Charging management architecture and method for charging pile

Abstract

The invention discloses a charging management architecture and method for a charging pile, and belongs to the technical field of charging of charging piles. The switch is in communication connection with the dispatching middle station; the first charging pile comprises a first charging module; the second charging pile comprises a second control module, and the second control module is in communication connection with the dispatching middle station through the switch; wherein the dispatching middle station is configured to send a hot standby command to the second control module to control the second control module to be connected with the first charging module when determining that the fault type of the first charging pile is a first type, and the second control module is configured to control the first charging module to charge based on the hot standby command. According to the charging pile charging management architecture provided by the invention, the second charging pile which does not break down is connected with the first charging pile which breaks down through the dispatching middle station, so that the first charging module in the first charging pile is controlled to charge through the second control module in the second charging pile.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this application relate to the field of charging pile technology, and in particular to a charging pile charging management architecture and method. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of electric vehicles, charging stations have become indispensable charging equipment. Typically, when a charging station malfunctions, it cannot charge electric vehicles normally. Furthermore, even if the charging components themselves are not faulty, malfunctions in related parts can still prevent the charging station from outputting electricity. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a charging pile management architecture to solve the technical problem in the prior art where a failure in components related to the charging parts of a charging pile prevents the charging pile from outputting charges normally. Another embodiment of this application aims to provide a charging pile management method to solve the technical problem in the prior art where a failure in components related to the charging parts of a charging pile prevents the charging pile from outputting charges normally.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, embodiments of this application disclose the following technical solutions:

[0005] Firstly, a charging pile charging management architecture is provided, including:

[0006] Dispatch platform;

[0007] A switch, which is communicatively connected to the scheduling platform;

[0008] The first charging pile includes a first charging module;

[0009] The second charging pile includes a second control module, which is connected to the scheduling platform via the switch.

[0010] The scheduling platform is configured to issue a hot standby command to the second control module when it determines that the fault type of the first charging pile is the first type, so as to control the second control module to connect with the first charging module. The second control module is configured to control the first charging module to charge based on the hot standby command.

[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, the first charging pile also includes a first control module, which is connected to the scheduling platform via the switch, and is connected to the second control module via a heartbeat communication connection. The second control module is configured to monitor the communication connection status between the first control module and the scheduling platform.

[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, the first charging pile further includes a first communication module, which is connected to the second control module. The first communication module is also connected to the first control module and the first charging module. The first control module is configured to control the charging of the first charging module through the first communication module, and the second control module is configured to control the charging of the first charging module through the first communication module based on the hot standby command.

[0013] In conjunction with the first aspect, the first charging pile also includes a first payment module, which is connected to the second control module through the first communication module. The second control module is configured to control the first payment module to make payments based on the hot standby command.

[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, the first charging pile also includes a first payment module, which is connected to the second control module through the first communication module;

[0015] The second charging pile also includes a second payment module, which is connected to the second control module. The second control module is configured to control the second payment module to replace the first payment module to complete the payment operation based on the hot standby command.

[0016] In conjunction with the first aspect, the first charging pile also includes a first interactive interface, which is connected to the first control module through the first communication module. The first interactive interface is configured to display charging information and complete human-computer interaction. The first communication module is also configured to connect to a mobile terminal to project the first interactive interface onto the mobile terminal.

[0017] In conjunction with the first aspect, the second charging pile also includes a second communication module, which is connected to the second control module and the first communication module. The second control module is connected to the first communication module through the second communication module, and both the first and second communication modules are connected to the switch.

[0018] In conjunction with the first aspect, it also includes a communication module, through which the switch is connected to the scheduling platform;

[0019] When the second control module detects that the first control module has disconnected from the scheduling platform, the second control module feeds back the status of the first control module to the scheduling platform through the switch and the communication module, so that when the scheduling platform determines that the fault type of the first charging pile is the first type, it issues a hot standby command to the second control module.

[0020] Secondly, a charging pile charging management method is provided, which is applied to a dispatching platform, including:

[0021] Determine the type of fault in the first charging station that experienced the malfunction;

[0022] In response to the fault type being the first type, a hot standby command is sent to the second charging pile that has not experienced a fault.

[0023] The hot standby command is configured to instruct the second charging pile to take over the first charging pile in order to complete the charging task of the first charging pile.

[0024] In conjunction with the second aspect, the method for determining the fault type of the first charging pile that experienced a fault includes:

[0025] Receive fault reports from the first charging pile;

[0026] The fault report is matched with the fault table to determine the fault type of the first charging pile;

[0027] The fault table is configured to represent the mapping relationship between various faults and the fault types.

[0028] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0029] This application provides a charging pile management architecture, including: a scheduling platform; a switch, which is communicatively connected to the scheduling platform; a first charging pile, which includes a first charging module; and a second charging pile, which includes a second control module, which is communicatively connected to the scheduling platform via the switch. The scheduling platform is configured to issue a hot standby command to the second control module when it determines that the fault type of the first charging pile is a first type, thereby controlling the connection between the second control module and the first charging module. The second control module is configured to control the charging of the first charging module based on the hot standby command. The charging pile management architecture provided in this application connects the first and second charging piles to form a network architecture via the switch, and connects the fault-free second charging pile to the faulty first charging pile via the scheduling platform, thereby enabling the second control module in the second charging pile to control the first charging module in the first charging pile for charging.

