Electric vehicle charger for an electric vehicle, and method of use for an electric vehicle charger with a reel button for an electric vehicle.

Description

105 Electric vehicle charger for an electric vehicle, and method of use for an electric vehicle charger with a reel button for an electric vehicle. CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED REQUESTS

[001] This application claims the benefit of priority of the Application Non-Provisional Application No. U.S. 18 / 096,967 filed on January 13, 2023, entitled “A COOLING SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF USE,” which claims the benefit of priority over Non-Provisional Application No. U.S. 17 / 890,759 filed on August 18, 2022, entitled “AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE AND A METHOD OF USE,” the entirety of which is incorporated by reference herein. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[002] The present invention relates generally to the field of cooling systems. In particular, the present invention relates to a winding and unwinding function of a cooling system for an electric vehicle and a method of use. FUNDAMENTALS

[003] When providing a cooling system for an electric vehicle, it is important that the cooling system be easy to use. Confusing cable solutions can cause frustration and wasted time, diminishing the appeal of the electric vehicle. Additionally, having to manually wind or unwind a cooling cable from a cooling system wastes time and creates additional inconvenience. Furthermore, the cooling cable is very heavy and manually unwinding the cable is laborious. Existing solutions are not satisfactory. SUMMARY OF DESCRIPTION

[004] In one aspect, a winding and function system Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 6 / 230 / 105 unwinding of a cooling system for an electric vehicle may include a cooling cable, a cooling connector mechanically coupled to the cooling cable, wherein the cooling connector comprises: a rotating mechanism configured to control a winding and unwinding function of a cooling system, a cable reel comprising a helical pattern and configured to house the cooling cable, and a tensioning drum parallel to the cable reel.

[005] In another aspect, a method of use for a winding and unwinding function system of a cooling system with a reel lever for an electric vehicle including activating, by a rotating mechanism of a cooling connector, a winding and unwinding function of a cable reel, unwinding, by the cable reel and by a tensioning drum, the cooling cable wherein the cable reel comprises a helical pattern, connecting, by the cooling connector, the cooling cable to the electric vehicle and winding, by the cable reel and by the tensioning drum, the cooling cable.

[006] These and other non-limiting embodiments and features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art after reviewing the following description of specific non-limiting embodiments of the invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[007] For the purpose of illustrating the invention, the drawings show aspects of one or more embodiments of the invention. However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentation shown in the drawings, wherein: Figure 1 is a diagram of an exemplary electric aircraft cooling system; Figure 2 is a block diagram of an exemplary control system for an electric aircraft cooling system; Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 7 / 230 / 105 Figures 3A and B are diagrams of illustrative embodiments of a cable reel; Figure 4 is a block diagram of an exemplary machine learning model; Figure 5 is a diagram of an exemplary embodiment of an electric aircraft; Figures 6A to B are illustrative schematic representations of an exemplary embodiment of a charging connector according to one or more embodiments of the present description; Figure 7 is a diagram of an exemplary electric aircraft charging system; Figure 8 is a diagram of a method of use for a winding and unwinding function system of a cooling system with a reel lever for an electric vehicle; Figure 9 is a diagram of a method of use for an electric vehicle charger; and Figure 10 is a block diagram of a computing system that can be used to implement any one or more of the methodologies described in this document and any one or more portions thereof.

[008] The drawings are not necessarily to scale and may be illustrated by ghost lines, diagrammatic representations and fragmented views. In certain cases, details that are not necessary for an understanding of the modalities or that make other details difficult to perceive may be omitted. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[009] At a high level, aspects of the present description relate to systems for providing a flow of coolant to an electric vehicle. The aspect of the present description may include a reel around which a cooling cable may be wrapped. The cooling cable may be Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 8 / 230 / 105 unwound from the reel by a rotating mechanism and a tensioning drum configured to provide a resultant force.

[0010] Aspects of the present description may include a helical pattern in which the cooling cable may reside during a housed configuration.

[0011] Aspects of the present description allow a controller to control the rotation mechanism, locking mechanism, and / or opening mechanism. In some embodiments, the controller can control these components in response to various actuators that can be operated by the user. This allows for convenient operation of the electric aircraft charging system.

[0012] With reference now to Figure 1, one embodiment of an electric aircraft cooling system 100 is shown. In some embodiments, the system 100 may include a cooling base 102. A “cooling base,” for the purposes of this description, is a portion of a charging system that is in contact with the ground. In some embodiments, the cooling base 102 may be attached to another structure. As a non-limiting example, the cooling base 102 may be attached to a helipad. As another non-limiting example, the cooling base 102 may be attached to the ground. As another non-limiting example, the cooling base 102 may be attached to a cart, wherein the cart may have wheels. A person skilled in the art would observe, after having reviewed this entire description, that the cooling base 102 may be attached to a variety of structures or objects depending on the location and / or support requirements of the system 100.Cooling base 102 may be located on or near a helipad or on or near the ground. In this description, a “helipad” is a customized helicopter landing area located near cooling base 102 and may be electrically connected to it. The helipad may be elevated or at ground level. The helipad may be constructed. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 9 / 230 / 105 of any suitable material and may be of any size. The helipad may include a designated area for the electric vehicle for landing and takeoff. Alternatively, the cooling base 102 may be located on a vehicle, such as a cart or truck, thereby allowing the cooling base 102 to be mobile and move to an electric vehicle.

[0013] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the cooling base 102 may include a refrigerant source 104. As used in this description, a “refrigerant source” is an origin, generator, reservoir, or producer of refrigerant flow. In some cases, the refrigerant source 104 may include a flow producer, such as a fan and / or a pump. The refrigerant source 104 may include any of the following non-limiting examples: air conditioner, refrigerator, heat exchanger, pump, fan, expansion valve, and the like. As used in this description, a “pump” is a mechanical power source that converts mechanical power into fluid energy. A pump may generate flow with sufficient power to overcome the pressure induced by a load at a pump outlet.A pump can generate a vacuum at a pump inlet, thereby forcing fluid from a reservoir into the pump inlet and mechanically delivering that fluid to a pump outlet. The pump can include a substantially constant pressure pump (e.g., centrifugal pump) or a substantially constant flow pump (e.g., positive displacement pump, gear pump, and the like). In some embodiments, the pump can be hydrostatic or hydrodynamic. Hydrostatic pumps are either positive displacement pumps, which cannot be adjusted, or variable displacement pumps, in which the displacement can be adjusted. Non-limiting examples of pumps include gear pumps, rotary vane pumps, screw pumps, bent shaft pumps, etc. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 10 / 230 / 105 axial in-line piston, radial piston pumps and similar. The pump may be powered by any source of rotational mechanical work, for example, without limitation, an electric motor or a power take-off from a motor. The pump may be in fluid communication with at least one reservoir. In some cases, the reservoir may be depressurized and / or vented. Alternatively, the reservoir may be pressurized and / or sealed.

[0014] With continuous reference to Figure 1, as used in this description, “coolant” is any fluxable heat transfer medium. The coolant may include a liquid, a gas, a solid, and / or a fluid. The coolant may include a compressible fluid and / or an incompressible fluid. The coolant may include a non-electrically conductive liquid, such as a fluorocarbon-based fluid, such as, without limitation, Fluorinert1M from 3M of Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. In some cases, the coolant may include air. Alternatively or additionally, in some cases, the coolant may include a solid (e.g., bulk material) and the coolant flow may include the movement of the solid. Exemplary forms of mechanical motion for bulk materials include fluidized flow, drills, conveyors, sliding, rolling, and the like. As used in this description, a “coolant flow” is a stream of coolant.In some cases, the coolant may include a fluid, and a coolant flow is a fluid flow. Alternatively or additionally, in some cases, the coolant may include a solid (e.g., bulk material), and the coolant flow may include the movement of the solid. Exemplary forms of mechanical motion for bulk materials include fluidized flow, drills, conveyors, sliding, rolling, and the like. The coolant flow path may be in fluidic communication with a coolant source.

[0015] With continuous reference to Figure 1, in some modalities, Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 11 / 230 / 105 a refrigerant may be configured to transfer heat between the refrigerant, for example, refrigerant belonging to the refrigerant stream, and ambient air. As used in this description, “ambient air” is the air that is near a system and / or subsystem, for example, the air in an environment in which a system and / or subsystem is operating. For example, in some cases, the refrigerant source 104 may include a heat transfer device between the refrigerant and the ambient air.Exemplary heat transfer devices include, without limitation, coolers, Peltier junctions, heat pumps, refrigeration, air conditioning, expansion or acceleration valves, heat exchangers (air-to-air heat exchangers, air-to-liquid heat exchangers, shell-and-tube heat exchangers and the like), vapor compression cycle systems, vapor absorption cycle systems, gas cycle systems, Stirling engines, reverse Carnot cycle systems and the like.

[0016] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the refrigerant source 104 can provide a refrigerant flow to an electric vehicle. As used in this description, a “refrigerant flow” is a stream of refrigerant. In some embodiments, the refrigerant flow may comprise substantially air. In some cases, the refrigerant flow may have a rate within a specified range. A non-limiting exemplary refrigerant flow range may be about 0.1 CFM and about 100 CFM. In some cases, the refrigerant flow rate may be considered as a volumetric flow rate. Alternatively or additionally, the refrigerant flow rate may be considered as a velocity or flow.In some embodiments, the refrigerant source 104 can be further configured to transfer heat between a heat source, such as, without limitation, ambient air or chemical energy, such as by combustion, and the refrigerant, for example, refrigerant flow. In some cases, the refrigerant source 104 can heat the refrigerant, for example, above ambient air temperature, and / or cool it. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 12 / 230 / 105 the refrigerant, for example, below ambient air temperature. As used in this description, an “ambient air temperature” is the temperature of ambient air. An exemplary non-limiting temperature range below ambient air temperature is about -5°C to about -30°C. In some cases, the refrigerant source 104 may be powered by electricity, such as by means of one or more electric motors. Alternatively or additionally, the refrigerant source 104 may be powered by a combustion engine, for example, a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine. In some cases, the refrigerant flow may be configured so that heat transfer is facilitated between the refrigerant flow and at least one battery by any methods known and / or described in this description. In some cases, at least one battery may include a plurality of bag cells.In some cases, heat is transferred between the coolant flow and one or more components of at least one battery pack, including, without limitation, electrical tabs, bags, and the like. In some cases, the coolant flow may be configured within the vehicle, including, without limitation, electrical busbars within at least one battery pack.

[0017] With continued reference to Figure 1, the system 100 may include a cooling cable 108. A “cooling cable,” for the purposes of this description, is a cable or tube adapted to carry refrigerant for the purpose of providing a refrigerant flow to an electric vehicle. The cooling cable 108 is configured to carry refrigerant. In one embodiment, the cooling cable 108 is fluidically connected to the refrigerant source 104. “Fluidically connected,” also called “fluidic communication,” as used in this description, is an attribute in which two or more relationships interact with each other through a fluidic flow or fluid in general. As a non-limiting example, the cooling cable 108 is fluidically connected to the refrigerant source 104 through a refrigerant flow or refrigerant. In another embodiment, the cable of Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 13 / 230 / 105 cooling 108 is mechanically coupled to the refrigerant source 104. As used in this document, a person skilled in the art would understand “mechanically coupled” to mean that at least a portion of a device, component, or circuit is connected to at least a portion of the aircraft by means of a mechanical coupling.Such mechanical coupling may include, for example, rigid coupling, such as beam coupling, bellows coupling, pin and bushing coupling, constant velocity coupling, split sleeve coupling, diaphragm coupling, disc coupling, threaded coupling, elastic coupling, flexible coupling, fluid coupling, gear coupling, grid coupling, Hirth coupling, hydrodynamic coupling, jaw coupling, magnetic coupling, Oldham coupling, sleeve coupling, tapered shaft lock, double spring coupling, rag joint coupling, universal joints or any combination thereof. As a non-limiting example, aircraft may include airplanes, helicopters, airships, balloons, gliders, paramotors and the like. In one embodiment, the mechanical coupling may be used to connect the ends of adjacent parts and / or objects of an electric aircraft.Additionally, in one embodiment, mechanical coupling can be used to join two pieces of rotating electric aircraft components. Cooling cable 108 can have a variety of lengths depending on the length required by the specific implementation. As a non-limiting example, cooling cable 108 can be 3 meters (10 feet). As another non-limiting example, cooling cable 108 can be 8 meters (25 feet). Yet another non-limiting example, cooling cable 108 can be 15 meters (50 feet).

[0018] With continued reference to Figure 1, system 100 may include a cooling connector 112. A “cooling connector,” as used in this description, is a connector that connects two devices and provides the Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 14 / 230 / 105 cooling flow. The cooling cable 108 can be mechanically connected to the cooling connector 112. The cooling connector 112 can be disposed at one end of the cooling cable 108. The cooling connector 112 can be configured to couple to a corresponding cooling port on an electric vehicle. For the purposes of this description, a “cooling connector” is a device adapted to connect a device to provide fluidic communication. For the purposes of this description, a “cooling port” is a section on a device to be charged, disposed to receive a cooling connector. “Fluidic communication,” as used in this description, is an attribute in which two or more relationships interact with each other through a fluidic flow or fluid in general.As a non-limiting example, fluidic communication can be generated between a refrigerant source 104 and an electric aircraft.

[0019] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, an “electric vehicle,” as used in this description, is a vehicle that is electrically powered. The electric vehicle may use one or more electric motors for propulsion. As a non-limiting example, the electric vehicle may include road and rail vehicles, surface and underwater vessels, electric aircraft, and electric spacecraft. An “electric aircraft,” as used in this description, is an electrically powered aircraft. The electric aircraft may be capable of rotor-based cruise flight, rotor-based takeoff, rotor-based landing, fixed-wing cruise flight, airplane-style takeoff, airplane-style landing, and / or any combination thereof."Rotor-based flight," as described in this description, is flight in which the aircraft generates lift and propulsion by means of one or more powered rotors coupled to an engine, such as a quadcopter, multirotor helicopter, or other vehicle that maintains its lift primarily using downward thrust thrusters. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 15 / 230 / 105 “Fixed wing”, as described in this description, is when the aircraft is capable of flying using wings and / or blades that generate lift caused by the speed of the air ahead of the aircraft and by the shape of the wings and / or blades, as in airplane-style flight. In some modalities, the electric aircraft may include electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. An “eVTOL” aircraft, as used in this description, is one that can hover, take off, and land vertically.

[0020] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some cases, the cooling connector 112 may be configured to fit into a port of an electric vehicle. “Fitting,” as used in this description, is an action of connecting two or more components together. Fitting may be accomplished using a mechanical or electromechanical means described in this description. For example, without limitation, fitting may include an electromechanical device used to join electrical conductors and create an electrical circuit. In some cases, fitting may be accomplished by means of gender-specific fitting components. A gender-specific fitting may include a male component or plug that is inserted into a female component or socket. In some cases, the fitting may be removable. In some cases, the fitting may be permanent. In some cases, the fitting may be removable but requires a specialized tool or wrench for removal.The connection can be achieved by means of one or more plug and socket fittings, pogo pin contacts, crown spring connectors, and the like. In some cases, the connection may be keyed to ensure proper alignment of the connection line. In some cases, the connection may be lockable. A “port,” as used in this description, is an interface, for example, an interface configured to receive another component or an interface configured to transmit and / or receive a signal in a computing device. As a non-limiting example, a port may include a cooling port that can be configured to fit into a connector. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 16 / 230 / 105 of cooling 112 and transmit a flow of refrigerant. As another non-limiting example, a port may include a cooling port that can be configured to fit into a cooling connector and transmit power. As another non-limiting example, a port may include a data port. A “data port,” as used in this description, is a port that is used for data communication. As used in this description, “communication” is an attribute where two or more relations interact with each other, for example, within a specific domain or in a certain way.

[0021] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the cooling connector 112 may include a fastener. In some embodiments, the cooling connector 112 may be configured to fit into a door of an electric vehicle by means of one or more pressure fasteners. As used in this description, a “fastener” is a physical component that is designed and / or configured to connect or fasten two (or more) components together. The cooling connector 112 may include one or more connecting components or mechanisms, for example, without limitation fasteners, threads, fittings, inclined helical springs and the like. As used in this description, a “pressure fastener” is a fastener that couples a first surface to a second surface when the two surfaces are pressed together.Some snap fasteners include elements on the first surface that interlock with elements on the second surface; such fasteners include, without limitation, Velcro fasteners, such as the VELCRO fasteners produced by Velcro Industries BV Limited Liability Company of Curaçao, Netherlands, and fasteners held together by a plurality of flanged or mushroom-shaped elements, such as the 3M DUAL LOCK fasteners manufactured by the 3M Company of Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. The snap fastener may also include adhesives, including... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 17 / 230 / 105 reusable gel adhesives, GECKSKIN adhesives developed by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, or other reusable adhesives. When a snap fastener includes an adhesive, the adhesive may be located entirely on the first surface of the snap fastener or on the second surface of the snap fastener, allowing any surface that can adhere to the adhesive to serve as the corresponding surface. In some cases, the 112 connector may be connected to the port by means of magnetic force. For example, the 112 connector may include one or more magnetic, ferromagnetic and / or electromagnet materials. The fastener may be configured to provide a removable connection between the 112 connector and the port.As used in this description, "removable connection" is an attributive term referring to an attribute of one or more relationships to be connected and subsequently detached from other relationships; a removable connection is a relationship that is the opposite of a permanent connection in that two or more relationships can be connected without any means for future detachment. Non-limiting examples of permanent connection methods include certain uses of adhesives, glues, nails, engineering interference fits (i.e., pressure), and the like. In some cases, the detachment of two or more permanently connected relationships may result in the breakage of one or more of the two or more relationships.

[0022] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the cooling connector 112 may include a proximity sensor. As used in this description, a “proximity sensor” is a sensor that is configured to detect at least one phenomenon related to a device, such as, but not limited to, the cooling connector 112 that is fitted to another device, such as, but not limited to, a port on an electric vehicle. The proximity sensor may include any sensor described in this description, including, without limitation, a switch, a capacitive sensor, a capacitive displacement sensor, an effect sensor. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 18 / 230 / 105 Doppler, an inductive sensor, a magnetic sensor, an optical sensor (such as, without limitation, a photoelectric sensor, a photocell, a laser rangefinder, a passive charge-coupled device, a passive thermal infrared sensor and the like), a radar sensor, a reflection sensor, a sonar sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fiber optic sensor, a Hall effect sensor and the like. In some embodiments, the proximity sensor may be electrically communicative with a proximity signal conductor. In some embodiments, the cooling cable 108 may include a proximity signal conductor. As used in this description, a “proximity signal conductor” is a conductor configured to carry a proximity signal. As used in this description, a “proximity signal” is a signal that is indicative of information about a connector location.As a non-limiting example, a proximity signal might indicate the connection of a 112 cooling connector to a cooling port on an electric aircraft. As another non-limiting example, a proximity signal might indicate the connection of a charging connector to a charging port on an electric car. In some cases, a proximity signal might include an analog signal, a digital signal, an electrical signal, an optical signal, a fluidic signal, or similar signals.

