Control method and device for rechargeable electronic lock

Abstract

This application discloses a control method and device for a charging electronic lock, belonging to the field of new energy vehicles. The method includes: acquiring the battery charging status and vehicle status; wherein the battery charging status indicates whether a charging fault has occurred in the vehicle; the vehicle status includes at least a vehicle arming / disarming state and a vehicle thermal runaway state; the vehicle arming / disarming state indicates whether the anti-theft system on the vehicle is activated; acquiring the unlocking method for the charging electronic lock; and, in the current operating state of the charging electronic lock, controlling the charging electronic lock to switch operating states based on at least one of the following: battery charging status, vehicle status, unlocking method, or charging electronic lock fault condition. This application achieves operating state control of the charging electronic lock based on diverse data, which not only improves charging efficiency but also ensures safe charging.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of new energy vehicles, and in particular to a control method and device for a charging electronic lock. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing severity of environmental pollution and the international energy situation, new energy vehicles have attracted more and more attention due to their advantages such as low environmental pollution and high energy efficiency.

[0003] When charging new energy vehicles, the charging gun needs to be inserted into the vehicle's charging port to charge the vehicle's power battery. The charging gun electronic lock (also known as a charging gun electronic lock) is a device used to lock the charging gun to the charging port during the charging process. Its main function is to prevent the charging gun from being accidentally pulled out during charging. Especially under high-current charging conditions, it can prevent the generation of electric arcs caused by pulling out the gun, thereby ensuring equipment safety and operator safety.

[0004] As described above, the electronic charging lock plays a crucial role in the charging process. Therefore, intelligent status control of the electronic charging lock is particularly important, as it can not only improve charging efficiency but also ensure safe charging. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a control method and apparatus for a rechargeable electronic lock. The technical solution is as follows:

[0006] On the one hand, a control method for a charging electronic lock is provided, the method comprising:

[0007] The system acquires battery charging status and vehicle status; wherein the battery charging status is used to indicate whether the vehicle has experienced a charging failure; the vehicle status includes at least vehicle disarming status and vehicle thermal runaway status; the vehicle disarming status is used to indicate whether the vehicle's anti-theft system is activated.

[0008] Obtain the unlocking method for the charging electronic lock;

[0009] In the current working state of the charging electronic lock, the working state of the charging electronic lock is switched according to at least one of the following: battery charging state, vehicle state, unlocking method, or fault condition of the charging electronic lock.

[0010] In some embodiments, if the current operating state is a first unlocked state, controlling the charging electronic lock to switch operating states based on at least one of the following: the battery charging state, the vehicle state, the unlocking method, or a fault condition of the charging electronic lock, includes:

[0011] If the charging gun is connected to the vehicle charging interface and receives target status information or a battery heating request from the battery management system, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the first unlocked state to the locked state.

[0012] Alternatively, if the vehicle is armed, the charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, and the vehicle is not experiencing thermal runaway, then the charging electronic lock is switched from the first unlocked state to the locked state.

[0013] The target state information is used to indicate whether the battery is in a charging state or a pre-charging state.

[0014] In other embodiments, if the current working state is the first unlocked state, the method further includes:

[0015] In the event of a malfunction of the charging electronic lock, the charging current will be controlled below a first value.

[0016] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is a locked state, controlling the charging electronic lock to switch operating states based on at least one of the following: the battery charging state, the vehicle state, the unlocking method, or a malfunction of the charging electronic lock, includes:

[0017] If the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state and receives a charging completion signal from the battery management system, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0018] Alternatively, if the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state, and the S3 switch on the charging gun is pressed, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0019] Alternatively, if the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state, the battery is currently not charging, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0020] Alternatively, if the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state and a charging stop operation is detected, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0021] Alternatively, if the unlocking method is manual pull ring unlocking, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state;

[0022] Alternatively, if the vehicle experiences thermal runaway, the charging electronic lock can be switched from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0023] In other embodiments, if the charging electronic lock switches from the locked state to the first unlocked state due to a thermal runaway failure of the vehicle, the method further includes:

[0024] Within a preset number of ignition cycles, the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locked state.

[0025] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is a locked state, controlling the charging electronic lock to switch operating states based on at least one of the following: the battery charging state, the vehicle state, the unlocking method, or a malfunction of the charging electronic lock, includes:

[0026] If the unlocking method is remote unlocking, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state;

[0027] Alternatively, if the unlocking method is to unlock via a virtual switch displayed on the vehicle screen, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state;

[0028] Alternatively, if the vehicle switches from armed to disarmed state, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state;

[0029] In the second unlocked state, the unlocking time of the charging electronic lock is a preset time.

