Charging device

Abstract

This application provides a charging device, including: multiple charging components, a communication component, a controller, and a first power supply component. The controller is connected to both the communication component and the first power supply component. The communication component is also connected to each charging component, and the first power supply component is also connected to each charging component. Each charging component is further configured to connect to a user device. The communication component is used to acquire device information and a scheduled charging time slot from the user device and send the device information and scheduled charging time slot to the controller. The device information indicates the charging parameters of the user device. The controller is used to control the first power supply component to charge the user device through the charging components based on the device information and the scheduled charging time slot. This charging device can automatically switch between multiple charging components, which helps save the switching time when switching between user devices and improves the charging efficiency for multiple user devices.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of charging technology, and more particularly to a charging device. Background Technology

[0002] Many areas can be equipped with charging facilities, which may include charging components. These components provide charging services to user devices. For example, a charging component may include a charging station and a charging gun, and the user device may be an electric vehicle. The charging facility can connect to the electric vehicle via the charging gun and charge the connected electric vehicle through the charging station.

[0003] In related technologies, after the charging device has finished charging the first user device, it needs to wait for the staff to unplug the charging component connected to the first user device and connect it to the second user device before it can charge the second user device.

[0004] However, in scenarios where multiple user devices are queuing to charge, the above solution will result in low charging efficiency when charging these multiple user devices. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a charging device that improves the charging efficiency when charging multiple user devices.

[0006] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a charging device, including: a plurality of charging components, a communication component, a controller, and a first power supply component, wherein,

[0007] The controller is connected to the communication component and the first power supply component respectively. The communication component is also connected to each charging component respectively. The first power supply component is also connected to each charging component respectively. The charging components are also used to connect to the user equipment.

[0008] The communication component is used to obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment, and to send the device information and scheduled charging time to the controller. The device information is used to indicate the charging parameters of the user equipment.

[0009] The controller is used to control the first power supply component to charge the user equipment through the charging component, based on the device information and the scheduled charging period.

[0010] In the above technical solution, when multiple charging components are connected to multiple user devices, the automatic switching charging process between the multiple charging components can be achieved through the coordinated processing of the controller, communication component, and first power supply component. This helps to save the switching time of the charging equipment when switching user devices for charging, and improves the charging efficiency of the charging equipment for multiple user devices. The controller in the charging equipment can also communicate with the user devices connected to the charging components through the communication component to obtain the device information and scheduled charging time slots of the user devices. This allows the controller to reasonably arrange the charging order of multiple user devices, avoiding excessive waiting time for some user devices that urgently need charging. At the same time, for user devices whose charging needs are not urgent, off-peak optional charging time slots can be provided to save charging costs for these user devices, thereby improving the user experience.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the number of user equipment is M, where M is a positive integer greater than 1 and M is less than or equal to the number of charging components; the controller is specifically used for:

[0012] Based on the device information of each user device, determine the charging parameters of each user device;

[0013] The charging sequence of the M user devices is determined based on their scheduled charging time periods.

[0014] Based on the charging sequence and the charging parameters of each of the M user devices, the first power supply component is controlled to charge the M user devices through the M charging components, and the M charging components are the charging components connected to the M user devices.

[0015] In the above technical solution, the controller of the charging equipment can determine the charging order of the M user devices based on their scheduled charging time periods. The controller can then sequentially control the first power supply component to charge the M user devices through the M charging components according to this charging order and the charging parameters of each user device. This avoids situations where multiple user devices compete for charging resources, facilitates the rational allocation of charging equipment resources, improves the resource utilization rate of the charging equipment, reduces the charging waiting time for user devices, and enables the charging equipment to provide charging services to more user devices within a unit of time (e.g., one day), thereby improving the charging efficiency of the charging equipment.

[0016] In one possible implementation, based on the charging sequence and the charging parameters of each of the M user devices, the first power supply component is controlled to charge the M user devices through the M charging components, including:

[0017] Based on the charging sequence, determine the i-th charging component among the M charging components;

[0018] Generate allocation control instructions based on the charging sequence;

[0019] Generate the i-th charging control command based on the charging parameters of the i-th user equipment corresponding to the i-th charging component;

[0020] According to the i-th charging control command and the allocation control command, control the first power supply component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component;

[0021] Where i takes the values ​​1, 2, ..., M in sequence.

[0022] In the above technical solution, the controller in the charging equipment can sequentially control the first power component to charge multiple user devices through multiple charging components according to the charging order of multiple user devices and the charging parameters of each user device. This avoids the situation where multiple user devices compete for charging resources, which is conducive to the rational allocation of resources of the charging equipment, improves the resource utilization rate of the charging equipment, reduces the charging waiting time of user devices, and enables the charging equipment to provide charging services for more user devices per unit time, thereby improving the charging efficiency of the charging equipment.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the first power supply component includes a power supply component and a power distribution component; wherein:

[0024] The power supply component is connected to both the controller and the power distribution component, and the power supply component is also used to connect to the power source.

[0025] The power distribution component is also connected to the controller and each of the multiple charging components.

[0026] In the above technical solution, by splitting the first power component into a power supply component and a power distribution component, the power conversion process and the power distribution process can be separated to avoid the two processes from affecting each other, so that the controller can more safely and conveniently realize the charging switching process of multiple charging components.

[0027] In one possible implementation, according to the i-th charging control command and the allocation control command, controlling the first power supply component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component includes:

[0028] Send the i-th charging control command to the power supply component. The i-th charging control command is used to control the power supply component to convert the output voltage of the power supply to the working voltage required by the i-th charging component, and to input the working voltage to the power distribution component.

[0029] Send a distribution control command to the power distribution component. The distribution control command is used to control the power distribution component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component based on the operating voltage.

[0030] In the above technical solution, the controller in the charging device can send charging control commands to the power supply component and distribution control commands to the power distribution component, so as to control the power supply component and the power distribution component to convert the output voltage of the power supply into the working voltage required by each charging component, so that the charging device can charge the user equipment more accurately.

[0031] In one possible implementation, the communication component is specifically used for:

[0032] After the charging component is connected to the user equipment, it requests the user equipment's device information.

[0033] Send charging instruction information of the charging device to the target client, which is the client corresponding to the user device. The charging instruction information includes the available charging period of the charging device at the current time and the charging cost of the available charging period.

[0034] Receive charging configuration information for user devices sent by the target client;

[0035] The scheduled charging time for user equipment is determined based on the charging configuration information.

[0036] In the above technical solution, the charging device can communicate and interact with the user device and the target client corresponding to the user device through a communication component. This allows the user to reasonably configure the charging configuration information, such as the scheduled charging time, based on their own time arrangement and the optional charging time and charging cost in the charging instruction information. The charging device can accurately determine the scheduled charging time of the user device based on this charging configuration information. On the one hand, this makes it more economical and reasonable for users to charge their devices. On the other hand, it also helps to achieve reasonable allocation of charging device resources, improve the resource utilization rate and charging efficiency of the charging device.

[0037] In one possible implementation, the controller is further configured to:

[0038] During the process of charging the user equipment through the charging components, the first device state of the charging device and the second device state of the user equipment are obtained.

[0039] If an abnormality occurs in the first device state and / or the second device state, the control charging component stops charging the user equipment, generates an alarm message, and sends an alarm message to the user equipment.

[0040] In the above technical solution, the controller monitors the status of the first device and the second device in real time during the charging process. If the status of the first device and / or the second device is abnormal, the controller will promptly send an alarm message to the user through the communication component. This allows the user to identify the cause of the charging failure based on the alarm message and quickly resolve the charging failure, which helps to ensure the charging safety of the user device.

[0041] In one possible implementation, the charging device further includes a second power supply component, which is connected to both the controller and the communication component.

[0042] The second power supply component is used to power the controller and communication components.

