Queueing control method and device for charging vehicles

Abstract

This invention discloses a queuing control method and apparatus for charging vehicles, applicable to vehicle holding pools for queuing and charging, and passenger areas for carrying vehicles. The method includes: when a target vehicle enters the holding pool, setting the queuing order of the target vehicle according to the queuing order of existing vehicles in the holding pool, with earlier entry times resulting in a higher queuing order; when the target vehicle is charging and the vehicles ahead of it in the queue meet preset departure conditions, if an extended charging request is received from the target vehicle, extending the charging time of the target vehicle and adjusting its queuing order; if no extended charging request is received, controlling the departure of the target vehicle. Therefore, this invention can maintain the queuing order of vehicles while they are charging in the holding pool, and can adjust their queuing order when an extended charging time is needed, avoiding the waste of departure slots and preventing subsequent vehicles from departing.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention entitled “Queueing Control Method and Apparatus for Charging Vehicles”, filed on June 11, 2021, with application number 2021106562981. Technical Field

[0002] This invention relates to the field of vehicle control, and more particularly to a method and apparatus for queuing control of charging vehicles. Background Technology

[0003] Currently, major transportation hubs such as airports and train stations have a large number of vehicles available for passengers, such as taxis. In order to regulate the passenger-carrying behavior of these vehicles and improve passenger travel efficiency, it is necessary to effectively manage vehicle queuing.

[0004] Currently, these important transportation hubs typically have vehicle holding pools. Vehicles entering the pools must queue and wait, then proceed to the passenger area according to actual scheduling. Vehicles remain stationary for most of the queuing time. Furthermore, with the development of new energy technologies, more and more new energy vehicles are being deployed. Since these new energy vehicles may need to charge while queuing, current holding pools cannot meet this demand. Vehicles must find alternative charging locations, significantly impacting queuing order. Therefore, effectively controlling the queuing of vehicles requiring charging to minimize the impact of charging on queuing is crucial. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a queuing control method and device for charging vehicles, which enables vehicles with charging needs to be charged in the charging pool without affecting the queuing order of the vehicles, thereby reducing the occurrence of queuing delays caused by vehicles needing to charge.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the first aspect of this invention discloses a queuing control method for charging vehicles, the method being applied to a vehicle storage pool equipped with at least one charging device, the method comprising:

[0007] Detect whether a target vehicle has entered the parking pool entrance; the target vehicle is any vehicle authorized to enter the parking pool.

[0008] When a target vehicle is detected entering the parking pool, the queuing order of the target vehicle is set according to the queuing order of the vehicles already in the parking pool. The queuing order of all vehicles in the parking pool is determined based on the time when the vehicle enters the parking pool. The earlier the vehicle enters the parking pool, the earlier its queuing order is.

[0009] Determine whether the target vehicle has a charging requirement;

[0010] When it is determined that the target vehicle has the charging requirement, the target vehicle is granted permission to use the charging equipment set in the vehicle storage pool for charging.

[0011] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the vehicle storage pool has a queuing area for charging vehicles and a queuing area for non-charging vehicles. At least one charging vehicle is arranged in the queuing area for charging vehicles, and the charging equipment in the vehicle storage pool is respectively arranged at each of the charging vehicles.

[0012] Granting the target vehicle the permission to use the charging equipment installed in the vehicle storage pool for charging includes:

[0013] Grant the target vehicle the permission to enter the charging vehicle queuing area and use the charging equipment set up in the charging vehicle queuing area for charging;

[0014] Furthermore, the method further includes:

[0015] When it is determined that the target vehicle does not have the charging requirement, the target vehicle is granted permission to enter the non-charging vehicle queuing area.

[0016] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the method further includes:

[0017] While the target vehicle is charging using the charging equipment in the storage pool, it is determined whether the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the preset first departure condition.

[0018] When the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition, the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle is cut off.

[0019] The system prompts the target vehicle to exit the parking lot; and / or grants the target vehicle exit permission to leave the parking lot.

[0020] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, after determining that the queuing order of the target vehicles meets the first departure condition, the method further includes:

[0021] Determine whether an extended charging request corresponding to the target vehicle has been received, wherein the extended charging request is used to request an extension of the charging time of the target vehicle;

[0022] If the extended charging request is not received, the operation of cutting off the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle is executed.

[0023] When the extended charging request is received, the usage time of the target vehicle using the charging equipment in the battery is extended, and the queuing order of the target vehicle is adjusted backward.

[0024] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, after determining that the target vehicle has the charging requirement, the method further includes:

[0025] Determine whether the target vehicle meets the predetermined second departure condition based on the queuing order of the target vehicles;

[0026] When it is determined that the target vehicle meets the second departure condition, the queuing order of the target vehicle is adjusted backward.

[0027] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the method further includes:

[0028] When the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition, the queuing order of the target vehicle in the set of vehicles that meet the first departure condition is determined.

[0029] Based on the queuing order of the target vehicle in the vehicle set and the remaining vehicles in the vehicle set that have not left the storage pool, monitor whether the target vehicle meets the charging circuit cut-off condition.

[0030] When it is detected that the target vehicle meets the charging circuit disconnection condition, the operation of disconnecting the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle is executed.

[0031] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the method further includes:

[0032] The status information within the vehicle storage pool is monitored, and the status information is pushed to at least one of the following: a vehicle dispatching platform, the on-board terminal of an existing vehicle in the storage pool, the charging equipment terminal of an existing vehicle in the storage pool, and the driver terminal that sends a status information acquisition request.

[0033] As an optional implementation, in the first aspect of the present invention, the method further includes:

[0034] When the target vehicle has the charging requirement and after the target vehicle has finished charging, the system determines whether the target vehicle has been pre-bound to an electronic payment account by identifying the target identifier corresponding to the target vehicle. The target identifier includes the vehicle identifier of the target vehicle, the driver's identity identifier of the target vehicle, or the device identifier of the ETC on-board unit installed on the target vehicle.

[0035] When it is determined that the target vehicle is pre-linked with the electronic payment account, the target fee payable by the target vehicle is deducted from the electronic payment account. The target fee includes at least the charging fee of the target vehicle.

[0036] Furthermore, the method further includes:

[0037] The system checks whether the target fee for the target vehicle has been paid in full. If the check result is yes, the system grants the target vehicle permission to enter the passenger area to pick up passengers.

[0038] A second aspect of the present invention discloses a queuing control device for charging vehicles, the device being used to implement queuing control of vehicles in a parking lot equipped with at least one charging device, the device comprising:

[0039] The first detection module is used to detect whether a target vehicle has entered the parking pool entrance. The target vehicle is any vehicle authorized to enter the parking pool.