[0030] This application also provides a charging pile management method applied to a scheduling platform, comprising: determining the fault type of a first charging pile that has failed; and, in response to the fault type being a first type, issuing a hot standby command to a second charging pile that has not failed; wherein the hot standby command is configured to instruct the second charging pile to take over the first charging pile to complete the charging task of the first charging pile. The charging pile management method provided by this application can control the connection between the second charging pile and the first charging pile when the fault type of the first charging pile is determined to be a first type, thereby taking over the charging task of the first charging pile. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The technical solution and other beneficial effects of this application will become apparent from the following detailed description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the charging pile charging management architecture provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the charging management architecture for charging piles provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the charging management architecture for charging piles provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a charging pile module provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the charging management architecture for charging piles provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a charging pile charging management method applied to the scheduling platform side, provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 7 A flowchart illustrating the method for determining fault types provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating the steps of a charging pile charging management method applied to the first charging pile side, as provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0040] Figure 9 A schematic diagram illustrating the steps of a charging pile charging management method applied to the second charging pile side, as provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 10 This is a flowchart illustrating the charging pile charging management method provided in an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0043] The specific implementation methods of this application are illustrated below through examples:

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application provides a charging pile charging management architecture, including: a scheduling platform; a switch, the switch being communicatively connected to the scheduling platform; a first charging pile, the first charging pile including a first charging module; and a second charging pile, the second charging pile including a second control module, the second control module being communicatively connected to the scheduling platform through the switch; wherein, the scheduling platform is configured to issue a hot standby command to the second control module when it determines that the fault type of the first charging pile is a first type, so as to control the second control module to connect with the first charging module, and the second control module is configured to control the charging of the first charging module based on the hot standby command.

[0045] Specifically, the dispatching platform determines the faulty first charging pile. If the fault type is determined to be Type 1, a hot standby scheme is activated. The dispatching platform sends a hot standby command to the unfaulty second charging pile. Upon receiving the command, the second charging pile connects its second control module to the first charging module in the first charging pile, thereby controlling the first charging module to charge. By controlling the unfaulty second charging pile through the dispatching platform, effective control and efficient utilization of the faulty first charging pile are achieved, improving the economy of charging piles and user experience.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, it's worth noting that when the first charging station malfunctions while charging an electric vehicle, the dispatch platform can promptly detect and intervene. Upon confirming that the malfunction type of the first charging station is Type 1, it immediately synchronizes the charging information of the first charging station to the second control module of the second charging station and sends a hot standby command to the second control module, thereby enabling continued charging of the electric vehicle. If the user is not present at the time, they will not perceive any problems after charging is completed, and it will not affect their subsequent travel, thus improving the user experience.

[0047] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in this embodiment, the scheduling platform communicates and exchanges data with charging piles and related equipment to achieve functions such as remote monitoring, operation and maintenance management, scheduling, and fault handling of charging piles. Specifically, the scheduling platform can monitor the working status, charging speed, and charging amount of charging piles in real time. This allows operators to remotely understand the operation of each charging pile, monitor its online status, and promptly identify anomalies and faults to take appropriate measures. The scheduling platform can schedule and optimize charging piles according to demand. By analyzing data such as charging pile usage, charging demand, and real-time grid load, the scheduling platform can intelligently schedule the use of charging piles, avoiding congestion and overload, thus improving charging efficiency and user experience. Furthermore, the scheduling platform can promptly detect and diagnose charging pile faults, such as charging pile offline or equipment failure. Once a fault is detected, the platform can promptly notify maintenance personnel for repair and handling, reducing the impact and losses on users.

[0048] Understandably, when the first charging station malfunctions, the dispatch center first needs to analyze and determine the type of fault. If the fault type is determined to be Type 1, then a dual-machine hot standby operation will be performed. Type 1 refers to a situation where the charging function of the first charging module in the first charging station is intact, but other functions are malfunctioning, causing the first charging module to be unable to output charging power normally.

[0049] In this embodiment, the first type of charging pile malfunction includes: control chip malfunction, i.e., a communication failure of the control chip causing an inability to communicate with the first charging module or the electricity meter. The electricity meter is used to accumulate the amount of electricity charged, and the charging fee is calculated based on the amount of electricity used; network module malfunction, i.e., the control chip cannot connect to the network, resulting in a disconnection of communication with the dispatching center; payment malfunction, i.e., the control chip cannot connect to the payment device, resulting in the user being unable to make a payment; and interface malfunction, i.e., the display interface is damaged or there is a signal connection problem, resulting in the inability to display the corresponding charging information or perform charging operations.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the first charging pile further includes a first control module. The first control module is connected to the scheduling platform via a switch. The first control module is connected to the second control module via a heartbeat communication connection. The second control module is configured to monitor the communication connection status between the first control module and the scheduling platform.