[0023] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the system 100 may include a cable reel module 116. The cable reel module 116 may include a cable reel 120 (also referred to as a “reel”). For the purposes of this description, a “cable reel module” is the portion of a cooling system containing a reel that houses a cooling cable when the cooling cable is housed. For the purposes of this description, a “reel” is a rotating device around which an object can be wrapped. The reel 120 is rotatably mounted on the cable reel module 116. For the purposes of this description, “rotatingly mounted” means mounted so that the Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 19 / 230 / 105. The mounted object can rotate relative to the object on which the mounted object is mounted. The 120 reel may have a cylindrical shape. In one embodiment, the 120 reel may be positioned horizontally as shown without limitation in Figure 1 and Figures 3A and B. In another embodiment, the 120 reel may be positioned vertically. In some embodiments, the 120 reel may be positioned diagonally. Additionally, when the cooling cable 108 is in a housed configuration, the cooling cable is wound around the reel 120. As a non-limiting example, the cooling cable 108 may be in the housed configuration as shown without limitation in Figure 1. In the housed configuration, the cooling cable 108 need not be completely wound around the reel 120.As a non-limiting example, a portion of the cooling cable 108 may hang freely from the reel 120 even when the cooling cable 108 is in the housed configuration. In the housed configuration, the cooling cable 108 may be wound in a single layer around the reel 120. The reel 120 may include a helical pattern for the cooling cable 108 to wind around. The helical pattern may be presented as grooves and ribs on a surface of the reel 120. The helical pattern may be described in further detail in relation to Figure 3. With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the cable reel module 116 may include a tension drum 122. A “tension drum,” as used herein, is a freely rotating part. The tension drum 122 may be hollow or filled. In some configurations, a tensioner drum 122 may be parallel to the cable reel 120.In one embodiment, the tensioning drum 122 may be placed above or below the cable reel 120 so that the housed cooling cable 108 is between the cable reel 120 and the tensioning drum 122. In some embodiments, the system 100 may include one or more tensioning drums. For example, there may be one drum. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 20 / 230 / 105 tensioner above cable reel 120 and a tensioner drum below cable reel 120. The tensioner drum 122 can apply pressure to the cooling cable 108 to retain the cooling cable 108 in the helical grooves of the reel 120. The tensioner drum 122 can provide a resultant force during an unwinding of the cooling cable 108. This occurs due to the fact that the tensioner drum 122 is rotating freely. For the purposes of this description, “free rotation” means that you are able to rotate it with little to no resistance. “Unwinding,” as used in this document, is the act of extending or prolonging. For example, unwinding cooling cable 108 means releasing cooling cable 108 from cable reel 120 to place it closer to a vehicle / device to be fitted.In some embodiments, during the unwinding of the cooling cable 108, the cable reel 120 may be rotating in a reverse direction, discussed further below. In an embodiment where a reverse direction is counterclockwise, the tensioning drum 122 may be rotating clockwise or vice versa. The counterclockwise movement of cable reel 120 can cause an opposing rotation in the tensioning drum 122. The opposing rotations can allow the cooling cable 108 to be pushed off the cable reel 120. Without the tensioning drum 122, the rotation of cable reel 120 alone may not push the cooling cable 108 off the cable reel 120 without the assistance of a person, robot, or similar device that can provide a pulling force, pulling the cooling cable 108 off the cable reel 120. The addition of a tensioning drum 122 facilitates cooling, as the cooling cable 108 can be heavy and difficult to pull manually.

[0024] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the cable reel module 116 may include a rotation mechanism 124. A “rotation mechanism”, for the purposes of this description, is a mechanism that is configured to cause another object to be subjected to Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 21 / 230 / 105 rotary motion. As a non-limiting example, the rotation mechanism may include a rotary actuator. An actuator may include a machine component that is responsible for moving and / or controlling a mechanism or system. An actuator may, in some cases, require a control signal and / or a power source. In some cases, a control signal may have relatively low power. Exemplary forms of control signal include electrical potential or current, pneumatic pressure or flow, or hydraulic fluid pressure or flow, mechanical force / torque or speed, or even human power. In some cases, an actuator may have a power source other than the control signal. This may include a primary power source which may include, for example, electrical power, hydraulic power, pneumatic power, mechanical power and the like.In some cases, upon receiving a control signal, an actuator responds by converting the power supply into mechanical motion. In some cases, an actuator can be understood as a form of automation or automatic control. As a non-limiting example, the 124-speed rotary mechanism may include an electric motor. As another non-limiting example, the 124-speed rotary mechanism may include a servomotor. Yet another non-limiting example, the 124-speed rotary mechanism may include a stepper motor. In some embodiments, the 124-speed rotary mechanism may include a compatible element. For the purposes of this description, a “compatible element” is an element that creates force through elastic deformation.As a non-limiting example, the 124 rotation mechanism may include a torsion spring, wherein the torsion spring may deform elastically when the 120 reel is rotated, for example, in the forward direction; this would cause the torsion spring to exert torque on the 120 reel, causing the 120 reel to rotate in the reverse direction when released. The 124 rotation mechanism is configured to rotate the 120 reel in a reverse direction. In some embodiments, the rotation mechanism... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 22 / 230 / 105 The 124 can be configured to rotate the spool 120 in a forward direction. Forward and reverse directions are opposite directions of rotation. As a non-limiting example, forward rotation can be clockwise, while reverse rotation can be counterclockwise, or vice versa. As a non-limiting example, rotation in the forward direction can cause the cooling cable 108 to extend, while rotation in the reverse direction can cause the cooling cable 108 to retract, or vice versa. In some embodiments, the 124 rotation mechanism can continuously rotate the spool 120 when the 124 rotation mechanism is enabled. In some embodiments, the 124 rotation mechanism can be configured to rotate the spool 120 by a specific number of degrees. In some embodiments, the 124 rotation mechanism can be configured to deliver a specific torque to the spool 120.As a non-limiting example, this could be the case where the rotating mechanism 124 is a torque motor. The rotating mechanism 124 can be electrically connected to the coolant source 104.

[0025] With continuous reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the cable reel module 116 may include an outer housing 128. The outer housing 128 may enclose the reel 120, the tensioning drum 122, and the rotation mechanism 124. In some embodiments, the outer housing 128 may enclose the cooling cable 108 and possibly the cooling connector 112 when the cooling cable 108 is in its housed configuration.

[0026] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the system 100 may include a control panel 132. For the purposes of this description, a “control panel” is a panel containing a set of controls for a device. The control panel 132 may include a display 136, a reel lever 140, and a reel locking lever 144. For the purposes of this description, a “display” is an electronic device for the visual presentation of information. The display 136 may be of Petition 870250026076, dated 04 / 01 / 2025, page 23 / 230 / 105 any type of display. As non-limiting examples, display 136 may be an LED display, an LCD display, an OLED display, a CRT display, a DLPT display, a plasma display, a cold cathode display, a heated cathode display, a nixie tube display, and the like. Display 136 may be configured to display any relevant information. A person skilled in the art would observe, after reviewing this entire description, that a variety of information could be displayed on display 136. In some embodiments, display 136 may display metrics associated with the supply of a cooling system to an electric vehicle. As a non-limiting example, this may include an amount of refrigerant transferred. As another non-limiting example, this may include the remaining refrigerant transfer time.“Refrigerant transfer time,” as used in this description, is the time it takes to transfer refrigerant from one device to another, for example, without limitation from refrigerant source 104 to an electric aircraft. As another non-limiting example, this could include the elapsed refrigerant transfer time.

[0027] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the reel lever 140 may be configured to send a first lever signal to a controller, such as, without limitation, the controller 204 in Figure 1, wherein the first lever signal may cause the controller to send a retraction signal. A “lever” for the purposes of this description is a device or signal configured to change a mechanism or device between at least two states. A “reel lever” for the purposes of this description is a lever that directly or indirectly changes or alters the rotation of a reel. The reel lever 140, the controller, and the retraction signal are further discussed with reference to Figure 2. In some embodiments, the reel lever 140 may be a button, wherein pressing the button causes the reel lever 140 to send the first Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 24 / 230 / 105 lever signal. In some embodiments, the reel lever 140 can be configured to send a second lever signal to the controller, wherein the second signal causes the controller to send an extension signal. The second lever signal and the extension signal are further discussed with reference to Figure 2. In some embodiments, the reel lever can be disposed in the outer box 128 of the cable reel module 116. In some embodiments, the reel lever can be disposed in the cooling connector 112.

[0028] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the reel locking lever 144 can be configured to send a reel locking lever signal to a controller, wherein the receipt of the reel locking lever signal can cause the controller to send an unlocking signal to a locking mechanism. A “reel locking lever” for the purposes of this description is a lever that directly or indirectly changes or alters the state of a locking mechanism. A “reel locking lever signal” for the purposes of this description is a signal sent by a reel locking lever, wherein the reel locking lever signal directly or indirectly causes a change or alteration of a locking mechanism. The receipt of the unlocking signal can cause the locking mechanism to enter its disengaged state.The reel locking lever 144, the reel locking lever signal, the controller, and the unlocking signal are further discussed in relation to Figure 1. The locking mechanism is further discussed with reference to Figure 3. In some embodiments, the reel locking lever may be disposed of in the outer housing 128 of the cable reel module 116. In some embodiments, the reel locking lever may be disposed of in the cooling connector 112. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 25 / 230 / 105

[0029] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, a variety of devices may be used for the reel lever 140 and / or the reel locking lever 144. The reel lever 140 and / or the reel locking lever 144 may be a button or similar device mounted on a surface of the cooling connector 112. As non-limiting examples, the button may be a mechanical button, a resistive button, a capacitive button, and the like. As another non-limiting example, the button may be a virtual button on a touch screen. In some embodiments, the reel lever 140 and / or the reel locking lever 144 may each include a display. The display may include any number of positions, or it may be a continuous display. In some modes, the lever may have 2 positions, where one position can be disengaged, and the second position can be engaged, thus causing a lever signal to be sent to the controller.In some embodiments, the dial may include an additional third position, wherein the second additional position causes the first lever signal to be sent and the second position causes the second lever signal to be sent. As another non-limiting example, reel lever 140 and / or reel locking lever 144 may each include a lever. In one embodiment, reel 120 may unwind a cable, such as, without limitation, cooling cable 108 as the lever is pushed down. In another embodiment, reel 120 may wind a cable, such as, without limitation, cooling cable 108, as the lever is pulled up. In some embodiments, reel 120 may wind a cable as the lever is pushed down and unwind the cable as the lever is pushed up. In one embodiment, the level may be installed on the side of the outer case 128.In another configuration, the lever can be installed near the outer box 128. In some configurations, the lever can be installed on top of the outer box 128. As another example, no. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 26 / 230 / 105 limiting, the reel lever 140 and / or the reel locking lever 144 may each include a rocker switch. In some embodiments, the rocker switch may have 2 positions, wherein one position may be disengaged, and the second position may be engaged, and thus cause a lever signal to be sent to the controller. In some embodiments, the rocker switch may include an additional third position, wherein the second additional position causes the first lever signal to be sent and the second position causes the second lever signal to be sent. A person skilled in the art would observe, after having reviewed this entire description, that a variety of possible devices may be suitable for use as reel lever 140 and / or reel locking lever 144.

[0030] With continuous reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the cooling connector 112 may be incorporated into a charging connector. A “charging connector,” as used in this description, is a connector that connects two devices and transfers electrical power. As used in this description, a “connector” is a distal end of a cord or a bundle of cords, for example, hose, tubing, cables, wires, and the like, which is configured to be removablely connected to a fitting component, for example, without limitation, to a port. In some embodiments, the charging connector may supply electrical power from a power source. A “power source” for the purposes of this description is a source of electrical power. In some embodiments, the power source may be an energy storage device, such as, for example, a battery or a plurality of batteries.A battery may include, without limitation, a battery using nickel-based chemicals, such as nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride, a battery using lithium-ion battery chemicals, such as nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA), nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC), lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4). Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 27 / 230 / 105 lithium-cobalt oxide (LCO) and / or lithium-manganese oxide (LMO), a battery using lithium polymer technology, lead-based batteries, such as, without limitation, lead-acid batteries, metal-air batteries or any other suitable battery. Additionally, the power source does not need to consist of only a single electrochemical cell; it may consist of several electrochemical cells connected in series or in parallel. In other embodiments, the power source may be a connection to the electrical grid. For example, in some non-limiting embodiments, the power source may include a connection to an electrical grid component. The electrical grid component may be connected to an external electrical grid. In some other embodiments, the external electrical grid may be used to charge batteries, for example, when the power source includes batteries.In some embodiments, the grid component may be configured to slowly charge one or more batteries in order to reduce current in nearby power lines. In one embodiment, the grid component may have an AC grid current of at least 450 amps. In some embodiments, the grid component has an AC grid current of more or less than 450 amps. In one embodiment, the grid power component may have an AC voltage connection of 480 Vac. In other embodiments, the grid power component may have an AC voltage connection above or below 480 Vac.

[0031] With continued reference to Figure 1, system 100 may include a sensor communicatively connected to a charging connection between an electric vehicle charger (also referred to as a “charger” herein) and an electric vehicle. In one or more embodiments, the sensor is configured to identify a charging connection (also referred to as a “charging connection” herein) between the charger and the electric vehicle. For example, and without limitation, the sensor may recognize that Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 28 / 230 / 105: A charging connection has been created between the charger and the electric vehicle that facilitates communication between the charger and the electric vehicle. For example, and without limitation, the sensor can identify a change through a charger connector, indicating that the connector is in electrical communication, for example, with an electric vehicle port, as further discussed below. For the purposes of this description, a “charging connection” is a connection associated with charging a power source, such as a battery. The charging connection can be a wired or wireless connection. The charging connection may include communication between the charger and the electric vehicle. For example, and without limitation, one or more communications between the charger and the electric vehicle may be facilitated by a charging connection.As used in this description, “communication” is an attribute in which two or more relations interact with each other, for example, within a specific domain or in a certain way. In some cases, communication between two or more relations may be of a specific domain, such as, but not limited to, electrical communication, fluidic communication, computer communication, mechanical communication, and the like. As used in this description, “electrical communication” is an attribute in which two or more relations interact with each other by means of an electric current or electricity in general. For example, and without limitation, communication between a charger and an electric vehicle may include electrical communication. As used in this description, “fluidic communication” is an attribute in which two or more relations interact with each other by means of a fluidic flow or fluid in general.For example, and without limitation, a refrigerant can flow between the charger and the electric vehicle when there is a charging connection between the charger and the electric vehicle. As used in this description, "computer communication" is an attribute in which two or more relationships interact with each other through a flow of information or information in general. As used herein. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 29 / 230 / 105 description, “mechanical communication” is an attribute in which two or more relationships interact with each other through mechanical means, for example, mechanical effort (e.g., force) and flow (e.g., speed).

[0032] In one or more embodiments, charging connection communication may include various forms of communication. For example, and without limitation, an electrical contact without physical contact, for example, by means of inductance, may be made between the charger and the electric vehicle to facilitate communication. Exemplary conductive materials include metals such as, without limitation, copper, nickel, steel and the like. In one or more embodiments, a charger contact may be configured to provide electrical communication with a plug-in component within an electric vehicle port. In one or more embodiments, the contact may be configured to plug into an external connector.

[0033] As used in this description, a “connector” is a distal end of a cord or bundle of cords, for example, hose, tubing, cables, wires and the like, that is configured to be removablely connected to a pluggable component, for example, without limitation, a port. As used in this description, a “port” is an interface, for example, an interface configured to receive another component or an interface configured to transmit and / or receive a signal in a computing device. For example, in the case of an electric vehicle port, the port interconnects with various conductors and / or a refrigerant flow path by receiving a connector. In the case of a computing device port, the port may provide an interface between a signal and a computing device.A connector may include a male component with a penetrating shape, and the port may include a female component with a receptive shape, receptive to the male component. Alternatively or additionally, the connector may have a female component and the port may have a male component. In some cases, the connector... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 30 / 230 / 105 may include multiple connections that can make contact and / or communicate with associated plug-in components within the port when the connector is plugged into the port.

[0034] With continued reference to Figure 1, the charging connector may include a variety of pins adapted to fit into a charging port disposed in an electric aircraft. The variety of pins included in the charging connector may include, as non-limiting examples, a set of pins chosen from an alternating current (AC) pin, a direct current (DC) pin, a ground pin, a communication pin, a sensor pin, a proximity pin, and the like. In some embodiments, the charging connector may include more than one of the pin types mentioned above.

[0035] With continued reference to Figure 1, for the purposes of this description, a “pin” may be any type of electrical connector. An electrical connector is a device used to join electrical conductors to create a circuit. As a non-limiting example, in some embodiments, any charging connector pin may be the male component of a pin and a socket connector. In other embodiments, any charging connector pin may be the female component of a pin and a socket connector. As a further example of an embodiment, a pin may have a switching component. A switching component is a part of an electrical connector that prevents the electrical connector components from mating in an incorrect orientation. As a non-limiting example, this may be accomplished by making the male and female components of an electrical connector asymmetrical.Additionally, in some embodiments, one or more charging connector pins may include a locking mechanism. For example, as a non-limiting example, any connector pin of... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 31 / 230 / 105. The charging connector may include a locking mechanism to secure the pins in place. The charging connector pin or pins may each be of any of the various types of electrical connectors described above, or they could all be of the same type of electrical connector. A person skilled in the art, after reviewing this entire description, would understand that a wide variety of electrical connectors may be suitable for this application.

[0036] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the charging connector may include a DC pin. The DC pin provides DC power. “DC power” for the purposes of this description refers to a unidirectional flow of charge. For example, in some embodiments, the DC pin may provide power with constant current and voltage. As another example, in other embodiments, the DC pin may provide power with varying current and voltage, or varying current and constant voltage, or constant current and varying voltage. In another embodiment, when the charging connector is charging certain types of batteries, the DC pin may support a varying charging pattern. This involves varying the voltage or current supplied during the charging process in order to reduce or minimize battery degradation.Examples of DC power flow include half-wave rectified voltage, full-wave rectified voltage, voltage supplied from a battery or other DC switching power source, a DC converter such as a step-down or boost-up converter, voltage supplied by a DC dynamo or other generator, voltage from photovoltaic panels, output voltage from fuel cells or similar.