[0043] In the above technical solution, the charging device can isolate the power supply path of the controller and communication component from the power supply path of the charging device to the user equipment by setting a first power supply component and a second power supply component. This prevents the controller and communication component from working normally under the action of the second power supply component when the first power supply component fails. It also makes it easier for the controller to cut off the power supply process of the charging device to the user equipment in a timely manner under some abnormal conditions, so as to ensure the stability and safety of the power supply of the charging device.

[0044] In one possible implementation, the controller is further configured to:

[0045] Get the connection status of multiple charging components, including connected and not connected;

[0046] When a target charging component exists among multiple charging components, an information acquisition command is sent to the communication component.

[0047] The target charging component is in a connected state, and the information collection instruction is used to instruct the communication component to obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment connected to the target charging component.

[0048] In the above technical solution, the controller can obtain the connection status of each charging component in a timely manner, so that after each charging component is connected to the user equipment, it can obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment connected to the charging component in a timely manner, thereby updating the charging indication information in the charging device in a timely manner, and providing more accurate charging indication information for user equipment waiting to connect to the charging device in the future.

[0049] In one possible implementation, after acquiring the scheduled charging period for the user equipment, the controller is further configured to:

[0050] Update the charging instructions on the charging equipment according to the scheduled charging time of the user's device.

[0051] In the above technical solution, by timely updating the optional charging time period and other information in the charging indication information of the charging device, the user can accurately select the scheduled charging time period based on the updated charging indication information after a new user device is connected to the charging device.

[0052] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a charging control method applied to a charging device. The charging device includes multiple charging components, a communication component, a controller, and a first power supply component. The charging components are used to connect to a user equipment. The method includes:

[0053] The device information and scheduled charging time of the user device are obtained through the communication component. The device information is used to indicate the charging parameters of the user device.

[0054] The device information and scheduled charging time are sent to the controller via the communication component;

[0055] The controller controls the first power supply component to charge the user equipment through the charging component based on the device information and the scheduled charging time.

[0056] In one possible implementation, the number of user devices is M, where M is a positive integer greater than 1 and M is less than or equal to the number of multiple charging components; based on device information and a scheduled charging period, the first power component is controlled to charge the user devices through the charging components, including:

[0057] Based on the device information of each user device, determine the charging parameters of each user device;

[0058] The charging sequence of the M user devices is determined based on their scheduled charging time periods.

[0059] Based on the charging sequence and the charging parameters of each of the M user devices, the first power supply component is controlled to charge the M user devices through the M charging components, and the M charging components are the charging components connected to the M user devices.

[0060] In one possible implementation, based on the charging sequence and the charging parameters of each of the M user devices, the first power supply component is controlled to charge the M user devices through the M charging components, including:

[0061] Based on the charging sequence, determine the i-th charging component among the M charging components;

[0062] Generate allocation control instructions based on the charging sequence;

[0063] Generate the i-th charging control command based on the charging parameters of the i-th user equipment corresponding to the i-th charging component;

[0064] According to the i-th charging control command and the allocation control command, control the first power supply component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component;

[0065] Where i takes the values ​​1, 2, ..., M in sequence.

[0066] In one possible implementation, the first power supply component includes a power supply component and a power distribution component; wherein:

[0067] The power supply component is connected to both the controller and the power distribution component, and the power supply component is also used to connect to the power source.

[0068] The power distribution component is also connected to the controller and each of the multiple charging components.

[0069] In one possible implementation, according to the i-th charging control command and the allocation control command, controlling the first power supply component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component includes:

[0070] Send the i-th charging control command to the power supply component. The i-th charging control command is used to control the power supply component to convert the output voltage of the power supply to the working voltage required by the i-th charging component, and to input the working voltage to the power distribution component.

[0071] Send a distribution control command to the power distribution component. The distribution control command is used to control the power distribution component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component based on the operating voltage.

[0072] In one possible implementation, obtaining the user's device information and scheduled charging time includes:

[0073] After the charging component is connected to the user equipment, it requests the user equipment's device information.

[0074] Send charging instruction information of the charging device to the target client, which is the client corresponding to the user device. The charging instruction information includes the available charging period of the charging device at the current time and the charging cost of the available charging period.

[0075] Receive charging configuration information for user devices sent by the target client;

[0076] The scheduled charging time for user equipment is determined based on the charging configuration information.

[0077] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0078] During the process of charging the user equipment through the charging components, the first device state of the charging device and the second device state of the user equipment are obtained.

[0079] If an abnormality occurs in the first device state and / or the second device state, the control charging component stops charging the user equipment, generates an alarm message, and sends an alarm message to the user equipment.

[0080] In one possible implementation, the charging device further includes a second power supply component, which is connected to both the controller and the communication component.

[0081] The second power supply component is used to power the controller and communication components.

[0082] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0083] Get the connection status of multiple charging components, including connected and not connected;

[0084] When a target charging component exists among multiple charging components, an information acquisition command is sent to the communication component.

[0085] The target charging component is in a connected state, and the information collection instruction is used to instruct the communication component to obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment connected to the target charging component.

[0086] In one possible implementation, after obtaining the scheduled charging period for the user equipment, the method further includes:

[0087] Update the charging instructions on the charging equipment according to the scheduled charging time of the user's device.

[0088] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a charging control method applied to a controller in a charging device. The charging device further includes multiple charging components and a first power supply component. The charging components are used to connect to a user equipment. The method includes:

[0089] Obtain device information and scheduled charging time for the user's device; the device information is used to indicate the charging parameters of the user's device.

[0090] Based on the device information and the scheduled charging time, the first power supply component is controlled to charge the user device through the charging component.

[0091] In one possible implementation, the number of user devices is M, where M is a positive integer greater than 1 and M is less than or equal to the number of multiple charging components; based on device information and a scheduled charging period, the first power component is controlled to charge the user devices through the charging components, including:

[0092] Based on the device information of each user device, determine the charging parameters of each user device;

[0093] The charging sequence of the M user devices is determined based on their scheduled charging time periods.

[0094] Based on the charging sequence and the charging parameters of each of the M user devices, the first power supply component is controlled to charge the M user devices through the M charging components, and the M charging components are the charging components connected to the M user devices.

[0095] In one possible implementation, based on the charging sequence and the charging parameters of each of the M user devices, the first power supply component is controlled to charge the M user devices through the M charging components, including:

[0096] Based on the charging sequence, determine the i-th charging component among the M charging components;

[0097] Generate allocation control instructions based on the charging sequence;

[0098] Generate the i-th charging control command based on the charging parameters of the i-th user equipment corresponding to the i-th charging component;

[0099] According to the i-th charging control command and the allocation control command, control the first power supply component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component;

[0100] Where i takes the values ​​1, 2, ..., M in sequence.

[0101] In one possible implementation, the first power supply component includes a power supply component and a power distribution component; wherein:

[0102] The power supply component is connected to both the controller and the power distribution component, and the power supply component is also used to connect to the power source.

[0103] The power distribution component is also connected to the controller and each of the multiple charging components.

[0104] In one possible implementation, according to the i-th charging control command and the allocation control command, controlling the first power supply component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component includes:

[0105] Send the i-th charging control command to the power supply component. The i-th charging control command is used to control the power supply component to convert the output voltage of the power supply to the working voltage required by the i-th charging component, and to input the working voltage to the power distribution component.

[0106] Send a distribution control command to the power distribution component. The distribution control command is used to control the power distribution component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component based on the operating voltage.

[0107] In one possible implementation, obtaining the user's device information and scheduled charging time includes:

[0108] After the charging component is connected to the user equipment, it requests the user equipment's device information.

[0109] Send charging instruction information of the charging device to the target client, which is the client corresponding to the user device. The charging instruction information includes the available charging period of the charging device at the current time and the charging cost of the available charging period.

[0110] Receive charging configuration information for user devices sent by the target client;

[0111] The scheduled charging time for user equipment is determined based on the charging configuration information.

[0112] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0113] During the process of charging the user equipment through the charging components, the first device state of the charging device and the second device state of the user equipment are obtained.