[0051] Specifically, the first control module is the control chip for the first charging pile, and the second control module is the control chip for the second charging pile. Connecting the first and second control modules via heartbeat communication allows for timely detection of the communication connection status between the first control module and the dispatching center. When the first control module detects a disconnection from the dispatching center, the second control module can promptly report the situation, facilitating the dispatching center's scheduling of the second charging pile.

[0052] In this embodiment, heartbeat communication is a method of maintaining a connection based on the periodic sending and receiving of heartbeat signals. After establishing a connection through heartbeat communication, the first control module and the second control module can monitor each other's connection status in real time. In each cycle, the first and second control modules periodically send small data packets called "heartbeat signals" between the two communication nodes. When the second control module receives a heartbeat signal, it can confirm that the first control module's connection is normal and respond with a reply signal to indicate that the connection is normal. If the second control module does not receive a heartbeat signal or does not receive a response signal in a timely manner within a certain period of time, it can determine that there is an anomaly in the connection between the first and second control modules, and then report the connection anomaly to the scheduling platform. The scheduling platform further assesses the connection anomaly and makes corresponding decisions.

[0053] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown in this embodiment, both the first control module and the second control module are connected to a switch. By connecting multiple charging piles to the switch, a network topology can be formed, enabling communication and data exchange between each charging pile. This network topology establishes a unified communication network, allowing charging piles to transmit data, commands, and control information, achieving mutual cooperation and coordination. By connecting to the same switch, charging piles can share data, such as charging pile status, charging volume, and fault information. Other charging piles can access the data on the switch to understand the status and operation of other charging piles, thereby cooperating and scheduling as needed, improving the efficiency and resource utilization of the entire charging pile network. Furthermore, by connecting multiple charging piles to the switch, operators can centrally manage and schedule the entire charging pile network through a scheduling platform. In this way, operators can remotely monitor the operating status of charging piles, the load between charging piles, and other information, and optimize the use of charging piles, avoiding congestion or resource waste.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 4As shown in the embodiment of this application, the first charging pile further includes a first communication module, which is connected to a second control module. The first communication module is also connected to the first control module and the first charging module. The first control module is configured to control the charging of the first charging module through the first communication module, and the second control module is configured to control the charging of the first charging module through the first communication module based on a hot standby command.

[0055] Specifically, the first communication module, the first control module, and the first charging module are all integrated into the first charging pile. The first control module is used to process charging data or issue charging commands. The first communication module receives corresponding data and inputs it into the first control module. Simultaneously, the first communication module also sends data issued by the first control module to the corresponding module, such as the first charging module. When the first communication module is connected to the second control module, the second control module can send charging commands to the first charging module through the first communication module when it receives a hot standby command, thereby achieving charging control between different charging piles.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, in some embodiments of this application, the first charging pile further includes a first payment module, which is connected to a second control module via a first communication module. The second control module is configured to control the first payment module to make payments based on a hot standby command.

[0057] Specifically, the first payment module is the payment device for the first charging pile. Under hot standby command, the second control module can establish a connection with the first payment module through the first communication module, thereby realizing data interaction with the first payment module, and sending the payment information to the dispatching platform after the user completes the payment to complete the payment function of the first charging pile.

[0058] Understandably, when the first control module of the first charging pile malfunctions, data communication between the first control module and the first payment module is impossible. This means the first control module cannot issue the corresponding instructions to control the first payment module to make payments, or the payment information from the first payment module cannot be transmitted back to the first control module, resulting in the user being unable to pay. Therefore, the dispatching platform sends a hot standby command to the second charging pile, enabling the second control module to establish a connection with the first payment module through the first communication module, thus restoring the payment function of the first charging pile. By controlling the first payment module through the second control module, cross-charging pile control and payment functions are achieved, improving the user's payment experience and preventing economic losses due to payment failures.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, in some other embodiments of this application, the first charging pile further includes a first payment module, which is connected to the second control module through a first communication module; the second charging pile further includes a second payment module, which is connected to the second control module, and the second control module is configured to control the second payment module to replace the first payment module to complete the payment operation based on a hot standby command.

[0060] Specifically, the first charging pile includes a first payment module, which allows users to pay after the first charging module finishes charging. The second charging pile also includes a second payment module, which allows users to pay after the second charging pile finishes charging. The second payment module is the payment device for the second charging pile. At the same time, the second control module can also establish a connection with the first payment module through the first communication module to obtain the payment information on the first charging pile and activate the second payment module, so that the second payment module can perform the payment on behalf of the first payment module.

