Abstract

An electric vehicle (EV) charging system comprises at least a first EV charging station that includes at least a first EV charger and at least one power bank associated with the first EV charger at least one electrical contactor matrix associated with the first EV charger and selectively coupling the first EV charger to the at least one power bank associated with the first EV charger and to at least one other power source; and a controller associated with the first EV charger, the controller configured to determine that the first EV charger requires a greater amount of power than can be provided by the at least one power bank associated with the first EV charger; identify the at least one other power source as available for use; and communicate a signal to divert power from the at least one other power source to the first EV charger.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
• B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
• B60L 53/53 - Batteries
• B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
• B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations

Abstract

A cable holder for manipulating liquid-cooled electric vehicle (EV) charging cables in EV charging stations. The cable holder includes a housing defining a primary interior slot and a primary coupler disposed therein. The primary coupler includes an exterior collar, a rigid portion, and a compressible portion. The exterior collar couples the primary coupler to the housing by engaging the primary interior slot, the exterior collar being rotatable within the primary interior slot. The rigid portion has gripping features for gripping a cable. The compressible portion is situated between the exterior collar and the rigid portion and couples the exterior collar to the rigid portion to allow the cable to rotate within the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/302 - Cooling of charging equipment
• F16L 7/00 - Supporting pipes or cables inside other pipes or sleeves, e.g. for enabling pipes or cables to be inserted or withdrawn from under roads or railways without interruption of traffic
• H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

Abstract

An electric vehicle charging station is disclosed. The electric vehicle charging station includes a housing, a motion sensor mounted within the housing, and a processor communicably coupled to the motion sensor. The processor is configured to: obtain sensor output of the motion sensor; detect a first motion of the housing based on the obtained sensor output; and in response to detecting the first motion, initiate an auxiliary operation for activating a first safety feature corresponding to the detected first motion in connection with the electric vehicle charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/60 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations
• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles

Abstract

A cable management system for an electric vehicle charger includes a transfer lever pivotably mounted at a pivot point. A sensor may be mounted to be aligned with a portion of the transfer lever. A mechanical wire may be coupled to a charging cable associated with the electric vehicle charger. The cable management system may include a force transmission coupler connected to the transfer lever. The force transmission coupler may receive the mechanical wire and transmit a force applied to the mechanical wire to the transfer lever to cause the transfer lever to pivot from the first orientation to the second orientation to apply a greater pressure to the sensor. A wire retractor retracts and extends the mechanical wire based on sensor data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 5/06 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands using mechanical means
• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations

Abstract

There may be provided a cable management system for an electric vehicle charger. The cable management system may include a mechanical wire coupled to a charging cable associated with the electric vehicle charger and an enclosure. The cable management system may include a wire tension sensor engaging the mechanical wire. The wire tension sensor may generate a sensor output based on a force applied to the mechanical wire. The wire retractor may be configured to retract the mechanical wire into the enclosure and extend the mechanical wire from the enclosure. The cable management system may include a controller coupled to the wire tension sensor. The controller may be configured with instructions which, when executed, cause the controller to control the wire retractor based on an amount of force applied to the mechanical wire.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B65H 49/34 - Arrangements for effecting positive rotation of packages
• B65H 54/40 - Arrangements for rotating packages

Abstract

There may be provided a cable management system for an electric vehicle charger. The system may include a drum including one or more slots. The system may include a mechanical wire. The system may include one or more tracks fixed in spaced relation to the drum. The system may include a guide slidably coupled to the one or more tracks and including guide features for guiding the mechanical wire on the slots. The guide may include a protrusion extending into one or more of the one or more slots to allow the guide to slide laterally along the one or more tracks in response to rotation of the drum about the rotational axis. The cable management system may include a drive system for selectively rotating the drum in a first direction to retrieve the mechanical wire and a second direction to extend the mechanical wire.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B65H 49/34 - Arrangements for effecting positive rotation of packages
• B65H 54/40 - Arrangements for rotating packages

Abstract

There may be provided a cable management system for an electric vehicle charger. The cable management system may include a mechanical wire coupled to a charging cable associated with the electric vehicle charger and an enclosure. The cable management system may include a wire tension sensor engaging the mechanical wire. The wire tension sensor may generate a sensor output based on a force applied to the mechanical wire. The wire retractor may be configured to retract the mechanical wire into the enclosure and extend the mechanical wire from the enclosure. The cable management system may include a controller coupled to the wire tension sensor. The controller may be configured with instructions which, when executed, cause the controller to control the wire retractor based on an amount of force applied to the mechanical wire.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B65H 59/38 - Adjusting or controlling tension in filamentary material, e.g. for preventing snarlingApplications of tension indicators by regulating speed of driving mechanism of unwinding, paying-out, forwarding, winding, or depositing devices, e.g. automatically in response to variations in tension
• B65H 75/44 - Constructional details
• G01L 5/10 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands using electrical means
• H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