[0037] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the charging connector may include an AC pin. An AC pin provides AC power. For the purposes of this description, “AC power” refers to AC power endowed with a bidirectional flow of charge, where the charge flow is periodically reversed. The AC pin may provide Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 32 / 230 / 105 AC power at a variety of frequencies. For example, in a non-limiting embodiment, the AC pin may supply AC power at a frequency of 50 Hz. In another non-limiting embodiment, the AC pin may supply AC power at a frequency of 60 Hz. A person skilled in the art, after reviewing this entire description, would realize that the AC pin can supply a wide variety of frequencies. AC power produces a waveform when plotted on a current versus time or voltage versus time graph. In some embodiments, the waveform of the AC power supplied by the AC pin may be a sine wave. In other embodiments, the waveform of the AC power supplied by the AC pin may be a square wave. In some embodiments, the waveform of the AC power supplied by the AC pin may be a triangular wave.In other embodiments, the waveform of AC power supplied by an AC pin may be a sawtooth wave. AC power supplied by an AC pin may, in general, have any waveform, provided that the waveform produces a bidirectional flow of charge. AC power may be supplied without limitation from alternating current generators, “grid power” supplied in an AC power grid from power plants, AC power output from AC voltage converters including transformer-based converters, and / or AC power output from inverters that convert DC power, as described above, into AC power. For the purposes of this description, “supply,” “provides,” “supply,” and the like include both actual supply and supply capacity.For example, an active pin that "provides" DC power does not need to be currently supplying DC power; it may also be capable of supplying DC power.

[0038] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the charging connector may include a grounding pin. A grounding pin Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 33 / 230 / 105. Grounding is an electronic connector that is connected to ground. For the purpose of this description, "ground" is the reference point from which all voltages for a circuit are measured. "Ground" can include either a connection to soil, a chassis ground, where all metallic parts of a device are electrically connected. In some embodiments, "ground" may be a floating ground. Grounding may alternatively or additionally refer to a "common" channel or "return" channel in some electronic systems. For example, a chassis ground may be a floating ground when the potential is not equal to the soil ground. In some embodiments, a negative pole in a DC circuit may be grounded. A "grounded connection" for the purposes of this description is an electrical connection to "ground".A circuit can be grounded to increase safety in the event of a fault, to absorb and reduce static charge, and similar effects. Generally, a grounded connection allows electricity to pass through the grounded connection to the earth, rather than passing, for example, through a human who has come into contact with the circuit. Additionally, grounding a circuit helps stabilize voltages within the circuit.

[0039] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the charging connector may include a communication pin. A communication pin is an electronic connector configured to carry electrical signals between components of a charging system or cooling system 100 and components of an electric aircraft. As a non-limiting example, the communication pin may carry signals from a controller in a charging system (for example, the controller 204 described with reference to Figure 2) to a controller on board an electric aircraft, such as a flight controller or battery management controller. A person skilled in the art would recognize, after having reviewed all Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 34 / 230 / 105 this description, that the communication pin could be used to carry a variety of signals between components.

[0040] With reference to Figure 1, system 100 may include a cooling module configured to regulate an electric aircraft battery temperature. As used in this description, a “cooling module” is a device configured to provide cooling to a battery or to a cooling module. The cooling module may include a cooling cable with a cooling channel through which a coolant may flow. The cooling cable may be of any length, without limitation, three meters (ten feet), seven meters (twenty-five feet), or 5 meters (fifteen feet long). One distal end of the cooling cable may connect to a cooling connector.The cooling connector can be configured to connect to the battery in an electric aircraft, an electric aircraft battery cooling system, an external surface of the electric aircraft such as a cooling door, and / or a compartment inside the electric aircraft that houses the battery, such as a battery vent. As used in this description, a cooling cable “connected to” a component and / or space means that the cooling cable forms a fluid connection with the component and / or space. As used in this description, a “fluid connection” is a connection between components and / or spaces where fluid can move. As used in this description, a “cooling door” is a door on an aircraft surface that opens to an interior environment of the aircraft and is configured to receive a cooling device, such as a cooling connector.The cooling port may include one or more snap-in components to securely connect to the cooling connector. Similar to the charging module, the cooling module may include a cable storage device with a reel, such as a cooling cable reel, which can house cooling cable. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 35 / 230 / 105. A cooling cable reel may be connected to a rotating mechanism configured to rotate the cooling cable reel forward and / or backward to unwind and / or wind the cooling cable. The rotating mechanism may be controlled by reel control which may include inputs such as one or more buttons. For example, the reel control may include a first button to unwind the cooling cable and a second button to wind the cooling cable. The cooling module may include cooling control configured to control a flow of coolant through the cooling cable. Cooling control may include a control panel. Cooling control may include buttons, switches, sliders, a touch screen, joystick and the like.In some embodiments, the cooling control may include a screen that displays information related to battery cooling and / or battery temperature. For example, and without limitation, the screen may display a coolant flow rate through the cooling cable, a coolant temperature, and / or a battery temperature during charging. In one exemplary embodiment, a user may actuate, for example, a cooling control switch to initiate electric aircraft cooling in response to information and / or data displayed on the cooling connector screen. The initiation of cooling from the cooling connector may include a coolant source displacing coolant within the cooling channel as further discussed in this description below.The cooling module may include and / or be connected to a refrigerant source configured to store refrigerant and from which refrigerant can flow through the cooling cable. The spool control and / or cooling control may be on the cooling cable, the cooling connector, or any part of the cooling module, including the cable storage device. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 36 / 230 / 105

[0041] With continued reference to Figure 1, in some embodiments, the charging connector may include a variety of additional pins. As a non-limiting example, the charging connector may include a proximity sensing pin. The proximity sensing pin has no current flowing through it when the charging connector is not connected to a port. Once the charging connector is connected to a port, then the proximity sensing pin will have current flowing through it, allowing the controller to detect, using this current flow, that the charging connector is connected to a port.

[0042] With reference now to Figure 2, an exemplary embodiment of the control system 200 for a cooling system of an electric vehicle is shown. In some embodiments, the system 200 may include a controller 204. The controller 204 may include any computing device as described in this description, including, without limitation, a microcontroller, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), and / or system-on-a-chip (SoC) as described in this description. The computing device may include, be included in, and / or communicate with a mobile device, such as a mobile phone or smartphone.The 204 controller may include a single computing device operating independently, or it may include two or more computing devices operating together, in parallel, sequentially, or similarly; two or more computing devices may be included together in a single computing device or in two or more computing devices. The 204 controller may interconnect or communicate with one or more additional devices as described below in further detail via a network interface device. The network interface device may be used to connect the 204 controller to one or more of a variety of networks and one or more devices. Examples of a device include... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 37 / 230 / 105. Network interfaces include, but are not limited to, a network interface card (e.g., a mobile network interface card, a LAN card), a modem, and any combination thereof. Examples of a network include, but are not limited to, a wide area network (e.g., the Internet, an enterprise network), a local area network (e.g., a network associated with an office, a building, a campus, or other relatively small geographic space), a telephone network, a data network associated with a telephone / voice provider (e.g., a mobile data and / or voice network provider), a direct connection between two computing devices, and any combination thereof. A network may employ a wired and / or wireless communication mode. In general, any network topology can be used. The information (e.g., data, software, etc.)Data can be communicated to and / or from a computer and / or a computing device. The 204 controller may include, but is not limited to, for example, a computing device or group of computing devices at a first location and a second computing device or group of computing devices at a second location. The 204 controller may include one or more computing devices dedicated to data storage, security, traffic distribution for load balancing, and the like. The 204 controller may distribute one or more computing tasks, as described below, across a plurality of computing devices that may operate in parallel, serially, redundantly, or in any other manner used for task or memory distribution among computing devices.Controller 204 can be implemented using a "non-sharing" architecture where data is cached on the worker; in one mode, this can enable scalability of the 100 system and / or computing device.

[0043] With continuous reference to Figure 2, controller 204 can Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 38 / 230 / 105, to be designed and / or configured to perform any method, method step, or sequence of method steps in any manner described in this description, in any order and with any degree of repetition. For example, controller 204 may be configured to repeatedly perform a single step or sequence until a desired or commanded result is achieved; repetition of a step or sequence of steps may be performed iteratively and / or recursively using outputs of repetitions as inputs to subsequent repetitions, aggregating inputs and / or outputs of repetitions to produce an aggregate result, reduction or decrement of one or more variables, such as global variables, and / or division of a larger processing task into a set of smaller processing tasks addressed iteratively.The 204 controller can perform any step or sequence of steps as described in this description in parallel, such as performing a step two or more times simultaneously and / or substantially simultaneously using two or more parallel threads, processor cores, or the like; the division of tasks between threads and / or parallel processes can be performed according to any protocol suitable for dividing tasks between iterations. Those skilled in the art, after reviewing this entire description, will be aware of various ways in which steps, sequences of steps, processing tasks, and / or data can be subdivided, shared, or otherwise handled using iteration, recursion, and / or parallel processing.

[0044] With continued reference to Figure 2, the controller 204 is communicatively connected to the rotation mechanism 124. The controller 204 can be communicatively connected to a locking mechanism 208. The controller 204 can be communicatively connected to an opening mechanism 212. As used in this description, “communicatively connected” means connected by means of a connection, link or bond between two or more relations that allows the reception and / or Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 39 / 230 / 105 transmission of information between them. For example, and without limitation, this connection may be wired or wireless, direct or indirect, and between two or more components, circuits, devices, systems and the like, which allow the reception and / or transmission of data and / or signals between them. Data and / or signals between them may include, without limitation, electrical, electromagnetic, magnetic, video, audio, radio and microwave data and / or signals, combinations thereof and the like, among others. A communicative connection may be achieved, for example, and without limitation, through electronic communication, digital or analog, wired or wireless, either directly or through intervening devices or components.Additionally, the communicative connection may include coupling or electrically connecting at least one output of a device, component, or circuit to at least one input of another device, component, or circuit. For example, and without limitation, via a bus or other means for intercommunication between elements of a computing device. The communicative connection may also include indirect connections via, for example, and without restriction, wireless connection, radio communication, low-power wide area network, optical communication, magnetic, capacitive, or optical coupling, and the like. In some cases, the terminology “communicatively coupled” may be used instead of communicatively connected in this description. The controller 204 can be configured to send an extension signal to the rotation mechanism 124. The extension signal can cause the rotation mechanism 124 to rotate the reel 120 in a forward direction.Controller 204 is also configured to send a retraction signal to rotation mechanism 124. The retraction signal causes rotation mechanism 124 to rotate reel 120 in a reverse direction. The forward and reverse directions may be consistent with any forward and reverse directions, respectively, described as part of this description. In some cases... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 40 / 230 / 105 modalities, the controller 204 can be additionally configured to send a locking signal to the locking mechanism 208, wherein the locking signal causes the locking mechanism to enter its engaged state. In some modalities, the controller 204 can be additionally configured to send an unlocking signal to the locking mechanism 208.

[0045] With continued reference to Figure 2, the system 200 may additionally include a reel lever 140. The reel lever 140 may be communicatively connected to the controller 204. The reel lever 140 may be configured to send a first lever signal to the controller 204. The first lever signal may cause the controller 204 to send the retraction signal. In some embodiments, the reel lever 140 may be configured to send a first lever signal to the controller 204 provided that the reel lever 140 is pressed or otherwise engaged. Additionally, the controller 204 may be configured to send the retraction signal to the rotating mechanism 124 provided that the controller 204 is receiving the first lever signal. In this way, a user can control when the rotating mechanism 124 retracts the cooling cable 108 by engaging and disengaging the reel lever 140.In other embodiments, the single engagement of the reel lever, for any amount of time, may be sufficient to fully house the cooling cable 108. In some embodiments, the reel lever 140 may be configured to send a second lever signal to the controller 204. The second lever signal may cause the controller 204 to send an extension signal. The extension signal may be sent by the controller 204 to the rotating mechanism 124. In some embodiments, the reel lever 140 may be configured to send the second lever signal to the controller 204 provided that the reel lever 140 is pressed or otherwise engaged. Additionally, the... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 41 / 230 / 105 controller 204 can be configured to send the extension signal to the rotation mechanism 124 provided that the controller 204 is receiving the second lever signal. In this way, a user can control when the rotation mechanism 124 extends the cooling cable 108 by engaging and disengaging the reel lever 140. In some embodiments, pushing or otherwise engaging the reel lever 140 can cause the reel lever 140 to send either the first reel lever signal or the second lever signal, depending on the last signal that was sent by the reel lever 140.As a non-limiting example, if reel lever 140 is pressed or otherwise engaged for the first time, it may send a first lever signal, and if reel lever 140 is pressed or otherwise engaged for the second time, reel lever 140 may send a second lever signal. In some embodiments, if reel lever 140 is pushed or otherwise engaged for the third time, reel lever 140 may send the first lever signal.

[0046] With continued reference to Figure 2, system 200 may additionally include a reel locking lever 144. The reel locking lever 144 may be communicatively connected to the controller 204. The reel locking lever 144 may be configured to send a reel locking lever signal to the controller 204. The reel locking lever signal may cause the controller 204 to send the unlocking signal.

[0047] With continued reference to Figure 2, the controller 204 may include a machine learning model 216. The machine learning module 216 may be used to control the rotation mechanism 124 based on various cooling parameters. In one embodiment, the rotation mechanism 124 may rotate in a forward or reverse direction based on whether the cooling cable 108 is retracted or extended. The Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 42 / 230 / 105: Machine learning model 216 can be used to determine a position of rotation mechanism 124 to rotate. Machine learning model 216 can also be used to determine a speed, acceleration, or similar of rotation mechanism 124. Machine learning model 216 can be trained with training data that correlate cooling parameters to cooling cable positions, cooling parameters to spool rotational speeds 120, and similar. Training data may include experimental test data of rotational speeds, cooling cable positions, and similar. Cooling parameters may include time of day, electric vehicle proximity to the cooling cable, idle time, and similar.The machine learning model 216 can be used to activate the rotation mechanism 124 without user intervention, where a user could be a pilot, technician, or similar. The training data can include previous inputs and outputs of the machine learning model 216, so that the machine learning model 216 is iterative. The machine learning model 216 can be consistent with any machine learning model as discussed in this document. The machine learning model 216 can be generated using a machine learning module as discussed with reference to Figure 6.

[0048] With reference now to Figure 3A, an exemplary embodiment 300 of a cable reel 120. In one embodiment, a reel surface 120 may have ribs in a helical pattern 304. The helical pattern 304 may be similar to a nut so that there may be threads on the reel 120. As used in the present document, a “thread” is a rib of uniform cross-section in the form of a helix. A thread may have features such as a crest 308, a root 312, a thread pitch, a flank angle 316 and the like, very similar to a nut thread. A Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 43 / 230 / 105 “crest” is the upper part of a thread rib. A “root” is the valley of a thread rib. A “thread pitch” is a distance between threads, such as a root-to-root distance. A “flank angle” is the angle of the side connecting the crest and the root. Cooling cable 108 can be positioned between ridges 308 in the helical pattern 304, as in a root 312 of the helical pattern 304. The flank angle 316 can be configured to aid cooling around the helical pattern 304. For example, the flank angle 316 can be curved to match the profile of cooling cable 108. Cooling cable 108 can be wrapped around reel 120 so that no part of cooling cable 108 is touching other parts of cooling cable 108. In other words, cooling cable 108 can be wrapped in a single layer of coils around reel 120 in the helical pattern 304.Because of this, the total thread length in the 304 helical pattern can be greater than or equal to the length of the 108 cooling cable. In one embodiment, the total thread length can be calculated as one length of cooling cable 108 per spool of the 304 helical pattern. This number can then be multiplied by the total number of spools needed to wind the cooling cable 108 around the spool 120. The length of the spool 120 can be calculated as a function of the total thread length. The number of spools needed in the 304 helical pattern can be calculated as a function of the diameter of the spool 120 and the length of the 108 cooling cable. A pitch of the 304 helical pattern can be no smaller than a diameter of the 108 cooling cable. In one embodiment, a pitch of the 304 helical pattern can be larger than the diameter of the 108 cooling cable.For example, the crest length of 308 might be 1 / 2” while the diameter of cooling cable 108 might be 5 / 8”. In this example, the pitch of the 304 helical pattern is 1 1 / 8” which is greater than 5 / 8”. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 44 / 230 / 105

[0049] With continuous reference to Figure 3A, the dimensions of the helical pattern 304 can be determined as a function of heat distribution. The helical pattern 304 can be advantageous for cooling the cooling cable 108. Due to the fact that the cooling cable 108 does not lie on itself when stored, due to the helical pattern 304, the cooling cable 108 may not heat up due to conduction and / or convection. Each coil of the cooling cable 108 can be positioned between the crests 308 of the helical pattern 304. This can aid in heat dissipation as the coils are not touching each other. The pitch of the helical pattern 304 and the crest length 308 can be selected based on the desired heat distribution to ensure adequate cooling of the cooling cable 108. Additionally, the crest height 308, which is the vertical distance between the root 312 and the crest 308, can be increased to aid heat dissipation.The height of the 308 crest may be higher than the diameter of the 108 cooling cable. In one embodiment, the 308 crest may act as cooling fins, much like the fins on a heat sink, to dissipate heat from the 108 cooling cable. In another embodiment, the 308 crest may have a length greater than the diameter of the 108 cooling cable. This may act as cooling fins, as a greater length means more surface area to dissipate heat. For example, heat may dissipate from the 108 cooling cable to the 120 reel by conduction. Then, heat may dissipate from the 120 reel of the 308 crest (which acts as cooling fins) by convection. The cross-sectional shape of the 308 crest to the root may be triangular, rectangular, or similar. The cross-sectional shape may include curved edges and the like.In some embodiments, the portion of the crest 308 that rises above the cooling cable 108 may be fin-shaped. Additionally, the reel 120 may be made of a material with a high coefficient of thermal conductivity, such as a material with a... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 45 / 230 / 105 thermal conductivity greater than 230 W / mK at 20°C and 100 kPa (1 bar). For example, reel 120 may be composed of aluminum, copper, or similar materials. A high thermal conductivity for reel 120 may be important as it allows for greater heat transfer from cooling cable 108 to reel 120, which would allow for greater heat dissipation and greater cooling. Cable reel 120 may transfer heat from cooling cable 108 to an external environment, such as the ambient air. This can be done using conduction to remove heat from cooling cable 108 and convection to remove heat from the helical pattern 304 of cable reel 120.

