Charging assembly for charging electric vehicle

Abstract

The utility model provides a charging assembly for charging an electric vehicle, the charging assembly comprises a power connection base and a charging main body, the charging main body comprises a near field communication module, a far field communication module and a data storage medium, and the charging main body is used for being hung to the power connection base and connected to a specific branch of a charging station charging system through the power connection base. The charging main body is connected with a network configuration terminal through the near field communication module, and the network configuration terminal configures network information of the current charging main body and stores the network information in the data storage medium; the charging main body is connected with a cloud server through the far field communication module, and charging information of the current charging main body is configured from the cloud server.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of electric vehicle charging, and in particular to a charging assembly for charging an electric vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, the demand for charging facilities is also rapidly increasing. Different types of charging stations, such as dedicated charging stations and parking garage-integrated stations, require a large number of charging facilities to meet the needs of multiple electric vehicles charging simultaneously. The charging system deployed at the station typically includes a fuse cabinet that draws power from it and at least one branch connected to the fuse cabinet, with each branch connected in parallel to at least one charging component. The charging system can support up to ten or more branches at the charging station, each branch connecting fifty or more charging components to the fuse cabinet.

[0003] When adding a charging component to a charging system, it must be configured before it can operate within the system. This configuration may be required when initially deploying the charging system, when replacing charging components during maintenance, or when changing the number of charging system branches or adding or removing charging components within a branch. For example, if a charging component needs to be replaced due to a faulty electronic component, a visit to the charging system site is required to configure the new charging component for operation within the system.

[0004] In the related art, setting up the charging components to operate in the charging system often requires professional operation, and once an error occurs, there may be greater safety risks. Usually, the installation and after-sales personnel of the service provider need to have electrical engineering experience and be trained to know how to configure the charging components before they can correctly replace and configure the charging components so that they can work properly in the charging system. This service may involve traveling to the location of the charging system, which takes a lot of time and results in a lot of operation and maintenance costs. There is also the possibility of errors when connecting the charging components to the charging system and configuring the charging components. Such errors may cause accidents such as electric shock or fire. If they are put into use without testing, accidents may cause damage to the electric vehicle connected to the charging components.

[0005] Some prior art solutions offer solutions that reduce the need for professional involvement during the setup of charging components. These solutions include an adapter that provides different charging outputs and at least one charging module associated with the specific output. These charging modules are removably coupled to the adapter. Because the charging module and adapter are easily assembled and disassembled, they can be completed by ordinary personnel. This approach simplifies the installation work for professionals to simply install the adapter, eliminating the need to configure the charging module. This reduces the difficulty and labor costs of installing the charging component compared to a method where both installation and configuration are performed entirely by professionals. However, this approach requires replacing the charging module to change the charging current, and the adapter is limited in the specifications of the charging modules that can be equipped. Consequently, the available charging current specifications of the charging modules are limited and cannot be dynamically changed. Furthermore, the frequent manual operation of replacing charging modules limits the application of this solution in charging stations with a large number of charging components. Furthermore, replacing charging modules requires high-voltage electrical work, which increases the risk factor. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide a configuration method, electronic device, and charging assembly for charging electric vehicles, which can solve the problems of high installation costs and low fault tolerance due to the need for professional personnel to install and replace charging assemblies and changes in the number of station branches and charging assemblies.

[0007] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method for configuring a charging assembly for charging an electric vehicle, wherein the charging assembly includes a power connection base and a charging body, the charging body including a near-field communication module, a far-field communication module, a data storage medium, and a central controller, the charging body being configured to be hooked to the power connection base and connected to a specific branch of a charging system at a charging station through the power connection base. The method includes:

[0008] The charging subject communicates with the network configuration terminal through the near field communication module, configures the network information of the current charging subject through the network configuration terminal, and stores the network information in the data storage medium;

[0009] The central controller reads the network information stored in the data storage medium;

[0010] The charging information of the current charging subject is configured from a cloud server based on the network information.

[0011] In some embodiments, the charging information of the current charging subject is stored in the data storage medium.

[0012] In some embodiments, the cloud server updates the charging information to the charging subject when the charging information is changed, and sends the updated charging information to the charging subject when the charging subject is reconnected to the network.

[0013] In some embodiments, the network information includes a network unique identification code.

[0014] In some embodiments, the network unique identification code corresponds to a network topology map of the charging station, and the state of the charging subject is synchronized to the network topology map in real time.

[0015] In some embodiments, the configuration method further comprises:

[0016] determining the connection relationship of the charging subject and other charging subjects in the charging system of the charging station based on the network information;

[0017] coordinating the current and / or power that each charging subject in the charging system of the charging station can draw and the phase that each charging subject uses based on the connection relationship.

[0018] In some embodiments, the network information further includes the username and password of the Wi-Fi of the environment where the charging component is located.

[0019] In some embodiments, the charging subject connects to the network configuration terminal through the near field communication module, including:

[0020] The charging subject receives the encryption information of the network configuration terminal through the near field communication module, and establishes a readable and writable connection with the network configuration terminal after sending decryption information to the network configuration terminal.

[0021] In some embodiments, the charging information includes at least one of the following information:

[0022] The maximum current and / or maximum power data field that the specific branch can draw from the charging system of the charging station;

[0023] The maximum current and / or maximum power data field that the charging subject can draw from the specific branch through the power base.

[0024] In some embodiments, the charging information further includes at least one of the following information:

[0025] The current, phase, and / or power distribution information of each charging gun of the current charging subject;

[0026] The rated current and / or rated power information of the current charging subject;

[0027] Deep link URL;

[0028] Charging component ID field.

[0029] In some embodiments, the charging subject reading the network information stored in the data storage medium includes:

[0030] The charging main body directly reads the network information stored in the data storage medium through a central controller provided in the charging main body.

[0031] In some embodiments, the near field communication module includes at least one of the following: an NFC tag, a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module, an RFID module, and an information identification code.

[0032] In some embodiments, the charging subject configures the network information and charging information of the current charging subject through the network configuration terminal, and stores the network information and charging information in the data storage medium;

[0033] The charging subject reads the network information and initial charging information stored in the data storage medium;

[0034] The latest charging information of the current charging subject is configured from a cloud server based on the network information.

[0035] In some embodiments, the charging body includes a charging host and a shell, and the near-field communication module is disposed on the charging host or the shell.

[0036] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electronic device, including a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores computer program instructions that can be executed by the processor, and when the processor executes the computer program instructions, any of the method steps described above is implemented.

[0037] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a charging assembly for charging an electric vehicle, comprising a power connection base and a charging body.

[0038] The charging body includes a near-field communication module, a far-field communication module, a data storage medium, and a central controller. The charging body is used to be hooked up to a power base and connected to a specific branch of the charging system of the charging station through the power base.

[0039] The charging subject is connected to the network configuration terminal via the near field communication module, and the network information of the current charging subject is configured via the network configuration terminal and the network information is stored in the data storage medium;

[0040] The charging subject is connected to a cloud server via the far-field communication module, and the charging information of the current charging subject is configured from the cloud server.

[0041] In some embodiments, the charging body comprises a charging host and a housing, and the near field communication module is disposed on the charging host or the housing.

[0042] In some embodiments, the charging body comprises a charging host and a housing, and the charging host and / or the housing comprises a plug configured to detachably plug the data storage medium.

[0043] In some embodiments, the charging body comprises a charging host and a housing, and the charging host and / or the housing comprises a plug configured to detachably plug the near field communication module.

[0044] In some embodiments, the network configuration terminal is a mobile terminal configured to configure network information of the current charging body and store the network information in the data storage medium.

[0045] In some embodiments, the network information comprises a network unique identification code, or further comprises a username and password of a Wi-Fi in an environment where the charging assembly is located.

[0046] In some embodiments, the charging information comprises at least one of the following information:

[0047] a maximum current and / or maximum power data field that can be drawn by the specific branch from the charging station system;

[0048] a maximum current and / or maximum power data field that can be drawn by the charging body from the specific branch through the power base.