[0061] Understandably, when the first payment module of the first charging pile malfunctions, the first control module and the first payment module cannot communicate, meaning the first payment module cannot respond to instructions from the first control module, preventing the user from paying. In this situation, the dispatch center sends a hot standby command to the second charging pile, enabling the second control module to establish a connection with the first control module via the first communication module. This allows the second control module to obtain the corresponding payment information from the first charging pile, and then controls the second payment module to perform the payment on behalf of the first payment module, thus enabling the payment operation for the first charging pile. When the second charging pile reports its bill, it combines the charging pile number of the first charging pile with its consumption information and reports it to the dispatch center. The dispatch center then uses the charging pile number to confirm that the bill indicates the first charging pile completed the charging task, but using the second payment module of the second charging pile, thus distinguishing each bill and avoiding data confusion.

[0062] It is worth noting that the first payment module and the second payment module referred to in the embodiments of this application include one or more of a POS (Point of Sales) card reader, coin acceptor, banknote acceptor, or cash register.

[0063] In this embodiment of the application, the first charging pile further includes a first interactive interface. The first interactive interface is connected to the first control module through a first communication module. The first interactive interface is configured to display charging information and complete human-computer interaction. The first communication module is also configured to connect to a mobile terminal to project the first interactive interface onto the mobile terminal.

[0064] Specifically, the first interactive interface includes a display screen, which is connected to the first control module and is used to present information that needs to be interacted with by the user. When the first interactive interface of the first charging pile malfunctions, such as failing to display charging duration, charging amount, charging amount, and various buttons needed during the charging process; or exhibiting a black screen, flickering screen, or snow screen, the user cannot obtain the corresponding charging information or operate the first charging module to charge. The user can connect to the first control module of the first charging pile using a mobile terminal. Connection methods include wired and wireless connections. Wired connections include connecting to the mobile terminal via a USB or Type-C interface; wireless connections include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC (Near Field Communication). After the user connects to the first control module via their mobile terminal, the first control module can project the information from the first interactive interface onto the mobile terminal, allowing the user to control the first charging module to charge the electric vehicle or pay for the service through the mobile terminal's interface.

[0065] Understandably, when the first interactive interface malfunctions, projecting the first interactive interface of the first charging pile onto the user's mobile terminal solves the problem of users being unable to charge their electric vehicles due to interface damage, improves the user's charging experience, expands the presentation of the interactive interface, and reduces the economic losses caused by the inability to charge due to interface damage.

[0066] It is worth noting that the mobile terminal referred to in the embodiments of this application includes one or more of mobile phones, tablets, and vehicle-mounted systems in electric vehicles. The first interactive interface can be a touch screen or a non-touch screen, and the specific type of screen can be selected according to the actual situation.

[0067] In some embodiments of this application, when the first interactive interface of the first charging pile fails, a backup command can be sent to the second charging pile through the scheduling platform. The second charging pile obtains the display information of the first interactive interface of the first charging pile through the second control module and projects the display information onto the second interactive interface of the second charging pile. The user can control the first charging module to charge the electric vehicle or pay through the second interactive interface.

[0068] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the second charging pile further includes a second communication module, which is connected to the second control module and the first communication module. The second control module is connected to the first communication module through the second communication module, and both the first and second communication modules are connected to the switch.

[0069] Specifically, the first control module and the second control module are connected to the switch via the first communication module and the second communication module, respectively. These modules connect multiple charging piles to the switch, forming a network topology that allows each charging pile to communicate and exchange data. This enables the transmission of data, commands, and control information among the charging piles, achieving mutual cooperation and coordination. With multiple charging piles connected to the same switch, they can share data such as charging pile status, charging amount, and fault information.

[0070] It is worth noting that the second charging pile also includes a second charging module. The second charging module is connected to the second control module via a second communication module. The second control module controls the second charging module to charge the electric vehicle. When the second charging pile is idle, if the second control module receives a hot standby command from the dispatch center, it can control the first charging module to charge the electric vehicle via the second and first communication modules. When the second charging pile is charging an electric vehicle, if the second control module receives a hot standby command from the dispatch center, it first controls the second charging module to charge its own electric vehicle via the second communication module, and then controls the first charging module to charge the electric vehicle via the second and first communication modules. In other words, the second control module simultaneously controls the second and first charging piles to charge their respective electric vehicles, thereby improving the charging efficiency of the charging piles and enhancing the user's charging experience.

[0071] In some embodiments of this application, when the second charging pile is controlling the first charging module to charge the electric vehicle through the second control module, and the second charging pile malfunctions, causing the second control module to be unable to continue controlling the first charging module to continue charging, the scheduling platform can promptly intervene and reconfigure another charging pile, such as a third charging pile, for the first charging pile. The scheduling platform sends a hot standby command to the third charging pile, and the third charging pile takes over the charging information of the first charging pile to control the first charging module to charge the electric vehicle. This achieves the situation where a new charging pile is reconfigured for the first charging pile when the second charging pile malfunctions, avoiding the situation where the first charging pile cannot be controlled to charge when the second charging pile malfunctions, thus improving the coordination and cooperation capabilities of the charging piles and the charging efficiency.

