池单元 。

公开(公告)号：US09321366B1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US14564378

申请日：2014-12-09

Applicant: Proterra Inc.

Inventor： Matthew David Simonini ,  Michael Walker ,  Mike Finnern ,  Seamus Timothy McGrath

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  B60L11/18

CPC classification number: B60L11/1838 ,  B60L11/1837 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L11/1874 ,  B60L2200/18 ,  B60L2230/12 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  B60L2240/80 ,  B60L2260/56 ,  B60L2260/58 ,  B60M7/003 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163

Abstract: A method for charging an electric vehicle at a charging station may include electrically connecting the electric vehicle to the charging station, and determining a desired amount of energy to be provided to the electric vehicle at the charging station. The method may also include determining a layover time of the electric vehicle using a control system associated with the charging station. The layover time may be an amount of time the electric vehicle is expected to be positioned at the charging station. The method may also include calculating a charge current using the control system, wherein the charge current is a value of electric current that is needed to provide the desired amount of energy to the electric vehicle in a time period substantially equal to the layover time. The method may further include charging the electric vehicle using the calculated charge current.

Abstract translation: 在充电站对电动汽车进行充电的方法可以包括将电动车辆与充电站电连接，并且确定在充电站期间向电动车辆提供的期望的能量量。 该方法还可以包括使用与充电站相关联的控制系统确定电动车辆的停放时间。 停电时间可能是电动车辆预期位于充电站的时间量。 该方法还可以包括使用控制系统来计算充电电流，其中充电电流是在基本上等于停电时间的时间段内向电动车辆提供所需量的能量所需的电流值。 该方法还可以包括使用所计算的充电电流对电动车辆进行充电。

公开(公告)号：US09308825B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US13980854

申请日：2012-01-18

Applicant: Larry Hayashigawa ,  Albert Joseph Flack ,  Herman Joseph Steinbuchel, IV ,  David Paul Soden ,  Scott Berman ,  Ronald Lee Norton ,  Michael Thomas Zevin ,  Michael Bissonette

Inventor： Larry Hayashigawa ,  Albert Joseph Flack ,  Herman Joseph Steinbuchel, IV ,  David Paul Soden ,  Scott Berman ,  Ronald Lee Norton ,  Michael Thomas Zevin ,  Michael Bissonette

IPC: H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/46 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L3/04

CPC classification number: B60L11/1818 ,  B60L3/0023 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L11/1862 ,  B60L2230/12 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60L2240/527 ,  B60L2240/529 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  H02J7/0029 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: A portable electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) kit or system includes a docking connector having a docking head engagable with the charging port of an electric vehicle and a barrel or handle fixed to the docking head and having a barrel electrical connector. An EVSE controller is embedded within the docking connector. An electric power cable has a first connector for engaging the barrel electrical connector and a second connector at an opposite end of the cable for connection to an electrical utility receptacle. The embedded EVSE controller enables the docking connector to function as an EVSE unit.

Abstract translation: 便携式电动车辆供应设备（EVSE）套件或系统包括对接连接器，其具有可与电动车辆的充电端口接合的对接头以及固定到对接头并且具有筒形电连接器的桶或手柄。 一个EVSE控制器嵌入对接连接器内。 电力电缆具有用于接合筒状电连接器的第一连接器和用于连接到电气应用插座的电缆的相对端处的第二连接器。 嵌入式EVSE控制器使对接连接器能够充当EVSE单元。

公开(公告)号：US09293871B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-22

申请号：US14127795

申请日：2012-05-22

Applicant: Vincent Valadas ,  Jean-Luc Chaumeny

Inventor： Vincent Valadas ,  Jean-Luc Chaumeny

IPC: H01R13/46 ,  H01R13/703 ,  H01H36/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H01R13/713 ,  H01R24/30 ,  H01R105/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/703 ,  B60L11/1818 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L2230/12 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  H01H36/0046 ,  H01R13/465 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H01R13/713 ,  H01R24/30 ,  H01R29/00 ,  H01R2105/00 ,  H01R2201/26 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/12 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: An electric plug (200) adapted to be plugged into a socket outlet (100) delivering an electrical signal having at least one characteristic adapted to vary in a determined range of values and including identification elements arranged to communicate or to co-operate with the electric plug to generate a pilot signal representative of the electrical signal delivered by the socket outlet, includes: reader elements (230) adapted to receive the pilot signal issued by the identification elements, and to supply the pilot signal to the electric plug; and verification elements (280) adapted to detect a spurious signal not issued by the identification elements (130), and to block forwarding of the pilot signal when such a spurious signal is detected, or to forward an alert signal to the electric plug when such a signal is detected. An electrical assembly including such an electric plug and a socket outlet are also described.

Abstract translation: 适于插入插座（100）的电插头（200），其输送具有适于在确定的值范围内变化的至少一个特性的电信号，并且包括布置成与电气通信或与电气 插头以产生代表由插座输出的电信号的导频信号，包括：读取器元件（230），适于接收由识别元件发出的导频信号，并将导频信号提供给电插头; 以及适于检测由所述识别元件（130）未发出的寄生信号的验证元件（280），并且当检测到所述寄生信号时阻止所述导频信号的转发，或者当这样的信号被发送时将警报信号转发到所述电插头 检测到信号。 还描述了包括这种电插头和插座插座的电气组件。

公开(公告)号：US09283862B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US14338427

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: GridPoint, Inc.

Inventor： Seth W. Bridges ,  Seth B. Pollack ,  Joby Lafky ,  Zachary Axelrod

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J1/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/184 ,  B60L11/1816 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1842 ,  B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1848 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/70 ,  H02J3/381 ,  H02J7/0052 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S10/126 ,  Y04S30/14 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/477 ,  Y10T307/642

Abstract: A system that enables power flow management for electrical devices, such as electric vehicles. Power flow managers can coordinate charging activities. Power flow decisions may be based on site-level information. Power flow management strategies may be optimized. Power spikes may be avoided by using safe failure modes. Generation stacks may be used for reducing cost. AGC commands are used to control power resources. Power regulation are apportioned to power resources, and power regulation ranges may be determined. Power flow strategies are implemented in response to changes in intermittent power flow. Locations of devices may be determined using network fingerprints. Power flow measurements are determined, and AC power flows are inferred from DC power flows. Network traffic consumption are minimized. Communication protocols are translated. Enhanced vehicle communications are provided that communicate to vehicle subsystems, that arbitrate smart charge points, and that use existing hardware, non-specific hardware, or control extensibility systems.

Abstract translation: 一种能够对电气设备（如电动汽车）进行电力流量管理的系统。 电力经理可以协调充电活动。 功率流决定可以基于站点级信息。 电力流量管理策略可能会被优化。 使用安全故障模式可以避免电源尖峰。 生成堆可以用于降低成本。 AGC命令用于控制电源。 功率调节分配给电源，可以确定功率调节范围。 功率流策略是为了响应间歇功率流的变化而实现的。 可以使用网络指纹来确定设备的位置。 确定功率流测量，并从直流功率流推断交流电流。 网络流量消耗最小化。 通信协议被翻译。 提供了与车辆子系统通信，仲裁智能充电点以及使用现有硬件，非特定硬件或控制可扩展性系统的增强型车辆通信。