[0050] Still referring to Figure 3B, an exemplary embodiment of an isometric view 320 of a cable reel. The isometric view 320 may show a plurality of tensioning drums 122 parallel to the cable reel 120. The cable reel 120 may be mechanically connected to a rotating mechanism 124. In one embodiment, the cable reel 120 may be mechanically connected to an electric motor. As used in this document, “mechanically connected” refers to one or more components that are connected directly or indirectly by mechanical fasteners. The mechanical fasteners may include screws, rivets, nuts, or the like. The cable reel 120 includes a helical pattern 304, in which the cable connector may reside.

[0051] With reference now to Figure 4, an exemplary embodiment of a machine learning module 400 is illustrated that can perform one or more machine learning processes as described in this description. The machine learning module can perform steps, methods, processes or similar determinations, classifications and / or analysis as described in this description using machine learning processes. A “machine learning process”, as used in this description, is a process that automatically uses training data 404 Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 46 / 230 / 105 to generate an algorithm that will be executed by a computing device / module to produce outputs 408 given the data provided as inputs 412; this contrasts with a software program without machine learning, in which the commands to be executed are determined in advance by a user and written in a programming language.

[0052] Still referring to Figure 4, the “training data” as used in this document is data containing correlations that a machine learning process can use to model relationships between two or more categories of data elements. For example, and without limitation, 404 training data may include a plurality of data inputs, where each input represents a set of data elements that were recorded, received, and / or generated together; the data elements may be correlated by shared existence in a given data input, by proximity in a given data input, or similar.Multiple data entries in 404 training data can reveal one or more trends in correlations between categories of data elements; for example, and without limitation, a larger value of a first data element belonging to a first category of data element may tend to correlate with a larger value of a second data element belonging to a second category of data element, indicating a possible proportional relationship or other mathematical relationship linking values ​​belonging to the two categories. Multiple categories of data elements can be related in 404 training data according to various correlations; the correlations may indicate causal and / or predictive links between categories of data elements, which can be modeled as relationships, such as mathematical relationships, by machine learning processes, as described in more detail below.Training data for 404 errors can be formatted and / or organized by categories of data elements, for example, by associating them. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 47 / 230 / 105 data elements with one or more descriptors corresponding to categories of data elements. As a non-limiting example, 404 training data may include data entered into standardized forms by people or processes, such that the entry of a given data element into a given field on a form can be mapped to one or more category descriptors.The elements in the 404 training data can be linked to category descriptors by tags, tokens, or other data elements; for example, and without limitation, the 404 training data can be provided in fixed-length formats, wherein formats link data link positions to categories, such as comma-separated value (CSV) formats and / or self-descriptive formats, such as Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), or similar, allowing processes or devices to detect data categories.

[0053] Alternatively or additionally, and with continued reference to Figure 4, 404 training data may include one or more elements that are not categorized; that is, 404 training data may not be formatted or may contain descriptors for some data elements. Machine learning algorithms and / or other processes may classify 404 training data according to one or more categorizations using, for example, natural language processing algorithms, token application, detection of correlated values ​​in raw data, and the like; categories may be generated using correlation and / or other processing algorithms.As a non-limiting example, in a body of text, expressions that constitute a number “n” of compound words, such as names modified by other names, can be identified according to a statistically significant prevalence of n grams containing such words in a particular order; as an n gram can be categorized as a language element, such as a... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 48 / 230 / 105 “word” to be tracked similarly to single words, generating a new category as a result of statistical analysis. Similarly, in a data entry including some textual data, a person's name can be identified by reference to a list, dictionary, or other compendium of terms, allowing ad hoc categorization by machine learning algorithms and / or automated data association in the data entry with descriptors or in a specific format. The ability to automatically categorize data entries may enable the same 404 training data to be applicable to two more machine learning algorithms as described in further detail below. The 404 training data used by the 400 machine learning module can correlate any input data as described in this description to any output data as described in this description.As a non-limiting illustrative example, flight elements and / or pilot signals can be inserted, where an output can be a standalone function.

[0054] With further reference to Figure 4, the training data may be filtered, stored, and / or selected using one or more supervised and / or unsupervised machine learning processes and / or models as described in further detail below; such models may include, without limitation, the training data classifier 416. The training data classifier 416 may include a “classifier” which, as used in this description, is a machine learning model as defined below, such as a mathematical model, neural network, or program generated by a machine learning algorithm known as a “classification algorithm,” as described in further detail below, which classifies the inputs into categories or data bins, outputting the categories or data bins and / or labels associated therewith.A classifier can be configured to output at least one piece of data that identifies, or otherwise identifies, a set. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 49 / 230 / 105 of data that is grouped together, considered close in a distance metric, as described below, or similar. The machine learning module 400 can generate a classifier using a classification algorithm, defined as processes by which a computing device and / or any module and / or component operating on it derives a classifier from the training data 404.Classification can be performed using, without limitation, linear classifiers such as logistic regression and / or naive Bayes classifiers, nearest neighbor classifiers such as k-nearest neighbor classifiers, support vector machines, least squares support vector machines, Fisher linear discriminant, quadratic classifiers, decision trees, boosted trees, random forest classifiers, learning vector quantization, and / or neural network-based classifiers. As a non-limiting example, classifier 416 training data can classify training data elements into subcategories of flight elements such as torques, forces, momentum, directions, and the like.

[0055] Still referring to Figure 4, the machine learning module 400 can be configured to perform a lazy learning process 420 and / or protocol, which can alternatively be referred to as a “lazy loading” or “call-on-demand” process and / or protocol, can be a process by which machine learning is conducted after receiving an input to be converted into an output, combining the input and the training set to derive the algorithm to be used to produce the output on demand. For example, an initial set of simulations can be performed to cover an initial heuristic and / or “first guess” on an output and / or relationship. As a non-limiting example, an initial heuristic might include a classification of associations between inputs and training data elements 404. The heuristic can Petition 870250026076, dated 04 / 01 / 2025, page 50 / 230 / 105 include selecting some number of higher-ranking associations and / or 404 training data elements. Slow learning may implement any suitable slow learning algorithm, including, without limitation, a K-nearest neighbors algorithm, a naive slow Bayes algorithm, or similar; persons skilled in the art, after reviewing this entire description, will be aware of various slow learning algorithms that can be applied to generate outputs as described in this description, including, without limitation, slow learning applications of machine learning algorithms as described in further detail below.

[0056] Alternatively or additionally, and with continuous reference to Figure 4, the machine learning processes as described in this description can be used to generate machine learning models 424. A “machine learning model”, as used in this description, is a mathematical and / or algorithmic representation of a relationship between inputs and outputs as generated using any machine learning process including, without limitation, any process as described above, and stored in memory; an input is sent to a machine learning model 424 once created, which generates an output based on the relationship that was derived. For example, and without limitation, a linear regression model generated using a linear regression algorithm can compute a linear combination of input data using coefficients derived during machine learning processes to calculate a given output.As a further non-limiting example, a 424 machine learning model can be generated by creating an artificial neural network, such as a convolutional neural network comprising an input layer of nodes, one or more intermediate layers, and an output layer of nodes. Connections between nodes can be created via the process of “training” the network, in which elements from a 404 training dataset are applied to the input nodes, an algorithm of... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 51 / 230 / 105 Appropriate training (such as Levenberg-Marquardt, nested gradient, annealing simulation, or other algorithms) is then used to adjust the connections and weights between nodes in adjacent layers of the neural network to produce the desired values ​​in the output nodes. This process is sometimes referred to as deep learning.

[0057] Still referring to Figure 4, machine learning algorithms may include at least one supervised machine learning process 428. At least one supervised machine learning process 428, as defined herein, includes algorithms that receive a training set relating a number of inputs to a number of outputs and seek to find one or more mathematical relationships relating inputs to outputs, where each of the one or more mathematical relationships is optimal according to some criterion specified for the algorithm using some scoring function.For example, a supervised learning algorithm might include flight elements and / or pilot signals as described above as inputs, autonomous functions as outputs, and a scoring function that represents a desired form of relationship to be detected between inputs and outputs; the scoring function might, for example, seek to maximize the probability that a given input and / or combination of input elements is associated with a given output to minimize the probability that a given input is not associated with a given output. The scoring function can be expressed as a risk function that represents an “expected loss” of an algorithm relating inputs to outputs, where the loss is computed as an error function that represents the degree to which a prediction generated by the relationship is incorrect when compared to a given input-output pair provided in the 404 training data.Those versed in the technique, after reviewing this entire description, will be aware of several possible variations of at least one learning process. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 52 / 230 / 105 supervised machine learning 428 that can be used to determine the relationship between inputs and outputs. Supervised machine learning processes may include classification algorithms as defined above.

[0058] With further reference to Figure 4, machine learning processes may include at least 432 unsupervised machine learning processes. An unsupervised machine learning process, as used in this document, is a process that derives inferences from datasets without considering labels; as a result, an unsupervised machine learning process may be free to ascertain any structure, relationship, and / or correlation provided in the data. Unsupervised processes may not require a response variable; unsupervised processes may be used to find interesting patterns and / or inferences between variables, to determine a degree of correlation between two or more variables, or similar variables.

[0059] Still referring to Figure 4, the machine learning module 400 can be designed and configured to create a machine learning model 424 using techniques for developing linear regression models. Linear regression models can include common least squares regression, which aims to minimize the square of the difference between predicted and actual results according to an appropriate norm for measuring such a difference (e.g., a space-vector distance norm); the coefficients of the resulting linear equation can be modified to improve minimization. Linear regression models can include rib regression methods, where the function to be minimized includes the least squares function plus the term that multiplies the square of each coefficient by a scalar quantity to penalize large coefficients. Linear regression models can Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 53 / 230 / 105, includes least absolute reduction and selection operator (LASSO) models, in which rib regression is combined with multiplication of the least squares term by a factor of I divided by twice the number of samples. Linear regression models may include a multitasking Lasso-type model in which the norm applied to the least squares term of the Lasso-type model is the Frobenius norm, which is equivalent to the square root of the sum of the squares of all terms.Linear regression models may include the elastic network model, a multitasking elastic network model, a least-angle regression model, a LARS loop model, an orthogonal matching search model, a Bayesian regression model, a logistic regression model, a stochastic gradient descent model, a perceptron model, a passive-aggressive algorithm, a robustness regression model, a Huber regression model, or any other suitable model that may occur to persons skilled in the art upon reviewing this entire description.

[0060] Linear regression models can be generalized into a form of polynomial regression models, whereby a polynomial equation (e.g., a quadratic, cubic, or higher-order equation) is sought that provides a better fit of predicted output / actual output; methods similar to those described above can be applied to minimize error functions, as will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reviewing this entire description.

[0061] With continued reference to Figure 4, machine learning algorithms may include, without limitation, linear discriminant analysis. The machine learning algorithm may include quadratic discriminant analysis. Machine learning algorithms may include kernel vein regression. Machine learning algorithms may include support vector machines, including, without limitation, regression processes based on vector classification. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 54 / 230 / 105 support. Machine learning algorithms may include stochastic gradient descent algorithms, including classification and regression algorithms based on stochastic gradient descent. Machine learning algorithms may include nearest neighbor algorithms. Machine learning algorithms may include Gaussian processes, such as Gaussian Process Regression. Machine learning algorithms may include cross-decomposition algorithms, including partial least squares and / or canonical correlation analysis. Machine learning algorithms may include naive Bayes methods. Machine learning algorithms may include decision tree-based algorithms, such as decision tree classification or regression algorithms.Machine learning algorithms can include ensemble methods such as bagging metaestimator, randomized tree forest, AdaBoost, gradient tree boosting, and / or voting classification methods. Machine learning algorithms can also include neural network algorithms, including convolutional neural network processes.

[0062] With reference now to Figure 5, an exemplary embodiment of a 500 aircraft is illustrated. The 500 aircraft may include an electrically powered aircraft (i.e., electric aircraft). In some embodiments, the electrically powered aircraft may be an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The electric aircraft may be capable of rotor-based cruise flight, rotor-based takeoff, rotor-based landing, fixed-wing cruise flight, airplane-style takeoff, airplane-style landing, and / or any combination thereof. “Rotor-based flight” as described in this description is that in which the aircraft generates lift and propulsion by means of one or more powered rotors coupled to an engine, such as a quadcopter, multirotor helicopter, or other vehicle that retains its lift primarily using propellers. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 55 / 230 / 105 downward thrust. “Fixed-wing flight”, as described in this description, is when the aircraft is capable of flying using wings and / or blades that generate lift caused by the speed of the air ahead of the aircraft and by the shape of the wings and / or blades, as in airplane-style flight.

[0063] With reference to Figure 5, aircraft 500 may include a fuselage 504. As used in this description, a “fuselage” is the main body of an aircraft or, in other words, the entire aircraft except the cockpit, nose, wings, empennage, nacelles, any and all control surfaces, and generally contains the payload of an aircraft. Fuselage 504 may comprise structural elements that physically support the shape and structure of an aircraft. Structural elements may take a plurality of forms, alone or in combination with other types. Structural elements may vary depending on the type of aircraft construction and, specifically, the fuselage. Fuselage 504 may comprise a truss structure. A truss structure may be used with a light aircraft and may include welded aluminum tube trusses.A truss, as used in this document, is an assembly of beams that creates a rigid structure, often in combinations of triangles to create three-dimensional shapes. A truss structure may alternatively comprise titanium construction instead of aluminum tubing or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the structural elements may comprise aluminum tubing and / or titanium beams. In one embodiment, and without limitation, the structural elements may include an aircraft skin. The aircraft skin may be layered in the form of a truss-constructed body. The aircraft skin may comprise a plurality of materials, such as aluminum, fiberglass, and / or carbon fiber, the latter of which will be discussed in more detail later in this article.

[0064] Still referring to Figure 5, aircraft 500 may include Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 56 / 230 / 105 a plurality of actuators 508. The actuator 508 may include any motor and / or propeller described in this description, for example, with reference to Figures 1 to 12. In one embodiment, the actuator 508 may be mechanically coupled to an aircraft. As used herein, a person skilled in the art would understand “mechanically coupled” to mean that at least a portion of a device, component, or circuit is connected to at least a portion of the aircraft via a mechanical coupling.The aforementioned mechanical coupling may include, for example, rigid couplings such as beam couplings, bellows couplings, pin and bushing couplings, constant velocity couplings, split sleeve couplings, diaphragm couplings, disc couplings, threaded couplings, elastic couplings, flexible couplings, fluid couplings, gear couplings, grid couplings, Hirth couplings, hydrodynamic couplings, jaw couplings, magnetic couplings, Oldham couplings, sleeve couplings, tapered shaft couplings, double spring couplings, rag joint couplings, universal joints, or any combination thereof. As used in this description, an “aircraft” is a vehicle that can fly. As a non-limiting example, aircraft may include airplanes, helicopters, airships, balloons, gliders, paramotors, and the like.In one embodiment, the mechanical coupling can be used to connect the ends of adjacent parts and / or objects of an electric aircraft. Additionally, in another embodiment, the mechanical coupling can be used to join two pieces of rotating components of an electric aircraft.

[0065] With continued reference to Figure 5, a plurality of 508 actuators can be configured to produce a torque. As used in this description, a “torque” is a measure of force that causes an object to rotate about a geometric axis in a direction. For example, and without limitation, torque can rotate an aileron and / or rudder to generate a force that Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 57 / 230 / 105 may adjust and / or affect altitude, airspeed, ground speed, direction during flight, and / or thrust. For example, the plurality of actuators 508 may include a component used to produce a torque that affects the roll and pitch of the aircraft, such as, without limitation, one or more ailerons. An “aileron,” as used in this description, is a suspended surface that forms part of the trailing edge of a wing on a fixed-wing aircraft, and which may be moved via mechanical means, such as, without limitation, servomotors, mechanical linkages, or the like. As a further example, the plurality of actuators 508 may include a rudder which may include, without limitation, a segmented rudder that produces a torque around a vertical geometric axis.Additionally or alternatively, the plurality of actuators 508 may include other flight control surfaces, such as propellers, rotary flight controls, or any other structural features that can adjust the movement of the aircraft 500. The plurality of actuators 508 may include one or more rotors, turbines, ducted fans, paddle wheels, and / or other components configured to propel a vehicle through a fluid medium including, but not limited to, air.

[0066] With reference to Figure 5, the plurality of actuators 508 may include at least one propulsion component. As used in this description, a “propulsion component” or “propeller” is a component and / or device used to propel a vessel by exerting force on a fluid medium, which may include a gaseous medium, such as air, or a liquid medium, such as water. In one embodiment, when a propeller rotates and pulls air behind it, it simultaneously pushes an aircraft forward with a quantity of force and / or thrust. More air pulled behind the aircraft results in greater thrust with which the aircraft is propelled forward. The propulsion component may include any device or component that consumes electrical power on demand to propel a Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 58 / 230 / 105 electric aircraft in a direction or other vehicle while on the ground or in flight. In one embodiment, the propulsion component may include an extractor component. As used in this description, an “extractor component” is a component that pulls and / or tows an aircraft through a medium. As a non-limiting example, the extractor component may include a flight component, such as an extractor propeller, an extractor motor, an extractor propeller, and the like. Additionally or alternatively, the extractor component may include a plurality of extractor flight components. In another embodiment, the propulsion component may include a pusher component. As used in this description, a “pusher component” is a component that pushes and / or propels an aircraft through a medium.As a non-limiting example, the pusher component may include a pusher component, such as a pusher propeller, a pusher motor, a pusher thruster, and the like. Additionally or alternatively, the pusher flight component may include a plurality of pusher flight components.

[0067] In another embodiment, and still with reference to Figure 5, the propeller may include a propeller, a propeller blade, or any combination of the two. A propeller may function to convert the rotary motion of an engine or other power source into a rotating airflow that can push the propeller forward or backward. The propeller may include a rotary power-driven concentrator to which several radial airfoil blades may be attached, so that the entire assembly rotates around a longitudinal geometric axis.