[0030] In other embodiments, after the charging electronic lock switches from the locked state to the second unlocked state, the method further includes:

[0031] If the battery is currently charging, the charging current will be controlled below the second value.

[0032] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is the second unlocked state, controlling the charging electronic lock to switch operating states based on at least one of the following: the battery charging state, the vehicle state, the unlocking method, or a malfunction of the charging electronic lock, includes:

[0033] If no charging connection confirmation signal is detected and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state.

[0034] Alternatively, if charging is completed in the second unlocked state, and the charging gun is connected to the vehicle charging interface, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state.

[0035] Alternatively, if the vehicle is in an unlocked state, and a charging failure or a stopped charging operation is detected in the second unlocked state, and the charging electronic lock is not faulty, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state.

[0036] Alternatively, if the unlocking method is manual pull ring unlocking, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state;

[0037] Alternatively, if a thermal runaway fault occurs in the vehicle during the second unlocked state, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state;

[0038] In the second unlocked state, the unlocking time of the charging electronic lock is a preset time.

[0039] In other embodiments, if the charging electronic lock switches from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state due to a thermal runaway failure of the vehicle, the method further includes:

[0040] Within a preset number of ignition cycles, the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locked state.

[0041] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is the second unlocked state, controlling the charging electronic lock to switch operating states based on at least one of the following: the battery charging state, the vehicle state, the unlocking method, or a malfunction of the charging electronic lock, includes:

[0042] If the charging gun is connected to the vehicle charging interface and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning after the unlocking time exceeds the preset time, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the locked state.

[0043] Alternatively, if the vehicle switches from the unlocked state to the armed state, and the charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the locked state.

[0044] In the second unlocked state, the unlocking time of the charging electronic lock is the preset time.

[0045] On the other hand, a control device for a charging electronic lock is provided, the device comprising:

[0046] The first acquisition module is configured to acquire battery charging status and vehicle status; wherein, the battery charging status is used to indicate whether the vehicle has experienced a charging failure; the vehicle status includes at least vehicle disarming status and vehicle thermal runaway status; the vehicle disarming status is used to indicate whether the vehicle's anti-theft system is activated.

[0047] The second acquisition module is configured to acquire the unlocking method of the charging electronic lock;

[0048] The control module is configured to control the charging electronic lock to switch its operating state based on at least one of the following: the battery charging state, the vehicle state, the unlocking method, or a fault condition of the charging electronic lock, while the charging electronic lock is in its current operating state.

[0049] In some embodiments, if the current working state is the first unlocked state, the control module is configured to perform the following operations:

[0050] If the charging gun is connected to the vehicle charging interface and receives target status information or a battery heating request from the battery management system, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the first unlocked state to the locked state.

[0051] Alternatively, if the vehicle is armed, the charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, and the vehicle is not experiencing thermal runaway, then the charging electronic lock is switched from the first unlocked state to the locked state.

[0052] The target state information is used to indicate whether the battery is in a charging state or a pre-charging state.

[0053] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is the first unlocked state, the control module is configured to perform the following operations:

[0054] In the event of a malfunction of the charging electronic lock, the charging current will be controlled below a first value.

[0055] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is a locked state, the control module is configured to perform the following operations:

[0056] If the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state and receives a charging completion signal from the battery management system, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0057] Alternatively, if the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state, and the S3 switch on the charging gun is pressed, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0058] Alternatively, if the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state, the battery is currently not charging, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0059] Alternatively, if the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state and a charging stop operation is detected, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0060] Alternatively, if the unlocking method is manual pull ring unlocking, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state;

[0061] Alternatively, if the vehicle experiences thermal runaway, the charging electronic lock can be switched from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0062] In other embodiments, if the charging electronic lock switches from the locked state to the first unlocked state due to a thermal runaway failure of the vehicle, the control module is further configured to perform the following operations:

[0063] Within a preset number of ignition cycles, the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locked state.

[0064] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is a locked state, the control module is configured to perform the following operations:

[0065] If the unlocking method is remote unlocking, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state;

[0066] Alternatively, if the unlocking method is to unlock via a virtual switch displayed on the vehicle screen, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state;

[0067] Alternatively, if the vehicle switches from armed to disarmed state, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state;

[0068] In the second unlocked state, the unlocking time of the charging electronic lock is a preset time.

[0069] In other embodiments, after the charging electronic lock switches from the locked state to the second unlocked state, the control module is further configured to perform the following operations:

[0070] If the battery is currently charging, the charging current will be controlled below the second value.

[0071] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is the second unlocked state, the control module is configured to perform the following operations:

[0072] If no charging connection confirmation signal is detected and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state.

[0073] Alternatively, if charging is completed in the second unlocked state, and the charging gun is connected to the vehicle charging interface, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state.