[0114] If an abnormality occurs in the first device state and / or the second device state, the control charging component stops charging the user equipment, generates an alarm message, and sends an alarm message to the user equipment.

[0115] In one possible implementation, the charging device further includes a second power supply component connected to the controller;

[0116] The second power supply component is used to power the controller.

[0117] In one possible implementation, the method further includes:

[0118] Get the connection status of multiple charging components, including connected and not connected;

[0119] When a target charging component exists among multiple charging components, an information acquisition command is sent to the communication component.

[0120] The target charging component is in a connected state, and the information collection instruction is used to instruct the communication component to obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment connected to the target charging component.

[0121] In one possible implementation, after obtaining the scheduled charging period for the user equipment, the method further includes:

[0122] Update the charging instructions on the charging equipment according to the scheduled charging time of the user's device.

[0123] Fourthly, embodiments of this application provide a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions that, when executed by a computer, implement the method as described in any of the second aspects or any of the third aspects.

[0124] Fifthly, embodiments of this application provide a computer program product, including a computer program that, when executed by a processor, implements the method as described in any of the second aspects or any of the third aspects.

[0125] The charging device provided in this application embodiment, when multiple user devices are connected to multiple charging components, can achieve automatic switching charging process of multiple charging components through the coordinated processing of the controller, communication component and first power component, which helps to save the switching time of the charging device when switching user devices for charging. In addition, the controller in the charging device can also reasonably arrange the charging sequence of multiple user devices according to the device information of the user devices and the scheduled charging time, so as to realize the rational allocation of the charging device resources and the economic rationality of user device charging, and improve the resource utilization and charging efficiency of the charging device when charging multiple user devices. Attached Figure Description

[0126] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0127] Figure 1 This application provides a hardware structure diagram of a charging device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0128] Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0129] Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0130] Figure 4 This is the third schematic diagram of the structure of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0131] Figure 5 This is the fourth schematic diagram of the structure of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0132] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the software architecture of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0133] Figure 7 One of the flowcharts of the charging control method provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0134] Figure 8 A second schematic flowchart illustrating the charging control method provided in this application embodiment;

[0135] Figure 9 The third schematic flowchart of the charging control method provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0136] Figure 10 This is the fourth flowchart illustrating the charging control method provided in the embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0137] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with those of this application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the embodiments of this application as detailed in the appended claims.

[0138] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, certain software, components, models and other existing solutions in the industry may be mentioned. These should be regarded as exemplary and are only intended to illustrate the feasibility of implementing the technical solution of this application. However, it does not mean that the applicant has used or necessarily used the solution.

[0139] It should be noted that the user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in one or more embodiments of this specification are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties. Furthermore, the collection, use and processing of related data must comply with relevant laws, regulations and standards, and corresponding operation entry points are provided for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0140] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, the term "at least one" refers to one or more, and "more than one" refers to two or more.

[0141] To facilitate understanding of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application, the following will be combined with... Figure 1 The hardware structure of the charging equipment will be explained.

[0142] Figure 1 This is a hardware structure diagram of a charging device provided in an embodiment of this application. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The charging equipment includes charging guns and charging stations, among which:

[0143] A charging gun may include a gun head and a charging cable, one end of which is connected to the gun head and the other end of which is connected to a charging station. The gun head is also used to connect to a user device, such as an electric vehicle.

[0144] The charging pile may include a power distribution unit, a charging control unit, and a billing control unit. The power distribution unit is connected to the charging control unit, the billing control unit, and the charging gun, respectively. The billing control unit is also connected to the charging control unit.

[0145] The power distribution unit is also used to connect to the power source. The power distribution unit can be used to convert the voltage input by the power source into the operating voltage required by the charging control unit and the billing control unit in the charging pile. The power distribution unit can also be used to convert the voltage input by the power source into the operating voltage required by the user equipment connected to the charging gun, and to supply power to the user equipment through the charging gun based on the operating voltage.

[0146] The charging control unit is used to control the charging process of the charging gun for user equipment. The charging control unit can control the charging gun's time parameters and charging parameters. Time parameters may include the charging start time, charging end time, and charging duration; charging parameters may include the amount of electricity, charging power, and charging voltage.

[0147] The billing control unit can be used to acquire the time parameters and / or charging parameters of the charging gun charging the user equipment, and determine the charging cost of the user equipment based on preset billing rules and the time parameters and / or charging parameters of the charging device. For example, the preset billing rules may include: the charging cost per unit time, which can be 30 minutes.

[0148] The billing control unit can also be used to display at least one of the following parameters of the user equipment: charging cost, time parameter, or charging parameter, so that the user equipment can understand the charging status of the user equipment in a timely manner.

[0149] In some embodiments, the charging station may further include a cooling distribution unit, and the charging gun may be a liquid-cooled gun, which may be connected to both the cooling distribution unit and the power distribution unit. The cooling distribution unit can provide cooling to the liquid-cooled gun to reduce the heat generated by the liquid-cooled gun when charging user equipment, thereby ensuring the safety of the liquid-cooled gun when charging user equipment.

[0150] In some embodiments, charging devices can be classified into supercharging devices, fast charging devices, and ordinary charging devices based on their charging speed. The order from fastest to slowest charging speed is: supercharging devices > fast charging devices > ordinary charging devices.

[0151] In some embodiments, the charging station of the charging device may be installed on the ground.

[0152] This application provides a charging device that may include a controller, a communication component, a first power supply component, and multiple charging components. When a charging component is detected to be connected to a user device, the charging device may obtain device information and scheduled charging time for each user device through the communication component, and control the first power supply component to charge the user device through the charging components according to the device information and scheduled charging time of the user device.

[0153] This charging device can simultaneously connect multiple user devices through multiple charging components. These components may include a first charging component and a second charging component, and the user devices may include both the first and second user devices. The first charging component is connected to the first user device, and the second charging component is connected to the second user device. Assuming the first user device's charging sequence precedes the second user device's, after the first charging component completes charging the first user device, the controller can control the first power component to stop charging the first user device via the first charging component and then control the first power component to charge the second user device via the second charging component. This eliminates the need for manual disconnection of the first charging component from the second user device, saving time during user device switching and improving charging efficiency for multiple user devices. Furthermore, this charging device can rationally arrange the charging sequence of multiple user devices based on each user device's device information and scheduled charging time. For user devices with urgent charging needs, priority can be given to these devices to avoid excessive waiting times for those urgently needing charging. Simultaneously, for user devices with less urgent charging needs, off-peak charging times can be provided to save on charging costs and improve user experience.

[0154] The technical solutions of this application will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. These specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be described again in some embodiments. The embodiments of this application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0155] First, combined Figures 2-5 The structure of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail.

[0156] Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application. Please refer to... Figure 2 The charging device 10 may include multiple charging components 101, a communication component 102, a controller 103, and a first power supply component 104, wherein:

[0157] The charging components can be used to connect user equipment. For example, multiple charging components 101 include charging components 1 to 4, and multiple user equipments 20 include user equipment 1 to 4, wherein charging component 1 is connected to user equipment 1, charging component 2 is connected to user equipment 2, charging component 3 is connected to user equipment 3, and charging component 4 is connected to user equipment 4.

[0158] The communication component 102 is also connected to each charging component respectively;

[0159] The controller 103 is connected to the communication component 102 and the first power supply component 104, respectively;

[0160] The first power supply assembly 1034 is also connected to each charging assembly, and the first power supply assembly 104 is also used to connect to the power supply 30.

[0161] It should be noted that the communication component 102, controller 103, and first power supply component 104 provided in this application embodiment can be coupled to... Figure 1 In the charging pile shown, the power supply component 1041 can be coupled to the power distribution unit in the charging pile; the controller 103 can be coupled to the charging control unit in the charging pile; and the communication component 102 can be coupled to the billing control unit. The charging components can be... Figure 1 The charging gun shown.

