Autonomous alignment of a vehicle and a wireless charging device

    公开(公告)号:US11124079B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-21

    申请号:US16506245

    申请日:2019-07-09

    摘要: A method for autonomous alignment of a vehicle and a stationary wireless charging device, including scanning of the vehicle surrounding for a stationary wireless charging device and in case a wireless charging device is detected, determining the vehicle position, comparison of the actual vehicle position and a catalogue of vehicle positions, d) based on the outcome of the comparison, in case that the actual vehicle position is already in the catalogue of vehicle positions, selection of a trained alignment trajectory from the catalogue, or in case that the actual vehicle position is not in the catalogue of known vehicle positions, planning of a new alignment trajectory in order to align the vehicle and the detected stationary wireless charging device, and tracking of the vehicle position and autonomous alignment of the vehicle and the detected stationary wireless charging device based on the alignment trajectory obtained in the previous step.

    DRONE DOCKING PORT AND METHOD OF USE

    公开(公告)号:US20210269174A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-02

    申请号:US16802585

    申请日:2020-02-27

    摘要: A drone docking port (DDP) preferably mounted on a pole and having an openable and closable convertible top (CT), a docking plate having integrated battery wired or wireless recharging pads, and a control module. The control module (CM) is adapted to preferably autonomously control all functions of the DDP including actuation of the CT and relay of video, audio, and flight control information between the CM and a central monitoring center and/or emergency personnel. The DDP is preferable positioned in close proximity to an intended monitoring site. When the CT is in an open position, a drone may initiate flight from the DDP and when a drone flight is completed and a drone has re-docked therein, the CT may be closed to protect the drone docked therein from external weather. The DDP may further include Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) cameras and sensors to detect disruptive or other predetermined behavior.

    ELECTRIC TRANSPORT DEVICE CHARGING AND CLEANING STATION

    公开(公告)号:US20210261099A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-26

    申请号:US16797741

    申请日:2020-02-21

    IPC分类号: B60S3/04 B60L53/35 B60L53/60

    摘要: A method and system for providing an electric transport device charging and cleaning station is described. In one embodiment, a method for providing an electric transport device to a user includes receiving a request from a user for an electric transport device. The method also includes preparing the electric transport device for deployment, including cleaning and/or charging the electric transport device. The method further includes deploying the prepared electric transport device to the user.

    CHARGE DEVICE AND CHARGING SYSTEM
    54.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210237600A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-08-05

    申请号:US17135765

    申请日:2020-12-28

    摘要: A charge device, including a fixing base, a charging arm pivoting lever, and a pivoting lever, is provided. The charging arm includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The pivoting lever includes a first portion and a second portion, and the first portion is pivotally connected to the fixing base. The pivoting lever is adapted to rotate relative to the fixing base, the second portion is pivotally connected to the first end portion, and the charging arm is adapted to rotate relative to the pivoting lever. A charging system is also provided.

    Electrical connection system
    55.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11050187B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-29

    申请号:US16308978

    申请日:2017-06-12

    申请人: GULPLUG

    摘要: An electrical connector includes an outer envelope with a mechanical or magnetic guide and a first connector integrated therein. The first connector comprises a front face on the envelope, a first electrical connection unit, and a magnetic device that attracts a second connector to cause its abutment against the front face. The magnetic device electrically connects the first and second electrical connection units to a second electrical connection unit of the second connector. The guide, which is around the front face, guides the second connector toward the first connector to ensure magnetic joining of the first and second connectors.

    MOBILE CHARGING STATIONS WITH FUEL-CELL GENERATORS FOR ELECTRIC-DRIVE VEHICLES

    公开(公告)号:US20210155108A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-27

    申请号:US16691921

    申请日:2019-11-22

    摘要: Presented are mobile charging stations for recharging electrified vehicles, methods for making/using such mobile charging stations, and parking facilities equipped with such mobile charging stations. A mobile charging station includes a frame with multiple drive wheels and a prime mover operable to drive the wheels to propel the charging station. A hydrogen storage container and fuel cell are mounted to the frame. The fuel cell oxidizes hydrogen received from the storage container to generate electrical current. An electrical coupling mechanism connects the fuel cell to a traction battery pack of an electric-drive vehicle. A resident or remote controller is programmed to receive charge requests to recharge vehicles, and responsively determines path plan data for the mobile charging station. The controller commands the prime mover to propel the mobile charging station from the charger's origin to a charger destination, and enables the fuel cell to transmit electrical current to the vehicle.

    Planar Mechanism for Automated Connection of Electric Vehicles

    公开(公告)号:US20210086638A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-25

    申请号:US16579531

    申请日:2019-09-23

    申请人: ABB Schweiz AG

    IPC分类号: B60L53/35 B60L53/16

    摘要: A vehicle-side receptacle unit is described that is positionable on an underside of an electrical vehicle (EV) and a method for operating such unit. The vehicle-side receptacle facilitates hands-free connection of an automatic charging device including a charger electrical connector of a floor-positioned recharging unit. The automatic charging device includes a plurality of movable links including a distal link and a proximal link and a pivotal lift arm connected to the distal link coupled to the plurality of movable links and to the charger electrical connector. The plurality of movable links include rounded edges and the rounded edges are configured to minimize rotational interference between links during motion. The plurality of movable links include spring loaded casters. The plurality of movable links are coplanar when in a non-operational position and when in an operational position.