[0040] The queuing module is used to set the queuing order of the target vehicle according to the queuing order of the existing vehicles in the parking pool when the first detection module detects that the target vehicle has entered the parking pool. The queuing order of all vehicles in the parking pool is determined according to the time when the vehicle enters the parking pool. The earlier the vehicle enters the parking pool, the earlier the vehicle's queuing order is.

[0041] The first judgment module is used to determine whether the target vehicle has a charging requirement after the queuing module sets the queuing order of the target vehicle.

[0042] The authorization module is used to grant the target vehicle the permission to use the charging equipment set in the vehicle storage pool for charging when the first judgment module determines that the target vehicle has a charging need.

[0043] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the present invention, the vehicle storage pool has a queuing area for charging vehicles and a queuing area for non-charging vehicles. At least one charging vehicle is arranged in the queuing area for charging vehicles, and the charging equipment in the vehicle storage pool is respectively arranged at each of the charging vehicles.

[0044] The specific methods by which the authorization module grants the target vehicle the permission to use the charging equipment installed in the vehicle storage pool for charging include:

[0045] Grant the target vehicle the permission to enter the charging vehicle queuing area and use the charging equipment set up in the charging vehicle queuing area for charging;

[0046] Furthermore, the authorization module is also configured to grant the target vehicle permission to enter the non-charging vehicle queuing area when the first determination module determines that the target vehicle has no charging requirement.

[0047] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the apparatus further includes:

[0048] The second judgment module is used to determine whether the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the preset first departure condition when the target vehicle is charging using the charging equipment in the storage pool.

[0049] The power cut-off module is used to cut off the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle when the second judgment module determines that the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition.

[0050] The vehicle exit control module is used to prompt the target vehicle to exit the parking pool when the second judgment module determines that the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first exit condition; and / or to grant the target vehicle exit permission to leave the parking pool.

[0051] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the apparatus further includes:

[0052] The third judgment module is used to determine whether to receive an extended charging request corresponding to the target vehicle when the second judgment module determines that the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition. The extended charging request is used to request an extension of the charging time of the target vehicle.

[0053] An extended charging module is used to extend the usage time of the target vehicle using the charging equipment in the battery when it is determined that the extended charging request has been received;

[0054] The specific methods by which the power cutting-off module cuts off the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle include:

[0055] When it is determined that the extended charging request has not been received, the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle is cut off;

[0056] The first order adjustment module is used to adjust the queuing order of the target vehicles backward when the third judgment module determines that the extended charging request has been received.

[0057] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the apparatus further includes:

[0058] The second order adjustment module is used to determine whether the target vehicle meets the predetermined second departure condition based on the queuing order of the target vehicle after the first judgment module determines that the target vehicle has a charging demand. When it is determined that the target vehicle meets the second departure condition, the queuing order of the target vehicle is adjusted backward.

[0059] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the apparatus further includes:

[0060] The determining module is used to determine the queuing order of the target vehicle in the set of vehicles that meet the first departure condition when the second determining module determines that the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition.

[0061] The monitoring module is used to monitor whether the target vehicle meets the charging circuit disconnection condition based on the queuing order of the target vehicle in the vehicle set and the remaining vehicles in the vehicle set that have not left the storage pool, after the determining module determines the queuing order of the target vehicle in the vehicle set.

[0062] The specific methods by which the power cutting-off module cuts off the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle include:

[0063] When the target vehicle is detected to meet the charging circuit cutoff condition, the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle is cut off.

[0064] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the apparatus further includes:

[0065] The monitoring and communication module is used to monitor the status information in the vehicle storage pool and push the status information to at least one of the following: the vehicle dispatching platform, the charging equipment control terminal in the vehicle storage pool, the charging equipment terminal of the existing vehicles in the vehicle storage pool, and the driver terminal that sends the status information acquisition request.

[0066] As an optional implementation, in a second aspect of the invention, the apparatus further includes:

[0067] The identification module is used to determine whether the target vehicle has a pre-bound electronic payment account by identifying the target identifier corresponding to the target vehicle when the target vehicle has the charging requirement and after the target vehicle has finished charging. The target identifier includes the vehicle identifier of the target vehicle, the driver's identity identifier of the target vehicle, or the device identifier of the ETC on-board unit installed on the target vehicle.

[0068] The deduction module is used to deduct the target fee payable by the target vehicle from the electronic payment account when the identification module determines that the target vehicle is pre-bound to the electronic payment account. The target fee includes at least the charging fee of the target vehicle.

[0069] The device also includes:

[0070] The second detection module is used to detect whether the target fee required for the target vehicle has been paid in full.

[0071] The authorization module is further configured to grant the target vehicle permission to enter the passenger area to pick up passengers when the detection result of the second detection module is yes.

[0072] A third aspect of the present invention discloses another queuing control device for charging vehicles, the device being used to implement queuing control of vehicles in a parking lot equipped with at least one charging device, the device comprising:

[0073] Memory containing executable program code;

[0074] A processor coupled to the memory;

[0075] The processor calls the executable program code stored in the memory to execute the queuing control method for charging vehicles disclosed in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0076] The fourth aspect of the present invention discloses a computer-storable medium storing computer instructions, which, when invoked, are used to execute the queuing control method for charging vehicles disclosed in the first aspect of the present invention.

[0077] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects:

[0078] This invention is applied to a vehicle storage pool equipped with at least one charging device. In this embodiment, the system detects whether a target vehicle has entered the storage pool. When a target vehicle is detected, its queuing order is set according to the existing queuing order of vehicles in the pool, with earlier entry times resulting in higher queuing positions. The system then determines whether the target vehicle has a charging need. If it is determined that the target vehicle has a charging need, it is granted permission to use the charging device in the storage pool. Therefore, implementing this invention provides a method for vehicles to simultaneously queue and charge in a storage pool, ensuring that vehicles with charging needs can charge without affecting their queuing order, thus reducing queuing delays caused by vehicle charging requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0079] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0080] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a queuing control method for charging vehicles disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating another queuing control method for charging vehicles disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another queuing control device for charging vehicles disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0083] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a queuing control device for charging vehicles disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0084] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of another queuing control device for charging vehicles disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0085] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0086] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this invention are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, apparatus, product, or end that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or ends.

[0087] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0088] This invention discloses a queuing control method and apparatus for charging vehicles, which enables vehicles with charging needs to be charged in the charging pool without affecting their queuing order, reducing the occurrence of queuing delays caused by vehicles needing to charge. Detailed descriptions follow.