A cable management system for an electric vehicle charger includes a transfer lever pivotably mounted at a pivot point. A sensor may be mounted to be aligned with a portion of the transfer lever. A mechanical wire may be coupled to a charging cable associated with the electric vehicle charger. The cable management system may include a force transmission coupler connected to the transfer lever. The force transmission coupler may receive the mechanical wire and transmit a force applied to the mechanical wire to the transfer lever to cause the transfer lever to pivot from the first orientation to the second orientation to apply a greater pressure to the sensor. A wire retractor retracts and extends the mechanical wire based on sensor data.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 75/44 - Constructional details
• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• G01L 5/10 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands using electrical means

Abstract

There may be provided a cable management system for an electric vehicle charger. The system may include a drum including one or more slots. The system may include a mechanical wire. The system may include one or more tracks fixed in spaced relation to the drum. The system may include a guide slidably coupled to the one or more tracks and including guide features for guiding the mechanical wire on the slots. The guide may include a protrusion extending into one or more of the one or more slots to allow the guide to slide laterally along the one or more tracks in response to rotation of the drum about the rotational axis. The cable management system may include a drive system for selectively rotating the drum in a first direction to retrieve the mechanical wire and a second direction to extend the mechanical wire.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
• H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum

Abstract

In an aspect, a monolithic electric vehicle (EV) charging station is described. The charging station includes a first EV charger at a first side and a second EV charger at a second side. The charging station includes a power module cabinet portion between the first EV charger and the second EV charger, the power module cabinet housing one or more power modules configured to dynamically distribute power to the first EV charger and the second EV charger.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
• F21S 8/08 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation with a standard
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Abstract

An electrical panel assembly comprising at least one circuit breaker and a mounted low-profile circuit breaker lock-out assembly is disclosed. The circuit breaker lock-out assembly includes a first and second mount. The first mount is for mounting to a first end of a circuit breaker housing wall adjacent a circuit breaker switch lever and includes an outward projection having a through-hole. The second mount is for mounting to a second end of the circuit breaker housing wall and includes a pivotally attached arm that is rotatable between an unlocked and locked position in which the arm is aligned with the outward projection allowing a lock to be inserted through the projection through-hole and a corresponding hole in the arm. The arm is shaped to receive the circuit breaker switch lever and hold the lever immobile when the arm is in the locked position and the lock is inserted.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 21/12 - BasesStationary contacts mounted thereon
• H01H 21/22 - Operating parts, e.g. handle

Abstract

An electric vehicle charging station is provided. The electric vehicle charging station is configured to safely disconnect power during an impact. The electric vehicle charging station includes a mechanical break-away coupling connecting a base section and a charger section, the mechanical break-away coupling including a failure point to allow the charger section to break away from the base section. The electric vehicle charging station also includes an electrical break-away coupling connecting at least one wire extending from the base section to the charger section, the electrical break-away coupling configured to disconnect the at least one wire from the charger section when the charger section breaks away from the base section. A pedestal for an electric vehicle charging station is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles

Abstract

An electric vehicle charging station is provided. The electric vehicle charging station is configured to safely disconnect power during an impact. The electric vehicle charging station includes a mechanical break-away coupling connecting a base section and a charger section, the mechanical break-away coupling including a failure point to allow the charger section to break away from the base section. The electric vehicle charging station also includes an electrical break-away coupling connecting at least one wire extending from the base section to the charger section, the electrical break-away coupling configured to disconnect the at least one wire from the charger section when the charger section breaks away from the base section. A pedestal for an electric vehicle charging station is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
• B60L 53/60 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations

Abstract

A cable retrieving system is disclosed for a charging station adapted for recharging an electric vehicle, the charging station comprising an electric cable and a plug for enabling an electrical connection with the electric vehicle, the system comprising a mechanical wire having a first end secured to the electric cable and a second end; an enclosure comprising an opening suitable for the mechanical wire and a pulling mechanism located in the enclosure, the pulling mechanism comprising a weight member located in the enclosure and mounted on a portion of the mechanical wire to thereby create a pulling force on the mechanical wire to thereby pull the electric cable towards the charging station.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
• B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
• B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles

Abstract

A power circuit for a dual voltage range charging station is disclosed. The power circuit comprises a first group comprising at least one DC power module, the first group having a first corresponding terminal and a second corresponding terminal; a second group comprising at least one DC power module, the second group having a first corresponding terminal and a second corresponding terminal; a configuration selection unit operatively connected to the first corresponding terminal of the first group, to the second corresponding terminal of the first group, to the first corresponding terminal of the second group and to the second corresponding terminal of the second group; wherein in a first configuration, the first corresponding terminal of the first group is operatively connected to the first corresponding terminal of the second group and the second corresponding terminal of the second group is operatively connected to the second corresponding terminal of the second group and a first given voltage is provided between the first corresponding terminal of the first group and the second corresponding terminal of the second group and further wherein in a second configuration, the second corresponding terminal of the first group is operatively connected to the first corresponding terminal of the second group and a second given voltage greater than the first given voltage is provided between the first corresponding terminal of the first group and the second corresponding terminal of the second group.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60L 53/00 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
• B60L 53/14 - Conductive energy transfer
• B60L 53/53 - Batteries
• H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage
• B60L 53/20 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by converters located in the vehicle
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
• B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations

Abstract

A method and system are disclosed for managing power sharing of a plurality of charging stations sharing the same portion of an electrical network, the method comprising detecting an event at a charging station of the plurality of charging stations; determining if a charging configuration is acceptable with the event and if the charging configuration is not acceptable, modifying the charging configuration accordingly.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• G05B 11/01 - Automatic controllers electric
• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism

Abstract

A method and system are disclosed for managing power demand of a plurality of charging stations sharing the same portion of an electrical network, the method comprising obtaining an indication of a maximum value of power allowed at the portion of the electrical network; obtaining an indication of a current power consumed at the portion of the electrical network; managing a charging configuration of the plurality of charging stations to ensure that the current power consumed at the portion of the electrical network stays lower than the maximum value of power demand allowed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• G05B 11/01 - Automatic controllers electric
• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

Goods & Services

[ Electric control devices for energy supply and management; ] electrical apparatus, namely, charging stations for charging electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids; electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) spare parts, namely, battery and electrical power charging connectors, charging cables [, communication antennas, radio frequency identification (RFID) readers, screen displays, contactors, circuit breakers, printed circuit boards, communication modems, connection cables ] ; electric battery chargers, [ current transformers, communication gateways in the nature of gateway routers in the nature of computer control hardware, electrical power distribution boxes, ] power modules for use in charging stations for charging electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids [, electric power converters, electric control panels, electric luminescent display panels, systems composed of circuit breakers and parking signage; Computer software allowing retrieval, upload, download, access and management of information, data, data files, video files, audio files and audiovisual files for use in the fields of energy supply and access and use of networks of charging stations for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids; Providing downloadable computer software for allowing retrieval, upload, download, access and management of information, data, data files, video files, audio files and audiovisual files for use in the fields of energy supply and access and for use with networks of charging stations for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids ] [ Providing charging station services for charging electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids; installation, repair and maintenance services for charging stations for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids ]

Goods & Services

(1) Electric apparatus and electric control devices for energy supply and management, namely, charging stations for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids; electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) spare parts namely, charging connectors, charging cables, communication antennas, radio frequency identification (RFID) readers, screen displays, electronic contactors, circuit breakers, printed circuit boards, communication modems, cable holders, tempered glasses, led lighting fixtures, led diffusors; automotive battery chargers, electric vehicle supply equipment pedestals, electric vehicle supply equipment anchors, current transformers, communication gateways for computer control hardware, communication gateways namely gateway routers, network routers, electrical power distribution boxes, electrical power converter modules, power converters, electric control panels, display panels. (2) Computer software allowing retrieval, upload, download, access and management of information, electronic data, text files, video files, audio files and audiovisual files for use in the fields of energy supply and access and use of networks of charging stations for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. (1) Providing networks of charging stations for charging electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. (2) Providing online and downloadable computer software for use in the fields of energy supply and access and use of networks of charging stations for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. (3) Technical consultation in the fields of electronic and electrical engineering. (4) Installation, repair and maintenance services for charging stations for charging electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

Abstract

There is described an electric vehicle charging station for charging an electric vehicle, comprising: an electrical connector electrically connectable to a source of electrical energy, the electrical connector adapted for connecting to a battery of the electric vehicle; a frame having a connector receiving portion for receiving the electrical connector; a locking unit mounted to the frame for preventing a user access to the electrical connector; and a control unit operatively connected to the locking unit, the control unit for verifying rights of a user to access the electrical connector and unlocking the locking unit upon successful verification of the user rights to provide the user access to the electrical connector.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
• H01R 13/447 - Shutter or cover plate
• H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

Abstract

There is described an electric vehicle charging station for charging an electric vehicle, comprising: an electrical connector electrically connectable to a source of electrical energy, the electrical connector adapted for connecting to a battery of the electric vehicle; a frame having a connector receiving portion for receiving the electrical connector; a locking unit mounted to the frame for preventing a user access to the electrical connector; and a control unit operatively connected to the locking unit, the control unit for verifying rights of a user to access the electrical connector and unlocking the locking unit upon successful verification of the user rights to provide the user access to the electrical connector.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• B60S 5/00 - Servicing, maintaining, repairing, or refitting of vehicles
• H01R 13/447 - Shutter or cover plate
• H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

Abstract

A modular charging station for charging an electric vehicle, the modular charging station comprising: a frame having a receiving portion; a control unit removably secured to the receiving portion of the frame and electrically connectable to a source of electrical energy, the control unit for selectively controlling access to the electrical energy; and a distributing unit removably secured to the frame, electrically connected to the control unit for receiving the electrical energy therefrom, and electrically connectable to the electric vehicle for providing the electrical energy to the electric vehicle, a powering of the distributing unit being controlled by the control unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• B60S 5/00 - Servicing, maintaining, repairing, or refitting of vehicles
• B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells