Vehicles and their charging control methods and devices, computer-readable storage media

Abstract

The present invention discloses a vehicle, a charging control method and device thereof, and a computer-readable storage medium, wherein the vehicle charging control method includes: after the vehicle is parked in a charging parking space for a preset period of time, the automatic driving system controls the vehicle locking mechanism to lock the vehicle; controls the vehicle's charging port to open, and controls the charging gun on the charging parking space to connect to the charging port to charge the vehicle; obtains the vehicle's real-time power level; when the real-time power level reaches the target power level, recycles the charging gun and controls the charging port to close; obtains the vehicle's charging payment information; and unlocks the vehicle when it is determined that the vehicle has completed payment based on the charging payment information. In this way, automatic plugging and unplugging of the charging gun, automatic opening and closing of the vehicle's charging port, and intelligent parking space management can be achieved, thereby improving charging efficiency, extending the service life of the charging interface, optimizing user experience, and improving overall operational efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle charging technology, and more particularly to a vehicle charging control method, a computer-readable storage medium, a vehicle charging control device, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of automotive technology, both autonomous and manned vehicles are gradually moving towards greater intelligence and convenience. In this process, how to charge vehicles efficiently and safely has become a crucial issue that urgently needs to be addressed. Although various charging methods and related equipment have emerged in the market, they still have many shortcomings in terms of automation, intelligence, and user experience. For example, regarding vehicle parking and charging port insertion, related technologies often rely on manual operation. Drivers need to precisely park their vehicles near charging stations and manually insert the charging gun into the vehicle's charging port. This process is not only time-consuming and laborious but may also lead to damage to the charging interface or low charging efficiency due to improper operation. Secondly, the automatic opening and closing of the vehicle's charging port often requires manual intervention. Furthermore, the lack of a locking mechanism for charging spaces can lead to vehicles escaping after charging or occupying the charging space without leaving, thus affecting the utilization rate of charging stations and the efficiency of charging services. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the first objective of this invention is to propose a vehicle charging control method that enables automatic plugging and unplugging of the charging gun, automatic opening and closing of the vehicle charging port, and intelligent parking space management, thereby improving charging efficiency, extending the lifespan of the charging interface, optimizing the user experience, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

[0004] A second objective of this invention is to provide a computer-readable storage medium.

[0005] The third objective of this invention is to provide a vehicle charging control device.

[0006] The fourth objective of this invention is to provide a vehicle.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, a first aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle charging control method, wherein the method includes: after the vehicle has been parked in a charging space for a preset time, an autonomous driving system controls a locking mechanism to lock the vehicle; controls the vehicle's charging port to open, and controls a charging gun on the charging space to connect to the charging port to charge the vehicle; acquires the vehicle's real-time battery level; when the real-time battery level reaches a target level, retracts the charging gun and controls the charging port to close; acquires the vehicle's charging payment information; and unlocks the vehicle when it is determined, based on the charging payment information, that the vehicle has completed payment.

[0008] According to the vehicle charging control method of this invention, after a vehicle has been parked in a charging space for a preset period of time, the autonomous driving system controls the locking mechanism to lock the vehicle, opens the vehicle's charging port, and connects the charging gun in the charging space to the charging port to charge the vehicle. This allows the system to obtain the vehicle's real-time battery level. When the real-time battery level reaches a target level, the system retracts the charging gun and closes the charging port, thereby obtaining the vehicle's charging payment information. Upon determining that the vehicle has completed payment based on the charging payment information, the system unlocks the vehicle. This achieves automatic plugging and unplugging of the charging gun, automatic opening and closing of the vehicle's charging port, and intelligent parking space management, thereby improving charging efficiency, extending the lifespan of the charging interface, optimizing the user experience, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

[0009] In addition, the vehicle charging control method according to embodiments of the present invention may further include the following additional technical features:

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, during vehicle charging, the method further includes: acquiring the status information of the battery pack in the vehicle; when it is determined that the battery pack is in an abnormal state based on the status information of the battery pack, controlling the vehicle to move out of the charging parking space and issuing an alarm; after the vehicle moves out of the parking space, controlling the battery pack to separate from the vehicle, so that the distance between the battery pack and the vehicle is greater than or equal to a preset distance.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, before controlling the vehicle to move out of the charging parking space, the method further includes: retrieving the charging gun and unlocking the vehicle.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, before controlling the charging port of the vehicle to open, the method further includes: controlling the vehicle to establish a connection with the charging pile corresponding to the charging gun, and determining that the vehicle and the charging pile are in a successful connection state.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the charging gun is provided with a locking structure. After the charging gun on the charging station is connected to the charging port, the method further includes: controlling the locking structure to lock the charging gun at the charging port.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle is also connected to a mobile terminal device, and the method further includes: during the charging process of the vehicle, acquiring a control command sent by the mobile terminal device; and adjusting the charging status of the vehicle according to the control command.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes: after the vehicle enters the charging parking space, acquiring the vehicle's location information; and performing a timing operation when it is determined, based on the vehicle's location information and the charging parking space's location information, that the vehicle has accurately parked in the charging parking space.

[0016] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of the present invention provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a vehicle charging control program thereon, which, when executed by a processor, implements the vehicle charging control method of the aforementioned embodiments of the present invention.

[0017] According to the computer-readable storage medium of the present invention, by executing the vehicle charging control program through a processor, automatic plugging and unplugging of the charging gun, automatic opening and closing of the vehicle charging port and intelligent parking space management can be realized, thereby improving charging efficiency, extending the service life of the charging interface, optimizing user experience and improving overall operational efficiency.

[0018] To achieve the above objectives, a third aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle charging control device, wherein the device includes: a control module, configured to control a locking mechanism to lock the vehicle after the vehicle has been parked in a charging space for a preset time; the control module is further configured to control the opening of the vehicle's charging port and to control the charging gun on the charging space to connect to the charging port for charging the vehicle; an acquisition module, configured to acquire the real-time battery level of the vehicle; the control module is further configured to retract the charging gun and control the charging port to close when the real-time battery level reaches a target level; the acquisition module is further configured to acquire the vehicle's charging payment information; and the control module is further configured to unlock the vehicle when it is determined, based on the charging payment information, that the vehicle has completed payment.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle charging control device, through a control module, locks the vehicle via a locking mechanism after the vehicle has been parked in a charging space for a preset period of time. It also controls the vehicle's charging port to open and the charging gun in the charging space to connect to the charging port for charging. The device acquires the vehicle's real-time battery level via an acquisition module. When the real-time battery level reaches a target level, the control module retracts the charging gun and closes the charging port. Furthermore, the acquisition module acquires the vehicle's charging payment information, and the control module unlocks the vehicle when payment is confirmed based on the charging payment information. This enables automatic plugging and unplugging of the charging gun, automatic opening and closing of the vehicle's charging port, and intelligent parking space management, thereby improving charging efficiency, extending the lifespan of the charging interface, optimizing the user experience, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

[0020] To achieve the above objectives, a fourth aspect of the present invention provides a vehicle including the charging control device for the vehicle described in the foregoing embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] According to the vehicle of the present invention, by adopting the charging control device of the vehicle of the above embodiments of the present invention, automatic plugging and unplugging of charging gun, automatic opening and closing of vehicle charging port and intelligent parking space management can be realized, thereby improving charging efficiency, extending the service life of charging interface, optimizing user experience and improving overall operational efficiency.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of a vehicle charging control method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle charging control method according to yet another embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating a vehicle charging control method according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic flowchart of a vehicle charging control method according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of a vehicle charging control device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure label:

[0030] Control module 10, acquisition module 20, vehicle charging control device 100, vehicle 1000. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0032] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes a vehicle charging control method, a computer-readable storage medium, a vehicle charging control device, and a vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic flowchart of a vehicle charging control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Specifically, in some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle charging control method includes:

[0035] S101: After the vehicle has been parked in the charging space for a preset period of time, the autonomous driving system controls the locking mechanism to lock the vehicle.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, after the autonomous driving system controls the vehicle to park in the charging space for a preset time, the locking mechanism is controlled to lock the vehicle to ensure safety during the charging process. The preset time is preferably 3 minutes. In addition, the present invention does not specifically limit the value of the preset time. For example, the preset time can also be 2 minutes, 4 minutes or 5 minutes.

[0037] S102 controls the opening of the vehicle's charging port and controls the charging gun on the charging bay to connect to the charging port to charge the vehicle.

[0038] Specifically, in this embodiment, after the vehicle locking mechanism locks the vehicle, the system sends an unlocking command to the motor at the charging port, causing it to start operating. The motor's operation causes the charging port cover to move, thus opening the charging port and preparing for the subsequent connection of the charging gun. The system automatically identifies the position of the charging gun and controls the mechanical device on the charging bay (such as a slide rail, lifting mechanism, etc.) to move the charging gun directly above or in front of the charging port. Then, through precise mechanical control, the charging gun is slowly inserted into the charging port until it reaches the predetermined connection position. At this point, an electrical connection is established between the charging gun and the charging port, thus starting to charge the vehicle. It should be noted that the system can specifically use media such as lasers or sound waves for positioning and identification to determine the position of the charging gun. Of course, in other embodiments, other media can also be used for positioning and identification; the specific positioning and identification method is not limited here.

[0039] S103, obtain the vehicle's real-time battery level.

[0040] Specifically, in this embodiment, the real-time battery level of the vehicle can be obtained through the vehicle battery management system, or through a dedicated charging APP, charging pile system, or vehicle information system; no specific limitation is made here.

[0041] S104 retracts the charging gun and closes the charging port when the real-time battery level reaches the target level.

[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, after acquiring the vehicle's real-time battery level, when the real-time battery level reaches the target level, the system controls the mechanical device (such as a slide rail, lifting mechanism, etc.) on the charging bay to smoothly pull the charging gun out of the charging port and retract it to a preset storage location. After the vehicle detects that the charging gun has been retracted to the storage location for a second preset time, the system sends a shut-off command to the motor at the charging port, causing it to start operating. The operation of the motor causes the charging port cover to move, thereby closing the charging port to protect the charging interface from external factors such as dust and moisture. The second preset time is preferably 10 seconds; however, the present invention does not specifically limit the value of the second preset time. It should be noted that the charging gun can also be manually unlocked and pulled out.

[0043] S105, obtain vehicle charging payment information.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, after the charging port is closed, the vehicle stops charging. The system records detailed data during the charging period, including the charging start time, end time, charging amount, and charging power. Based on the recorded detailed data during the charging period and the pre-set rate (such as the cost per kilowatt-hour), the system can generate the vehicle's charging payment information. The charging payment information includes the charging date, time, location, charging amount, cost, and payment method, etc., which are not specifically limited here.

[0045] S106 unlocks the vehicle when the charging payment information confirms that the vehicle has completed the payment.

[0046] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, after obtaining the vehicle's charging payment information, payment can be made through pre-bound automatic deductions or by the user selecting other payment methods, such as QR code payment, bank card payment, or cash payment. After the payment is completed, the system will receive payment completion information from the payment platform, and can then control the locking mechanism to unlock the vehicle based on the payment completion information. In addition, in emergency situations, the locking mechanism can be manually unlocked.

[0047] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle charging control method also includes the following during the vehicle charging process:

[0048] S201, Obtain the status information of the battery pack in the vehicle.

[0049] Specifically, in this embodiment, during vehicle charging, the system continuously acquires the status information of the battery pack in the vehicle. This status information includes, but is not limited to, parameters such as the battery pack's temperature, voltage, current, charge level, and internal resistance. These parameters can be collected in real time through sensors and the vehicle's internal control system. Here, the present invention does not specifically limit the types of information included in the battery pack's status information.

[0050] S202, when it is determined that the battery pack is in an abnormal state based on the battery pack status information, the vehicle is controlled to move out of the charging parking space and an alarm is issued.

[0051] Specifically, in this embodiment, the status information includes, but is not limited to, parameters such as the temperature, voltage, current, charge, and internal resistance of the battery pack. When at least one of the parameters such as the temperature, voltage, current, charge, and internal resistance of the battery pack is at an abnormal value, it is determined that the battery pack is in an abnormal state. At this time, the battery management system will disconnect the abnormal battery pack from the vehicle, and the vehicle's automatic control system will control the vehicle to cut off charging and move the vehicle out of the charging space, and issue an alarm. Alternatively, the user can remotely control the vehicle to cut off charging and move the vehicle out of the charging space via an APP, and issue an alarm.

[0052] It should be noted that before moving the vehicle out of the charging space, the system controls the retrieval of the charging gun and the unlocking mechanism to unlock the vehicle. If retrieval of the charging gun and unlocking fail, relevant personnel are notified for handling. This can be done by using a key to unlock the charging gun and the locking mechanism. Alarms can be issued through the vehicle's internal alarm system (such as audible alarms, warning lights on the dashboard, and warning messages on the display screen) to notify the driver of a battery pack malfunction. The system can also send alarm information to the driver's mobile phone or other smart devices via SMS or app push notifications, ensuring timely notification even when the driver is not near the vehicle. The system can also issue audible and visual alarms through external speakers or lighting systems to attract the attention of people nearby. Furthermore, the system can notify charging station staff via SMS or app push notifications. Here, the invention does not specifically limit the alarm methods and content.

[0053] S203 controls the separation of the battery pack from the vehicle after the vehicle moves out of the parking space, so that the distance between the battery pack and the vehicle is greater than or equal to a preset distance.

[0054] Specifically, in this embodiment, after the vehicle is moved out of the parking space, the system can control the separation of the abnormal battery pack from the vehicle by unlocking the battery pack fixing device and activating the separation mechanism. During the separation process, the system ensures that the distance between the abnormal battery pack and the vehicle is greater than or equal to a preset distance to prevent potential fire risks. It should be noted that the battery pack includes a preset number of smaller battery packs, and the abnormal battery pack is a smaller battery pack. The preset number can be eight, and the present invention does not specifically limit the value of the preset number.

[0055] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, before controlling the vehicle to move out of the charging space, the vehicle charging control method further includes: retrieving the charging gun and unlocking the vehicle.

[0056] Specifically, in this embodiment, before the vehicle is moved out of the charging space, the system controls the mechanical device (such as a slide rail, lifting mechanism, etc.) on the charging space to smoothly pull the charging gun out of the charging port and retract it to the preset storage position. The system will receive an alarm signal and then control the locking mechanism to unlock the vehicle according to the alarm signal.

[0057] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, before controlling the vehicle's charging port to open, the vehicle charging control method further includes: controlling the vehicle to establish a connection with the charging pile corresponding to the charging gun, and determining that the vehicle and the charging pile are in a successfully connected state.

[0058] Specifically, in this embodiment, before the vehicle's charging port is opened, after the vehicle user or the system automatically initiates a charging request, the vehicle will first attempt to establish a communication connection with the designated charging pile through its built-in communication system (such as CAN bus, wireless communication module, etc.). This connection process involves the authentication of both parties, the matching of communication protocols, and the establishment of security mechanisms to ensure the security and reliability of data transmission. Then, after the vehicle and the charging pile successfully establish a communication connection, the system will determine that the vehicle and the charging pile are in a successfully connected state.

[0059] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the charging gun is provided with a locking structure. After the charging gun on the controlled charging parking space is connected to the charging port, the vehicle charging control method further includes: controlling the locking structure to lock the charging gun at the charging port.

[0060] Specifically, in this embodiment, the charging gun is equipped with a locking structure. After the charging gun on the charging station is connected to the charging port, the system will control the locking structure to lock the charging gun at the charging port to prevent the charging gun from falling or being pulled out by unauthorized personnel, thereby improving the safety of charging.

[0061] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 3 As shown, the vehicle is also connected to a mobile terminal device, and the vehicle's charging control method also includes:

[0062] S301 acquires control commands sent by a mobile terminal device during vehicle charging.

[0063] Specifically, in this embodiment, during the charging process, the user can operate the mobile terminal device, thereby generating corresponding control commands from the mobile terminal device, so that the control system can obtain the control commands from the mobile terminal device.

[0064] It should be noted that before obtaining control commands sent by the mobile terminal device, it is also necessary to obtain the user's real-name information to confirm the validity of the control commands.

[0065] S302 adjusts the vehicle's charging status according to control commands.

[0066] Specifically, in this embodiment, during vehicle charging, control commands sent by a mobile terminal device are acquired. These control commands can be commands for the user to remotely control the vehicle to stop charging, modify the vehicle's target battery level, start charging, or remotely move the vehicle. For example, when the control command is for the user to remotely control the vehicle to stop charging, the user can verify the validity of the control command by entering a password or facial recognition authentication. The mobile terminal initiates the control command to the cloud, and the cloud sends the control command to the vehicle's battery management system and the charging pile. The battery management system cuts off charging according to the control command, and the charging pile stops outputting power according to the control command.

[0067] When a user remotely modifies the vehicle's target battery level using a control command, the user can verify the validity of the control command by entering a password or using facial recognition. The mobile terminal initiates the control command to the cloud, which then sends the command to the vehicle's battery management system and the charging station. If the modified target battery level is lower than the vehicle's real-time battery level, the user is prompted that the set battery level should be lower than the vehicle's real-time battery level and must reset it. When the vehicle's battery level reaches the modified target battery level, the battery management system cuts off charging according to the control command, and the charging station stops inputting power according to the control command.

[0068] When a user remotely initiates charging via a control command, the user can verify the command's validity by entering a password or using facial recognition. The mobile terminal sends the control command to the cloud, which then transmits it to the vehicle's battery management system and the charging station. If the previous charging session has not yet ended, the user is notified that charging is not complete. If the previous charging session ended less than a third preset duration, the user is prompted that charging can resume after the third preset duration. When the previous charging session has ended and the third preset duration has been reached, the charging station, according to the control command, connects the charging gun to the charging port to supply power to the vehicle. The battery management system, based on the control command, initiates charging for the vehicle. The third preset duration is preferably 5 minutes, with specific limitations on its value.

[0069] In an emergency where the vehicle is being moved remotely by the user, the charging gun must first be unplugged and reset to stop charging the vehicle, and the locking mechanism must be unlocked. If the charging gun remains plugged and reset for more than a fourth preset time, and the locking mechanism remains locked for more than a fifth preset time, the user should notify the charging station staff for assistance. The user can control the vehicle's movement (forward, backward, left, right, horn, and alarm) via a mobile terminal to move the vehicle away from the parking space. After the vehicle is moved, the battery pack should be separated from the vehicle to ensure a distance greater than or equal to a preset distance. The fourth and fifth preset time durations are preferably 1 minute; however, the specific values ​​of these durations are not limited in this invention.

[0070] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 4 As shown, the vehicle charging control method also includes:

[0071] S401 obtains the vehicle's location information after the vehicle enters the charging parking space.

[0072] Specifically, in this embodiment, after the automatic control system receives information that the vehicle has entered the parking space, it can obtain the vehicle's location information in real time through GPS, visual recognition technology, and vehicle networking technology. In addition, the present invention does not specifically limit the method for obtaining the vehicle's location information.

[0073] S402, when the vehicle is accurately parked in the charging space based on the vehicle's location information and the charging space's location information, a timing operation is performed.

[0074] Specifically, in this embodiment, if the real-time location information matches the location information of the charging space, it can be determined that the vehicle has accurately parked in the charging space, and a timing operation can be performed. This is for subsequent calculation of charging fees.

[0075] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, when the charging gun cannot be removed,

[0076] In summary, according to the vehicle charging control method of this embodiment, after the vehicle has been parked in the charging space for a preset period of time, the autonomous driving system controls the locking mechanism to lock the vehicle, opens the vehicle's charging port, and connects the charging gun in the charging space to the charging port to charge the vehicle, thereby obtaining the vehicle's real-time power level. When the real-time power level reaches the target level, the charging gun is retracted, and the charging port is closed. The system then obtains the vehicle's charging payment information and unlocks the vehicle when payment is confirmed based on the charging payment information. This achieves automatic plugging and unplugging of the charging gun, automatic opening and closing of the vehicle's charging port, and intelligent parking space management, thereby improving charging efficiency, extending the lifespan of the charging interface, optimizing the user experience, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

[0077] Based on the vehicle charging control method proposed in the foregoing embodiments of the present invention, the present invention also proposes a computer-readable storage medium storing a vehicle charging control program thereon. When the vehicle charging control program is executed by a processor, it implements the vehicle charging control method of the above embodiments of the present invention.

[0078] According to the computer-readable storage medium of the present invention, by executing the vehicle charging control program through a processor, automatic plugging and unplugging of the charging gun, automatic opening and closing of the vehicle charging port and intelligent parking space management can be realized, thereby improving charging efficiency, extending the service life of the charging interface, optimizing user experience and improving overall operational efficiency.

[0079] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of a vehicle charging control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the vehicle's charging control device 100 includes a control module 10 and an acquisition module 20.

[0081] The control module 10 is used to lock the vehicle by controlling the locking mechanism after the vehicle has been parked in the charging space for a preset time. The control module 10 is also used to control the opening of the vehicle's charging port and to control the charging gun on the charging space to connect to the charging port to charge the vehicle. The acquisition module 20 is used to acquire the real-time battery level of the vehicle. The control module 10 is also used to retract the charging gun and control the charging port to close when the real-time battery level reaches the target level. The acquisition module 20 is also used to acquire the vehicle's charging payment information. The control module 10 is also used to unlock the vehicle when it is determined that the vehicle has completed the payment based on the charging payment information.

[0082] In some embodiments of the present invention, during the vehicle charging process, the acquisition module 20 is further configured to acquire the status information of the battery pack in the vehicle; the control module 10 is further configured to control the vehicle to move out of the charging parking space and issue an alarm when it is determined that the battery pack is in an abnormal state based on the status information of the battery pack, and after the vehicle moves out of the parking space, control the battery pack to separate from the vehicle so that the distance between the battery pack and the vehicle is greater than or equal to a preset distance.

[0083] In some embodiments of the present invention, before controlling the vehicle to move out of the charging space, the control module 10 is also used to retrieve the charging gun and unlock the vehicle.

[0084] In some embodiments of the present invention, before the charging port of the vehicle is opened, the control module 10 is also used to control the vehicle to establish a connection with the charging pile corresponding to the charging gun, and to determine that the vehicle and the charging pile are in a successfully connected state.

[0085] In some embodiments of the present invention, the charging gun is provided with a locking structure. After the charging gun on the control charging station is connected to the charging port, the control module 10 is also used to control the locking structure to lock the charging gun at the charging port.

[0086] In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle is also connected to a mobile terminal device. During the vehicle charging process, the acquisition module 20 is also used to acquire control commands sent by the mobile terminal device; the control module 10 is also used to adjust the charging status of the vehicle according to the control commands.

[0087] In some embodiments of the present invention, the acquisition module 20 is further configured to acquire the vehicle's location information after the vehicle enters the charging parking space; the control module 10 is further configured to perform a timing operation when the vehicle accurately parks in the charging parking space based on the vehicle's location information and the location information of the charging parking space.

[0088] It should be noted that other specific embodiments of the vehicle charging control device proposed in the embodiments of the present invention can be found in the specific embodiments of the vehicle charging control method described above. To reduce redundancy, they will not be repeated here.

[0089] In summary, the vehicle charging control device according to embodiments of the present invention, through a control module, locks the vehicle via a locking mechanism after the vehicle has been parked in a charging space for a preset period of time, opens the vehicle's charging port, and connects the charging gun in the charging space to the charging port to charge the vehicle. The device also acquires the vehicle's real-time battery level via an acquisition module, and retracts the charging gun and closes the charging port when the real-time battery level reaches a target level. Furthermore, the acquisition module obtains the vehicle's charging payment information, and the control module unlocks the vehicle when payment is confirmed based on the charging payment information. This enables automatic plugging and unplugging of the charging gun, automatic opening and closing of the vehicle's charging port, and intelligent parking space management, thereby improving charging efficiency, extending the lifespan of the charging interface, optimizing the user experience, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

[0090] Figure 6 This is a block diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] like Figure 6 As shown, the vehicle 1000 includes the charging control device 100 of the vehicle described in the above embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] According to the vehicle of the present invention, by adopting the charging control device of the vehicle of the above embodiments of the present invention, automatic plugging and unplugging of charging gun, automatic opening and closing of vehicle charging port and intelligent parking space management can be realized, thereby improving charging efficiency, extending the service life of charging interface, optimizing user experience and improving overall operational efficiency.

[0093] Furthermore, other components and functions of the vehicle in the embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here to reduce redundancy.