[0089] Example 1

[0090] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating a queuing control method for charging vehicles disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 The described queuing control method for charging vehicles can be applied to vehicle storage pools equipped with at least one charging device (such as a charging pile) to achieve queuing control of vehicles entering the pool. Optionally, the storage pool can be located in transportation hubs such as airports, train stations, bus stations, and ports, or it can be located in a vehicle dispatch center; this embodiment of the invention is not limited to any particular location. Specifically, the method can be implemented by a queuing control device corresponding to the storage pool. Optionally, the queuing control device can be integrated into a queuing control server or into a queuing control device; this embodiment of the invention is not limited to any particular location. Figure 1 As shown, the queuing control method for charging vehicles may include the following operations:

[0091] 101. Detect whether a target vehicle has entered the parking lot entrance. If the detection result of step 101 is yes, trigger the execution of step 102. If the detection result of step 101 is no, you can continue to execute step 101.

[0092] In this embodiment of the invention, the target vehicle can be any vehicle authorized to enter the parking pool. The vehicle type can be a traditional vehicle, a new energy vehicle, or a hybrid vehicle; this embodiment of the invention does not impose any limitations. Optionally, the detection of whether a target vehicle has entered the parking pool can be based on the vehicle identification recognition results of the vehicle identification device (such as a license plate recognition device) at the parking pool entrance, the ETC on-board unit identification recognition results of the ETC wireless communication device at the parking pool entrance, or the vehicle identification results reported by the management personnel at the parking pool entrance; this embodiment of the invention does not impose any limitations.

[0093] 102. When a target vehicle is detected entering the parking pool, the queuing order of the target vehicle is set according to the queuing order of the existing vehicles in the parking pool.

[0094] In this embodiment of the invention, the queuing order of all vehicles in the parking pool is determined based on the time the vehicles enter the parking pool; the earlier the vehicles enter the parking pool, the higher their queuing order. That is, for all vehicles entering the parking pool, the queuing control device queues the vehicles according to the "first-in, first-out" queuing rule.

[0095] 103. Determine whether the target vehicle has a charging requirement. If the detection result of step 103 is yes, trigger the execution of step 104; if the determination result of step 103 is no, authorize the target vehicle to drive into the charging pool.

[0096] In this embodiment of the invention, as an optional implementation, determining whether the target vehicle has a charging requirement may include:

[0097] The vehicle identification device, ETC wireless communication device or driver identification device are used to determine whether the target vehicle is a traditional vehicle, a new energy vehicle or a hybrid vehicle.

[0098] When it is determined that the target vehicle is a conventional vehicle, it is confirmed that the target vehicle has no charging requirement.

[0099] When it is determined that the target vehicle is a new energy vehicle or a hybrid vehicle, it is confirmed that the target vehicle has a charging requirement.

[0100] As can be seen, this optional implementation method can determine whether a vehicle has a charging requirement based on the type of vehicle.

[0101] Further optionally, after determining that the target vehicle is a new energy vehicle or a hybrid vehicle, the method may further include:

[0102] Determine if the target vehicle's battery level is below a preset battery threshold;

[0103] If the determination result is yes, the above steps of determining that the target vehicle has a charging requirement are triggered.

[0104] If the judgment result is negative, it is determined that the target vehicle has no charging requirement.

[0105] It is evident that this optional implementation method can further determine the charging demand by combining the vehicle's battery level when it is determined that the vehicle is a new energy vehicle or a hybrid vehicle, which is beneficial to the accuracy of the determination result.

[0106] It should be noted that, in other optional embodiments, the queuing control device can first determine whether the target vehicle has a charging function. If not, it directly determines that the vehicle does not have a charging requirement; if so, it determines whether the target vehicle has a charging requirement. Specifically, determining whether the target vehicle has a charging requirement can be based on at least one of the following: the target vehicle's current battery level, whether a charging request has been received for the target vehicle, the estimated vehicle queuing time, and the target vehicle's passenger carrying attribute. The passenger carrying attribute indicates whether the target vehicle is for short-distance or long-distance passenger transport. This method of determining the target vehicle's charging function before determining whether it has a charging requirement reduces unnecessary subsequent operations of "determining whether the target vehicle has a charging requirement."

[0107] In this embodiment of the invention, as another optional implementation, determining whether the target vehicle has a charging requirement may include:

[0108] Determine whether a charging request corresponding to the target vehicle has been received. The charging request may be issued by the driver of the target vehicle through the driver's mobile terminal, the vehicle's on-board terminal, the vehicle's ETC on-board terminal, or the equipment at the entrance of the parking pool. It may also be automatically issued by the vehicle's on-board terminal based on the vehicle's battery status, or issued by the management personnel at the entrance of the parking pool. This embodiment of the invention does not limit the scope of the request.

[0109] When a charging request corresponding to the target vehicle is received, it is determined that the target vehicle has a charging requirement.

[0110] Further optionally, after determining that a charging request corresponding to the target vehicle has been received, the method may further include:

[0111] Determine if the target vehicle's battery level is below a preset battery threshold;

[0112] If the determination result is yes, the above steps of determining that the target vehicle has a charging requirement are triggered.

[0113] If the judgment result is negative, it is determined that the target vehicle has no charging requirement.

[0114] As can be seen, this optional implementation can further determine the charging demand by combining the vehicle's battery level when it is determined that a charging request corresponding to the vehicle has been received. This is beneficial to the accuracy of the judgment result and reduces the occurrence of insufficient parking spaces in the charging vehicle queuing area due to incorrect charging requests.

[0115] 104. When it is determined that the target vehicle has a charging need, grant the target vehicle the permission to use the charging equipment set up in the battery to charge.

[0116] In this embodiment of the invention, after granting the target vehicle the permission to use the charging equipment set in the parking pool for charging, the target vehicle can use the corresponding charging equipment for charging after entering the parking pool.

[0117] As can be seen, implementing the method described in the embodiments of the present invention enables vehicles with charging needs to be charged in the charging pool without affecting their queuing order, reducing the occurrence of queuing delays caused by vehicles needing to charge.

[0118] In one optional embodiment, the vehicle storage area is divided into a queuing area for charging vehicles and a queuing area for non-charging vehicles. The queuing area for charging vehicles contains at least one charging parking space, and charging equipment is installed at each charging parking space. Preferably, the queuing area for charging vehicles only allows vehicles with charging needs to enter, while the queuing area for non-charging vehicles only allows vehicles without charging needs (such as at least one of traditional refueling vehicles, new energy vehicles without charging needs, and hybrid vehicles without charging needs). All vehicles in the queuing areas for charging and non-charging vehicles are arranged in a mixed-order sequence according to a first-in, first-out principle.