[0074] Alternatively, if the vehicle is in an unlocked state, and a charging failure or a stopped charging operation is detected in the second unlocked state, and the charging electronic lock is not faulty, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state.

[0075] Alternatively, if the unlocking method is manual pull ring unlocking, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state;

[0076] Alternatively, if a thermal runaway fault occurs in the vehicle during the second unlocked state, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state;

[0077] In the second unlocked state, the unlocking time of the charging electronic lock is a preset time.

[0078] In other embodiments, if the charging electronic lock switches from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state due to a thermal runaway failure of the vehicle, the control module is further configured to perform the following operations:

[0079] Within a preset number of ignition cycles, the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locked state.

[0080] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is the second unlocked state, the control module is configured to perform the following operations:

[0081] If the charging gun is connected to the vehicle charging interface and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning after the unlocking time exceeds the preset time, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the locked state.

[0082] Alternatively, if the vehicle switches from the unlocked state to the armed state, and the charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the locked state.

[0083] In the second unlocked state, the unlocking time of the charging electronic lock is the preset time.

[0084] On the other hand, a vehicle is provided, the device including a processor and a memory, the memory storing at least one piece of program code, the at least one piece of program code being loaded and executed by the processor to implement the above-described control method for the charging electronic lock.

[0085] On the other hand, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, wherein at least one piece of program code is stored in the storage medium, the at least one piece of program code being loaded and executed by a processor to implement the above-described control method for a charging electronic lock.

[0086] On the other hand, a computer program product or computer program is provided, which includes computer program code stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The vehicle's processor reads the computer program code from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer program code, causing the vehicle to perform the above-described control method for the charging electronic lock.

[0087] During the charging process of new energy vehicles, this application embodiment realizes intelligent state control of the charging electronic lock. Specifically, after confirming the current working state of the charging electronic lock, this application embodiment can intelligently and accurately control the charging electronic lock to switch its working state based on at least one of the following: battery charging state, vehicle state (e.g., vehicle arming / disarming state, vehicle thermal runaway state), unlocking method of the charging electronic lock, or fault condition. This method of controlling the working state of the charging electronic lock based on diverse data not only improves charging efficiency but also ensures safe charging. Attached Figure Description

[0088] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, 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 this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0089] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a control system for a rechargeable electronic lock provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0090] Figure 2This is a flowchart of a control method for a charging electronic lock provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0091] Figure 3 This is a flowchart of the working state of a rechargeable electronic lock provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0092] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a rechargeable electronic lock provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0093] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0094] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0095] In this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish identical or similar items that have essentially the same function. It should be understood that there is no logical or temporal dependency between "first," "second," and "nth," nor does it limit the quantity or execution order. It should also be understood that although the following description uses the terms "first," "second," etc., to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by the terms.

[0096] These terms are simply used to distinguish one element from another. For example, without departing from the various examples, the first element can be referred to as the second element, and similarly, the second element can be referred to as the first element. Both the first and second elements can be elements, and in some cases, they can be separate and distinct elements.

[0097] "At least one" refers to one or more elements. For example, at least one element can be one element, two elements, three elements, or any integer number of elements greater than or equal to one. "Multiple" refers to two or more elements. For example, multiple elements can be two elements, three elements, or any integer number of elements greater than or equal to two.

[0098] In this article, "and / or" indicates that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0099] It should be noted that all information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.), data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.), and signals involved in this application have been authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use, and processing of related data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and standards of the relevant regions. For example, the initial text and interest tags involved in this application were obtained with full authorization.

[0100] The control scheme for the charging electronic lock provided in this application is applicable to new energy vehicles. For example, during the AC slow charging process of a vehicle's power battery, this application embodiment is used to control the charging electronic lock to unlock and lock (also known as lock). Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a control system for a rechargeable electronic lock provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 As shown, the system includes: a Conversion Distribution Unit (CDU) 11, a Battery Management System (BMS) 12, a Front Left Zone Control Unit (FLZCU) 13, an Integrated Cockpit Controller (ICC) 14, a charging gun (e.g., for AC slow charging) 15, a charging electronic lock 16, and a remote control module 17.

[0101] Among them, CDU11 is used for slow charging control and charging electronic lock control; BMS12 is mainly used for intelligent management and maintenance of each battery cell, monitoring the battery status, preventing overcharging and over-discharging, and extending battery life; FLZCU13 is used to provide power mode control functions and vehicle arming / disarming status management functions; ICC14 is used to display vehicle charging information and control the unlocking of the charging electronic lock. For example, the remote control module 17 is a T-BOX module. The T-BOX module, as a wireless communication module, supports users to remotely view charging-related information and remotely control the unlocking of the charging electronic lock.