[0049] In some embodiments, the central controller and the data storage medium are electrically connected.

[0050] In some embodiments, the charging assembly is configured to be started by a user using a user mobile terminal through the near field communication module.

[0051] In some embodiments, the data storage medium is encrypted, and reading and writing information in the data storage medium requires the user device to authenticate and decrypt the data storage medium.

[0052] In some embodiments, the far field communication module comprises at least one of the following: a Wi-Fi module, a cellular network module, a WISUN module.

[0053] In some embodiments, the near field communication module comprises at least one of the following: an NFC tag, a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module, an RFID module, an information identification code.

[0054] In some embodiments, the near field communication module is wirelessly readable.

[0055] In some embodiments, the near field communication module is optically readable.

[0056] In some embodiments, the charging body includes a charging host and a shell, and the data storage medium is arranged on the charging host; the charging body also includes a central controller, and the central controller is electrically connected to the data storage medium.

[0057] The above solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure can have the following beneficial effects:

[0058] The configuration method, electronic device, and charging assembly for charging electric vehicles provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure simply write network information to the data storage medium of the charging subject via near-field communication. Once installed on the charging station's power connection base, the charging subject automatically retrieves complete charging configuration information from a cloud server, enabling convenient charging of the electric vehicle and obtaining the latest charging information from the cloud server in real time during subsequent charging services. Writing network information to the data storage medium does not require a network environment, and after installation is complete, the charging information can be retrieved from the cloud server via its own configured far-field communication module. During installation, professionals only need to complete the installation of the power connection base, eliminating the need for on-site professional visits during after-sales service. This reduces the requirements for after-sales service personnel, avoids the risks that may arise from installation and configuration errors, and significantly reduces the after-sales service costs of the charging station. The charging subject can flexibly support more charging branches and charging components and can adapt to dynamic adjustments to the charging station. Changes in the maximum current of other branches and charging components within the station caused by the addition or removal of specific branches and charging components can also be modified directly from the cloud server, without the need for on-site after-sales personnel. The data storage medium is directly electrically connected to the central controller in the charging unit, eliminating the need for additional data-reading devices, reducing costs and ensuring more stable and reliable data transmission. The near-field communication module is located close to the outer surface of the charging assembly, allowing users to quickly initiate charging by placing their mobile device close to the module, significantly improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0059] The accompanying drawings are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and together with the specification, are used to explain the principles of the present disclosure. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without inventive effort. In the drawings:

[0060] Figure 1 A flow chart of a method for configuring a charging assembly for charging an electric vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0061] Figure 2This is a structural diagram of a charging system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0062] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the charging assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0063] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the charging main body of the embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0064] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the connection structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] Description of reference numerals:

[0066] Charging station charging system 100, charging component 1000, power connection base 200, charging body 300, charging host 301, shell 302, electric vehicle 400, near-field communication module 310, far-field communication module 320, data storage medium 330, central controller 340. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0067] To make the technical solutions and technical effects of the present disclosure more clear, the present disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present disclosure, rather than all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0068] The terms used in the embodiments of the present disclosure are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. The singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" used in the embodiments of the present disclosure and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms, and unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, "a plurality" generally includes at least two.

[0069] It should be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein is merely a description of the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone. Furthermore, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0070] It should also be noted that the terms "include," "comprises," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or device comprising a series of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such product or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising a" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or device comprising the element.

[0071] The optional embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for configuring a charging assembly for charging an electric vehicle, wherein the charging assembly includes a power connection base and a charging body, wherein the charging body includes a near-field communication module, a far-field communication module, a data storage medium, and a central controller, and the charging body is used to be hooked to the power connection base and connected to a specific branch of a charging system of a charging station through the power connection base. The method includes:

[0072] Step S102: The charging subject is connected to the network configuration terminal via the near field communication module, and the network information of the current charging subject is configured via the network configuration terminal and stored in the data storage medium;

[0073] Step S104: the central controller reads the network information stored in the data storage medium and uses the network information to access the Internet;

[0074] Step S106: After the charging subject is connected to the Internet, the charging subject configures the charging information of the current charging subject from the cloud server based on the network information.