[0068] As a non-limiting example, the propeller blade pitch of propellers may be fixed at a fixed angle, manually variable to some defined positions, automatically variable (e.g., a “constant speed” type), and / or any combination thereof as further described in this description. As used in this description, a Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 59 / 230 / 105 “fixed angle” is an angle that is fixed and / or substantially immobile from a point of attachment. For example, and without limitation, a fixed angle may be an angle of 2.2° inward and / or 1.7° forward. As a further non-limiting example, a fixed angle may be an angle of 3.6° outward and / or 2.7° backward. In one embodiment, the propellers for an aircraft may be designed to be fixed relative to their concentrator at an angle similar to the thread in a nut forming an angle relative to the axis; this angle may be referred to as a pitch or pitch angle which may determine a forward speed of movement as the propeller blade rotates. Additionally or alternatively, the propeller component may be configured as having a variable pitch angle. As used in this description, a "variable pitch angle" is an angle that can be moved and / or rotated.For example, and without limitation, the propelling component may be angled at a first angle of 3.3° inward, whereupon the propelling component may be rotated and / or displaced at a second angle of 1.7° outward.

[0069] With reference to Figure 5, the propeller may include a thrust element that may be integrated into the propeller. The thrust element may include, without limitation, a device using movable or rotating blades, such as one or more rotors, an aircraft propeller or propeller, a set of aircraft propellers or propellers, such as counter-rotating propellers, a movable or oscillating wing or the like. Additionally, a thrust element, for example, may include, without limitation, a marine propeller or nut, an impeller, a turbine, a pump jet, a blade or blade-based device or the like.

[0070] With continued reference to Figure 5, the plurality of actuators 508 may include power sources, control links to one or more elements, spindles and / or mechanical couplings used to actuate and / or control any other flight component. The plurality of actuators 508 Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 60 / 230 / 105 may include a motor that operates to move one or more flight control components and / or one or more control surfaces to drive one or more thrusters or similar. A motor may be driven by direct current (DC) electrical power and may include, without limitation, brushless DC electric motors, switched reluctance motors, induction motors, or any combination thereof. Alternatively or additionally, a motor may be driven by an inverter. A motor may also include electronic speed controllers, inverters, or other components for regulating motor speed, direction of rotation, and / or dynamic braking.

[0071] With reference to Figure 5, the plurality of actuators 508 may include a power source. A power source may include, for example, a generator, a photovoltaic device, a fuel cell, such as a hydrogen fuel cell, a direct methanol fuel cell and / or a solid oxide fuel cell, an electrical energy storage device (e.g., a capacitor, an inductor and / or a battery). A power source may also include a battery cell or a plurality of battery cells connected in series in a module and each module connected in series or in parallel to other modules. The configuration of a power source containing connected modules may be designed to meet a power or wattage requirement and may be designed to fit into a designated area on an electric aircraft in which the system may be incorporated.

[0072] In one embodiment, and still with reference to Figure 5, a power source can be used to provide a constant supply of electrical power to a load during a flight of an electric aircraft 500. For example, the power source may be able to provide sufficient power for “cruise” and other relatively low-power phases of flight. A power source may also be able to provide electrical power for Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 61 / 230 / 105 some phases of higher flight power also, particularly when the power source is at a high SOC, as may be the case, for example, during takeoff. In one embodiment, the power source may include an emergency power unit that may be capable of providing sufficient electrical power for auxiliary loads including, without limitation, lighting, navigation, communications, de-icing, steering, or other systems requiring power or energy. Additionally, the power source may be capable of providing sufficient power for controlled descent and landing protocols, including, without limitation, hovering descent or runway landing. As used in this document, the power source may have high power density in that the electrical energy that a power source can usefully produce per unit volume and / or mass is relatively high.As used in this description, "electrical energy" is a rate of electrical energy per unit time. An energy source may include a device for which the power that can be produced per unit volume and / or mass has been optimized, for example, at the expense of maximum total specific energy density or power capacity.Non-limiting examples of items that can be used as at least one power source include batteries used for starting applications, including lithium-ion batteries which may include NCA, NMC, lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) and lithium manganese oxide (LMO) batteries, which may be mixed with other cathode chemistry to provide more specific power if the application requires it; lithium metal batteries, which have a lithium metal anode that provides high power on demand; lithium-ion batteries which have a silicon or titanite anode; the power source may be used, in one embodiment, to provide electrical power to an electric aircraft or drone, such as an electric aerial vehicle, during times requiring high power output rates, including, without limitation, takeoff, landing, thermal de-icing and situations requiring higher power output for stability reasons, such as situations of... Petition 870250026076, dated 04 / 01 / 2025, page 62 / 230 / 105 high turbulence, as described in more detail below. A battery may include, without limitation, a battery using nickel-based chemicals such as nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride, a battery using lithium-ion battery chemicals such as nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA), nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC), lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) and / or lithium manganese oxide (LMO), a battery using lithium polymer technology, lead-based batteries such as, without limitation, lead-acid batteries, metal-air batteries or any other suitable battery. Persons skilled in the art, after reviewing this entire description, will be aware of various component devices that may be used as a power source.

[0073] Still referring to Figure 5, a power source may include a plurality of power sources referred to as a power source module in this document. The module may include batteries connected in parallel or in series, or a plurality of modules connected in series or in parallel designed to meet both power and energy requirements. Connecting batteries in series can increase the potential of at least one power source, which can provide more power on demand. High-potential batteries may require cell matching when high peak load is needed. As more cells are connected in sequences, there may be a possibility of a cell failing, which can increase the resistance in the module and reduce the overall power output, as the module voltage may decrease as a result of that cell failure.Connecting batteries in parallel can increase the total current capacity by decreasing the total resistance, and can also increase the overall ampere-hour capacity. The overall power and energy outputs of at least one energy source can be based on the individual battery cell performance or on an extrapolation based on the measurement of at least one electrical parameter. In one embodiment... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 63 / 230 / 105, states that the power source includes a plurality of battery cells; the overall power output capacity may be dependent on the electrical parameters of each individual cell. If a cell exhibits high self-discharge during demand, the power drawn from at least one power source may be reduced to prevent damage to the weaker cell. The power source may additionally include, without limitation, wiring, conduit, housing, cooling system, and battery management system. Those skilled in the art will be aware, after reviewing this entire description, of many different components of a power source.

[0074] With reference to Figure 5, according to some embodiments, a power source may include an emergency power unit (EPU) (i.e., auxiliary power unit). As used in this description, an “emergency power unit” is a power source as described herein that is configured to power a system essential to a critical function in an emergency, for example without limitation, when another power source has failed, is depleted, or is otherwise unavailable. Exemplary essential non-limiting systems include navigation systems such as MFD, GPS, VOR receiver or directional gyroscope, and other essential flight components such as thrusters.

[0075] Still referring to Figure 5, another exemplary actuator may include landing gear. The landing gear can be used for takeoff and / or landing. The landing gear can be used to be in contact with the ground while the aircraft 500 is not in flight.

[0076] With further reference to Figure 5, aircraft 500 may include a pilot control 512, including, without limitation, a hover control, a thrust control, a receiver stick, a cyclic and / or a collective control. As used in this description, a “collective control” or “collective” is a mechanical control of an aircraft that allows a Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 64 / 230 / 105 pilot adjust and / or control the pitch angle of the plurality of actuators 508. For example, and without limitation, collective control may alter and / or adjust the pitch angle of all main rotor propeller blades collectively. For example, and without limitation, pilot control 512 may include a crosshead control. As used in this description, a “crosshead control” is a mechanical control of an aircraft to control pitch and / or roll. For example, and without limitation, crosshead control may alter and / or adjust the roll angle of the aircraft 500 as a function of controlling and / or maneuvering ailerons. In one embodiment, pilot control 512 may include one or more foot brakes, control sticks, pedals, throttle levels and the like. In another mode, and without limitation, the 512 pilot control can be configured to control a main geometric axis of the aircraft.As used in this description, a “principal geometric axis” is a geometric axis on a body that represents three-dimensional orientations. For example, and without limitation, the principal geometric axis or more yaw, pitch, and / or roll geometric axes. The principal geometric axis may include a yaw geometric axis. As used in this description, a “yaw geometric axis” is a geometric axis that is directed toward the bottom of the aircraft, perpendicular to the wings. For example, and without limitation, a positive yaw motion may include adjusting and / or shifting the nose of the aircraft 500 to the right. The principal geometric axis may include a pitch geometric axis. As used in this description, a “pitch geometric axis” is a geometric axis that is directed to the right and extends laterally relative to the wing of the aircraft. For example, and without limitation, a positive pitch motion may include adjusting and / or shifting the nose of the aircraft 500 upward.The main geometric axis may include a rolling geometric axis. As used in this description, a "rolling geometric axis" is a geometric axis that is directed longitudinally toward the nose of the aircraft, parallel to the... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 65 / 230 / 105 fuselage. For example, and without limitation, a positive rolling motion may include raising the left wing and lowering the right wing simultaneously.

[0077] Still referring to Figure 5, the 512 pilot control can be configured to modify a variable pitch angle. For example, and without limitation, the 512 pilot control can adjust one or more angles of attack of a propeller. As used in this description, an “angle of attack” is an angle between the propeller chord and the relative wind. For example, and without limitation, the angle of attack may include a propeller blade with an angle of 3.2°. In one embodiment, the 512 pilot control can modify the variable pitch angle from a first angle of 2.71° to a second angle of 3.82°. Additionally or alternatively, the 512 pilot control can be configured to translate a desired torque from the pilot to the flight component. For example, and without limitation, the 512 pilot control can translate a desired torque from the pilot to a propeller of 160 lb. ft. of torque.As a further non-limiting example, the 512 pilot control can introduce a desired pilot torque to a propeller that is 290 lb. ft. of torque.

[0078] Still referring to Figure 5, the 500 aircraft may include a loading system. A loading system may include a system configured to load an aircraft with cargo or personnel. For example, some exemplary loading systems may include a swing nose that is configured to rotate the nose of the 500 aircraft from the path, thereby allowing direct access to a cargo opening located behind the nose. A notable swing nose aircraft is the Boeing 747.

[0079] With further reference to Figure 5, aircraft 500 may include a sensor 516. Sensor 516 may include any noise monitoring sensor or circuit described in this description, for example, in reference Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 66 / 230 / 105, Figures 1 to 12. Sensor 516 can be configured to detect a pilot control characteristic 512. The sensor can be a device, module and / or subsystem, using any hardware, software and / or any combination thereof to detect a characteristic and / or changes thereof, in an instantaneous environment, for example, without limitation, a pilot control 512 to which the sensor is close or otherwise in a detected communication, and transmit information associated with the characteristic, for example, without limitation, digitized data. Sensor 516 can be mechanically and / or communicatively coupled to aircraft 500, including, for example, at least one pilot control 512. Sensor 516 can be configured to detect a characteristic associated with at least one pilot control 512.An environmental sensor may include, without limitation, one or more sensors used to detect ambient temperature, barometric pressure and / or air speed, one or more motion sensors which may include without restriction gyroscopes, accelerometers, inertial measurement unit (IMU) and / or magnetic sensors, one or more humidity sensors, one or more oxygen sensors or similar. Additionally or alternatively, the sensor 516 may include at least one geospatial sensor. The sensor 516 may be located inside an aircraft; and / or be included in and / or connected to at least a portion of the aircraft. The sensor may include one or more proximity sensors, displacement sensors, vibration sensors and the like. The sensor may be used to monitor the position of the aircraft 500 for both critical and non-critical functions. The sensor may be incorporated into a vehicle or aircraft or be remote.

[0080] With reference to Figure 5, in some embodiments, sensor 516 can be configured to detect a feature associated with any pilot control described in this description. Non-limiting examples of a sensor 516 may include an inertial measurement unit (IMU), a Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 67 / 230 / 105 accelerometer, a gyroscope, a proximity sensor, a pressure sensor, a light sensor, a Pitot tube, an airspeed sensor, a position sensor, a speed sensor, a switch, a thermometer, a strain gauge, an acoustic sensor, and an electrical sensor. In some cases, the 516 sensor may detect a characteristic as an analog measurement, for example, by producing a continuously varying electrical potential indicative of the detected characteristic. In such cases, the 516 sensor may additionally comprise an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) as well as any additional circuitry such as, without limitation, a Whetstone bridge, an amplifier, a filter, and the like. For example, in some cases, the 516 sensor may comprise a strain gauge configured to determine the load of one or more flight components, for example, the landing gear.The strain gauge can be included in a circuit comprising a Whetstone bridge, an amplified filter, and a bandpass filter to provide an analog strain measurement signal with a high signal-to-noise ratio, which distinguishes strain in a landing gear member. An ADC can then digitize the analog signal and produce a digital signal that can then be transmitted to other systems within the aircraft 500, for example, without limitation, a computing system, a pilot display, and a memory component. Alternatively or additionally, the sensor 516 can digitally detect a characteristic of a pilot control 512. For example, in some embodiments, the sensor 516 can detect a characteristic by means of digitally digitizing a natively detected signal.In some cases, for example, the 516 sensor may include a rotational encoder and be configured to detect a rotational position of a pilot control; in this case, the rotational encoder can digitally detect rotational “clicks” by any known method, such as, without limitation, magnetic, optical and the like.

[0081] Still referring to Figure 5, the 500 electric aircraft can Petition 870250026076, dated 04 / 01 / 2025, page 68 / 230 / 105, includes at least one 524 motor, which can be mounted on a structural feature of the aircraft. The design of the 524 motor may allow it to be installed externally to a structural element (such as a boom, nacelle, or fuselage) for easy maintenance access and to minimize the accessibility requirements of the structure. This can improve structural efficiency by requiring fewer large holes in the mounting area. In some embodiments, the 524 motor may include two main holes at the top and bottom of the mounting area to access the bearing cartridge. Additionally, a structural feature may include a component of the 500 electric aircraft. For example, and without limitation, the structural feature may be any portion of a vehicle incorporating the 524 motor, including any vehicle as described in this description.As a further non-limiting example, a structural feature may include, without limitation, a wing, a spar, a stabilizer, a fuselage, or any part thereof; persons skilled in the art, upon reviewing this entire description, will be aware of many possible features that may function as at least one structural feature. At least one structural feature may be constructed of any suitable material or combination of materials, including, without limitation, metal, such as aluminum, titanium, steel, or similar materials, polymeric or composite materials, fiberglass, carbon fiber, wood, or any other suitable material.As a non-limiting example, at least one structural feature may be constructed from additively fabricated polymeric material with a carbon fiber exterior; aluminum parts or other elements may be enclosed for structural strength, or for support purposes, for example, against vibration, torque, or shear stresses imposed by at least one thruster. Persons skilled in the art, after reviewing this entire description, will be aware of various materials, combinations of materials, and / or construction techniques.

[0082] Still referring to Figure 5, the 500 electric aircraft can Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 69 / 230 / 105, includes a vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. As used in this document, a vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is one that can hover, take off, and land vertically. An eVTOL, as used in this document, is an electrically powered aircraft that typically uses a power source from a plurality of power sources to power the aircraft. In order to optimize the power and energy required to propel the aircraft, the eVTOL may be capable of rotor-based cruise flight, rotor-based takeoff, rotor-based landing, fixed-wing cruise flight, airplane-style takeoff, airplane-style landing, and / or any combination thereof.Rotor-based flight, as described in this document, is when the aircraft generates lift and propulsion by means of one or more powered rotors coupled to an engine, such as a quadcopter, multirotor helicopter, or other vehicle that maintains its lift primarily using downward thrust propellers. Fixed-wing flight, as described in this document, is when the aircraft is capable of flying using wings and / or blades that generate life caused by the aircraft's forward speed and the shape of the wings and / or blades, such as airplane-style flight.

[0083] With continued reference to Figure 5, various aerodynamic forces can act on the Electric 500 aircraft during flight. The forces acting on the Electric 500 aircraft during flight may include, without limitation, thrust, the forward force produced by the rotating element of the Electric 500 aircraft and acting parallel to the longitudinal geometric axis. Another force acting on the Electric 500 aircraft may be, without limitation, drag, which can be defined as a retarding force caused by the interruption of airflow by any protruding surface of the Electric 500 aircraft, such as, without limitation, the wing, rotor, and fuselage. Drag can oppose thrust and acts rearward, parallel to the relative wind. An additional force acting on the Electric 500 aircraft may Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 70 / 230 / 105, includes, without limitation, weight, which may include a combined load of the Electric 500 aircraft itself, crew, baggage and / or fuel. Weight may pull the Electric 500 aircraft downward due to the force of gravity. An additional force acting on the Electric 500 aircraft may include, without limitation, lift, which may act to oppose the downward force of weight and may be produced by the dynamic effect of air acting on the airfoil and / or downward thrust of the Electric aircraft's propeller. The lift generated by the airfoil may depend on the airflow velocity, air density, total area of ​​an airfoil and / or segment thereof and / or an angle of attack between the air and the airfoil. For example, and without limitation, the Electric 500 aircraft are designed to be as light as possible. Reducing the aircraft's weight and designing to reduce the number of components are essential for optimizing weight.To conserve energy, it may be useful to reduce the weight of components of the 500 electric aircraft, including, but not limited to, propellers and / or propulsion assemblies. In one embodiment, the 524 motor can eliminate the need for many external structural features that might otherwise be required to join one component to another. The 524 motor can also increase energy efficiency by enabling a lower physical propeller profile, reducing drag and / or wind resistance. This can increase durability by decreasing the extent to which drag and / or wind resistance add forces acting on the 500 electric aircraft and / or propellers.

[0084] Now with reference to Figures 6A and 6B, an exemplary embodiment of a 600 charging connector is illustrated. As shown in Figure 6A, the 600 charging connector (also referred to as a “connector” in this document) facilitates the transfer of electrical power between a charging station power source and an electric aircraft, such as an electric aircraft power source and / or electric aircraft electrical systems. As Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 71 / 230 / 105 used in this description, “charging” refers to a process of increasing stored energy within a power source. In some cases, and without limitation, a power source may include a battery and charging may include providing electrical power, such as an electric current, to the battery.

[0085] In one or more embodiments, and still with reference to Figure 6A, connector 600 may include a distal end of a flexible cord 624 or a bundle of cords, for example, hose, tubing, cables, wires and the like, connected to a charging unit, such as a charging station or charger. Connector 600 is configured to connect the charging unit to an electric aircraft to create electrical communication between the charging unit and the electric aircraft, as further discussed in this description. Connector 600 may be configured to connect removablely to an electric aircraft port using, for example, a snap-in component 668. As used in this description, a “port” is an interface, for example, an interface configured to receive another component or an interface configured to transmit and / or receive a signal on a computing device.For example, and without limitation, in the case of an electric aircraft port, the port interconnects with several conductors 608 and / or a cooling channel 660 via the receiving connector 600. In the case of a computing device port, the port may provide an interface between a signal and a computing device. A connector may include a male component with a penetrating form and the port may include a female component with a receptive form, receptive to the male component. Alternatively or additionally, the connector may have a female component and the port may have a male component. In some cases, the connector may include multiple connections that may make contact and / or communicate with associated plug-in components within the port when the connector is plugged in. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 72 / 230 / 105 door.