[0072] In some embodiments of this application, if a second charging pile malfunctions while simultaneously charging the first and second charging modules via a second control module, causing the second control module to be unable to control either the first or second charging module to charge, the scheduling platform can intervene promptly. It can configure another charging pile (e.g., a third charging pile) for the first charging pile and another charging pile (e.g., a fourth charging pile) for the second charging pile. The scheduling platform sends a hot standby command to both the third and fourth charging piles. The third charging pile then takes over the charging information from the first charging pile and controls the first charging module to charge the electric vehicle, while the fourth charging pile takes over the charging information from the second charging pile and controls the second charging module to charge the electric vehicle. This avoids the situation where the second charging pile cannot complete its own charging or control the first charging pile to charge when it malfunctions, improving the coordination and efficiency of the charging piles.

[0073] In this embodiment, both the first and second communication modules include routers. The routers can determine which module or interface to send data packets to based on the destination address in the instruction information issued by the first or second control module, thus implementing data forwarding and routing functions. For example, the routers can communicate and exchange data with the scheduling platform and the second control module based on the instruction information issued by the first control module. The routers can also determine the optimal transmission path to ensure that data can be quickly and reliably transmitted from the first control module to the second control module or the switch.

[0074] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown in the embodiment of this application, a communication module is also included. The switch is connected to the dispatching platform through the communication module. When the second control module detects that the first control module has disconnected from the dispatching platform, the second control module feeds back the status of the first control module to the dispatching platform through the switch and the communication module. When the dispatching platform determines that the fault type of the first charging pile is the first type, it issues a hot standby command to the second control module. Specifically, the communication module includes a router. The router is responsible for establishing the charging pile charging management network and connecting the charging piles, dispatching platform, or user terminals to the network. The router receives data packets from the charging piles, dispatching platform, or user terminals and routes them according to the destination IP address, delivering the data packets to the correct target device. The router can also allocate and manage IP addresses to ensure that each device has a unique address in the network. At the same time, the router can also perform bandwidth management and traffic control to ensure the reasonable allocation and use of charging pile network resources. Furthermore, the router also plays a network security role in the charging pile network. The router can configure firewall rules, implement access control, and filter inbound and outbound data traffic to protect the charging pile network from potential security risks and attacks. Routers typically also have a management interface and logging capabilities for configuring and monitoring charging station networks. Through the management interface, operators can configure and manage the routers, such as setting network parameters, updating firmware, and checking device status. The logging function records network activity and fault information, helping operators quickly diagnose and resolve problems.

[0075] In this embodiment, when the first control module disconnects from the dispatching platform, the first charging pile is in an isolated state and cannot charge the electric vehicle. The second control module confirms the inability of the first control module to communicate with the dispatching platform via heartbeat communication. The first control module sends the current charging information to the second control module, which then feeds back the fault status of the first control module, the charging information, and the charging pile number to the dispatching platform through a switch and router. The dispatching platform confirms that the first charging pile is performing a charging task based on the charging pile number. After the second charging pile takes over and completes the charging task, it sends a hot standby command to the second control module, which then promptly takes over the first control module to continue the charging task.

[0076] It is important to note that when the dispatching platform receives feedback from the second charging pile, it sends a corresponding signal to the first control module of the first charging pile to verify the authenticity of the information. If the dispatching platform still fails to receive feedback after a certain period of time, it confirms that the first control module has been disconnected, thereby avoiding the situation where incorrect information is received, which could lead to charging chaos.

[0077] It is understood that the first charging pile and the second charging pile can be controlled interchangeably. That is, in some embodiments of this application, the second charging pile may malfunction, while the first charging pile may not malfunction. The scheduling platform can issue a hot standby command to the first charging pile, thereby enabling the first charging pile to connect with the second charging pile and thus control the second charging module in the second charging pile to charge the electric vehicle.

[0078] like Figure 5 As shown, it can be understood that the first charging pile and the second charging pile referred to in the embodiments of this application do not refer to a specific charging pile. There can actually be multiple charging piles, and each charging pile can serve as a receiving pile for hot standby commands, thereby enabling control of other charging piles to perform charging operations.

[0079] It is understood that the charging pile management architecture provided in this application connects the first charging pile and the second charging pile into a network architecture through a switch, and then uses a scheduling platform to determine whether the fault type of the first charging pile that has failed belongs to the first type. If so, the second charging pile that has not failed is connected to the first charging pile, thereby controlling the corresponding modules in the first charging pile through the second charging pile to realize the corresponding charging, payment and interaction operations.

[0080] like Figure 6 As shown in the embodiments of this application, a charging pile charging management method is also provided, applied to a scheduling platform, including:

[0081] S1: Determine the fault type of the first charging station that experienced the fault.

[0082] like Figure 7 As shown, the specific methods include:

[0083] S11: Receive fault report from the first charging pile.

[0084] In this embodiment, the fault report includes the charging pile number of the first charging pile, a fault description, a fault time, and the current charging status. The charging pile number is used to distinguish and identify each charging pile, facilitating the management of the charging piles and confirming their charging status, payment status, etc. Furthermore, the charging pile number can also determine the location of each charging pile, thus facilitating maintenance. The fault description describes the problem currently occurring at the charging pile, such as the inability to obtain payment information or the inability to output display information. The fault time confirms the time when the fault occurred, allowing maintenance personnel to trace the starting point of the fault and confirm its cause, such as whether it was caused by human error or non-human error. The current charging status is used to determine whether charging needs to be scheduled or processed through the scheduling platform, such as implementing dual-machine hot standby or replacing the charging pile.

[0085] S12: Match the fault report with the fault table to determine the fault type of the first charging pile; wherein, the fault table is configured to represent the mapping relationship between various faults and fault types.

[0086] In this embodiment, a fault table is used to summarize descriptions of various faults of the charging pile, and the faults are divided into a first type and a second type according to the fault descriptions. The first type represents a situation where the charging equipment of the charging pile is intact, but related equipment malfunctions, causing the charging pile to be unable to complete the entire charging process. The second type represents a situation where the charging equipment of the charging pile malfunctions, causing the charging pile to be unable to charge. The first type includes: control chip faults, i.e., a control chip communication failure causing an inability to communicate with the first charging module or the electricity meter. The electricity meter is used to accumulate the amount of electricity charged, and the charging fee is calculated based on the amount of electricity used; network module faults, i.e., the control chip cannot connect to the network, causing a disconnection in communication with the dispatching platform; payment faults, i.e., the control chip cannot connect to the payment device, causing the user to be unable to make a payment; and interface faults, i.e., the display interface is damaged or there are signal connection problems, causing the inability to display the corresponding charging information or perform charging operations.

[0087] S2: In response to a fault type of type 1, a hot standby command is sent to a second charging pile that has not experienced a fault; wherein the hot standby command is configured to instruct the second charging pile to take over the first charging pile to complete the charging task of the first charging pile.

[0088] Specifically, each charging station includes multiple charging piles, all connected via a switch to achieve local network configuration, meaning all charging piles can communicate locally with each other. The switch connects to the dispatching platform via a router, enabling communication between all charging piles and the dispatching platform. This allows for uploading charging pile operational information and receiving configuration parameters from the dispatching platform. After configuration, the dispatching platform combines the charging piles based on their number and connection status, and sends dual-machine hot standby combination parameters to each charging pile. This assigns each charging pile a master pile and a slave pile, with the slave pile establishing a heartbeat communication connection with the master pile.

[0089] When the first charging pile (i.e., the slave pile) fails, after the dispatch center confirms that the failure type is the first type, the second charging pile (i.e., the master pile) bound to the first charging pile will receive a dual-machine hot standby command issued by the dispatch center. The second charging pile will obtain the number of the first charging pile based on the dual-machine hot standby command, connect with the first charging pile to take over, and control the charging equipment in the first charging pile to charge the electric vehicle.

[0090] Understandably, when the first charging station malfunctions, the dispatching platform controls the second charging station to charge the first charging station, demonstrating the intelligent control of the charging stations to users. This avoids the economic loss caused by the reduced number of charging sessions due to the first charging station malfunction and improves the user's charging experience.

[0091] like Figure 8 As shown in the embodiment of this application, a charging pile management method is also provided. This method is applied to the first charging pile side and includes:

[0092] M1: A charging fault has been detected.

[0093] Specifically, the first charging pile includes a first control module, a first communication module, a first charging module, a first interactive interface, and a first payment module. The first control module is connected to the first charging module, the first interactive interface, and the first payment module via the first communication module. The first control module sends a charging command to the first charging module via the first communication module, initiating charging of the electric vehicle. The first control module also sends an operation command to the first interactive interface via the first communication module, displaying corresponding content and transmitting the received content back to the first control module via the first communication module. The first control module then issues corresponding commands based on the transmitted content. Finally, the first control module sends a charging command to the first payment module via the first communication module, initiating payment to complete the payment process. If, before or during charging, the first control module detects a failure to communicate with any one or more of the first charging module, the first interactive interface, and the first payment module, a charging fault is identified.

[0094] M2: Sends a fault report to the scheduling platform through the first communication module.

[0095] Specifically, after the first control module determines that a charging fault has occurred, it will form a fault report by combining the fault description, charging pile number and charging information and send it to the dispatching center through the first communication module.

[0096] M3: The second charging station controls the charging of electric vehicles.

[0097] In this process, after the dispatching platform confirms that the fault type of the first charging pile belongs to the first type based on the fault report, it sends a hot standby command to the second charging pile, and the second charging pile controls the first charging pile block based on the hot standby command.

[0098] When the dispatching platform determines that the fault type of the first charging pile is the first type based on the fault description, it sends the charging information, the charging pile number, and the hot standby command to the second charging pile. The second charging pile finds the first charging pile based on the charging pile number and connects to it. Then, it controls the first charging module in the first charging pile to continue charging based on the charging information.

[0099] Understandably, by configuring charging stations to proactively report fault types and coordinate with other charging stations for charging control when a fault occurs, the availability and scalability of charging stations are improved, providing users with a better charging experience.