[0162] The charging device provided in this application embodiment, when multiple user devices are connected to multiple charging components, can achieve automatic switching of charging between multiple charging components through the coordinated processing of the controller, communication component, and first power supply component. This helps to save the switching time of the charging device when switching user devices for charging, and improves the charging efficiency of the charging device for multiple user devices. The controller in the charging device can also communicate and interact with the user devices connected to the charging components through the communication component to obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user devices. This allows the controller to reasonably arrange the charging order of multiple user devices, avoiding excessive waiting time for some user devices that urgently need charging, and improving the user experience.

[0163] In some embodiments, Figure 2 Based on the structure of the charging device shown, the charging device 10 may further include a second power supply component 105.

[0164] Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the charging device provided in an embodiment of this application. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3 ,exist Figure 2Based on the structure of the charging device shown, the charging device 10 may further include a second power supply component 105, which may be connected to the controller 103 and the communication component 102 respectively, and may be used to supply power to the controller 103 and the communication component 102.

[0165] It should be noted that the second power supply component 105 provided in this application embodiment can be coupled to... Figure 1 The power distribution unit in the charging pile shown.

[0166] The charging device provided in this application embodiment can isolate the power supply path of the controller and communication component from the power supply path of the charging device to the user equipment by setting a first power supply component and a second power supply component. This prevents the controller and communication component from working normally under the action of the second power supply component when the first power supply component fails. It also makes it easier for the controller to cut off the power supply process of the charging device to the user equipment in a timely manner under some abnormal conditions, so as to ensure the stability and safety of the power supply of the charging device.

[0167] Please see Figure 3 The first power supply component 104 may further include a power supply component 1041 and a power distribution component 1042, wherein: the power supply component 1041 is connected to the controller 103 and the power distribution component 1042 respectively, and the power supply component 1041 is also used to connect to the power supply 30; the power distribution component 1042 is also connected to the controller 103 and each of the plurality of charging components 101 respectively.

[0168] The charging device provided in this application embodiment can separate the power conversion process and the power distribution process by splitting the first power component into a power supply component and a power distribution component, so as to avoid the two processes from affecting each other, and enable the controller to more safely and conveniently realize the charging switching process of multiple charging components.

[0169] In the charging device provided in this application embodiment, the arrangement of the power supply component and the power distribution component is not limited. The power supply component 1041 and the power distribution component 1042 can be coupled into a first power component and then disposed thereon. Figure 1 In the power distribution unit of the charging pile shown; or, the power supply component 1041 and the power distribution component 1042 can be set as two independent components in the power distribution unit of the charging pile; or, as... Figure 4 As shown, the power supply component 1041 can be coupled into the power distribution unit of the charging pile, while the power distribution component 1042 can be set independently outside the charging pile.

[0170] Figure 4 For the third structural schematic diagram of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4The charging device 10 may include a charging pile, a power distribution component 1042, and a plurality of charging components 101. The charging pile includes: a power distribution unit, which further includes a power supply component 1041 and a second power component 105; a charging control unit, which may include a controller 103; and a billing control unit, which may include a communication component 102.

[0171] The charging device provided in this application embodiment can separate the power distribution component from the charging pile, making the configuration of the charging pile more flexible.

[0172] Figure 5 For the fourth structural schematic diagram of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 The charging device 10 can be configured as an integrated charging device, which may include multiple charging components 101, communication components 102, controller 103, power supply components 1041, power distribution components 1042, and a second power component 105. The controller 103 can be integrated with the communication components 102 as a control module.

[0173] In some embodiments, the controller 103 and the communication component 102 may also be arranged as two independent modules. This application embodiment does not limit the arrangement of the controller 103 and the communication component 102 in the charging device 10.

[0174] The number of power supply components 1041 and the number of second power supply components 105 can be one or more. The power supply components 1041 and the second power supply components 105 are also used to connect to a power source 30, which can be a power source provided by the municipal power grid.

[0175] Each power supply component may include a set of power supply lines. Each set of power supply lines may include a positive power supply line, a negative power supply line, and a grounding line. The positive power supply line may be connected to the positive terminal of the power supply 30 and the positive terminal of the control module, respectively. The negative power supply line may be connected to the negative terminal of the power supply 30 and the negative terminal of the control module, respectively. The grounding line may be used for grounding.

[0176] Similarly, each second power supply component may include a set of power supply lines. Each set of power supply lines may include a positive power supply line, a negative power supply line, and a grounding line. The positive power supply line may be connected to the positive terminal of the power supply 30 and the positive terminal of the control module, respectively. The negative power supply line may be connected to the negative terminal of the power supply 30 and the negative terminal of the control module, respectively. The grounding line may be used for grounding.

[0177] The charging device 10 may also include a data acquisition unit 106, which may be arranged between the control module and the power distribution component 1042. The data acquisition unit 106 may include an electricity meter and a shunt, and can be used to acquire the current and / or voltage of the charging device.

[0178] A fuse (FU2) 107 can also be installed in the charging equipment. The fuse 107 can be arranged between the collector 106 and the power distribution component 1042. The fuse 107 can be used to ensure the safety of the power supply of the charging equipment.

[0179] In some embodiments, the control module can output a set of power supply lines, which may include a positive power supply line and a negative power supply line, wherein an electricity meter can be connected to the positive power supply line and the negative power supply line respectively; a shunt can be set in the negative power supply line, and the shunt can also be connected to the electricity meter; a fuse can be set in the positive power supply line.

[0180] The power distribution component 1042 may include multiple sets of sub-power supply lines, each set of sub-power supply lines being used to connect to a charging component. Each set of sub-power supply lines may include a positive power supply line and a negative power supply line, wherein the positive power supply line is provided with a first switch for controlling the on / off state of the positive power supply line; and the negative power supply line is provided with a second switch for controlling the on / off state of the negative power supply line.

[0181] The positive power supply circuit in the power supply line output by the control module can be connected to the positive sub-power supply line in each sub-power supply line, and the negative power supply circuit in the power supply line can be connected to the negative power supply line in each sub-power supply line.

[0182] In some embodiments, each charging component may be provided with three connection ports: a positive connection port, a negative connection port, and a grounding interface. The positive connection port can be used to connect to the positive sub-power supply line of the sub-power supply line, the negative connection port can be used to connect to the negative sub-power supply line of the sub-power supply line, and the grounding interface can be used for grounding.

[0183] The functions of each component in the above-mentioned charging device will be explained in detail below.

[0184] (1) Multiple charging components 101

[0185] Each of the multiple charging components 101 can be configured with an independent control circuit and communication module. After the charging component is connected to the user equipment 20, it can send connection indication information to the controller 103 through the communication module. This connection indication information is used to notify the controller 103 that the charging component has been connected to the user equipment 20. The control circuit can be used to control the connection status between the charging component and the user equipment. For example, in some charging abnormality scenarios (e.g., overvoltage, overcurrent, or overheating), the connection between the charging component and the user equipment can be disconnected based on the control circuit to ensure the charging safety of both the charging equipment and the user equipment.

[0186] In practical applications, the connection status of multiple charging components 101 can be all connected, in which case each charging component of the charging device is connected to the user equipment; or, some of the charging components 101 are connected, while others are not connected, in which case only some of the charging components are connected to the user equipment; or, all of the charging components 101 are not connected, in which case none of the charging components are connected to the user equipment.

[0187] For example, the charging component can be a charging gun, a charging plug, or a charging interface, and the user equipment can be an electric vehicle or other equipment that can be charged via a charging station.

[0188] (2) Communication component 102

[0189] The communication component 102 can be used to obtain device information and scheduled charging time of user equipment connected to the charging component, and send the device information and scheduled charging time to the controller.

[0190] Device information may include the user device's device identifier, device type, device name, battery power information and charging parameters in the user device. The power information may include parameters such as the battery's maximum capacity, current capacity, voltage, and the percentage of the current capacity relative to the maximum capacity. The charging parameters may include parameters such as the battery's charging mode, charging power, and charging time.