[0119] Optionally, vehicles entering the charging vehicle queuing area and the non-charging vehicle queuing area can actually queue in columns. Further optionally, the charging vehicle queuing area and the non-charging vehicle queuing area can be equipped with multiple parking spaces, and the parking spaces can be further arranged in columns. That is, the charging vehicle queuing area and the non-charging vehicle queuing area include at least one column of parking spaces. When a vehicle enters, the queuing control device can assign an identifier of the parking space (such as a parking space number) to the vehicle while granting the vehicle entry to the corresponding zone. It can also assign an identifier of the parking queue to the vehicle, or assign both an identifier of the parking space and an identifier of the parking queue to the vehicle, so that the vehicle can quickly find a parking position.

[0120] In this optional embodiment, granting the target vehicle permission to use the charging equipment provided in the charging pool for charging may include:

[0121] Grant the target vehicle permission to enter the charging vehicle queuing area and use the charging equipment set up in the charging vehicle queuing area for charging.

[0122] Further optionally, granting the target vehicle permission to enter the charging vehicle queuing area and use the charging equipment set up in the charging vehicle queuing area for charging may include:

[0123] The system grants a target vehicle permission to enter the charging vehicle queuing area and use a designated charging device that is currently available in the queuing area. This simultaneously authorizes the target vehicle to enter the charging vehicle queuing area and assigns it a usable charging device, reducing the time spent by the driver searching for an available charging device and improving charging efficiency. The designated charging device that is currently available can be randomly assigned or selected based on the target vehicle's queuing order; this embodiment of the invention does not impose any limitations. For example, if the charging vehicle queuing area has a row of parking spaces, and the first three spaces are already occupied, the queuing control device can assign the target vehicle the charging device in the fourth parking space. This allows for a clear understanding of the order in which vehicles entered the charging vehicle queuing area based on the availability of charging devices in the parking spaces used by the vehicles.

[0124] In this optional embodiment, the method may further include:

[0125] When it is determined that the target vehicle has no charging needs, the target vehicle is granted permission to enter the non-charging vehicle queuing area.

[0126] Alternatively, the charging vehicle queuing area can be equipped with vehicle access control equipment. This equipment can identify the vehicle identification markings of vehicles seeking to enter the charging vehicle queuing area and determine whether the vehicle has the authority to enter and use the charging equipment. If the determination is yes, the equipment activates the vehicle entry barrier to allow the vehicle to enter. This allows for precise control of vehicles entering the charging vehicle queuing area.

[0127] As can be seen, this optional embodiment can set up a queuing area for charging vehicles and a queuing area for non-charging vehicles in the parking pool to achieve entry control for different types of vehicles. It can also reduce the occurrence of insufficient parking spaces in the queuing area for charging vehicles due to vehicles that do not need to charge entering the queuing area, which in turn prevents vehicles that need to charge from using the charging equipment.

[0128] Example 2

[0129] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a queuing control method for charging vehicles disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2The described queuing control method for charging vehicles can be applied to a vehicle storage pool equipped with at least one charging device to achieve queuing control of vehicles entering the pool. Optionally, the storage pool can be located in transportation hubs such as airports, train stations, bus stations, and ports, or it can be located in a vehicle dispatch center; this embodiment of the invention is not limited to any particular location. Specifically, the method can be implemented by a queuing control device corresponding to the storage pool. Optionally, the queuing control device can be integrated into a queuing control server or into a queuing control device; this embodiment of the invention is not limited to any particular location. Figure 2 As shown, the queuing control method for charging vehicles may include the following operations:

[0130] 201. Detect whether a target vehicle has entered the parking lot entrance. If the detection result of step 201 is yes, trigger the execution of step 202. If the detection result of step 201 is no, you can continue to execute step 201.

[0131] 202. When a target vehicle is detected entering the parking pool, the queuing order of the target vehicle is set according to the queuing order of the existing vehicles in the parking pool.

[0132] 203. Determine whether the target vehicle has a charging requirement. If the detection result of step 203 is yes, trigger the execution of step 204; if the determination result of step 203 is no, authorize the target vehicle to drive into the charging pool.

[0133] 204. When it is determined that the target vehicle has a charging need, grant the target vehicle the permission to use the charging equipment set up in the battery to charge.

[0134] In this embodiment of the invention, for other descriptions of steps 201-204, please refer to the detailed description of steps 101-104 in Embodiment 1. These descriptions will not be repeated in this embodiment of the invention.

[0135] 205. While the target vehicle is charging using the charging equipment in the charging pool, determine whether the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the pre-set first departure condition. If the detection result of step 205 is yes, trigger the execution of step 206; if the detection result of step 205 is no, step 205 can continue to be executed.

[0136] In embodiments of the present invention, the pre-set first departure condition may be that the number of vehicles remaining in the queue is a fixed value (e.g., the queuing order of the target vehicle satisfies that the number of vehicles remaining in the queue is ten). Optionally, the first departure condition may be fixed or determined based on the demand for vehicles in the passenger area; the embodiments of the present invention do not impose any limitations on this.

[0137] 206. When the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition, disconnect the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle.

[0138] 207. Prompt the target vehicle to exit the parking lot; and / or grant the target vehicle the exit permission to leave the parking lot.

[0139] It should be noted that step 207 occurs after the judgment result of step 205 is yes. Step 206 and step 207 are not sequential. That is, step 207 can occur before or after step 206 or at the same time as step 206. This embodiment of the invention does not limit this.

[0140] As can be seen, the queuing control method for charging vehicles described in the embodiments of the present invention enables vehicles with charging needs to be charged in the charging pool without affecting their queuing order, reducing the occurrence of queuing delays caused by vehicles needing to charge. Furthermore, it can promptly notify vehicles that meet the departure conditions to depart, so as not to affect the charging and queuing of other vehicles with charging needs, greatly improving the charging and queuing experience for vehicles in the charging pool.

[0141] In an optional embodiment, after determining that the queuing order of the target vehicles meets the first departure condition, the queuing control method for the charging vehicles may further include:

[0142] Determine whether an extended charging request corresponding to the target vehicle has been received. The extended charging request is used to request an extension of the charging time of the target vehicle.

[0143] If no extended charging request is received, the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently being used by the target vehicle is disconnected.

[0144] When an extended charging request is received, the usage time of the target vehicle using the charging equipment in the battery is extended, and the queuing order of the target vehicle is adjusted backward.

[0145] In this optional embodiment, the extended charging request may be issued by the driver of the target vehicle through a mobile terminal or the control device on the currently used charging equipment, or by the management personnel of the parking lot through a control backend or terminal device, or by the intelligent control system of the parking lot vehicle or the intelligent control device on the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle when it is determined that the charging power of the target vehicle has not reached the threshold for allowing the vehicle to leave. This embodiment of the invention does not limit the scope of the request.

[0146] In this optional embodiment, optionally, extending the usage time of the target vehicle using the charging equipment in the battery may include:

[0147] Estimate the required charging time for the target vehicle based on its current battery level; and based on the estimated charging time, extend the usage time of the charging equipment in the battery for the target vehicle.

[0148] Further optionally, as an alternative implementation, adjusting the queuing order of the target vehicles backward may include:

[0149] The queue order of target vehicles is adjusted backward based on the estimated charging time required. This allows for intelligent adjustment of the vehicle queue order according to the charging needs of the target vehicles.

[0150] Further optionally, as another alternative implementation, adjusting the queuing order of the target vehicles backward may include:

[0151] Adjust the target vehicle's queue order to the next queue order after the current queue order; or,

[0152] Adjust the queue order of the target vehicle to the last position in the queue of vehicles that meet the first departure condition; or...

[0153] The queue order of the target vehicle is adjusted to the queue order of the next batch of vehicles that meet the dispatch conditions. The queue order of the target vehicle can be adjusted to the first position in the queue order of the next batch of vehicles, or it can be adjusted to the same position in the queue order of the next batch of vehicles that is in the current batch of vehicles.

[0154] Optionally, the queuing control device can determine the adjusted queuing order of the target vehicle based on the predetermined extended charging time, the order of the target vehicle in the current departure queue, and the estimated number of vehicles to be dispatched in the next departure queue, which helps to improve the accuracy of the adjusted queuing order.

[0155] As can be seen, this optional implementation method can also flexibly adjust the queuing order of vehicles when the charging time of vehicles needs to be extended, which can avoid the waste of dispatching slots and the inability of subsequent vehicles to dispatch due to charging vehicles occupying dispatching slots.

[0156] In another optional embodiment, after determining that the target vehicle has the charging demand, the queuing control method for the charging vehicle may further include:

[0157] Determine whether the target vehicle meets the predetermined second departure condition based on the queue order of the target vehicles; when it is determined that the target vehicle meets the second departure condition, adjust the queue order of the target vehicles backward.

[0158] In this optional embodiment, the pre-set second departure condition can be that the number of vehicles remaining in the queue is a fixed value (e.g., the queuing order of the target vehicle satisfies that the number of vehicles remaining in the queue is ten).

[0159] As can be seen, this optional embodiment can automatically adjust the queuing order of vehicles when they enter the parking pool and have charging needs and meet the exit conditions, thereby improving the flexibility of vehicle queuing control while meeting the charging needs of charging vehicles.

[0160] In yet another optional embodiment, the queuing control method for charging vehicles may further include the following operations:

[0161] When the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition, determine the queuing order of the target vehicle in the set of vehicles that meet the first departure condition;

[0162] Based on the queuing order of the target vehicle in the vehicle set and the remaining vehicles in the vehicle set that have not left the storage pool, monitor whether the target vehicle meets the charging circuit disconnection condition.

[0163] When the target vehicle is detected to meet the charging circuit disconnection condition, the operation of disconnecting the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle is executed.

[0164] In this optional embodiment, as an optional implementation, monitoring whether the target vehicle meets the charging circuit disconnection condition based on the queuing order of the target vehicle in the vehicle pool and the remaining vehicles in the vehicle pool that have not yet left the parking pool may include:

[0165] Based on the target vehicle's queuing order within the vehicle pool and the remaining vehicles that haven't yet left the pool, the remaining queuing time for the target vehicle is estimated. When the remaining queuing time for the target vehicle is less than the preset departure time, the target vehicle is confirmed to meet the charging circuit disconnection condition. This allows charging vehicles a longer charging time when they meet the departure conditions.

[0166] In this optional embodiment, as another optional implementation, monitoring whether the target vehicle meets the charging circuit disconnection condition based on the queuing order of the target vehicle in the vehicle pool and the remaining vehicles in the vehicle pool that have not yet left the parking pool may also include:

[0167] Based on the target vehicle's queuing order within the vehicle pool and the remaining vehicles that haven't left the pool, the system monitors the number of remaining vehicles ahead of the target vehicle in the queue. When this number is less than a preset value, the system confirms that the target vehicle meets the charging circuit cutoff condition. This allows for direct determination of the timing for cutting off the charging circuit based on the target vehicle's queuing order, giving vehicles a longer charging time when they meet the departure conditions.

[0168] In practice, when the queue of vehicles with charging needs meets the conditions for departure, the vehicle may not be able to leave the parking pool immediately because it takes time for the vehicles ahead of it in the queue to leave. Therefore, implementing this optional embodiment of the invention can extend the charging time of vehicles with charging needs without affecting their departure, and can handle the charging and queuing of vehicles in the parking pool more flexibly, greatly improving the charging and queuing experience of vehicles in the parking pool.

[0169] As can be seen, this optional embodiment can realize real-time monitoring of vehicle charging status when the vehicles currently in the charging state meet the departure conditions. That is, it can effectively manage the charging equipment used by the vehicles based on the queuing order of the vehicles in the vehicle pool and the remaining vehicles in the vehicle pool that have not left the pool. This allows charging vehicles to make full use of the queuing time to charge while avoiding congestion in the departure queue caused by vehicles not leaving in time, which is conducive to improving departure efficiency.

[0170] In yet another optional embodiment, the queuing control method for charging vehicles may further include the following operations:

[0171] The status information within the vehicle storage pool is monitored, and the status information is pushed to at least one of the following: the vehicle dispatch platform, the on-board terminal of the vehicle already in the storage pool, the charging equipment terminal of the vehicle already in the storage pool, and the driver terminal that sends the status information request.

[0172] In this optional embodiment, the status information within the vehicle storage pool may further include one or more of the following: the number of vehicles queuing in the pool, the number of vehicles charging, the number of charging devices, the usage status of the charging devices, the current estimated waiting time, the estimated charging cost, and the estimated parking cost. Different status information can be pushed to different platforms or terminals. For example, all status information within the storage pool can be pushed to the vehicle dispatch platform; the number of vehicles queuing in the pool, the estimated waiting time, the estimated charging cost, and the parking cost can be pushed to the onboard terminals of existing vehicles in the pool or the charging device terminals of existing vehicles in the pool; the number of vehicles queuing in the pool and the estimated waiting time can be pushed to the driver terminal that issued the status information request. When the target vehicle corresponding to the driver in the account information bound to the driver terminal is a new energy vehicle or a hybrid vehicle, the number of vehicles charging in the pool, the number of charging devices, and the usage status of the charging devices can also be pushed to the driver terminal that issued the status information request.

[0173] As can be seen, implementing this optional embodiment of the invention allows for real-time monitoring of the status information in the parking pool, facilitating timely handling of any abnormal situations. Furthermore, sending different status information to different terminals avoids pushing unnecessary information, significantly improving the user experience. In addition, vehicle drivers can use their terminals to anticipate the status information in the parking pool, allowing them to rationally plan their charging and queuing times according to the actual situation.