[0102] The control scheme for the charging electronic lock will be described in detail below through the following implementation method.

[0103] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a control method for a charging electronic lock according to an embodiment of this application. The execution subject of this method is the CDU on the vehicle, see [link / reference]. Figure 2 The method includes the following steps:

[0104] 201. The CDU acquires the battery charging status and vehicle status; wherein, the battery charging status is used to indicate whether the vehicle has experienced a charging failure; the vehicle status includes at least the vehicle disarming status and the vehicle thermal runaway status.

[0105] The first point to clarify is that if a vehicle experiences a charging malfunction, the car's battery cannot be charged, and the vehicle is in a state where the battery is not being charged; if the vehicle does not experience a charging malfunction, the car's battery can be charged, and the vehicle is in a state where the battery is being charged.

[0106] The second point to clarify is that the vehicle's arming / disarming status indicates whether the vehicle's anti-theft system is activated. Arming refers to a protected state entered via the remote key or vehicle system settings after all doors and charging port covers are closed. In this state, if a door or charging port cover is illegally opened, the anti-theft system will trigger an alarm to warn and deter potential intruders. Disarming, on the other hand, means disarming the vehicle, which typically involves deactivating the anti-theft system so that the vehicle can be returned to a drivable state.

[0107] The third point to note is that the vehicle thermal runaway status is used to indicate whether a thermal runaway fault has occurred in the vehicle.

[0108] 202. CDU obtains the unlocking method for the charging electronic lock.

[0109] In the embodiments of this application, the unlocking methods of the charging electronic lock include, but are not limited to: manual pull ring unlocking, remote unlocking via mobile APP, and vehicle ICC soft switch unlocking. This application does not limit the methods in this regard.

[0110] The fourth point to note is that after obtaining the above information through steps 201-202, it can be used... Figure 3 The state transition diagram shown is used to control the working state of the charging electronic lock, as detailed in step 203 below.

[0111] 203. In the current working state of the charging electronic lock, the CDU controls the charging electronic lock to switch working states based on at least one of the following: battery charging status, vehicle status, unlocking method of the charging electronic lock, or malfunction of the charging electronic lock.

[0112] For example, the operating states of the rechargeable electronic lock include an unlocked state and a locked state. Further, the unlocked state is subdivided into a first unlocked state and a second unlocked state. The difference between these two unlocked states is that in the first unlocked state, the unlocking time of the rechargeable electronic lock is unlimited. In the second unlocked state, the unlocking time of the rechargeable electronic lock is a preset duration. That is, after the preset duration, the rechargeable electronic lock automatically returns to the locked state. For example, the preset duration is 30 seconds, meaning the lock is unlocked for 30 seconds, and then automatically returns to the locked state after 30 seconds.

[0113] The following is combined Figure 3 The scenarios shown in Scenario 1 to Scenario 5 illustrate how to control the charging electronic lock to switch working states.

[0114] Scenario 1: Switching from the first unlocked state to the locked state.

[0115] In this scenario, if the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the first unlocked state, then if any of the following conditions are met, the charging electronic lock will be controlled to switch from the first unlocked state to the locked state.

[0116] Condition 1: The charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, the CDU receives the target status information or battery heating request sent by the BMS, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning.

[0117] For example, the charging gun mentioned herein is a charging gun for AC slow charging, and this application is not limited to this. The target state information is used to indicate whether the battery is in a charging state or a pre-charging state.

[0118] For example, if the charging gun for AC slow charging is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, and the CDU receives status information from the BMS indicating that the battery is in a charging state, and the charging electronic lock is fault-free, then the CDU drives the charging electronic lock to lock.

[0119] Condition 2: The vehicle is armed, the charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, and the vehicle has not experienced thermal runaway.

[0120] For example, if the vehicle is armed, the charging gun for AC slow charging is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, the charging electronic lock is functioning properly, and the vehicle has not experienced thermal runaway, then the CDU will drive the charging electronic lock to lock.

[0121] Furthermore, if the charging electronic lock malfunctions in scenario one, it will not enter the locked state. Instead, the charging current must be controlled below a first value. Once the fault is resolved, if the conditions for entering the locked state are met, the charging electronic lock will be driven to lock, and the charging current will be restored. For example, the first value is 16A, but this application does not limit it to this value.

[0122] Scenario 2: Switching from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0123] In this scenario, if the current working state of the charging electronic lock is locked, then if any of the following conditions are met, the charging electronic lock will be controlled to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0124] Condition 1: The vehicle is currently in an unlocked state, and the CDU has received a charging completion signal from the BMS, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning.