[0086] With continuous reference to Figure 6A, connector 600 may include a sheath 604. In some cases, the sheath 604 may protect the internal components of connector 600. The sheath 604 may be made of various materials, such as metal alloy, aluminum, steel, plastic, synthetic material, semi-synthetic material, polymer, and the like. In some embodiments, the sheath 604 may be monolithic. In other embodiments, the sheath 604 may include a plurality of assembled components. The sheath 604 and / or connector 600 may be configured to fit into a port of an electrical aircraft using a fitting component 628. The fitting component 628 may include a mechanical or electromechanical mechanism described in this description. For example, without limitation, the fitting may include an electromechanical device used to join electrical conductors and create an electrical circuit.In some cases, the 628 snap-in component may include gender-specific snap-in components. Gender-specific snap-in components may include a male component, such as a plug, that is inserted into a female component, such as a socket. In some cases, the connection between snap-in components may be removable.

[0087] In some cases, the connection between plug-in components may be permanent. In some cases, the connection may be removable, but requires a specialized tool or wrench for removal. The connection may be achieved by means of one or more plug and socket fittings, pogo pin contacts, crown spring connectors and the like. In some cases, the connection may be keyed to ensure proper alignment of connector 600. In some cases, the connection may be lockable. In one or more embodiments, the housing 604 may include controls 632. The controls 632 may be actuated by a user to initiate, terminate and / or modify parameter loading. For example, and without limitation, a button of Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 73 / 230 / 105. Controls 632 can be compressed by a user to initiate a transfer of electrical power from the charging unit to the electric aircraft. Controls 632 may include buttons, switches, sliders, a touchscreen, joystick, and the like. In some embodiments, controls 632 may include a screen that displays information related to charging a power source. For example, and without limitation, the screen may display an amperage or voltage of electrical power being transferred to the electric aircraft power source. The screen may also display a calculated amount of time until the power source is charged to a desired amount (e.g., desired state of charge). The screen may also display data detected by components, such as a sensor, connector, and / or electric aircraft.For example, and without limitation, the screen may display the temperature of an electric aircraft power source. In one exemplary embodiment, a user may actuate, for example, a switch on control 632 to initiate cooling of a component of connector 600 and / or electric aircraft in response to information and / or data displayed on the connector 600 screen. The initiation of cooling of one or more embodiments of connector 600 may include a coolant source that displaces a coolant within a cooling channel as further discussed in this description below.

[0088] With continued reference to Figure 6A, the fitting component 668 of the 604 sheath may include a fastener. As used in this description, a “fastener” is a physical component that is designed and / or configured to connect or fasten two or more components together. The connector 600 may include one or more connecting components or mechanisms, for example, without limitation fasteners, threads, fittings, inclined helical springs and the like. In some cases, the connector may be connected to the port by means of one or more pressure fasteners. As used in this description, a “pressure fastener” is a fastener that couples Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 74 / 230 / 105 a first surface to a second surface when the two surfaces are pressed together. Some pressure fasteners include elements on the first surface that interlock with elements on the second surface; such fasteners include, without limitation, Velcro fasteners, such as the VELCRO fasteners produced by Velcro Industries BV Limited Liability Company of Curaçao, Netherlands, and fasteners held together by a plurality of flanged or mushroom-shaped elements, such as the 3M DUAL LOCK fasteners manufactured by the 3M Company of Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. The pressure fastener may also include adhesives, including reusable gel adhesives, GECKSKIN adhesives developed by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA, or other reusable adhesives.When a snap fastener includes an adhesive, the adhesive may be located entirely on the first surface of the snap fastener or on the second surface of the snap fastener, allowing any surface that can adhere to the adhesive to serve as the corresponding surface. In some cases, the connector may be attached to the port by means of magnetic force. For example, the connector may include one or more magnetic, ferromagnetic, and / or electromagnet materials. The fastener may be configured to provide a removable link between the 600 connector and the electrical aircraft port. As used in this description, “removable link” is an attributive term referring to an attribute of one or more relationships to be connected and subsequently detached from other relationships; a removable link is a relationship that is opposed to a permanent link in that two or more relationships can be connected without any means for future detachment.Non-limiting examples of permanent bonding methods include certain uses of adhesives, glues, nails, engineering interference fits (i.e., pressure), and the like. In some cases, the detachment of two or more permanently bonded relationships may result in the breakage of one or more. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 75 / 230 / 105 of the two or more relationships.

[0089] With continued reference to Figure 6A, connector 600 may include a controller 640. Connector 600 may include one or more charging cables, each including a conductor 608, which has a distal end approximately located within connector 600 and a proximal end approximately located at a charging unit power source. As used in this description, a “conductor” is a component that facilitates conduction. As used in this description, “conduction” is a process by which one or more heat and / or electricity are transmitted through a substance, for example, when there is a difference in stress (i.e., temperature or electrical potential) between adjacent regions. In some cases, conductor 608 may be configured to charge and / or recharge the electric aircraft.For example, conductor 608 may be connected to a power source of a charging unit, and the conductor may be designed and / or configured to carry a specified amount of electrical power, current, or type of current. For example, conductor 608 may include a direct current conductor. As used in this description, a “direct current conductor” is a conductor configured to carry a direct current to recharge an electric aircraft power source. As used in this description, “direct current” is a unidirectional flow of electrical charge. In some cases, the conductor may include an alternating current conductor. As used in this description, an “alternating current conductor” is a conductor configured to carry an alternating current to recharge an electric aircraft power source.As used in this description, an "alternating current" is a flow of electric charge that periodically reverses direction; in some cases, an alternating current may continuously change its magnitude over time (e.g., sine wave).

[0090] In one or more forms, and also with reference to Figure Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 76 / 230 / 105 In embodiments 6A, conductor 608 may include a high-voltage conductor 612. In a non-limiting embodiment, the high-voltage conductor 616 may be configured for a potential not less than 600 V. In some embodiments, the high-voltage conductor may include a direct current (DC) conductor. The high-voltage conductor 612 may include a DC conductor pin extending from sheath 604 that allows DC power to flow into and out of the electric aircraft via the port. In other embodiments, the high-voltage conductor 612 may include an alternating current (AC) conductor. An AC conductor may include any component responsible for the flow of AC power into and out of the electric aircraft. The AC conductor may include a pin extending from sheath 604 that may allow an electrical power transfer between the connector and the electric aircraft power source.In some embodiments, a high-voltage conductor pin 612 may include a live pin, such that the pin is the DC or AC power supply. In other embodiments, the high-voltage conductor pin 616 may include a neutral pin, such that the pin is the return path for DC or AC power.

[0091] With continuous reference to Figure 6A, the conductor may include a low-voltage conductor 616. In a non-limiting embodiment, the low-voltage conductor 616 may be configured for a potential not greater than 600 V. The low-voltage conductor 616 may be configured for AC or DC current. In one or more embodiments, the low-voltage conductor 616 may be used as an auxiliary charging connector to power electrical aircraft auxiliary equipment. In some embodiments, the auxiliary equipment may only be powered using the low-voltage conductor 616 so that the auxiliary equipment is not powered after charging, thus the auxiliary equipment may be switched off during in-flight activities. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 77 / 230 / 105

[0092] With continued reference to Figure 6A, the high-voltage conductor 612 and the low-voltage conductor 616 may receive an electric charging current from a charging unit power source. As used in this description, a “power source” is a source of electrical energy, for example, for charging a battery. In some cases, the power source may include a charging battery (i.e., a battery used to charge other batteries). A charging battery is notably contrasted with an electric aircraft power source or battery, which is located, for example, in electric aircraft. As used in this description, an “electric charging current” is a flow of electric charge that facilitates an increase in the stored electrical energy of an energy storage device, such as, without limitation, a battery. The charging battery may include a plurality of batteries, battery modules, and / or battery cells.The charging battery can be configured to store a range of electrical energy, for example, between about 5 kWh and about 5,000 kWh. The power source can house a variety of electrical components. In one embodiment, the power source may contain a solar inverter. The solar inverter can be configured to produce on-site power generation. In one embodiment, the power generated from the solar inverter can be stored in a charging battery. In some embodiments, the charging battery may include a used electric aircraft battery that is no longer suitable for service in an aircraft.

[0093] In some embodiments, and still with reference to Figure 6A, the charging battery may have a continuous power rating of at least 350 kVA. In other embodiments, the charging battery may have a continuous power rating of about 350 kVA. In some embodiments, the charging battery may have a battery charging range of up to 950 Vde. In other embodiments, the charging battery may have a Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 78 / 230 / 105 battery charging range of approximately 950 Vde. In some embodiments, the charging battery may have a continuous charging current of at least 350 amps. In other embodiments, the charging battery may have a continuous charging current of approximately 350 amps. In some embodiments, the charging battery may have a booster charging current of at least 500 amps. In other embodiments, the charging battery may have a booster charging current of approximately 500 amps. In some embodiments, the charging battery may include any component with the capability to recharge an electric aircraft power source.In some configurations, the charging battery may include a constant voltage charger, a constant current charger, a conical current charger, a pulsed current charger, a negative pulse charger, an IUI charger, a slow charger, and a float charger.

[0094] In one or more embodiments, and still with reference to Figure 6A, conductor 608 may be an electrical conductor, for example, a wire and / or cable, as mentioned above in this description. Exemplary conductive materials may include metals, such as, without limitation, copper, nickel, steel and the like. In one or more embodiments, the conductor may be disposed within insulation, such as an insulating sleeve in which the conductor is at least partially disposed. For example, and without limitation, conductor 608 may be covered by insulation except at the conductor pin, which may be in contact with an electrical aircraft door component or interface as part of fitting component 668. As used in this description, “communication” is an attribute in which two or more relations interact with each other, for example, within a specific domain or in a certain manner.In some cases, communication between two or more relationships may be of a specific domain, such as, but not limited to, electrical communication, fluidic communication, etc. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 79 / 230 / 105 informatics, mechanical communication and similar. As used in this description, “electrical communication” is an attribute in which two or more relations interact with each other by means of an electric current or electricity in general. As used in this description, “information communication” is an attribute in which two or more relations interact with each other by means of a flow of information or information in general. As used in this description, “mechanical communication” is an attribute in which two or more relations interact with each other by means of mechanical means, for example, mechanical effort (e.g., force) and flow (e.g., speed).

[0095] With reference to Figure 6B, in some embodiments, a charging unit may additionally include an alternating current-to-direct current converter configured to convert an electrical load current from an alternating current. As used in this description, an “analog-to-direct current converter” is an electrical component that is configured to convert analog current into digital current. An analog-to-direct current (AC-DC) converter may include a power supply and / or analog-to-direct current transformer. In some cases, the AC-DC converter may be located within an electric aircraft, and conductors may provide alternating current to the electric aircraft via conductors 608 and connector 600.Alternatively and / or additionally, in some cases, the AC-DC converter may be located outside the electric aircraft and an electrical charging current may be provided via a direct current to the electric aircraft. In some cases, the AC-DC converter may be used to recharge a charging battery. In some cases, the AC-DC converter may be used to provide electrical power to one or more refrigerant sources 636, charging batteries and / or controllers 640. In some embodiments, the charging battery may have a connection to a mains power component. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 80 / 230 / 105. The grid component may be connected to an external power grid. In some embodiments, the grid component may be configured to slowly charge one or more batteries in order to reduce the current in nearby power grids. In one embodiment, the grid component may have an AC grid current of at least 450 amps. In some embodiments, the grid component has an AC grid current of more or less than 450 amps. In one embodiment, the grid power component may have an AC voltage connection of 480 Vac. In other embodiments, the grid power component may have an AC voltage connection above or below 480 Vac. In some embodiments, the charging battery may provide power to the grid component. In this configuration, the charging battery may provide power to a surrounding power grid.

[0096] With continued reference to Figure 6B, a conductor 608 may include a control signal conductor configured to carry a control signal. As used in this description, a “control signal conductor” is a conductor configured to carry a control signal, such as a control signal between an electric aircraft and a charging unit. As used in this description, a “control signal” is an electrical signal that is indicative of information. In this description, “control pilot” is used interchangeably in this application with control signal. In some cases, a control signal may include an analog signal or a digital signal. In some cases, the control signal may be communicated from one or more sensors, for example, located inside the electric aircraft (e.g., inside an electric aircraft battery) and / or located inside connector 600.For example, in some cases, the control signal may be associated with a battery inside an electric aircraft. For example, the control signal may include a battery sensor signal. As used in this description, a "battery sensor signal" is a signal representative of a... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 81 / 230 / 105 characteristic of a battery. In some cases, the battery sensor signal may be representative of a characteristic of an electric aircraft battery, for example, as the electric aircraft battery is being recharged. In some versions, the 640 controller may additionally include a sensor interface configured to receive a battery sensor signal. The sensor interface may include one or more ports, an analog-to-digital converter, and the like. The 640 controller may be additionally configured to control one or more electrical charging current and coolant flow as a function of a sensor signal from a 644 sensor and / or control signal. For example, the 640 controller may control a charging battery as a function of a battery sensor signal and / or control signal.In some cases, the battery sensor signal may be representative of battery temperature. In some cases, the battery sensor signal may represent battery cell expansion. In some cases, the battery sensor signal may be representative of electric aircraft battery temperature, for example, the temperature of one or more battery cells within an electric aircraft battery. In some cases, a sensor, circuit, and / or controller 640 may perform one or more signal processing steps on a signal. For example, the sensor, circuit, or controller 640 may analyze, modify, and / or synthesize a signal in order to improve the signal, for example, by improving transmission, storage efficiency, or signal-to-noise ratio.

[0097] Exemplary signal processing methods may include analog, continuous-time, discrete, digital, nonlinear, and statistical. Analog signal processing may be performed on analog or non-digital signals. Exemplary analog processes may include passive filters, active filters, additive mixers, integrators, delay lines, compandors, multipliers, voltage-controlled filters, voltage-controlled oscillators, and phase cycles. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 82 / 230 / 105 blocked. Continuous-time signal processing can be used, in some cases, to process signals that vary continuously within a domain, for example, time. Non-limiting examples of continuous-time processes may include time-domain processing, frequency-domain processing (Fourier transform), and complex frequency-domain processing. Distinct-time signal processing can be used when a signal is sampled non-continuously or at distinct time intervals (i.e., time-quantized). Analog distinct-time signal processing can process a signal using the following example circuits: sample-and-hold circuits, analog time-division multiplexers, analog delay lines, and analog feedback shift registers.Digital signal processing can be used to process digitized, distinct-time sampled signals. Commonly, digital signal processing can be performed by a computing device or other specialized digital circuits, such as, but not limited to, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a specialized digital signal processor (DSP). Digital signal processing can be used to perform any combination of typical arithmetic operations, including fixed-point and floating-point, real and complex values, multiplication, and addition. Digital signal processing can additionally operate circular master stores and lookup tables.Additional non-limiting examples of algorithms that can be implemented using digital signal processing techniques include Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), Finite Impulse Response (FIR) filter, Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filter, and adaptive filters such as Wiener and Kalman filters. Statistical signal processing can be used to process a signal as a random function (i.e., a stochastic process). Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 83 / 230 / 105 statistical properties. For example, in some modalities, a signal can be modeled with a probability distribution that indicates noise, which can then be used to reduce noise in a processed signal.

[0098] With continued reference to Figure 6B, a 608 conductor may include a grounding conductor. As used in this description, a “grounding conductor” is a conductor configured to be in electrical communication with a ground. As used in this description, a “ground” is a reference point in an electrical circuit, a common return path for electrical current, or a direct physical connection to the ground. Grounding may include absolute grounding, such as soil, or grounding may include relative (or reference) grounding, for example, in an oscillating configuration. In some cases, the charging battery may include an electrical component or components configured to control the flow of an electrical recharging current, such as switches, relays, DC-DC converters, and the like.In some cases, the charging battery may include one or more circuits configured to provide a variable current source to provide electrical recharging current, for example, an active current source. Non-limiting examples of active current sources include active current sources without negative feedback, such as current-stable nonlinear implementation circuits, voltage tracking implementation circuits, voltage compensation implementation circuits, and current compensation implementation circuits, and current sources with negative feedback, including simple transistor current sources such as constant current diodes, Zener diode current source circuits, LED current source circuits, transistor current and the like, operational amplifier current source circuits, voltage regulator circuits, and valve cuffs, to name a few.In some cases, one or more circuits within the battery... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 84 / 230 / 105 charging or within the communication with the charging battery are configured to affect the electrical recharging current according to the control signal from the 640 controller, so that the 640 controller can control at least one parameter of the electrical charging current. For example, in some cases, the 640 controller can control one or more of the current (Amps), potential (Volts) and / or power (Watts) of the electrical charging current by means of a control signal. In some cases, the 640 controller can be configured to selectively switch the electrical charging current, for example, ON or OFF by means of a control signal.

[0099] With continued reference to Figure 6B, a 608 conductor may include a proximity signal conductor. As used in this description, a “proximity signal conductor” is a conductor configured to carry a proximity signal. As used in this description, a “proximity signal” is a signal that is indicative of information about a connector location. The proximity signal may be indicative of connector connection to a port, for example, an electrical aircraft port and / or a test port. In some cases, a proximity signal may include an analog signal, a digital signal, an electrical signal, an optical signal, a fluidic signal, or similar. In some cases, a proximity signal conductor may be configured to carry a proximity signal indicative of connection between connector 600 and a port, for example, an electrical aircraft port.

[00100] Still referring to Figure 6B, in some cases, connector 600 may additionally include a proximity sensor. For example, and without limitation, sensor 644 may include a proximity sensor. The proximity sensor may be electrically communicative with a proximity signal conductor. The proximity sensor may be configured to generate a proximity signal as a function of Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 85 / 230 / 105 connection between connector 600 and a port, for example, an electrical aircraft port. As used in this description, a “sensor” is a device that is configured to detect a phenomenon and transmit information related to the detection of the phenomenon. For example, in some cases, a sensor may transduce a detected phenomenon, such as, without limitation, temperature, pressure, and the like, into a detected signal. As used in this description, a “proximity sensor” is a sensor that is configured to detect at least one phenomenon related to the connector that is plugged into a port.The proximity sensor may include any sensor described in this description, including, without limitation, a switch, a capacitive sensor, a capacitive displacement sensor, a Doppler effect sensor, an inductive sensor, a magnetic sensor, an optical sensor (such as, without limitation, a photoelectric sensor, a photocell, a laser rangefinder, a passive charge-coupled device, a passive thermal infrared sensor and the like), a radar sensor, a reflection sensor, a sonar sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fiber optic sensor, a Hall effect sensor and the like.