[0174] In yet another optional embodiment, the queuing control method for charging vehicles may further include the following operations:

[0175] When the target vehicle has a charging need and the target vehicle has finished charging, the system determines whether the target vehicle has been pre-bound to an electronic payment account by identifying the target vehicle's corresponding target identifier. The target identifier includes the vehicle identifier of the target vehicle, the driver's identity identifier of the target vehicle, or the device identifier of the ETC on-board unit installed on the target vehicle.

[0176] When it is determined that the target vehicle is pre-linked with an electronic payment account, the target fee payable by the target vehicle is deducted from the electronic payment account. The target fee shall at least include the charging cost of the target vehicle.

[0177] In this optional embodiment, the queuing control method for charging vehicles may further include the following operations:

[0178] The system checks whether the target vehicle has paid the required fees. If the check result is yes, the system grants the target vehicle permission to enter the passenger area to pick up passengers.

[0179] Furthermore, in this optional embodiment, when it is determined that the target vehicle has not been pre-linked with an electronic payment account, the driver of the target vehicle can be prompted to complete the process of linking an electronic payment account, thereby triggering the aforementioned operation of deducting the target fee from the linked electronic payment account; alternatively, the driver of the target vehicle can be prompted to proactively pay the target fee themselves, which can be paid electronically or in cash. Thus, this allows vehicles without a linked electronic payment account to complete the payment.

[0180] It is evident that implementing this optional embodiment of the invention can make charging more intelligent and diversified, save time costs consumed by cumbersome charging procedures, improve the charging experience of vehicles in the charging pool and queuing, and reduce the occurrence of evasion of payment.

[0181] In yet another optional embodiment, the queuing control method for charging vehicles may further include the following operations:

[0182] While the target vehicle is charging using the charging equipment in the battery, it is determined whether the target vehicle's battery level is fully charged; if the target vehicle's battery level is fully charged, the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently being used by the target vehicle is disconnected.

[0183] As can be seen, this optional embodiment can also realize intelligent management and control of the charging circuit of the charging equipment according to the charging status of the vehicle, reducing the waste of charging equipment resources caused by the vehicle continuing to occupy the charging equipment when the charging power meets the conditions.

[0184] In this optional embodiment, it may further include:

[0185] When the target vehicle's battery is fully charged, the system retrieves the number of vacant non-charging parking spaces and the number of vacant charging parking spaces in the parking pool. It then determines whether the number of vacant non-charging parking spaces exceeds the number of vacant charging parking spaces. If the result is yes, the system prompts the target vehicle to queue at any or a designated non-charging parking space. This demonstrates how parking resources can be allocated efficiently.

[0186] As can be seen, implementing this optional embodiment can automatically cut off the power supply when the vehicle is fully charged, saving the electrical energy consumed when the power circuit is closed when fully charged, saving charging costs for the target vehicle, while improving the service life of the charging equipment in the charging space and the target vehicle. In addition, it can also reasonably allocate parking space resources for vehicles with charging needs and vehicles without charging needs.

[0187] Example 3

[0188] Please see Figure 3 , Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a queuing control device for charging vehicles disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 The described apparatus is used to implement queuing control for vehicles in a parking pool equipped with at least one charging device. Optionally, the apparatus can be integrated into a queuing control server or a queuing control device; this embodiment of the invention is not limited thereto. Figure 3 As shown, the queuing control device for the charging vehicle may include:

[0189] The first detection module 301 is used to detect whether a target vehicle has entered the parking pool entrance. The target vehicle is any vehicle authorized to enter the parking pool.

[0190] The queuing module 302 is used to set the queuing order of the target vehicle according to the queuing order of the existing vehicles in the parking pool when the first detection module 301 detects that a target vehicle has entered the parking pool entrance. The queuing order of all vehicles in the parking pool is determined according to the time when the vehicle enters the parking pool. The earlier the vehicle enters the parking pool, the earlier the vehicle's queuing order is.

[0191] The first judgment module 303 is used to determine whether the target vehicle has a charging requirement;

[0192] The authorization module 304 is used to grant the target vehicle the permission to use the charging equipment set in the battery for charging when the first judgment module 303 determines that the target vehicle has a charging need.

[0193] It is evident that implementation Figure 3 The described device enables vehicles with charging needs to be charged in the charging pool without affecting their queuing order, reducing the occurrence of queuing delays caused by vehicles needing to charge.

[0194] In one optional embodiment, the vehicle storage area is divided into a queuing area for charging vehicles and a queuing area for non-charging vehicles. The queuing area for charging vehicles contains at least one charging parking space, and charging equipment is installed at each charging parking space. Preferably, the queuing area for charging vehicles only allows vehicles with charging needs to enter, while the queuing area for non-charging vehicles only allows vehicles without charging needs (such as at least one of traditional refueling vehicles, new energy vehicles without charging needs, and hybrid vehicles without charging needs). All vehicles in the queuing areas for charging and non-charging vehicles are arranged in a mixed-order sequence according to a first-in, first-out principle.

[0195] Optionally, vehicles entering the charging vehicle queuing area and the non-charging vehicle queuing area can actually queue in columns. Further optionally, the charging vehicle queuing area and the non-charging vehicle queuing area can be equipped with multiple parking spaces and can be further arranged in columns, that is, the charging vehicle queuing area and the non-charging vehicle queuing area include at least one column of parking spaces.

[0196] In this optional embodiment, the authorization module 304 grants the target vehicle the permission to use the charging equipment provided in the charging pool for charging in the following specific ways:

[0197] Grant the target vehicle permission to enter the charging vehicle queuing area and use the charging equipment set up in the charging vehicle queuing area for charging.

[0198] In addition, the authorization module 304 is also used to grant the target vehicle permission to enter the non-charging vehicle queuing area when the first judgment module 303 determines that the target vehicle has no charging needs.

[0199] As can be seen, this optional embodiment can also set up a queuing area for charging vehicles and a queuing area for non-charging vehicles in the parking pool to achieve entry control for different types of vehicles. It can also reduce the occurrence of insufficient parking spaces in the queuing area for charging vehicles due to vehicles that do not need to charge entering the queuing area, which in turn prevents vehicles that need to charge from using the charging equipment.

[0200] In another alternative embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the queuing control device for the charging vehicle may further include:

[0201] The second judgment module 305 is used to determine whether the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the preset first departure condition when the target vehicle is charging using the charging equipment in the storage pool.

[0202] The power cut-off module 306 is used to cut off the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle when the second judgment module 305 determines that the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition.