[0075] The method may further include the following step: the charging subject obtains charging current from a specific branch of a charging system of a charging station through the power connection base based on the charging information to charge the electric vehicle.

[0076] like Figure 2-Figure 3As shown, a charging system for charging electric vehicles via a charging body includes a charging station charging system 100. The charging station charging system 100 has multiple specific branches, each of which is connected to multiple charging components 1000. Each charging component 1000 includes a power connection base 200 and a charging body 300. The power connection base 200 is connected to the corresponding charging body 300, and the charging body 300 charges the electric vehicle 400 through the charging line. The power connection base 200 is configured to connect the charging body 300 and connect it to a specific branch of the charging station charging system 100. The charging station charging system 100 includes an equalizer, a fuse cabinet, and at least one branch connected to the fuse cabinet. The equalizer is used to balance the load between the charging branches. The charging station charging system 100 allows for the provision of multiple sets of charging components 1000 to simultaneously charge multiple electric vehicles 400. Each of the multiple branches of the charging station charging system 100 is connected in parallel to at least one charging component 1000. The charging station charging system 100 can support both home use, where a small number of charging components are connected to a fuse cabinet via a single branch, and charging stations with up to ten or more branches, each connecting fifty or more charging components to a fuse cabinet.

[0077] like Figure 3 As shown, the charging assembly 1000 includes a power base 200 and a charging body 300, and the charging body 300 includes a charging host 301 and a shell 302. Different charging bodies 300 can be connected to the same power base 200 to form independent charging assemblies 1000. Figure 4 As shown, the charging body 300 includes a near-field communication module 310, a far-field communication module 320, a data storage medium 330 and a central controller 340. The near-field communication module 310 and the far-field communication module 320 can communicate directly with the data storage medium 330, or communicate with the central controller 340, and the central controller 340 reads and writes data in the data storage medium 330.

[0078] The near field communication module 310 includes at least one of the following: an NFC tag, a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module, an RFID module, an information identification code, etc. The information identification code can be a barcode, a QR code, or a coding system that can be automatically recognized and decoded by a scanner or other reading device. Near field communication can reuse the Bluetooth module with other functions of the charging component 1000, and can use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology, which can reduce the cost of the charging entity. Near field communication can also reuse the Wi-Fi module and use Wi-Fi direct connection technology. The charging component can create a temporary Wi-Fi hotspot. The site configuration personnel use the information configuration terminal to connect to this hotspot and complete the configuration directly within the local area network. The near field communication module 310 can be wirelessly readable, such as the data storage medium is an RFID tag. The near field communication module 310 can also be optically readable, such as the data storage medium is a barcode.

[0079] The far-field communication module 320 includes at least one of the following: a Wi-Fi module, a cellular network module, a Wisun module, etc. The Wi-Fi module can connect to the charging station's router and, in turn, the cloud server. The cellular network module, such as a 4G, 5G, or 6G module, can connect to the base station and, in turn, the cloud server. After the charging assembly 1000 is installed, the far-field communication module 320 can be used to obtain charging information from the cloud server.

[0080] The data storage medium 330 is configured to store data fields for network information and may further store charging information. The near-field communication module 310 may include a data storage device as the data storage medium 330, forming a near-field communication module 310 with storage functionality, such as an NFC tag. The near-field communication module 310 may also communicate with an independent data storage medium 330 to implement data storage. The storage function module of the central controller 340 may also serve as the data storage medium 330.

[0081] The data storage medium 330 can be mounted on the charging host 301 and electrically connected to the central controller 340 of the charging host 301, similar to the electrical connection between an NFC tag and the central controller. This connection method eliminates the need for an additional data reading device, such as a card reader, which would increase costs, and provides more stable and reliable data transmission.