[0100] like Figure 9 As shown in the illustration, this application also provides a charging pile management method, applied to the second charging pile side, including:

[0101] F1: Receive hot standby commands sent by the scheduling platform.

[0102] Specifically, the second charging pile includes a second control module, a second charging module, a second communication module, a second interactive interface, and a second payment module. The hot standby command is sent from the dispatching platform to the second control module via the second communication module, and also includes the charging pile number and charging information. The second control module confirms receipt of the corresponding information.

[0103] F2: Based on the number of the first charging pile in the hot standby command, establish a connection with the first charging module of the first charging pile.

[0104] Specifically, the second control module establishes a connection with the first charging module in the first charging pile based on the received charging pile number through the second communication module and the first communication module, thereby realizing data transmission and reception with the first charging module.

[0105] F3: Continue charging the electric vehicle based on the charging information to complete the charging task.

[0106] Specifically, the second control module continues to control the first charging module to perform the charging task based on the unfinished charging task of the first charging pile, until all tasks are completed.

[0107] It should be noted that when the first control module in the first charging pile cannot communicate with the first payment module, the second control module establishes a connection with the first payment module through the second communication module and the first communication module to realize payment, or the second control module obtains the billing data of the first control module and controls the second payment module to pay the bill of the first charging pile through the second communication module; when the first control module in the first charging pile cannot communicate with the first interaction module, the second control module obtains the interface data output by the first control module through the second communication module and the first communication module, and controls the second interaction interface to display the interface data of the first charging pile through the second communication module, so that the user can control the process of the first charging pile through the second interaction interface, realizing cross-pile control.

[0108] Understandably, by configuring charging stations to be able to control other faulty charging stations to charge under the command of the dispatching platform, the diversity of charging stations is improved, which can bring a better charging experience to users.

[0109] like Figure 10 As shown in the embodiments of this application, a charging pile management method is also provided, including:

[0110] B1: It has been determined that the first charging station has experienced a charging failure.

[0111] Specifically, the first charging pile includes a first control module, a first communication module, a first charging module, a first interactive interface, and a first payment module. The first control module is connected to the first charging module, the first interactive interface, and the first payment module via the first communication module. The first control module sends a charging command to the first charging module via the first communication module, initiating charging of the electric vehicle. The first control module also sends an operation command to the first interactive interface via the first communication module, displaying corresponding content and transmitting the received content back to the first control module via the first communication module. The first control module then issues corresponding commands based on the transmitted content. Finally, the first control module sends a charging command to the first payment module via the first communication module, initiating payment to complete the payment process. If, before or during charging, the first control module detects a failure to communicate with any one or more of the first charging module, the first interactive interface, and the first payment module, a charging fault is identified.

[0112] B2: Send a fault report to the scheduling platform.

[0113] Specifically, after the first control module determines that a charging fault has occurred, it will form a fault report by combining the fault description, charging pile number and charging information and send it to the dispatching center through the first communication module.

[0114] B3: Match the fault report with the fault table to determine the fault type of the first charging pile; wherein, the fault table is configured to represent the mapping relationship between various faults and fault types.

[0115] Specifically, the fault table summarizes descriptions of various charging pile faults and categorizes them into two types based on these descriptions. Type 1 faults indicate that the charging equipment itself is functioning correctly, but related equipment malfunctions, preventing the charging pile from completing the charging process. Type 2 faults indicate that the charging equipment itself malfunctions, preventing the charging pile from charging. Type 1 faults include: control chip faults (communication failures preventing communication with the first charging module or meter; the meter accumulates the amount of electricity charged and calculates the charging fee); network module faults (the control chip cannot connect to the network, causing a disconnection with the dispatch center); payment faults (the control chip cannot connect to the payment device, preventing users from making payments); and interface faults (damaged display or signal connection problems preventing the display of charging information or the inability to perform charging operations).

[0116] B4: In response to a fault type of Type 1, a hot standby command is sent to the second charging station that has not experienced a fault.

[0117] Specifically, each charging station includes multiple charging piles, all connected via a switch to achieve local network configuration, meaning all charging piles can communicate locally with each other. The switch connects to the dispatching platform via a router, enabling communication between all charging piles and the dispatching platform. This allows for uploading charging pile operational information and receiving configuration parameters from the dispatching platform. After configuration, the dispatching platform combines the charging piles based on their number and connection status, and sends dual-machine hot standby combination parameters to each charging pile. This assigns each charging pile a master pile and a slave pile, with the slave pile establishing a heartbeat communication connection with the master pile.

[0118] When the first charging pile (i.e., the slave pile) fails, after the dispatch center confirms that the failure type is the first type, the second charging pile (i.e., the master pile) bound to the first charging pile will receive a dual-machine hot standby command issued by the dispatch center. The second charging pile will obtain the number of the first charging pile based on the dual-machine hot standby command, connect with the first charging pile to take over, and control the charging equipment in the first charging pile to charge the electric vehicle.