[00101] Also with reference to Figure 6B, in some embodiments, connector 600 may additionally include an insulation monitor conductor configured to carry an insulation monitoring signal.In some cases, power systems, for example, the charging battery or electric aircraft batteries, need to remain electrically isolated from communication, control, and / or sensor signals. As used in this description, "isolation" is a state in which substantially no communication of a certain type is possible between components; for example, electrical isolation refers to elements that are not in electrical communication. Frequently, conductors and components that carry signals (e.g., sensors) may need to be relatively close to power systems and / or conductors that carry energy. For example, battery sensors that detect... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 86 / 230 / 105. Battery characteristics, for example, batteries inside an electric aircraft, are frequently placed close to a battery by virtue of their function. A battery sensor that measures the battery charge and communicates a signal associated with the battery charge back to the 640 controller is at risk of becoming non-isolated from the battery. In some cases, an isolation monitoring signal will indicate the isolation of one or more components. In some cases, an isolation monitoring signal may be generated by an isolation monitoring sensor. The isolation monitoring sensor may include any sensor described in this description, such as, without limitation, a multimeter, an impedance meter, and / or a continuity meter. In some cases, isolation from an electrical power source (e.g., battery and / or charging battery) may be required for the 600 connector housing and a ground.The insulation monitoring signal can, in some cases, communicate information about the insulation between an electrical power source and ground, for example, along a flow path that includes connector 600.

[00102] With reference now to Figure 7, one embodiment of an electric aircraft charging system 700 is shown. The system 700 may include a charger base 702. A “charger base” for the purposes of this description is a portion of a charging system that is in contact with the ground. In some embodiments, the charger base 702 may be attached to another structure. As a non-limiting example, the charger base 702 may be attached to a helipad. As another non-limiting example, the charger base 702 may be attached to the ground. As another non-limiting example, the charger base 702 may be attached to a cart, wherein the cart may have wheels. A person skilled in the art would observe, after having reviewed this entire description, that the charging base 702 may be attached to a variety of structures or objects depending on the location and / or support requirements of the system 700. The charging base Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 87 / 230 / 105 The 702 charging base may be located on or near a helipad or on or near the ground. In this description, a “helipad” is a customized helicopter landing area located near the 702 charging base and may be electrically connected to it. The helipad may be elevated or at ground level. The helipad may be made of any suitable material and may be of any size. The helipad may include a designated area for electric vehicle landing and takeoff. Alternatively, the 702 charging base may be located on a vehicle, such as a cart or truck, thereby allowing the 702 charging base to be mobile and move to an electric vehicle.

[00103] The charging base 702 may include a power source 704. A “power source” for the purposes of this description is a source of electrical energy. In some embodiments, the power source 704 may be an energy storage device, such as a battery or a plurality of batteries. A battery may include, without limitation, a battery using nickel-based chemistries such as nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal hydride, a battery using lithium-ion battery chemistries such as nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA), nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC), lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) and / or lithium manganese oxide (LMO), a battery using lithium polymer technology, lead-based batteries such as, without limitation, lead-acid batteries, metal-air batteries or any other suitable battery.Additionally, the 704 power source does not need to consist of only a single electrochemical cell; it can consist of several electrochemical cells connected in series or in parallel. In other embodiments, the 704 power source may be connected to the electrical grid. For example, in some non-limiting embodiments, the 704 power source may include a connection to an electrical grid component. The electrical grid component may be connected to an electrical grid. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 88 / 230 / 105 external. In some other embodiments, the external power grid may be used to charge batteries, for example, when the 704 power source includes batteries. In some embodiments, the power grid component may be configured to slowly charge one or more batteries in order to reduce the current in nearby power grids. In one embodiment, the power grid component may have an AC grid current of at least 450 amps. In some embodiments, the power grid component has an AC grid current of more or less than 450 amps.

[00104] With continued reference to Figure 7, the system 700 may include a charging cable 708. A “charging cable,” for the purposes of this description, is a conductor or conductors adapted to carry power for the purpose of charging an electronic device. The charging cable 708 is configured to carry electricity. The charging cable 708 is electrically connected to the power source 704. “Electrically connected” for the purposes of this description means a connection such that electricity can be transferred at the connection. In some embodiments, the charging cable 708 may carry AC and / or DC power to a charging connector 712. The charging cable may include a sheath, wherein the sheath surrounds the conductor or conductors of the charging cable 708. A person skilled in the art, having reviewed this entire description, would recognize that a variety of sheaths are suitable for use on the charging cable 708.As a non-limiting example, the sheathing of the 708 charging cable may comprise rubber. As another non-limiting example, the sheathing of the 708 charging cable may comprise nylon. The 708 charging cable may be of a variety of lengths depending on the length required for the specific implementation. As a non-limiting example, the 708 charging cable may be 3 meters (10 feet) long. As another non-limiting example, the 708 charging cable may be 8 meters (25 feet) long. Furthermore... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 89 / 230 / 105 as another non-limiting example, the 708 charging cable may be 15 meters (50 feet) long.

[00105] With continued reference to Figure 7, system 700 may include a charging connector 712.

[00106] Charging cable 707 can be electrically connected to charging connector 712. Charging connector 712 can be disposed of at one end of charging cable 708. Charging connector 712 can be configured to couple to a corresponding charging port on an electric aircraft. For the purposes of this description, a “charging connector” is a device adapted to electrically connect a device to be charged with a power source. For the purposes of this description, a “charging port” is a section on a device to be charged, disposed to receive a charging connector.

[00107] With continued reference to Figure 7, charging connector 712 may include a variety of pins adapted to fit into a charging port disposed of on an electric aircraft. An “electric aircraft” for the purposes of this description refers to a machine that is capable of flight by obtaining air support and generates substantially all of its energy from electricity. As a non-limiting example, the electric aircraft may be capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) or conventional takeoff and landing (CTOL). As another non-limiting example, the electric aircraft may be capable of both VTOL and CTOL. As a non-limiting example, the electric aircraft may be capable of sideways flight. As a non-limiting example, the electric aircraft may be capable of hovering. The electric aircraft may include a variety of electric propulsion devices; including, as non-limiting examples, pushers, pullers, lifting devices and the like.The variety of pins included in the 712 charging connector may include, but are not limited to, examples. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 90 / 230 / 105 a set of pins chosen from an alternating current (AC) pin, a direct current (DC) pin, a ground pin, a communication pin, a sensor pin, a proximity pin, and the like. In some embodiments, the 712 charging connector may include more than one of the pin types mentioned above.

[00108] With continued reference to Figure 7, for the purposes of this description, a “pin” can be any type of electrical connector. An electrical connector is a device used to join electrical conductors to create a circuit. As a non-limiting example, in some embodiments, any 712 charging connector pin can be the male component of a pin and a socket connector. In other embodiments, any 712 charging connector pin can be the female component of a pin and a socket connector. As a further example of an embodiment, a pin can have a switching component. A switching component is a part of an electrical connector that prevents the electrical connector components from mating in an incorrect orientation. As a non-limiting example, this can be accomplished by making the male and female components of an electrical connector asymmetrical.Additionally, in some embodiments, one or more charging connector pins of a 712 connector may include a locking mechanism. For example, as a non-limiting example, any 712 charging connector pin may include a locking mechanism to lock the pins in place. The 712 charging connector pin or pins may each be of any of the various types of electrical connectors described above, or they could all be of the same type of electrical connector.

[00109] A person skilled in the art, after reviewing this entire description, would understand that a wide variety of electrical connectors may be suitable for this application.

[00110] With continuous reference to Figure 7, in some modalities, Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 91 / 230 / 105: Charging connector 712 may include a DC pin. The DC pin provides DC power. “DC power” for the purposes of this description refers to a unidirectional flow of charge. For example, in some embodiments, the DC pin may provide power with constant current and voltage. As another example, in other embodiments, the DC pin may provide power with varying current and voltage, or varying current and constant voltage, or constant current and varying voltage. In another embodiment, when the charging connector is charging certain types of batteries, the DC pin may support a varying charging pattern. This involves varying the voltage or current supplied during the charging process in order to reduce or minimize battery degradation.Examples of DC power flow include half-wave rectified voltage, full-wave rectified voltage, voltage supplied from a battery or other DC switching power source, a DC converter such as a step-down or boost-up converter, voltage supplied by a DC dynamo or other generator, voltage from photovoltaic panels, output voltage from fuel cells or similar.

[00111] With continued reference to Figure 7, in some embodiments, the charging connector may include an AC pin. An AC pin supplies AC power. For the purposes of this description, “AC power” refers to AC power endowed with a bidirectional flow of charge, wherein the charge flow is periodically reversed. The AC pin may supply AC power at a variety of frequencies. For example, in a non-limiting embodiment, the AC pin may supply AC power at a frequency of 50 Hz. In another non-limiting embodiment, the AC pin may supply AC power at a frequency of 60 Hz. A person skilled in the art, after reviewing this entire description, would realize that the AC pin may supply a wide range of frequencies. AC power produces a waveform when plotted on a graph of Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 92 / 230 / 105 current versus time or voltage versus time. In some embodiments, the waveform of the AC power supplied by an AC pin may be a sinusoidal wave. In other embodiments, the waveform of the AC power supplied by an AC pin may be a square wave. In some embodiments, the waveform of the AC power supplied by an AC pin may be a triangular wave. In still other embodiments, the waveform of the AC power supplied by an AC pin may be a sawtooth wave. The AC power supplied by an AC pin may, in general, have any waveform, provided that the waveform produces a bidirectional flow of charge.AC power may be supplied without limitation from alternating current generators, "grid" power supplied on an AC power grid from power plants, AC power output from AC voltage converters including transformer-based converters, and / or AC power output from inverters that convert DC power, as described above, into AC power. For the purposes of this description, "supply," "provides," "supply," and the like include both actual supply and supply capability. For example, an active pin that "supplies" DC power need not be currently supplying DC power; it may also be capable of supplying DC power.

[00112] With continued reference to Figure 7, in some embodiments, the 712 charging connector may include a grounding pin. A grounding pin is an electronic connector that is connected to ground. For the purpose of this description, “grounding” is the reference point from which all voltages for a circuit are measured. “Grounding” may include either a connection to ground, a chassis ground, where all metallic parts of a device are electrically connected. In some embodiments, “grounding” may be a floating ground. Grounding may alternatively or additionally refer to a channel. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 93 / 230 / 105 “common” or “return” channel in some electronic systems. For example, a chassis ground may be a floating ground when the potential is not equal to the ground. In some embodiments, a negative pole in a DC circuit may be grounded. A “grounded connection” for the purposes of this description is an electrical connection to “ground”. A circuit may be grounded in order to increase safety in the event of a fault developing, to absorb and reduce static charge, and the like. Generally, a grounded connection allows electricity to pass through the grounded connection to the ground, rather than passing, for example, through a human who has come into contact with the circuit. Additionally, grounding a circuit helps to stabilize voltages within the circuit.

[00113] With continued reference to Figure 7, in some embodiments, the charging connector 712 may include a communication pin. A communication pin is an electronic connector configured to carry electrical signals between components of the charging system 700 and components of an electric aircraft. As a non-limiting example, the communication pin may carry signals from a controller in a charging system (e.g., the controller 204 described with reference to Figure 2) to a controller on board an electric aircraft, such as a flight controller or battery management controller. A person skilled in the art would recognize, after having reviewed this entire description, that the communication pin could be used to carry a variety of signals between components.

[00114] With continued reference to Figure 7, the 712 charging connector may include a variety of additional pins. As a non-limiting example, the 712 charging connector may include a proximity sensing pin. The proximity sensing pin does not have any current flowing through it when the connector is in use. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 94 / 230 / 105 charging connector 712 is not connected to a port. Once the charging connector 712 is connected to a port, then the proximity detection pin will have current flowing through it, allowing the controller to detect, using this current flow, that the charging connector 712 is connected to a port.

[00115] With continuous reference to Figure 7, system 700 includes a cable reel module 716. The cable reel module 716 includes a reel 720. For the purposes of this description, “a cable reel module” is the portion of a charging system containing a reel that houses a charging cable when the charging cable is housed. For the purposes of this description, a “reel” is a rotating device around which an object can be wrapped. The reel 720 is rotatably mounted on the cable reel module 716. For the purposes of this description, “rotatingly mounted” means mounted so that the mounted object can rotate relative to the object on which the mounted object is mounted. The reel 720 may be cylindrical in shape. The reel 720 may be positioned horizontally. Additionally, when charging cable 708 is in a housed configuration, the charging cable is wrapped around reel 720.In the housed configuration, the 708 charging cable does not need to be completely wrapped around the 720 reel. As a non-limiting example, a portion of the 708 charging cable may hang freely from the 720 reel even when the 708 charging cable is in the housed configuration. In the housed configuration, the 708 charging cable may be wrapped in a single layer around the 720 reel. The 720 reel includes a helical pattern for the 708 charging cable to wrap around. The helical pattern may be presented as grooves and ribs on a surface of the 720 reel.

[00116] With continued reference to Figure 7, cable reel module 716 includes a tension drum 722. A “tension drum”, as used Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 95 / 230 / 105 in this document, is a freely rotating part. The tensioning drum 722 may be hollow or filled. A tensioning drum 722 is parallel to the reel 720. In one embodiment, the tensioning drum 722 may be placed above or below the reel 720 so that the housed charging cable 708 is between the reel 720 and the tensioning drum 722. The system 700 may include one or more tensioning drums. For example, there may be a tensioning drum above reel 720 and a tensioning drum below reel 720. The tensioning drum 722 may apply pressure to the charging cable 708 to retain the charging cable 708 in the helical grooves of reel 720. The sensor drum 722 may provide a resultant force during unwinding of the charging cable 708. This occurs due to the fact that the tensioning drum 722 is rotating freely.For the purposes of this description, “free rotation” means that it is capable of rotating with little to no resistance. “Unwinding,” as used herein, is the act of extending or lengthening. For example, unwinding the charging cable 708 means releasing the charging cable 708 from the reel 720 to bring it closer to a vehicle / device to be attached. In some embodiments, when unwinding the charging cable 708, the reel 720 may be rotating in a reverse direction, discussed further below. In an embodiment where a reverse direction is counterclockwise, the tensioning drum 722 may be rotating clockwise or vice versa. The counterclockwise movement of the reel 720 causes an opposing rotation in the tensioning drum 722. The opposing rotations may allow the charging cable 708 to be pushed off the reel 720.Without the tensioning drum 722, the rotation of the reel 720 alone may not push the charging cable 108 out of the reel 720 without assistance from a person, robot, or similar device that can provide pulling force, pulling the charging cable 108 from the reel 720. The addition of a tensioning drum 722 allows for easier charging, as the charging cable 708 can be heavy and difficult to pull. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, p. 96 / 230 / 105 manually.

[00117] With continued reference to Figure 7, cable reel module 716 includes a rotation mechanism 724. A “rotation mechanism” for the purposes of this description is a mechanism that is configured to cause another object to undergo rotary motion. As a non-limiting example, the rotation mechanism may include a rotary actuator. An actuator may include a machine component that is responsible for moving and / or controlling a mechanism or system. An actuator may, in some cases, require a control signal and / or a power source. In some cases, a control signal may have relatively low power. Exemplary forms of control signal include electric potential or current, pneumatic pressure or flow, or hydraulic fluid pressure or flow, mechanical force / torque or speed, or even human power. In some cases, an actuator may have a power source other than the control signal.This may include a primary power source which may include, for example, electrical power, hydraulic power, pneumatic power, mechanical power, and the like. In some cases, upon receiving a control signal, an actuator responds by converting the power source into mechanical motion. In some cases, an actuator may be understood as a form of automation or automatic control. As a non-limiting example, the 724 rotary mechanism may include an electric motor. As another non-limiting example, the 724 rotary mechanism may include a servomotor. Yet another non-limiting example, the 724 rotary mechanism may include a stepper motor. In some embodiments, the 724 rotary mechanism may include a compatible element. For the purposes of this description, a “compatible element” is an element that creates force through elastic deformation.As a non-limiting example, the 724 rotation mechanism may include a torsion spring, wherein the torsion spring may deform elastically when the... Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 97 / 230 / 105. The 720 reel is rotated, for example, in the forward direction; this would cause the torsion spring to exert torque on the 720 reel, causing the 720 reel to rotate in the reverse direction when released. The 724 rotation mechanism is configured to rotate the 720 reel in a reverse direction. In some embodiments, the 724 rotation mechanism may be configured to rotate the 720 reel in a forward direction. The forward direction and the reverse direction are opposite directions of rotation. As a non-limiting example, the forward direction may be clockwise, while the reverse direction may be counterclockwise or vice versa. As a non-limiting example, rotation in the forward direction may cause the 708 charging cable to extend, while rotation in the reverse direction may cause the 708 charging cable to retract, or vice versa.In some embodiments, the 724 rotation mechanism can continuously rotate the 720 reel when the 724 rotation mechanism is enabled. In some embodiments, the 724 rotation mechanism can be configured to rotate the 720 reel by a specific number of degrees. In some embodiments, the 724 rotation mechanism can be configured to deliver a specific torque to the 720 reel. As a non-limiting example, this may be the case where the 724 rotation mechanism is a torque motor. The 724 rotation mechanism can be electrically connected to the 704 power source.

[00118] With continued reference to Figure 7, the cable reel module 716 may include an outer box 728.

[00119] The outer housing 728 may enclose the reel 720, the tension drum 722 and the rotation mechanism 724. In some embodiments, the outer housing 728 may enclose the charging cable 708 and possibly the charging connector 712 when the cooling cable 708 is in its housed configuration.