[0203] The vehicle exit control module 307 is used to prompt the target vehicle to exit the parking pool when the second judgment module 305 determines that the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first exit condition; and / or to grant the target vehicle the exit permission to drive out of the parking pool.

[0204] It is evident that implementation Figure 4 The described device can also promptly notify vehicles that meet the dispatch conditions to depart, so as not to affect the charging and queuing of other vehicles with charging needs, greatly improving the charging and queuing experience of charging vehicles in the charging pool.

[0205] In yet another alternative embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the queuing control device for the charging vehicle may further include:

[0206] The third judgment module 308 is used to determine whether a charging extension request corresponding to the target vehicle is received when the second judgment module 305 determines that the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition. The charging extension request is used to request an extension of the charging time of the target vehicle.

[0207] The extended charging module 309 is used to extend the usage time of the target vehicle using the charging equipment in the battery when it is determined that an extended charging request has been received.

[0208] The specific methods by which the power disconnect module 306 disconnects the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle include:

[0209] When the third judgment module 308 determines that no extended charging request has been received, it cuts off the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle.

[0210] The first order adjustment module 310 is used to adjust the queuing order of the target vehicles backward when the third judgment module 308 determines that an extended charging request has been received.

[0211] It is evident that implementation Figure 4 The described device can also flexibly adjust the queuing order of vehicles when the charging time needs to be extended, which can avoid the waste of dispatch slots and the inability of subsequent vehicles to dispatch due to charging vehicles occupying dispatch slots.

[0212] In yet another alternative embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the queuing control device for the charging vehicle may further include:

[0213] The second order adjustment module 311 is used to determine whether the target vehicle meets the predetermined second departure condition based on the queuing order of the target vehicle after the first judgment module 303 determines that the target vehicle has a charging demand. When it is determined that the target vehicle meets the second departure condition, the queuing order of the target vehicle is adjusted backward.

[0214] It is evident that implementation Figure 4 The described device can also automatically adjust the queuing order of vehicles when they enter the parking pool and have charging needs and meet the exit conditions, thereby improving the flexibility of vehicle queuing control while meeting the charging needs of charging vehicles.

[0215] In yet another alternative embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the queuing control device for the charging vehicle may further include:

[0216] The determination module 312 is used to determine the queuing order of the target vehicle in the set of vehicles that meet the first departure condition when the second judgment module 305 determines that the queuing order of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition.

[0217] The monitoring module 313 is used to monitor whether the target vehicle meets the charging circuit cut-off condition based on the queuing order of the target vehicle in the vehicle set and the remaining vehicles in the vehicle set that have not left the storage pool after the determining module 312 determines the queuing order of the target vehicle in the vehicle set.

[0218] The specific methods by which the power disconnect module 306 disconnects the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle include:

[0219] When the monitoring module 313 detects that the target vehicle meets the charging circuit cutoff conditions, it cuts off the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle.

[0220] As can be seen, implementing this optional embodiment can also enable real-time monitoring of vehicle charging status when vehicles currently in a charging state meet the departure conditions. That is, it can effectively manage the charging equipment used by vehicles based on the queuing order of vehicles in the vehicle pool and the remaining vehicles in the vehicle pool that have not yet left the pool. This allows charging vehicles to make full use of the queuing time to charge while avoiding congestion in the departure queue due to failure to leave in time, which is conducive to improving departure efficiency.

[0221] In yet another alternative embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the queuing control device for the charging vehicle may further include:

[0222] The monitoring and communication module 314 is used to monitor the status information in the vehicle storage pool and push the status information to at least one of the following: the vehicle dispatching platform, the charging equipment control terminal in the vehicle storage pool, the charging equipment terminal of the existing vehicles in the vehicle storage pool, and the driver terminal that sends the status information acquisition request.

[0223] It is evident that implementation Figure 4 The described device can also monitor the status information of the parking pool in real time to facilitate timely handling of any abnormal situations. Furthermore, it sends different status information to different terminals, avoiding unnecessary notifications and significantly improving the user experience. In addition, drivers can use their terminals to check the parking pool's status in advance, allowing them to plan their charging and queuing times accordingly.

[0224] In yet another alternative embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the queuing control device for the charging vehicle may further include:

[0225] The identification module 315 is used to determine whether the target vehicle has a pre-bound electronic payment account by identifying the target identifier corresponding to the target vehicle when the target vehicle has a charging need and after the target vehicle has finished charging. The target identifier includes the vehicle identifier of the target vehicle, the driver's identity identifier of the target vehicle, or the device identifier of the ETC on-board unit installed on the target vehicle.

[0226] The deduction module 316 is used to deduct the target fee payable by the target vehicle from the electronic payment account when the identification module 315 determines that the target vehicle has been pre-bound to an electronic payment account. The target fee shall at least include the charging fee of the target vehicle.

[0227] The device also includes:

[0228] The second detection module 317 is used to detect whether the target fee required to be paid by the target vehicle has been paid in full.

[0229] The authorization module 304 is also used to grant the target vehicle permission to enter the passenger area to pick up passengers when the detection result of the second detection module 317 is yes.

[0230] It is evident that implementation Figure 4 The described device also enables smarter and more diversified charging, saves time costs caused by cumbersome charging procedures, improves the charging experience of vehicles in the charging pool and queuing, and reduces the occurrence of evasion of payment.

[0231] Example 4

[0232] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of another queuing control device for charging vehicles disclosed in an embodiment of the present invention. Wherein, Figure 5 The described apparatus is used to implement queuing control for vehicles in a parking lot equipped with at least one charging device. Optionally, the apparatus can be integrated into a queuing control server or into a queuing control device. Figure 5 As shown, the queuing control device for the charging vehicle may include:

[0233] Memory 501 storing executable program code;

[0234] Processor 502 coupled to memory 501;

[0235] The processor 502 calls the executable program code stored in the memory 501 to execute the steps in the queuing control method for charging vehicles described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0236] Example 5

[0237] This invention discloses a computer-storable medium storing computer instructions. When these computer instructions are invoked, they are used to execute the steps in the queuing control method for charging vehicles described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2 of this invention.

[0238] Example 6

[0239] This invention discloses a computer program product, which includes a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing a computer program, and the computer program is operable to cause a computer to perform the steps in the queuing control method for charging vehicles described in Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2.

[0240] The device embodiments described above are merely illustrative. The modules described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as modules may or may not be physical modules; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network modules. Some or all of the modules can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs. Those skilled in the art can understand and implement this without any creative effort.