[0125] For example, if the vehicle is in an unlocked state and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, the CDU will drive the charging electronic lock to unlock after receiving a charging completion signal from the BMS.

[0126] Condition 2: The vehicle is currently in an unlocked state, the S3 switch on the charging gun is pressed, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning.

[0127] For example, if the vehicle is in an unlocked state and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, pressing the S3 switch will enter the unlocked state and drive the charging electronic lock to unlock.

[0128] Condition 3: The vehicle is currently in an unlocked state, the battery is currently not charging, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning.

[0129] For example, if the vehicle is in an unlocked state and the battery cannot be charged due to a charging malfunction when the charging electronic lock is not faulty, it will enter an unlocked state and drive the charging electronic lock to unlock.

[0130] Condition 4: The vehicle is currently in an unlocked state, and a charging stop operation has been detected, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning.

[0131] For example, if the vehicle is in an unlocked state and actively stops charging (e.g., power is cut off at the charging station) when the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, it will enter the unlocked state and drive the charging electronic lock to unlock.

[0132] Condition 5: Manually pull the ring to unlock.

[0133] If the user manually pulls the ring to unlock the charging electronic lock when the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, it will enter the unlock state and drive the charging electronic lock to unlock.

[0134] Condition 6: The vehicle experiences thermal runaway.

[0135] In the event of a thermal runaway fault in the vehicle, if the CDU receives a thermal runaway signal from the BMS, it will enter the unlocking state and drive the charging electronic lock to unlock.

[0136] Furthermore, if the charging electronic lock switches from the locked state to the first unlocked state due to a thermal runaway fault in the vehicle, the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locked state for a preset number of ignition cycles. For example, the preset number is 1, but this application does not limit this.

[0137] Scenario 3: Switching from the locked state to the second unlocked state.

[0138] In this scenario, if the current working state of the charging electronic lock is locked, then if any of the following conditions are met, the charging electronic lock will be switched from the locked state to the second unlocked state.

[0139] Condition 1: Remote unlocking via application.

[0140] For example, if unlocking is done remotely via a mobile app, the CDU enters a second unlocking state after receiving the remote unlocking signal sent by the T-BOX module, drives the charging electronic lock to unlock, and starts timing.

[0141] Condition 2: Unlock via the virtual switch displayed on the vehicle's screen.

[0142] For example, if unlocked via the vehicle's ICC soft switch (large screen soft switch), the CDU enters the second unlocking state after receiving the unlocking signal sent by the ICC, drives the charging electronic lock to unlock, and starts timing.

[0143] Condition 3: The vehicle switches from armed to disarmed state.

[0144] For example, if the vehicle switches from armed to disarmed, the CDU enters the second unlocking state after receiving the transition edge indicating that the vehicle has switched from armed to disarmed, drives the charging electronic lock to unlock, and starts timing.

[0145] Furthermore, after the charging electronic lock switches from the locked state to the second unlocked state, if the battery is currently charging, the charging current is controlled below a second value. For example, the second value is 16A, but this application does not limit this value. Additionally, if the conditions for entering the locked state are met after the unlocking time exceeds a preset time, the charging electronic lock is driven to lock, and the charging current is restored.

[0146] Scenario 4: Switching from the second unlock state to the first unlock state.

[0147] In this scenario, if the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the second unlock state, then if any of the following conditions are met, the charging electronic lock will be controlled to switch from the second unlock state to the first unlock state.

[0148] Condition 1: No charging connection confirmation signal was detected, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning.

[0149] For example, if no CC signal is detected (e.g., the S3 switch is pressed or the gun is pulled out within 30 seconds of unlocking), the system enters the first unlocking state, driving the charging electronic lock to unlock.

[0150] Condition 2: Charging is completed in the second unlocked state, the charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging port, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning.

[0151] For example, if charging is completed within 30 seconds of unlocking when the charging gun is connected and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, the CDU will drive the charging electronic lock to unlock after receiving the charging completion signal sent by the BMS.

[0152] Condition 3: The vehicle is in the unlocked state, and a charging failure or a stopped charging operation is detected in the second unlocked state, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning.

[0153] For example, if the vehicle is in an unlocked state and charging fails or stops actively within 30 seconds of unlocking, the CDU will drive the charging electronic lock to unlock.

[0154] Condition 4: Manually pull the ring to unlock.

[0155] Condition 5: The vehicle experiences thermal runaway in the second unlocked state.

[0156] For example, if the vehicle experiences thermal runaway within 30 seconds of unlocking, the CDU will drive the charging electronic lock to unlock after receiving the thermal runaway signal from the BMS.