[0191] It is understandable that after the charging component is connected to the user equipment, the communication component 102 can be used to enable communication between the controller 103 and the user equipment connected to the charging component, so that the controller 103 can obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment, and control the charging device 10 to charge the user equipment more accurately through the device information and scheduled charging time.

[0192] In one embodiment, the process by which the communication component 102 obtains the device information of the user equipment connected to each charging component and the scheduled charging time is the same. It should be noted that, for any one of the multiple charging components, the process by which the communication component 102 obtains the device information of the user equipment connected to that charging component and the scheduled charging time will be... Figure 7 Detailed explanation is provided in the embodiments.

[0193] For example, the communication component may be a Telematics Control Unit (TCU).

[0194] (3) Controller 103

[0195] The controller 103 can be used to control the first power supply component to charge the user equipment through the charging component based on the device information and the scheduled charging period.

[0196] The controller 103 can precisely control the charging process of the charging device 10 for the user equipment through the communication component 102 and the first power supply component 103. It should be noted that the specific control process of the controller will be detailed later. Figure 9 Detailed explanation is provided in the embodiments.

[0197] In some embodiments, the controller 103 can be integrated with the communication component 102 as a control module. The control module can be used to obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment connected to the charging component, and control the first power component to charge the user equipment through the charging component according to the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment.

[0198] In some embodiments, the controller may employ an intelligent recommendation algorithm to configure personalized charging strategies for each user device based on factors such as the user device's charging needs, device information (e.g., the remaining battery power and battery health status of the user device), grid load, and electricity price information for different charging periods. This allows users to quickly determine the charging configuration information of the user device based on the charging strategy through the user device or the target client corresponding to the user device.

[0199] Optionally, the controller can configure the charging parameters of the user equipment based on the vehicle information of the electric vehicle. The controller can also recommend the most suitable scheduled charging time slot among multiple optional charging time slots based on the user equipment's charging needs. For example, for user equipment with urgent charging needs, the earliest optional charging time slot among multiple available charging time slots can be provided so that these user equipments can be charged first. The types of optional charging time slots can include peak type, off-peak type, and flat type. It can be understood that the electricity price for each type, from highest to lowest, is: peak type > flat type > off-peak type. For user equipment with less urgent charging needs, off-peak type optional charging time slots can be provided to save on charging costs for that user equipment.

[0200] (4) First power supply assembly 104

[0201] The first power supply component 104 can be used to convert the output voltage of the power supply 30 into the operating voltage required by each charging component under the control of the controller 103, and to charge the user equipment connected to each charging component based on the operating voltage.

[0202] The first power supply component 104 may include a power supply component 1041 and a power distribution component 1042, wherein:

[0203] The power supply component 1041 can be used to receive charging control commands sent by the controller 103, convert the output voltage of the power supply 30 into the operating voltage required by the charging component based on the charging control commands, and input the operating voltage to the power distribution component 1042.

[0204] In some embodiments, the power supply component 1041 may include a three-phase power factor correction (PFC) unit and a high-frequency direct current (DC) / DC converter, wherein the three-phase PFC unit can be used to improve the power factor of the power supply, and the high-frequency DC / DC converter can be used to realize voltage conversion of the power supply.

[0205] In some embodiments, the power supply component 1041 can be used to provide DC or AC power to user equipment connected to the charging component. The power supply component 1041 can have functions such as overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection, and short circuit protection to ensure the stability and safety of the power supply component 1041.

[0206] The power distribution component 1042 can be used to receive distribution control commands sent by the controller and, based on the charging order of multiple charging components indicated in the distribution control commands, implement charging switching processing for multiple charging components. In some embodiments, the power distribution component 1042 can be a power distribution unit (PDU) with timing functions.

[0207] Assuming multiple charging components may include a first charging component and a second charging component, the first charging component is connected to a first user equipment, and the second charging component is connected to a second user equipment. A power distribution component 1042 can receive a distribution control command from a controller 103. This command can instruct the power distribution component 1042 to supply power to the first charging component at a first moment, to stop supplying power to the first charging component at a second moment, and to supply power to the second charging component at a third moment. At the first moment, the power distribution component 1042 can input the operating voltage of the first user equipment output by the power supply component 1041 to the first charging component to charge the first user equipment. At the second moment, the power distribution component 1042 can stop charging the first charging component. At the third moment, the power distribution component 1042 can input the operating voltage of the second user equipment output by the power supply component 1041 to the second charging component to charge the second user equipment.

[0208] (5) Second power supply assembly 105

[0209] The second power supply component 105 can also be used to connect to the power supply 30. The second power supply component 105 can be used to convert the output voltage of the power supply into the operating voltage of the controller 103 and the operating voltage of the communication component 102.

[0210] In some embodiments, the second power supply component 105 can be used to provide DC power to the controller 103 and the communication component 102. The second power supply component 105 can have functions such as overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection, and short circuit protection to ensure the stability and safety of the power supply of the second power supply component 105.

[0211] In some embodiments, when designing the charging device, the number M of user devices that the charging device can support per unit time can be determined based on the actual power output of the charging device, the average charging power or average charging time of the user device per unit time. The charging device needs to be equipped with M charging components, and the controller in the charging device needs to support the charging control function of the M user devices corresponding to the M charging components, and the communication component needs to support the communication service of the M user devices, so that the scheduled charging service of the charging device can cover more user devices. The charging control function refers to the charging device configuring the charging parameters of each user device and determining the charging order of each user device according to the device information and scheduled charging time of each user device, and controlling the first power component to charge the corresponding user device through the charging component according to the charging parameters and charging order. The communication service may include: obtaining the device information and scheduled charging time of the user device connected to the charging device through the charging component; providing the charging device's charging instruction information to the user device or the target client corresponding to the user device; and obtaining the user device's charging configuration information.

[0212] For example, the actual power output of the charging pile is 120kW, the unit time is set to 1 day, and assuming that the average charging power of each electric vehicle is 60kW per day, then the average charging time of each electric vehicle is 0.5 hours. Assuming that the charging pile works for 24 hours a day, the charging equipment can provide sequential charging services for 48 electric vehicles in 48 parking spaces within the unit time. The controller of the charging equipment can support the charging control function of 48 user devices, and the communication components need to support the communication service of 48 user devices.

[0213] The charging device provided in this application embodiment helps to save the switching time during the charging process of multiple user devices, thereby improving the charging efficiency of the charging device for multiple user devices. Furthermore, the charging device can also acquire user device information and scheduled charging time slots, and configure the charging order for users based on this information, avoiding excessive waiting time for some user devices that urgently need charging, thus improving the user experience.

[0214] Based on the structure of the charging device described above, this application also provides a software architecture diagram of the charging device.

[0215] Figure 6 For a schematic diagram of the software architecture of the charging device provided in the embodiments of this application, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 6 The charging device 10 may be equipped with a management system, which may include a user interface layer, a business logic layer, and a hardware control layer, wherein:

[0216] (1) User interface layer

[0217] The user interface layer is used to implement the communication and interaction process between the management system and the user equipment connected to the charging equipment, or the target client corresponding to the user equipment. This target client can be a client used by the user to manage the user equipment; for example, it can be an application (APP) on the user's mobile phone for electric vehicle charging management.

[0218] In some embodiments, the user interface layer can be used to provide an information display interface, which can display charging indication information of the charging device and charging status information of the user device. Users can view the charging indication information of the charging device and the charging status information of the user device displayed in the information display interface through the user device or a target client, and input charging configuration information to the user interface layer through the setting controls in the information display interface.

[0219] The charging instruction information may include at least one selectable charging period for the charging device at the current time, and the charging cost for each selectable charging period. The charging instruction information may also include the type corresponding to each selectable charging period, the working status of the charging device (abnormal status or normal operating status), the maximum number of user devices that can be connected to the charging device preset, the number of user devices that are currently connected and the charging queuing order among these user devices, and the number of user devices that can be connected at the current time.