[0241] Through the detailed description of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can clearly understand that each implementation method can be implemented by means of software plus necessary general-purpose hardware platforms, and of course, it can also be implemented by hardware. Based on this understanding, the above technical solutions, in essence or the part that contributes to the prior art, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, including read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), one-time programmable read-only memory (OTPROM), electrically-Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM) or other optical disc storage, disk storage, magnetic tape storage, or any other computer-readable medium that can be used to carry or store data.

[0242] Finally, it should be noted that the queuing control method and device for charging vehicles disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, not to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A queuing control method for charging vehicles, characterized in that, The method is applied to vehicle queuing and charging areas and passenger areas for vehicles, wherein the vehicle queuing area is provided with at least one charging space, and the charging equipment in the vehicle queuing area is installed at the charging space. The method includes: Detect whether a target vehicle has entered the parking pool entrance; the target vehicle is any vehicle authorized to enter the parking pool. When a target vehicle is detected entering the parking pool, the queuing order of the target vehicle is set according to the queuing order of the existing vehicles in the parking pool. The queuing order of all vehicles in the charging and non-charging parking spaces in the parking pool is determined according to the time when the vehicle enters the parking pool. The earlier the vehicle enters the parking pool, the earlier its queuing order is. When the target vehicle parked in the charging space uses the charging equipment in the charging space to charge, it is determined whether the number of vehicles in the queue that have not yet left in front of the target vehicle meets the first departure condition set in advance; wherein, the first departure condition includes the number of vehicles remaining in the queue in front of the target vehicle being a certain fixed value or a value determined according to the demand for vehicles in the boarding area. When the number of vehicles in the queue that have not yet departed before the target vehicle meets the first departure condition, it is determined whether an extended charging request corresponding to the target vehicle has been received. The extended charging request is used to request an extension of the charging time of the target vehicle. When the extended charging request is received, the usage time of the target vehicle using the charging equipment in the battery is extended, and the queuing order of the target vehicle is adjusted backward. When no extended charging request is received, the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle is automatically cut off. And when the target fee payable by the target vehicle has been paid in full, the target vehicle is granted the right to leave the parking pool and the right to enter the passenger area to pick up passengers.

2. The queuing control method for charging vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of automatically disconnecting the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle when the extended charging request is not received includes: When no extended charging request is received, the system monitors whether the target vehicle meets the charging circuit cutoff condition based on the queuing order of the target vehicle in the vehicle set that meets the first departure condition and the number of vehicles in the vehicle set that have not left the storage pool ahead of the target vehicle. The charging circuit cutoff condition includes the estimated remaining queuing time of the target vehicle being less than a preset departure time, or the remaining number of vehicles that have not left the storage pool ahead of the target vehicle in the queuing order being less than a preset value. When the target vehicle is detected to meet the charging circuit cutoff condition, the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle is automatically cut off.

3. The queuing control method for charging vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: The status information within the vehicle storage pool is monitored, and the status information is pushed to at least one of the following: a vehicle dispatch platform, an on-board terminal of an existing vehicle in the vehicle storage pool, a charging equipment control terminal in the vehicle storage pool, and a driver terminal that sends a status information acquisition request; the status information includes vehicle information within the vehicle storage pool.

4. The queuing control method for charging vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: Once the target vehicle is fully charged, the system determines whether the target vehicle has been pre-linked with an electronic payment account by identifying the target identifier corresponding to the target vehicle. The target identifier includes the vehicle identifier of the target vehicle, the driver's identity identifier of the target vehicle, or the device identifier of the ETC on-board unit installed on the target vehicle. When it is determined that the target vehicle is pre-linked with the electronic payment account, the target fee payable by the target vehicle is deducted from the electronic payment account. The target fee includes at least the charging fee of the target vehicle. Furthermore, the method further includes: The system checks whether the target fee for the target vehicle has been paid in full. If the check result is yes, the system grants the target vehicle the permission to leave the parking lot and the permission to enter the passenger area to pick up passengers.

5. A queuing control device for charging vehicles, characterized in that, The device is used to realize a parking pool for vehicle queuing and charging, and a passenger area for vehicles to carry passengers. The parking pool has at least one charging space, and the charging equipment in the parking pool is located at the charging space. The device includes: The first detection module is used to detect whether a target vehicle has entered the parking pool entrance. The target vehicle is any vehicle authorized to enter the parking pool. The queuing module is used to set the queuing order of the target vehicle according to the queuing order of the existing vehicles in the parking pool when the first detection module detects that the target vehicle has entered the parking pool. The queuing order of all vehicles in the charging parking space and non-charging parking space in the parking pool is determined according to the time when the vehicle enters the parking pool. The earlier the vehicle enters the parking pool, the earlier the vehicle's queuing order is. The first judgment module is used to determine whether the number of vehicles in the queue that have not yet left the target vehicle meets a preset first departure condition when the target vehicle is charging using the charging equipment in the charging space. The first departure condition includes the number of vehicles remaining in the queue in front of the target vehicle being a certain value or a value determined based on the demand for vehicles in the boarding area. The second judgment module is used to determine whether an extended charging request corresponding to the target vehicle has been received when the number of vehicles in the queue that have not yet departed before the target vehicle meets the first departure condition. The extended charging request is used to request an extension of the charging time of the target vehicle. The sequence adjustment module is used to extend the usage time of the target vehicle using the charging equipment in the battery pool when the extended charging request is received, and to adjust the queuing order of the target vehicle backward. The vehicle departure control module is used to automatically disconnect the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle when no extended charging request is received, and to grant the target vehicle the permission to leave the parking pool and the permission to enter the passenger area to pick up passengers when the target fee required by the target vehicle has been paid.

6. The queuing control device for charging vehicles according to claim 5, characterized in that, When the extended charging request is not received, the specific methods by which the vehicle dispatch control module automatically disconnects the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle include: When no extended charging request is received, the system monitors whether the target vehicle meets the charging circuit cutoff condition based on the queuing order of the target vehicle in the vehicle set that meets the first departure condition and the number of vehicles in the vehicle set that have not left the storage pool ahead of the target vehicle. The charging circuit cutoff condition includes the estimated remaining queuing time of the target vehicle being less than a preset departure time, or the remaining number of vehicles that have not left the storage pool ahead of the target vehicle in the queuing order being less than a preset value. When the target vehicle is detected to meet the charging circuit cutoff condition, the charging circuit of the charging equipment currently used by the target vehicle is automatically cut off.

7. A queuing control device for charging vehicles, characterized in that, The device is used to realize a parking pool for vehicle queuing and charging, and a passenger area for vehicles to carry passengers. The parking pool has at least one charging space, and the charging equipment in the parking pool is located at the charging space. The device includes: Memory containing executable program code; A processor coupled to the memory; The processor calls the executable program code stored in the memory to execute the queuing control method for charging vehicles as described in any one of claims 1-4.

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