[0094] It should be noted that the logic and / or steps represented in the flowchart or otherwise described herein, for example, can be considered as a sequenced list of executable instructions for implementing logical functions, and can be embodied in any computer-readable medium for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device (such as a computer-based system, a processor-included system, or other system that can fetch and execute instructions from, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device). For the purposes of this specification, "computer-readable medium" can be any means that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transmit programs for use by, or in conjunction with, an instruction execution system, apparatus, or device. More specific examples (a non-exhaustive list) of computer-readable media include: an electrical connection having one or more wires (electronic device), a portable computer disk drive (magnetic device), random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), erasable and editable read-only memory (EPROM or flash memory), fiber optic devices, and portable optical disc read-only memory (CDROM). Alternatively, the computer-readable medium may be paper or other suitable media on which the program can be printed, since the program can be obtained electronically, for example, by optically scanning the paper or other medium, followed by editing, interpreting, or otherwise processing as necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

[0095] It should be understood that various parts of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented in software or firmware stored in memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented in hardware, as in another embodiment, it can be implemented using any one or a combination of the following techniques known in the art: discrete logic circuits having logic gates for implementing logical functions on data signals, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) having suitable combinational logic gates, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc.

[0096] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0097] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0098] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0099] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0100] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0101] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A charging control method for a vehicle, characterized in that, The method includes: After the vehicle has been parked in the charging space for a preset period of time, the autonomous driving system controls the locking mechanism to lock the vehicle. Control the vehicle's charging port to open, and control the charging gun on the charging bay to connect to the charging port to charge the vehicle; Obtain the real-time battery level of the vehicle; When the real-time power level reaches the target power level, the charging gun is retracted and the charging port is closed. Obtain the charging payment information of the vehicle; When the vehicle is determined to have completed payment based on the charging payment information, the vehicle is unlocked.

2. The vehicle charging control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, During vehicle charging, the method further includes: Obtain the status information of the battery pack in the vehicle; When the battery pack is determined to be in an abnormal state based on its status information, the vehicle is controlled to move out of the charging parking space, and an alarm is triggered. After the vehicle moves out of the parking space, the battery pack is controlled to separate from the vehicle so that the distance between the battery pack and the vehicle is greater than or equal to a preset distance.

3. The vehicle charging control method according to claim 2, characterized in that, Before controlling the vehicle to move out of the charging parking space, the method further includes: The charging gun is retrieved, and the vehicle is unlocked.

4. The vehicle charging control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, Before controlling the opening of the vehicle's charging port, the method further includes: Control the vehicle to establish a connection with the charging pile corresponding to the charging gun, and determine that the vehicle and the charging pile are in a successful connection state.

5. The vehicle charging control method according to claim 4, characterized in that, The charging gun is equipped with a locking structure. After the charging gun on the charging parking space is connected to the charging port, the method further includes: The locking structure is controlled to lock the charging gun at the charging port.

6. The vehicle charging control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle is also connected to a mobile terminal device, and the method further includes: During the vehicle charging process, control commands sent by the mobile terminal device are acquired; The charging status of the vehicle is adjusted according to the control command.

7. The vehicle charging control method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: After the vehicle enters the charging parking space, the location information of the vehicle is obtained; A timing operation is performed when the vehicle is accurately parked in the charging space based on the vehicle's location information and the charging space's location information.

8. A computer-readable storage medium, characterized in that, It stores a vehicle charging control program, which, when executed by a processor, implements the vehicle charging control method according to any one of claims 1-7.

9. A vehicle charging control device, characterized in that, The device includes: The control module is used to control the locking mechanism to lock the vehicle after the vehicle has been parked in the charging space for a preset period of time. The control module is also used to control the opening of the vehicle's charging port and to control the charging gun on the charging parking space to connect to the charging port to charge the vehicle. An acquisition module is used to acquire the real-time battery level of the vehicle; The control module is also used to retract the charging gun and control the charging port to close when the real-time power reaches the target power. The acquisition module is also used to acquire the charging payment information of the vehicle; The control module is also used to unlock the vehicle when it is determined from the charging payment information that the vehicle has completed the payment.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the charging control device for the vehicle as described in claim 9.

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