[0220] Understandably, charging periods can be categorized into three types based on electricity consumption: peak, off-peak, and flat. A peak charging period means the minimum electricity consumption is greater than the maximum of the average consumption range; an off-peak period means the electricity consumption is within the average range; and an off-peak period means the maximum electricity consumption is less than the minimum of the average consumption range. The charging cost can vary depending on the type of charging period. For example, peak periods have the highest costs, off-peak periods have the lowest costs, and flat periods have costs that are less than peak periods.

[0221] Charging status information can include the user device's current charging progress, elapsed charging time, and remaining charging time. During the charging process, the charging device can provide the user with real-time charging status information based on this information display interface, allowing the user to stay informed about the charging progress.

[0222] This charging configuration information can be used to determine the scheduled charging time for user devices.

[0223] Currently, many charging facilities suffer from unreasonable resource allocation. For example, during peak electricity consumption periods, multiple users may be queuing to charge, making it difficult for the charging facilities to meet their charging needs; conversely, during off-peak periods, charging facilities may be idle, resulting in wasted charging resources.

[0224] The charging device provided in this application can solve the above-mentioned problems. This charging device can provide an information display interface to the user through the user interface layer, offering a scheduled charging service. This allows users to rationally configure their device's charging settings, such as scheduled charging times, based on their own schedules and the available charging periods and costs in the charging instructions. This makes charging the device more economical and efficient. For example, if a user is not using the device temporarily, they can schedule off-peak charging times to reduce charging costs.

[0225] Different user devices can schedule different charging periods for this charging equipment, allowing it to provide charging services to different user devices at different times. This helps to fully utilize the charging equipment's operating hours and avoids the waste of resources caused by the equipment being idle during off-peak hours. By providing charging services for different types of charging periods, this charging equipment makes it convenient for users to charge their devices during off-peak hours, which helps to balance the power grid's supply load, fully utilize surplus power in the grid, improve the grid's energy utilization efficiency and operational efficiency, reduce energy waste, and achieve sustainable energy use.

[0226] By allowing users to schedule charging times, the charging equipment can prioritize and charge the scheduled devices during peak hours, avoiding competition for charging resources (e.g., charging power). This facilitates the rational allocation of charging resources, improves resource utilization, reduces user waiting time, and enables the charging equipment to provide charging services to more devices within a given timeframe (e.g., a day), thus improving charging efficiency.

[0227] (2) Hardware control layer

[0228] The hardware control layer can be used to manage the interaction between the system and the various hardware devices of the charging equipment.

[0229] This hardware control layer can be used to receive control commands issued by the business logic layer and control the operation of each hardware component in the charging device based on these commands. For example, the hardware components may include a charging component, and the hardware control layer can receive control commands from the business logic layer for the charging component and control the on / off state of the charging component based on these commands. The hardware components may also include a power supply component, and the hardware control layer can receive control commands from the business logic layer for the power supply component and control the output power and operating status of the power supply component based on these commands.

[0230] This hardware control layer can also be used to acquire device information sent by hardware components and feed this device information back to the business logic layer. This device information can include the hardware component's own device information and the user device's device information collected by the hardware component. The hardware component's own device information can include the device's identifier, model, and operating status, while the user device's device information can include the user device's device identifier, device type, device name, battery level information, and charging parameters.

[0231] (3) Business Logic Layer

[0232] The business logic layer can be used to obtain device information sent by the hardware control layer and to send control commands to the hardware control layer in order to control the operation of each hardware component in the charging device.

[0233] This business logic layer can also be used to obtain charging configuration information sent by the user interface layer, and based on the charging configuration information and device information, determine the control instructions for each hardware component of the charging device.

[0234] Based on the above-mentioned charging device, this application embodiment also provides a charging control method, which will be described below in conjunction with... Figures 7-9 The charging control method will be described in detail.

[0235] For any one of the multiple charging components, the charging device 10 can refer to Figure 7 The charging control method shown obtains device information and scheduled charging time slots of the user equipment connected to the charging component through a communication component.

[0236] Figure 7 For one of the flowcharts illustrating the charging control method provided in this application, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 7 This method can be executed by a communication component in the charging device, and the method may specifically include the following steps:

[0237] S701. After the charging component is connected to the user equipment, it requests the user equipment to obtain the user equipment's device information.

[0238] Device information may include the user device's device identifier, device type, device name, battery power information and charging parameters in the user device. The power information may include parameters such as the battery's maximum capacity, current capacity, voltage, and the percentage of the current capacity relative to the maximum capacity. The charging parameters may include parameters such as the battery's charging mode and charging power.

[0239] In some embodiments, the user equipment may include a device management system, which may include a battery management system (BMS). After the charging device is connected to the user equipment, the charging device can request to establish a communication connection with the device management system in the user equipment through the communication component, and after the communication connection is successfully established, request the device management system to obtain the device information of the user equipment.

[0240] S702, Send charging instruction information of the charging device to the target client.

[0241] The target client can be the client corresponding to the user device. Optionally, the target client can be the device management system of the user device, or the target client can also be a client used by the user to manage the user device, such as an APP on a mobile phone for user device management.

[0242] The charging indication information includes the available charging periods for the charging device at the current moment, as well as the charging cost for each available charging period. There can be one or more available charging periods.

[0243] Charging indication information may also include the type of optional charging period (peak type, valley type, and flat type), the working status of the charging equipment (abnormal status or normal operating status), the maximum number of user devices that can be connected to the charging equipment, the number of user devices currently connected and the charging queuing order among these user devices, and the number of user devices that can be connected at the current time.

[0244] In some embodiments, the communication component may also display the charging instruction information to the target client based on the information display interface provided by the user interface layer of the charging device.

[0245] S703: Receive charging configuration information of user equipment sent by the target client.

[0246] Charging configuration information can be determined through charging indication information.

[0247] In some embodiments, the charging configuration information may include indications of scheduled charging periods and the charging mode of the user equipment.

[0248] The information indicating the scheduled charging time may include: the start time and end time of charging for the user equipment; or, the start time and duration of charging for the user equipment; or, the end time and duration of charging for the user equipment.

[0249] For example, the charging mode may include supercharging mode, fast charging mode, normal mode, and energy-saving mode.

[0250] In some embodiments, the communication component can establish a communication connection with the target client based on the information display interface provided by the user interface layer of the charging device, thereby obtaining the charging configuration information sent by the target client.

[0251] S704. Determine the scheduled charging time period for user equipment based on the charging configuration information.

[0252] In some embodiments, the communication component may determine the scheduled charging period for the user equipment based on the indication information of the scheduled charging period in the charging configuration information.

[0253] In some embodiments, during the charging process of the charging device for the user equipment, the communication component can also be used to request the target client to obtain the real-time charging information of the user equipment's battery, and send the real-time charging information to the controller, so that the controller can accurately control the charging of the user equipment based on the real-time charging information.

[0254] The charging control method provided in this application allows the charging device to offer charging services for different types of charging periods. This enables users to rationally configure their charging configuration information, such as scheduled charging periods, based on their own schedules and the available charging periods and their associated costs, making charging more economical and efficient. Furthermore, this charging control method encourages users to charge their devices during off-peak hours, which helps balance the power grid's load, fully utilize surplus power, improve the grid's energy efficiency and operational efficiency, reduce energy waste, and achieve sustainable energy use. By acquiring the scheduled charging periods for each user device, the charging device can prioritize and charge the devices during peak hours, avoiding competition for charging resources. It also prevents the charging device from being idle during off-peak hours, thus avoiding resource waste and promoting rational resource allocation, improving resource utilization and charging efficiency.

[0255] In some embodiments, the controller can also be used to control the communication components to obtain device information of the user equipment and schedule charging periods. Below, in conjunction with... Figure 8 The process will be explained in detail.

[0256] Figure 8 For the second schematic flowchart of the charging control method provided in the embodiments of this application, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 8 This method can be executed by a controller in the charging device, and the method may specifically include the following steps:

[0257] S801, Obtain the connection status of multiple charging components.

[0258] Connection status includes connected and disconnected.

[0259] The connection status can be used to indicate the connection relationship between the charging component and the user equipment. If the connection status is "connected", it means that the charging component and the user equipment have successfully connected; if the connection status is "not connected", it means that the charging component and the user equipment are not connected or the connection has failed.

[0260] S802. When a target charging component exists among multiple charging components, an information acquisition command is sent to the communication component.

[0261] The target charging component is in the "connected" state, and the number of target charging components can be one or more.

[0262] The information collection command can be used to instruct the communication component to obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment connected to the target charging component. In response to the information collection command, the communication component can obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment according to the methods shown in steps S701 to S704.

[0263] The charging control method provided in this application embodiment allows the controller in the charging device to promptly obtain the connection status of each charging component. This enables the controller to promptly obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user device connected to the charging component after each charging component is connected to the user device. This facilitates timely updates of the charging indication information in the charging device, providing more accurate charging indication information for user devices waiting to connect to the charging device.

[0264] In some embodiments, it is assumed that the number of user devices connected to the charging device 10 is M, where M is a positive integer greater than 1 and M is less than or equal to the number of charging components. For example, if the number of charging components in the charging device is 24, then 1 < M ≤ 24. In this case, the charging device can refer to... Figure 9 The charging control method shown uses controller 103 to control the first power supply component to charge the corresponding user equipment through each charging component.

[0265] Figure 9 For the third flowchart illustrating the charging control method provided in this application embodiment, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 9This method can be executed by a controller in the charging device, and the method may specifically include the following steps:

[0266] S901. Determine the charging parameters for each user device based on the device information of each user device.

[0267] In some embodiments, the device information may include charging parameters of the battery in the user device. The controller may extract the charging parameters from the device information. The charging parameters may include at least one of the following: battery charging mode, charging power, charging voltage, and charging precautions.

[0268] In some embodiments, the controller may also determine the charging parameters of each user device based on the device information and charging configuration information of each user device.

[0269] For example, the charging parameters may include multiple optional charging modes and the charging power corresponding to each charging mode. If the user has not configured the charging mode of the user device in the charging configuration information, the controller can determine the default charging mode or the user device's commonly used optional charging mode from among the multiple optional charging modes as the charging mode when the charging device charges the user device, and determine the charging power corresponding to the default charging mode as the charging power when charging the user device. If the user has configured the charging mode of the user device in the charging configuration information, then the user-configured charging mode is determined as the charging mode when the charging device charges the user device, and the charging power corresponding to the user-configured charging mode is determined as the charging power when charging the user device.

[0270] S902. Determine the charging sequence of the M user devices based on their scheduled charging time periods.

[0271] In some embodiments, the charging sequence of multiple user devices can be determined according to the order of the start or end times of the scheduled charging periods of the M user devices.

[0272] In some embodiments, assuming that the start time of the scheduled charging period for the first user equipment is the same as the start time of the scheduled charging period for the second user equipment, and / or that the end time of the scheduled charging period for the first user equipment is the same as the end time of the scheduled charging period for the second user equipment, the charging order of the first user equipment and the second user equipment can be determined according to the serial numbers of the charging components connected to the first user equipment and the charging components connected to the second user equipment. For example, if the serial number of the charging component connected to the first user equipment is 5 and the serial number of the charging component connected to the second user equipment is 3, assuming that the smaller the serial number of the charging component, the earlier the charging order, then the charging order of the second user equipment is before the charging order of the first user equipment.

[0273] In some embodiments, after the controller obtains the scheduled charging period of the user equipment, the controller may also be used to: update the charging indication information of the charging device according to the scheduled charging period of the user equipment.

[0274] After obtaining the scheduled charging time slot for the user device, this method can promptly update the optional charging time slot and other information in the charging instruction information of the charging device. This allows the target client corresponding to the newly connected user device to accurately select the scheduled charging time slot based on the updated charging instruction information after the new user device connects to the charging device.

[0275] S903. Based on the charging sequence and the charging parameters of each of the M user devices, control the first power supply component to charge the M user devices through the M charging components.

[0276] M charging components are charging components connected to M user equipment.

[0277] It should be noted that the process of the controller controlling the first power supply component to charge the M user devices through the M charging components will be... Figure 10 Detailed explanation is provided in the embodiments.

[0278] Specifically, for any one charging component, the controller is further configured to: acquire a first device state of the charging device and a second device state of the user device during the charging process of the charging device charging the user device through the charging component; and, if there is an abnormality in the first device state and / or the second device state, control the charging component to stop charging the user device, generate alarm information, and send alarm information to the user device.

[0279] The first device status may include the power supply status of the charging device supplying power to the user device, and the power supply status may include a normal status or an abnormal status.

[0280] In some embodiments, the controller may perform the following steps to determine the power supply status: acquire the charging monitoring index of the charging device; if the actual detected value of the charging monitoring index is greater than or equal to the standard value of the charging monitoring index, then determine that the power supply status of the charging device is abnormal; if the actual detected value of the charging monitoring index is less than the standard value of the charging monitoring index, then determine that the power supply status of the charging device is normal.

[0281] The charging monitoring metrics may include at least one of the following: voltage, current, and heat generated by the power supply.

[0282] Understandably, an abnormal power supply status indicates that the charging equipment may be experiencing overvoltage, overcurrent, or overheating while charging the user equipment. In this situation, the charging equipment can immediately stop supplying power to the user equipment to ensure the safety of both the user equipment and the charging equipment's power supply.

[0283] The second device status may include the battery status of the electrical device, which may include normal charging status and abnormal charging status.

[0284] Understandably, if the user device's battery condition is abnormal, the charging device can immediately stop supplying power to the user device to ensure the power supply safety of both the user device and the charging device.

[0285] Alarm information can be used to indicate abnormalities that occur during the charging process of user equipment.

[0286] In this charging control method, the controller of the charging device can monitor the status of the first device and the second device in real time during the charging process. If the status of the first device and / or the second device is abnormal, the controller can promptly send an alarm message to the user through the communication component. This allows the user to identify the cause of the charging failure based on the alarm message and quickly resolve the charging failure, which helps to ensure the charging safety of the user device.

[0287] The charging control method provided in this application embodiment allows the controller of the charging equipment to determine the charging order of M user devices based on their scheduled charging time periods. Following this charging order and the charging parameters of each user device, the controller sequentially controls the first power supply component to charge the M user devices through the M charging components. This avoids situations where multiple user devices compete for charging resources, facilitates the rational allocation of charging equipment resources, improves the resource utilization rate of the charging equipment, reduces the charging waiting time for user devices, and enables the charging equipment to provide charging services to more user devices within a unit of time (e.g., one day), thereby improving the charging efficiency of the charging equipment.

[0288] Figure 10 For the fourth flowchart illustrating the charging control method provided in this application embodiment, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 10 This method can be executed by a controller in the charging device, and the method may specifically include the following steps:

[0289] S1001. Initialize i to 1.

[0290] S1002. Determine the i-th charging component among the M charging components according to the charging sequence.

[0291] Where i can take the values ​​1, 2, ..., M in sequence, and M is a positive integer.

[0292] S1003, Generate allocation control instructions based on charging sequence.

[0293] In some embodiments, the allocation control command can be used to indicate the switching time between at least two of the M charging components.

[0294] In some examples, the allocation control instruction may include: the turn-on and turn-off times of the i-th charging component, and the turn-on time of the (i+1)-th charging component.

[0295] S1004. Generate the i-th charging control command based on the charging parameters of the i-th user equipment corresponding to the i-th charging component.

[0296] In some embodiments, the charging parameters may include the battery's charging power and charging voltage. The i-th charging control command may be used to instruct the first power supply component to supply power to the i-th charging component according to the charging power and charging voltage indicated by the charging parameters.