[0119] B5: The second charging pile receives the hot standby command sent by the dispatching center.

[0120] Specifically, the second charging pile includes a second control module, a second charging module, a second communication module, a second interactive interface, and a second payment module. The hot standby command is sent from the dispatching platform to the second control module via the second communication module, and also includes the charging pile number and charging information. The second control module confirms receipt of the corresponding information.

[0121] B6: Establish a connection with the first charging pile based on the number of the first charging pile in the hot standby command.

[0122] Specifically, the second control module establishes a connection with the first charging module in the first charging pile based on the received charging pile number through the second communication module and the first communication module, thereby realizing data transmission and reception with the first charging module.

[0123] B7: Continue charging the electric vehicle based on the charging information to complete the charging task.

[0124] Specifically, the second control module continues to control the first charging module to perform the charging task based on the unfinished charging task of the first charging pile, until all tasks are completed.

[0125] It should be noted that when the first control module in the first charging pile cannot communicate with the first payment module, the second control module establishes a connection with the first payment module through the second communication module and the first communication module to realize payment, or the second control module obtains the billing data of the first control module and controls the second payment module to pay the bill of the first charging pile through the second communication module; when the first control module in the first charging pile cannot communicate with the first interaction module, the second control module obtains the interface data output by the first control module through the second communication module and the first communication module, and controls the second interaction interface to display the interface data of the first charging pile through the second communication module, so that the user can control the process of the first charging pile through the second interaction interface, realizing cross-pile control.

[0126] Understandably, by configuring the dispatching platform and charging piles so that when a charging pile malfunctions, the faulty charging pile can proactively report the fault type, and the dispatching platform can issue a hot standby command based on the fault type, the faulty charging pile can cooperate with the non-faulty charging pile to complete the charging process. This improves the diversity of charging piles and the stability of the system, reflects the intelligent control of the charging pile system, and ultimately brings a better charging experience to users.

[0127] The charging management architecture and method for charging piles provided in the embodiments of this application have been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the technical solutions and core ideas of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. These 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 pile charging management architecture, characterized in that, include: Dispatch platform; A switch, which is communicatively connected to the scheduling platform; The first charging pile includes a first charging module; The second charging pile includes a second control module, which is connected to the scheduling platform via the switch. The scheduling platform is configured to issue a hot standby command to the second control module when it determines that the fault type of the first charging pile is the first type, so as to control the second control module to connect with the first charging module. The second control module is configured to control the first charging module to charge based on the hot standby command.

2. The charging pile charging management architecture as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first charging pile also includes a first control module, which is connected to the scheduling platform via the switch. The first control module is also connected to the second control module via a heartbeat communication connection. The second control module is configured to monitor the communication connection status between the first control module and the scheduling platform.

3. The charging pile charging management architecture as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first charging pile also includes a first communication module, which is connected to the second control module. The first communication module is also connected to the first control module and the first charging module. The first control module is configured to control the charging of the first charging module through the first communication module, and the second control module is configured to control the charging of the first charging module through the first communication module based on the hot standby command.

4. The charging pile charging management architecture as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first charging pile also includes a first payment module, which is connected to the second control module through the first communication module. The second control module is configured to control the first payment module to make payments based on the hot standby command.

5. The charging pile charging management architecture as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first charging pile also includes a first payment module, which is connected to the second control module through the first communication module; The second charging pile also includes a second payment module, which is connected to the second control module. The second control module is configured to control the second payment module to replace the first payment module to complete the payment operation based on the hot standby command.

6. The charging pile charging management architecture as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first charging pile also includes a first interactive interface, which is connected to the first control module through the first communication module. The first interactive interface is configured to display charging information and complete human-computer interaction. The first communication module is also configured to connect to a mobile terminal to project the first interactive interface onto the mobile terminal.

7. The charging pile charging management architecture as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second charging pile also includes a second communication module, which is connected to the second control module and the first communication module. The second control module is connected to the first communication module through the second communication module. Both the first communication module and the second communication module are connected to the switch.

8. The charging pile charging management architecture as described in claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a communication module, through which the switch is connected to the scheduling platform; When the second control module detects that the first control module has disconnected from the scheduling platform, the second control module feeds back the status of the first control module to the scheduling platform through the switch and the communication module, so that when the scheduling platform determines that the fault type of the first charging pile is the first type, it issues a hot standby command to the second control module.

9. A charging pile charging management method, applied to a dispatching platform, characterized in that, include: Determine the type of fault in the first charging station that experienced the malfunction; In response to the fault type being the first type, a hot standby command is sent to the second charging pile that has not experienced a fault. The hot standby command is configured to instruct the second charging pile to take over the first charging pile in order to complete the charging task of the first charging pile.

10. The charging pile charging management method as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The method for determining the fault type of the first charging station that malfunctioned includes: Receive fault reports from the first charging pile; The fault report is matched with the fault table to determine the fault type of the first charging pile; The fault table is configured to represent the mapping relationship between various faults and the fault types.

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