[0157] In addition, if the charging electronic lock switches from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state due to a thermal runaway fault in the vehicle, the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locked state within a preset number of ignition cycles.

[0158] Scenario 5: Switching from the second unlocked state to the locked state.

[0159] In this scenario, if the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the second unlocked state, then if any of the following conditions are met, the charging electronic lock will be controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the locked state.

[0160] Condition 1: After the unlocking time exceeds the preset duration, the charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning.

[0161] For example, if the charging gun for slow AC charging is connected after the unlocking time exceeds 30 seconds, the vehicle enters the locked state, and the CDU drives the charging electronic lock to lock. In this step, the unlocking method can be unlocking via a mobile app, unlocking via a large-screen soft switch, or switching the vehicle from armed to disarmed state.

[0162] Condition 2: The vehicle switches from the disarmed state to the armed state, and the charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning.

[0163] Additionally, in scenario five, if the battery is in a charging state, the charging current will be restored after the state transition is executed, i.e., after entering the lockout state.

[0164] In summary, this application embodiment achieves intelligent state control of the charging electronic lock during the charging process of new energy vehicles. Specifically, after confirming the current operating state of the charging electronic lock, this application embodiment can intelligently and precisely control the charging electronic lock to switch operating states based on at least one of the following: battery charging state, vehicle state (e.g., vehicle arming / disarming state, vehicle thermal runaway state), unlocking method of the charging electronic lock, or fault condition. This method of controlling the operating state of the charging electronic lock based on diverse data not only improves charging efficiency but also ensures safe charging.

[0165] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a control device for a rechargeable electronic lock provided in an embodiment of this application. See also... Figure 4 The device includes:

[0166] The first acquisition module 401 is configured to acquire battery charging status and vehicle status; wherein, the battery charging status is used to indicate whether the vehicle has a charging failure; the vehicle status includes at least vehicle disarming status and vehicle thermal runaway status; the vehicle disarming status is used to indicate whether the anti-theft system on the vehicle is activated.

[0167] The second acquisition module 402 is configured to acquire the unlocking method of the charging electronic lock;

[0168] The control module 403 is configured to control the charging electronic lock to switch its working state based on at least one of the following: the battery charging state, the vehicle state, the unlocking method, or the fault condition of the charging electronic lock, when the charging electronic lock is in its current working state.

[0169] In summary, this application embodiment achieves intelligent state control of the charging electronic lock during the charging process of new energy vehicles. Specifically, after confirming the current operating state of the charging electronic lock, this application embodiment can intelligently and precisely control the charging electronic lock to switch operating states based on at least one of the following: battery charging state, vehicle state (e.g., vehicle arming / disarming state, vehicle thermal runaway state), unlocking method of the charging electronic lock, or fault condition. This method of controlling the operating state of the charging electronic lock based on diverse data not only improves charging efficiency but also ensures safe charging.

[0170] In some embodiments, if the current working state is the first unlocked state, the control module 403 is configured to perform the following operations:

[0171] If the charging gun is connected to the vehicle charging interface and receives target status information or a battery heating request from the battery management system, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the first unlocked state to the locked state.

[0172] Alternatively, if the vehicle is armed, the charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, and the vehicle is not experiencing thermal runaway, then the charging electronic lock is switched from the first unlocked state to the locked state.

[0173] The target state information is used to indicate whether the battery is in a charging state or a pre-charging state.

[0174] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is the first unlocked state, the control module 403 is configured to perform the following operations:

[0175] In the event of a malfunction of the charging electronic lock, the charging current will be controlled below a first value.

[0176] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is a locked state, the control module 403 is configured to perform the following operations:

[0177] If the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state and receives a charging completion signal from the battery management system, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0178] Alternatively, if the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state, and the S3 switch on the charging gun is pressed, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0179] Alternatively, if the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state, the battery is currently not charging, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0180] Alternatively, if the vehicle is currently in an unlocked state and a charging stop operation is detected, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0181] Alternatively, if the unlocking method is manual pull ring unlocking, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state;

[0182] Alternatively, if the vehicle experiences thermal runaway, the charging electronic lock can be switched from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

[0183] In other embodiments, if the charging electronic lock switches from the locked state to the first unlocked state due to a thermal runaway failure of the vehicle, the control module 403 is further configured to perform the following operations:

[0184] Within a preset number of ignition cycles, the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locked state.

[0185] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is a locked state, the control module 403 is configured to perform the following operations:

[0186] If the unlocking method is remote unlocking, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state;

[0187] Alternatively, if the unlocking method is to unlock via a virtual switch displayed on the vehicle screen, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state;

[0188] Alternatively, if the vehicle switches from armed to disarmed state, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state;

[0189] In the second unlocked state, the unlocking time of the charging electronic lock is a preset time.