[0297] S1005. According to the i-th charging control instruction and the allocation control instruction, control the first power supply component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component.

[0298] In some embodiments, the first power component may include a power supply component and a power distribution component, and step S1005 may further include the following steps S10051 and S10052:

[0299] S10051. Send the i-th charging control command to the power supply component.

[0300] The i-th charging control instruction can be used to control the power supply component to convert the output voltage of the power supply to the operating voltage required by the i-th charging component, and to input the operating voltage to the power distribution component.

[0301] In some embodiments, the i-th charging control command may include: the operating voltage of the i-th charging component, and / or the preset output power of the power supply component.

[0302] S10052. Send distribution control commands to the power distribution component.

[0303] The distribution control command can be used to control the power distribution component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component based on the operating voltage.

[0304] Optionally, the controller can send allocation control commands for the M charging components to the power distribution component all at once before charging the M charging components. During the charging process, the power distribution component can refer to the processing sequence of the allocation control commands to switch the charging of the M charging components. Assuming the charging order of the M charging components is: charging component 1 > charging component 2 > ... > charging component M, the allocation control commands corresponding to the M charging components can be presented in the form of a data table as shown in Table 1.

[0305] Table 1

[0306] Identification of charging components Opening time Shutdown time Charging component 1 T0 T1 Charging component 2 T2 T3 …… …… …… Charging component M Tm-1 Tm

[0307] Optionally, the controller may also send the i-th allocation control instruction to the power distribution component before charging the i-th charging component. The i-th allocation control instruction may be used to indicate the turn-on and turn-off times of the i-th charging component and the turn-on time of the (i+1)-th charging component.

[0308] In this charging control method, the controller in the charging device can send charging control commands to the power supply component and distribution control commands to the power distribution component to control the power supply component and the power distribution component to convert the output voltage of the power supply into the operating voltage required by each charging component, so that the charging device can charge the user equipment more accurately.

[0309] S1006. Determine if i is less than M.

[0310] If so, proceed to step S1007;

[0311] If not, proceed to step S1008.

[0312] S1007, Update i to i+1.

[0313] After completing step S1007, return to step S1002.

[0314] S1008, End the charging process for M user devices.

[0315] The charging control method provided in this application embodiment allows the controller in the charging device to sequentially control the first power component to charge multiple user devices through multiple charging components according to the charging order and charging parameters of each user device. This avoids situations where multiple user devices compete for charging resources, facilitates the rational allocation of resources in the charging device, improves the resource utilization rate of the charging device, reduces the charging waiting time of user devices, and enables the charging device to provide charging services to more user devices per unit time, thereby improving the charging efficiency of the charging device.

[0316] This application provides a computer-readable storage medium storing computer-executable instructions; when executed by a processor, the computer-executable instructions are used to implement the charging control method shown in the above embodiments.

[0317] This application provides a computer program product, which includes a computer program. When the computer program is executed by a processor, it causes the computer to perform the charging control method shown in the above embodiment.

[0318] All or part of the steps in the above-described method embodiments can be implemented by hardware related to program instructions. The aforementioned program can be stored in a readable memory. When the program is executed, it performs the steps of the above-described method embodiments; and the aforementioned memory (storage medium) includes: read-only memory (ROM), RAM, flash memory, hard disk, solid-state drive, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical disk, and any combination thereof.

[0319] This application describes embodiments with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of this application. It should be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processing unit of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable device to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processing unit of the computer or other programmable device, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart... Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A device that provides the functions specified in one or more boxes.

[0320] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction means, which are implemented in a process Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0321] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable device to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable device to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable device for implementing the process. Figure 1One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0322] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although the embodiments of this application have been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A charging device, characterized in that, include: Multiple charging components, communication components, controllers, and a first power supply component, among which, The controller is connected to the communication component and the first power component respectively. The communication component is also connected to each charging component respectively. The first power component is also connected to each charging component respectively. The charging component is also used to connect to the user equipment. The communication component is used to acquire the device information and scheduled charging time of the user equipment, and send the device information and scheduled charging time to the controller. The device information is used to indicate the charging parameters of the user equipment. The controller is configured to control the first power component to charge the user equipment through the charging component based on the device information and the scheduled charging period. The first power supply component includes a power supply component and a power distribution component; The power supply component is used to convert the output voltage of the power supply into the operating voltage required by the charging component according to the charging control command sent by the controller, and to input the operating voltage to the power distribution component; the operating voltage required by the charging component is determined based on the charging parameters of the user equipment connected to the charging component; the charging parameters include the battery power and the charging voltage; The power distribution component includes multiple sets of sub-power supply lines, each set of sub-power supply lines is connected to a charging component, and the power distribution component is used to control the on / off state of each set of sub-power supply lines to achieve charging switching of multiple charging components according to the charging sequence of multiple charging components indicated in the distribution control command sent by the controller.

2. The charging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of user equipment is M, where M is a positive integer greater than 1, and M is less than or equal to the number of the plurality of charging components; the controller is specifically used for: Based on the device information of each user device, determine the charging parameters of each user device; The charging order of the M user devices is determined based on their scheduled charging time periods. Based on the charging sequence and the charging parameters of each of the M user devices, the first power supply component is controlled to charge the M user devices through the M charging components, wherein the M charging components are the charging components connected to the M user devices.

3. The charging device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Based on the charging sequence and the charging parameters of each of the M user devices, the first power supply component is controlled to charge the M user devices through the M charging components, including: According to the charging sequence, the i-th charging component is determined from the M charging components; Based on the charging sequence, an allocation control command is generated; Based on the charging parameters of the i-th user equipment corresponding to the i-th charging component, generate the i-th charging control command; According to the i-th charging control instruction and the allocation control instruction, the first power supply component is controlled to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component; Where i takes the values ​​1, 2, ..., M in sequence.

4. The charging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The power supply component is connected to the controller and the power distribution component respectively, and the power supply component is also used to connect to a power source. The power distribution component is also connected to the controller and each of the plurality of charging components.

5. The charging device according to claim 4, characterized in that, According to the i-th charging control command and the allocation control command, controlling the first power component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component includes: Send the i-th charging control command to the power supply component, the i-th charging control command being used to control the power supply component to convert the output voltage of the power supply into the operating voltage required by the i-th charging component, and to input the operating voltage to the power distribution component; Send the allocation control command to the power distribution component, the allocation control command being used to control the power distribution component to charge the i-th user equipment through the i-th charging component based on the operating voltage.

6. The charging device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The communication component is specifically used for: After the charging component is connected to the user equipment, it requests the user equipment to obtain the user equipment's device information; Send charging instruction information of the charging device to the target client, the target client being the client corresponding to the user equipment, the charging instruction information including the optional charging period of the charging device at the current time, and the charging cost of the optional charging period; Receive the charging configuration information of the user equipment sent by the target client; The scheduled charging time period for the user equipment is determined based on the charging configuration information.

7. The charging device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The controller is also specifically used for: During the process of the charging device charging the user equipment through the charging component, the first device state of the charging device and the second device state of the user equipment are acquired; If the first device state and / or the second device state are abnormal, the charging component is controlled to stop charging the user equipment, and an alarm message is generated and sent to the user equipment.

8. The charging device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The charging device further includes a second power supply component, which is connected to the controller and the communication component respectively. The second power supply component is used to supply power to the controller and the communication component.

9. The charging device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The controller is also specifically used for: Obtain the connection status of the plurality of charging components, the connection status including connected and not connected; If a target charging component is present among the plurality of charging components, an information acquisition command is sent to the communication component; The target charging component is connected, and the information collection instruction is used to instruct the communication component to obtain the device information and scheduled charging time of the user device connected to the target charging component.

10. The charging device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, After obtaining the scheduled charging time period of the user equipment, the controller is further configured to: Update the charging instruction information of the charging device according to the scheduled charging time of the user device.

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