[00120] With continued reference to Figure 7, system 700 may include a control panel 732. For the purposes of this description, a “panel of Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page. A control panel, 98 / 230 / 105, is a panel containing a set of controls for a device. The control panel 732 may include a display 736, a reel lever 740, and a reel locking lever 744. For the purposes of this description, a "display" is an electronic device for the visual presentation of information. The display 736 may be of any type of screen. By way of non-limiting examples, the display 736 may be an LED screen, an LCD screen, an OLED screen, a CRT screen, a DLPT screen, a plasma screen, a cold cathode display, a heated cathode display, a nixie tube display, and the like. The display 736 may be configured to display any relevant information. A person skilled in the art would observe, after having reviewed this entire description, that a variety of information could be displayed on the display 736.In some modes, the 736 display may show metrics associated with the charging of an electric aircraft. As a non-limiting example, this may include energy transferred.

[00121] As another non-limiting example, this could include the remaining load time. As another non-limiting example, this could include the elapsed load time.

[00122] With continued reference to Figure 7, the spool lever 740 can be configured to send a first lever signal to a controller, where the first lever signal can cause the controller to send a retraction signal. A “lever” for the purposes of this description is a device or signal configured to change a mechanism or device between at least two states. A “spool lever” for the purposes of this description is a lever that directly or indirectly changes or alters the rotation of a spool. The spool lever 740, the controller, and the retraction signal are further discussed with reference to Figure 2. In some embodiments, the spool lever 740 may be a button, wherein pressing the button causes the spool lever 740 to send the first lever signal. In some embodiments, the lever of Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 99 / 230 / 105 reel 740 can be configured to send a second lever signal to the controller, wherein the second signal causes the controller to send an extension signal. In some embodiments, the reel lever can be disposed in the external box 728 of the cable reel module 716. In some embodiments, the reel lever can be disposed in the charging connector 712.

[00123] With continued reference to Figure 7, the spool locking lever 744 can be configured to send a spool locking lever signal to a controller, wherein the receipt of the spool locking lever signal can cause the controller to send an unlocking signal to a locking mechanism. A “spool locking lever” for the purposes of this description is a lever that directly or indirectly changes or alters the state of a locking mechanism. A “spool locking lever signal” for the purposes of this description is a signal sent by a spool locking lever, wherein the spool locking lever signal directly or indirectly causes a change or alteration of a locking mechanism. The receipt of the unlocking signal can cause the locking mechanism to enter its disengaged state.The reel locking lever 744, the reel locking lever signal, the controller, and the unlocking signal are further discussed below in this document. In some embodiments, the reel locking lever may be disposed of in the outer housing 728 of the cable reel module 716. In some embodiments, the reel locking lever may be disposed of in the charging connector 712.

[00124] With continued reference to Figure 7, a variety of devices can be used for the reel lever 740 and / or the reel locking lever 744. The reel lever 740 and / or the reel locking lever 744 can be a button or similar mounted on a Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 100 / 230 / 105 charging connector surface 712. As non-limiting examples, the button may be a mechanical button, a resistive button, a capacitive button, and the like. As another non-limiting example, the button may be a virtual button on a touch screen. In some embodiments, the reel lever 740 and / or the reel locking lever 744 may each include a dial. The dial may include any number of positions, or it may be a continuous dial. In some embodiments, the dial may have 2 positions, where one position may be disengaged, and the second position may be engaged, thus causing a lever signal to be sent to the controller. In some modes, the dial may include an additional third position, where the second additional position sends the first lever signal and the second position sends the second lever signal.In some embodiments, the reel lever 740 and / or reel locking lever 744 may each include a rocker switch. In some embodiments, the rocker switch may have 2 positions, wherein one position may be disengaged, and the second position may be engaged, thus causing a lever signal to be sent to the controller. In some embodiments, the rocker switch may include an additional third position, wherein the second additional position causes the first lever signal to be sent and the second position causes the second lever signal to be sent. A person skilled in the art would observe, after having reviewed this entire description, that a variety of possible devices may be suitable for use as reel lever 740 and / or reel locking lever 744.

[00125] Now with reference to Figure 8, a method 800 of use for an electric vehicle cooling system with a reel button for an electric vehicle is shown. Step 805 of method 800 involves activating, by an actuator of a cooling connector, a rotation mechanism of a cable reel. The actuator can be mounted on a surface of a Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 101 / 230 / 105 cooling connector. The rotation mechanism may include an electric motor configured to rotate the cable reel. The rotation mechanism may wind and unwind a cooling cable. This step may be implemented without limitation as described in Figures 1 to 7.

[00126] With continued reference to Figure 8, step 810 of method 800 involves unwinding, by a cable reel and a tensioning drum, a cooling cable, wherein the cable reel includes a helical pattern. The helical pattern may include a helical thread length greater than or equal to the length of the cooling cable. The helical pattern may include a pitch not smaller than the diameter of the cooling cable. The cooling cable may be configured to lie at a root between each helical thread. The tensioning drum may be configured to produce a resultant force during unwinding, thereby pushing the cooling cable away from the cable reel. This step may be implemented without limitation as described in Figures 1 to 6.

[00127] With continued reference to Figure 8, method 800 may additionally include transferring heat, via a cable reel, from a cooling cable to an external environment. This may occur due to a helical pattern in the cable reel. This step may be implemented without limitation as described in Figures 1 to 7.

[00128] With continued reference to Figure 8, method 800 includes step 815 of connecting the cooling cable to the electric vehicle via the cooling connector. This step can be implemented without limitation as described in Figures 1 to 7.

[00129] With continuous reference to Figure 8, method 800 includes step 820 of winding a cooling cable onto a cable reel and a tension drum. This step can be implemented without limitation as described in Figures 1 to 7.

[00130] Now with reference to Figure 9, a method 900 is shown. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 102 / 230 / 105, for use in an electric vehicle charger with a reel button for an electric vehicle. Step 905 of method 900 involves activating, by an actuator of a charging connector, a rotation mechanism of a cable reel. The actuator may be mounted on a surface of a charging connector. The rotation mechanism may include an electric motor configured to rotate the cable reel. The rotation mechanism may wind or unwind the charging cable. This step may be implemented without limitation as described in Figures 1 to 7.

[00131] Additionally, method 900 may further include providing, via a charger base, a power source to be used by the electric vehicle charger. This step may be implemented without limitation as described in Figures 1 to 7.

[00132] Step 910 of method 900 involves unwinding the charging cable from the cable reel and tensioning drum, wherein the cable reel includes a helical pattern. The helical pattern may include a helical thread length greater than or equal to the length of the charging cable. The helical pattern may include a pitch not smaller than the diameter of the charging cable. The charging cable may be configured to lie at a root between each helical thread. The tensioning drum may be configured to produce a resultant force during unwinding, thereby pushing the charging cable away from the cable reel. This step may be implemented without limitation as described in Figures 1 to 7.

[00133] Method 900 may additionally include transferring heat through the cable reel from the charging cable to an external environment. This may occur due to the helical pattern in the cable reel. This step may be implemented without limitation as described in Figures 1 to 7.

[00134] With continuous reference to Figure 9, method 900 includes a Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 103 / 230 / 105 step 915 of connecting the charging cable to the electric vehicle via the charging connector. This step can be implemented without limitation as described in Figures 1 to 7.

[00135] It should be noted that any one or more of the aspects and modalities described in this document can be conveniently implemented using one or more machines (for example, one or more computing devices that are used as a user computing device for an electronic document, one or more server devices, such as a document server, etc.) programmed in accordance with the teachings of this descriptive report, as will become apparent to those skilled in computer technology. Appropriate software coding can be easily prepared by qualified programmers based on the teachings of this description, as will become apparent to those skilled in software technology.Aspects and implementations discussed above that employ software and / or software modules may also include appropriate hardware to assist in implementing the machine-executable instructions of the software and / or software module.

[00136] Such software may be a computer program product that employs a machine-readable storage medium. A machine-readable storage medium may be any medium that is capable of storing and / or encoding a sequence of instructions for execution by a machine (e.g., a computing device) and that causes the machine to perform any of the methodologies and / or modalities described in this document. Examples of a machine-readable storage medium include, but are not limited to, a magnetic disk, an optical disk (e.g., CD, CD-R, DVD, DVD-R, etc.), a magneto-optical disk, a read-only memory “ROM”, a random access memory “RAM”, a magnetic card, an optical card, a state memory. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 104 / 230 100 / 105 solid-state, an EPROM, an EEPROM, and any combination thereof. A machine-readable medium, as used herein, is intended to include a single medium as well as a collection of physically separate media, such as, for example, a collection of compact discs or one or more hard disk drives in combination with computer memory. As used herein, a machine-readable storage medium does not include transient forms of signal transmission.

[00137] Such software may also include information (e.g., data) carried as a data signal on a data carrier, such as a carrier wave. For example, machine-executable information may be included as a data-carrying signal embedded in a data carrier where the signal encodes a sequence of instructions or part thereof for execution by a machine (e.g., a computing device) and any related information (e.g., data structures and data) that causes the machine to perform any of the methodologies and / or modalities described in this document.

[00138] Examples of a computing device include, but are not limited to, an electronic book reader, a computer workstation, a terminal computer, a server computer, a portable device (e.g., a tablet, a smartphone, etc.), a web device, a network router, a network switch, a network bridge, any machine capable of executing a sequence of instructions that specify an action to be taken by that machine, and any combinations thereof. In one example, a computing device may include and / or be included in a kiosk.

[00139] Figure 10 shows a diagrammatic representation of an embodiment of a computing device in the exemplary form of a Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 105 / 230 101 / 105 Computer system 1000 within which a set of instructions for making a control system perform one or more of the aspects and / or methodologies of the present description may be executed. It is also contemplated that multiple computing devices may be used to implement a specially configured set of instructions for making one or more of the devices perform any one or more of the aspects and / or methodologies of the present description. Computer system 1000 includes a processor 1004 and a memory 1008 that communicate with each other and with other components via a bus 1012. The bus 1012 may include any of several types of bus structures including, but not limited to, a memory bus, a memory controller, a peripheral bus, a local bus, and any combinations thereof using any of a variety of bus architectures.

[00140] The 1004 processor may include any suitable processor, such as, without limitation, a processor incorporating a set of logic circuits to perform arithmetic and logical operations, such as an arithmetic and logic unit (ALU), which may be regulated with a state machine and driven by operational memory inputs and / or sensors; the 1004 processor may be organized according to the Von Neumann and / or Harvard architecture as a non-limiting example.The 1004 processor may include, incorporate and / or be incorporated into, without limitation, a microcontroller, microprocessor, digital signal processor (DSP), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD), Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), general-purpose GPU, Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), analog or mixed signal processor, Trusted Platform Module (TPM), a swing point unit (FPU), system on module (SOM) and / or system on a chip (SoC). Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 106 / 230 102 / 105

[00141] Memory 1008 may include various components (e.g., machine-readable media) including, but not limited to, a random access memory component, a read-only memory component, and any combination thereof. In one example, a basic input / output system 1016 (BIOS), including basic routines that help transfer information between elements within the computer system 1000, such as during initialization, may be stored in memory 1008. Memory 1008 may also include instructions (e.g., stored in one or more machine-readable media) (e.g., software) 1020 that incorporate any one or more of the aspects and / or methodologies of the present description.In another example, memory 1008 may additionally include any number of program modules including, but not limited to, an operating system, one or more application programs, other program modules, program data, and any combination thereof.

[00142] The 1000 computer system may also include a 1024 storage device. Examples of a storage device (e.g., 1024 storage device) include, but are not limited to, a hard disk drive, a magnetic disk drive, an optical disk drive in combination with an optical medium, a solid-state memory device, and any combinations thereof. The 1024 storage device may be connected to the 1012 bus via an appropriate interface (not shown). Exemplary interfaces include, but are not limited to, SCSI, Advanced Technology Connection (ATA), Serial ATA, Universal Serial Bus (USB), IEEE 1394 (FIREWIRE), and any combinations thereof. In one example, the 1024 storage device (or one or more components thereof) may be removablely connected to the 1000 computer system (e.g., via an external port connector (not shown)). In particular, Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 107 / 230 103 / 105 The storage device 1024 and an associated machine-readable medium 1028 can provide non-volatile and / or volatile storage of machine-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, and / or other data for computer system 1000. In one example, the software 1020 may reside wholly or partially within the machine-readable medium 1028. In another example, the software 1020 may reside wholly or partially within the processor 1004.

[00143] Computer system 1000 may also include an input device 1032. In one example, a user of computer system 1000 may enter commands and / or other information into computer system 1000 via input device 1032. Examples of an input device 1032 include, but are not limited to, an alphanumeric input device (e.g., a keyboard), a pointing device, a joystick, a gamepad, an audio input device (e.g., a microphone, a voice response system, etc.), a cursor control device (e.g., a mouse), a touchpad, an optical scanner, a video capture device (e.g., a still camera, a video camera), a touch screen, and any combinations thereof.The 1032 input device can be connected to the 1012 bus via any of a variety of interfaces (not shown) including, but not limited to, a serial interface, a parallel interface, a game port, a USB interface, a FTREWTRE interface, a direct interface to the 1012 bus, and any combination thereof. The 1032 input device may include a touch-sensitive interface which may be part of or separate from the 1036 display discussed further below. The 1032 input device may be used as a user selection device to select one or more graphical representations in a graphical interface as described above.

[00144] A user can also enter commands and / or other Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 108 / 230 104 / 105 Information is transmitted to the computer system 1000 via the storage device 1024 (e.g., a removable disk drive, a flash drive, etc.) and / or network interface device 1040. A network interface device, such as a network interface device 1040, can be used to connect the computer system 1000 to one or more of a variety of networks, such as network 1044, and one or more remote devices 1048 connected to it. Examples of a network interface device include, but are not limited to, a network interface card (e.g., a mobile network interface card, a LAN card), a modem, and any combination thereof.Examples of a network include, but are not limited to, a wide area network (e.g., the Internet, an enterprise network), a local area network (e.g., a network associated with an office, a building, a campus, or other relatively small geographic space), a telephone network, a data network associated with a telephone / voice provider (e.g., a mobile data and / or voice network provider), a direct connection between two computing devices, and any combination thereof. A network, such as a 1044 network, may employ a wired and / or wireless communication mode. In general, any network topology may be used. Information (e.g., data, 1020 software, etc.) may be communicated to and / or from the 1000 computer system via the 1040 network interface device.

[00145] The computer system 1000 may additionally include a video display adapter 1052 for communicating a displayable image to a display device, such as the display device 1036. Examples of a display device include, but are not limited to, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a cathode ray tube (CRT), a plasma screen, a light-emitting diode (LED) screen, and any combination thereof. The display adapter 1052 and the video device 1036 may be used in combination with the processor 1004 to provide Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, page 109 / 230 105 / 105 graphical representations of aspects of the present description. In addition to a display device, the 1000 computer system may include one or more other peripheral output devices including, but not limited to, a loudspeaker, a printer, and any combination thereof. Such peripheral output devices may be connected to the 1012 bus via a 1056 peripheral interface. Examples of a peripheral interface include, but not limited to, a serial port, a USB connection, a FIREWIRE connection, a parallel connection, and any combination thereof.

[00146] The above was a detailed description of illustrative embodiments of the invention.

[00147] Various modifications and additions can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention. The features of each of the various embodiments described above can be combined with features of other embodiments described as appropriate in order to provide a multiplicity of combinations of features in new associated embodiments. Additionally, although the foregoing describes several separate embodiments, what has been described herein is merely illustrative of the application of the principles of the present invention. Furthermore, although particular methods herein may be illustrated and / or described as being performed in a specific order, the order is highly variable within the common ability to obtain methods, systems, and software according to the present description. Consequently, this description should be taken only as an example, and not to otherwise limit the scope of this invention.

[00148] Exemplary embodiments have been described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that various alterations, omissions, and additions may be made to what is specifically described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Petition 870250026076, dated 01 / 04 / 2025, pp. 110 / 230

Claims

1 / 3 CLAIMS 1. An electric vehicle charger for an electric vehicle, the charger comprising: a charging cable (708); a charging connector (712) mechanically connected to the charging cable (708), the charging connector (712) comprising: a rotating mechanism (724) configured to control a winding and unwinding function of the electric vehicle charger; a cable reel comprising a helical pattern and configured to house the charging cable (708); and a tensioning drum (722) parallel to the cable reel, wherein the tensioning drum (722) is configured to produce a resultant force during unwinding, thereby pulling the charging cable (708) away from the cable reel; wherein the charging cable (708) is configured to rest on a root (312) between each helical thread among a plurality of helical threads;the charger characterized in that: the cable reel is configured to transfer heat from the charging cable (708) to an external environment; and in that the helical pattern comprises a ridge (308) configured to act as a cooling fin.

2. Charger according to claim 1, characterized in that the rotation mechanism (724) comprises an electric motor mechanically connected to the cable reel and configured to rotate the cable reel.

3. Charger according to claim 1, characterized in that the helical pattern comprises a helical thread length greater than or equal to a charging cable length (708).

4. Charger according to claim 1, characterized in that the helical pattern comprises a pitch not smaller than the diameter of the charging cable (708).

5. Charger according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a charger base comprising a power source.

6. Charger according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a button mounted on a surface of the charging connector (712) configured to control the rotation mechanism (724).

7. Method of use for an electric vehicle charger with a reel button for an electric vehicle, the method comprising: activating (905), by means of a rotation mechanism (724) of a charging connector (712), a winding and unwinding function of a cable reel; unwinding (910), by means of the cable reel and a tensioning drum (722), the charging cable (708), wherein the cable reel comprises a helical pattern; providing, by means of the tensioning drum (722), a resultant force during unwinding, thereby moving the charging cable (708) away from the cable reel; connecting (915), by means of the charging connector (712), the charging cable (708) to the electric vehicle; and the method characterized in that it further comprises: transferring heat, by means of the cable reel, from the charging cable (708) to an external environment. Petition 870260078497, dated 05 / 08 / 2026, page 12 / 17 3 / 3 8. Method according to claim 7, characterized in that the rotation mechanism (724) comprises an electric motor mechanically connected to the cable reel and configured to rotate the cable reel.

9. Method according to claim 7, characterized in that the helical pattern comprises a helical thread length greater than or equal to a length of the charging cable (708); or in that the helical pattern comprises a pitch not less than a diameter of the charging cable (708); or in that the helical pattern comprises a crest (308) configured to act as a cooling fin.

10. Method according to claim 7, characterized in that the charging cable (708) is configured to rest on a root (312) between each helical thread.

11. Method according to claim 7, characterized in that it further comprises providing, by means of a charger base, a power source.

12. Method according to claim 7, characterized in that it further comprises controlling, by means of a button mounted on a surface of the charging connector (712), the rotation mechanism (724). Petition 870260078497, dated 05 / 08 / 2026, p. 13 / 17

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