[0190] In other embodiments, after the charging electronic lock switches from the locked state to the second unlocked state, the control module 403 is further configured to perform the following operations:

[0191] If the battery is currently charging, the charging current will be controlled below the second value.

[0192] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is the second unlocked state, the control module 403 is configured to perform the following operations:

[0193] If no charging connection confirmation signal is detected and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state.

[0194] Alternatively, if charging is completed in the second unlocked state, and the charging gun is connected to the vehicle charging interface, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state.

[0195] Alternatively, if the vehicle is in an unlocked state, and a charging failure or a stopped charging operation is detected in the second unlocked state, and the charging electronic lock is not faulty, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state.

[0196] Alternatively, if the unlocking method is manual pull ring unlocking, then control the charging electronic lock to switch from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state;

[0197] Alternatively, if a thermal runaway fault occurs in the vehicle during the second unlocked state, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state;

[0198] In the second unlocked state, the unlocking time of the charging electronic lock is a preset time.

[0199] In other embodiments, if the charging electronic lock switches from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state due to a thermal runaway failure of the vehicle, the control module 403 is further configured to perform the following operations:

[0200] Within a preset number of ignition cycles, the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locked state.

[0201] In other embodiments, if the current operating state is the second unlocked state, the control module 403 is configured to perform the following operations:

[0202] If the charging gun is connected to the vehicle charging interface and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning after the unlocking time exceeds the preset time, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the locked state.

[0203] Alternatively, if the vehicle switches from the unlocked state to the armed state, and the charging gun is connected to the vehicle's charging interface, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocked state to the locked state.

[0204] In the second unlocked state, the unlocking time of the charging electronic lock is the preset time.

[0205] All of the above-mentioned optional technical solutions can be combined in any way to form the optional embodiments of this application, and will not be described in detail here.

[0206] It should be noted that the control device for the charging electronic lock provided in the above embodiments is only illustrated by the division of the above functional modules when controlling the charging electronic lock. In actual applications, the above functions can be assigned to different functional modules as needed, that is, the internal structure of the device can be divided into different functional modules to complete all or part of the functions described above. In addition, the control device for the charging electronic lock provided in the above embodiments and the control method embodiments for the charging electronic lock belong to the same concept, and the specific implementation process can be found in the method embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0207] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle structure provided in an embodiment of this application. The vehicle 500 can vary considerably depending on its configuration or performance, and includes one or more processors 501 and one or more memories 502. The memory 502 stores at least one line of program code, which is loaded and executed by the processor 501 to implement the aforementioned control method for the charging electronic lock. The processor 501 is the vehicle's CDU. Of course, the vehicle 500 also has wired or wireless network interfaces, a keyboard, and input / output interfaces for input and output. The vehicle 500 also includes other components for implementing device functions, which will not be elaborated upon here.

[0208] In an exemplary embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium is also provided, such as a memory including program code that can be executed by a processor in the vehicle to complete the aforementioned control method for the charging electronic lock. For example, the computer-readable storage medium may be a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), magnetic tape, a floppy disk, or an optical data storage device, etc.

[0209] In an exemplary embodiment, a computer program product or computer program is also provided, which includes computer program code stored in a computer-readable storage medium. The vehicle's processor reads the computer program code from the computer-readable storage medium and executes the computer program code, causing the vehicle to perform the above-described control method for the charging electronic lock.

[0210] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps of the above embodiments can be implemented by hardware or by a program instructing related hardware. The program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium, such as a read-only memory, a disk, or an optical disk.

[0211] The above description is merely an optional embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A control method of a charge electronic lock characterized by, The method comprises: acquiring a battery charging state and a vehicle state; wherein the battery charging state is used to indicate whether a charging failure occurs in the vehicle; the vehicle state at least comprises a vehicle disarm state and a vehicle thermal runaway state; the vehicle disarm state is used to indicate whether an anti-theft system on the vehicle is turned on; acquiring an unlocking mode of the charging electronic lock; in a case where a current working state of the charging electronic lock is a locking state, if the unlocking mode is a manual pull ring unlocking, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locking state to a first unlocking state; or, if a thermal runaway failure occurs in the vehicle, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locking state to the first unlocking state, and the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locking state within a preset number of ignition cycles; in a case where the current working state of the charging electronic lock is a second unlocking state, if the unlocking mode is the manual pull ring unlocking, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state; or, if a thermal runaway failure occurs in the vehicle in the second unlocking state, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state, and the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locking state within a preset number of ignition cycles; wherein an unlocking duration of the charging electronic lock in the first unlocking state is not limited; and an unlocking duration of the charging electronic lock in the second unlocking state is a preset duration.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein, in a case where the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the first unlocking state, the method further comprises: if a charging gun and a vehicle charging interface are in a connected state, and target state information or a battery heating request sent by a battery management system is received, and the charging electronic lock does not have a failure, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the first unlocking state to a locking state; or, if the vehicle is in an armed state, and the charging gun and the vehicle charging interface are in the connected state, and the charging electronic lock does not have a failure, and the vehicle does not have a thermal runaway failure, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the first unlocking state to the locking state; wherein the target state information is used to indicate that the battery is in a charging state or a pre-charging state.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein, in a case where the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the first unlocking state, the method further comprises: in a case where the charging electronic lock has a failure, a charging current is controlled to be below a first value.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein, in a case where the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the locking state, the method further comprises: if the vehicle is currently in a disarmed state, and a charging completion signal sent by the battery management system is received, and the charging electronic lock does not have a failure, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locking state to a first unlocking state; or, if the vehicle is currently in the disarmed state, and an S3 switch on the charging gun is pressed, and the charging electronic lock does not have a failure, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locking state to the first unlocking state. Or, if the vehicle is currently in the disarmed state, and the battery is currently in the uncharged state, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then controlling the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state; Or, if the vehicle is currently in the disarmed state, and a stop charging operation is detected, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then controlling the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the first unlocked state.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein, In the case where the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the locked state, the method further comprises: If the unlocking manner is to apply remote unlocking, then controlling the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to a second unlocked state; Or, if the unlocking manner is to unlock through a virtual switch displayed on the vehicle screen, then controlling the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state; Or, if the vehicle switches from the armed state to the disarmed state, then controlling the charging electronic lock to switch from the locked state to the second unlocked state.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein, After the charging electronic lock switches from the locked state to the second unlocked state, the method further comprises: If the battery is currently in the charging state, then controlling the charging current to be below a second value.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein, In the case where the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the second unlocked state, the method further comprises: If a charging connection confirmation signal is not detected, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then controlling the charging electronic lock to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state; Or, if charging is completed in the second unlocked state, and the charging gun and the vehicle charging interface are in a connected state, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then controlling the charging electronic lock to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state; Or, if the vehicle is in the disarmed state, and a charging fault occurs or a stop charging operation is detected in the second unlocked state, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then controlling the charging electronic lock to switch from the second unlocked state to the first unlocked state.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein, In the case where the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the second unlocked state, the method further comprises: After the unlocking time exceeds a preset time length, if the charging gun and the vehicle charging interface are in a connected state, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then controlling the charging electronic lock to switch from the second unlocked state to the locked state; Or, if the vehicle switches from the disarmed state to the armed state, and the charging gun and the vehicle charging interface are in a connected state, and the charging electronic lock is not malfunctioning, then controlling the charging electronic lock to switch from the second unlocked state to the locked state.

9. A control device of a charge electronic lock characterized by, The device comprises: A first acquisition module configured to acquire a battery charging state and a vehicle state; wherein the battery charging state is used to indicate whether a charging fault occurs in the vehicle; the vehicle state at least includes a vehicle disarming state and a vehicle thermal runaway state; the vehicle disarming state is used to indicate whether the anti-theft system on the vehicle is turned on; A second acquisition module configured to acquire an unlocking manner of the charging electronic lock; A control module configured to perform the following operations: In a case where the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the locking state, if the unlocking mode is the manual pull ring unlocking, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locking state to a first unlocking state; or, if the vehicle has a thermal runaway failure, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the locking state to the first unlocking state, and the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locking state within a preset number of ignition cycles. In a case where the current working state of the charging electronic lock is the second unlocking state, if the unlocking mode is the manual pull ring unlocking, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state; or, if the vehicle has a thermal runaway failure in the second unlocking state, the charging electronic lock is controlled to switch from the second unlocking state to the first unlocking state, and the charging electronic lock is prohibited from switching to the locking state within a preset number of ignition cycles. In the first unlocking state, the unlocking duration of the charging electronic lock is not limited; in the second unlocking state, the unlocking duration of the charging electronic lock is a preset duration.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle includes a processor and a memory, and the memory stores at least one program code, which is loaded and executed by the processor to implement the control method of the charging electronic lock according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

11. A computer readable storage medium characterized by, The storage medium stores at least one program code, which is loaded and executed by the processor to implement the control method of the charging electronic lock according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

12. A computer program product, characterised in that, The computer program product includes computer program code stored in a computer readable storage medium, and the processor of the vehicle reads the computer program code from the computer readable storage medium, and the processor executes the computer program code, so that the vehicle executes the control method of the charging electronic lock according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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