[0082] A separate connector can be provided on the charging unit 301 and / or housing 302 for receiving the data storage medium 330. Since the connector is a separate component, subsequent replacement or repair of the charging unit or power socket does not require reconfiguration. Instead, the original data storage medium 330 can simply be removed and plugged into a new charging unit or power socket for immediate use, effectively reducing after-sales service costs by ensuring one-time configuration and permanent use. The connector can also be used to connect to the near-field communication module 310.

[0083] The near-field communication module 310 can be installed on the charging host 301 and / or the housing 302. Whether installed on the charging host 301, the housing 302, or a separate connector, the near-field communication module 310 is relatively close to the outer surface of the charging assembly 1000. Therefore, after the charging assembly 1000 is installed and put into use, the user (such as the vehicle owner) can use a mobile terminal to approach the near-field communication module 310 to achieve close-range communication. The mobile terminal is a portable user device, such as a mobile phone. Taking the convenient NFC near-field communication module as an example, the NFC near-field communication module and data storage medium are integrated into an NFC tag. In some embodiments, when a user needs to quickly start charging, they can use the mobile terminal to scan the NFC tag. The mobile terminal directly wakes up the application app through the deep link URL in the NFC tag to quickly start charging, eliminating the need for multiple steps. If the mobile terminal does not have the application app installed, it can wake up the operating system's convenient application access module (such as Apple App Clip or Android Instant App) or page (such as HTML5) to quickly start charging.

[0084] In some scenarios, NFC tags may not be the optimal choice due to cost or compatibility issues. In such cases, combining NFC with QR code technology can be considered. For example, a charging device could be equipped with both an NFC tag and a QR code. For users without NFC access, the charging device can be configured and quickly activated by scanning the QR code. The QR code can then link to the same application or a specific webpage as NFC, achieving similar functionality.

[0085] In this case, it is also possible to consider using a BLE module integrated into the charging body. The user can configure and quickly start the charging component 1000 by connecting to the Bluetooth on the user device. The BLE module is simple to operate and can provide a user experience similar to that of an NFC tag while reducing the dependence on specific hardware.

[0086] Because the charging host 301 and / or the housing 302 are relatively close to the outer surface of the charging assembly 1000, encryption is required to read and write information from the data storage medium 330. The data storage area can be divided into a public area and a confidential area, and different types of data can be stored in the corresponding areas. For a user device to read or write data in the confidential area, it must not only decrypt the confidential area but also pass authentication. The authentication information may include password information, user identification code, user ID, and subject code. Only authenticated user devices can read the charging information, preventing other users from misappropriating the charging information. Therefore, the dual security guarantee of requiring the user device to authenticate and decrypt the data storage medium enhances the security and reliability of the information in the data storage medium.

[0087] The charging host 301 and / or the housing 302 are relatively close to the outer surface of the charging component 1000. When the charging component 1000 ages and the configuration information of the maximum current needs to be modified, the information configuration terminal can be directly brought close to the charging component 1000 for modification.

[0088] During the installation of charging components at a charging station, the power connection base 200 is first constructed uniformly by professional electricians according to the station's plan. Because the power connection base 200 has the same configuration for each charging component, there's no need to specify specific locations during installation. The installation of the charging units 300 doesn't involve complex electrical processing, so even non-electricians can complete the installation. However, each charging unit 300 requires a fixed network location. Once operational, it aligns with the charging station's network topology. This allows for real-time synchronization of the current charging unit status with the network topology, enabling real-time monitoring of each charging unit. Load balancing and phase balancing are then implemented based on the power usage of each charging unit across the station. The power supply capacity of each charging unit within the system is then adjusted based on this adjusted charging information. This also allows for rapid location and repair of the faulty charging unit in the event of a system failure. Therefore, network configuration for the charging units 300 must be completed in advance, and the charging units 300, which have already been programmed with network information, must be installed on the power connection base 200 in a specific order. The network distribution work of the charging main body 300 only needs to be completed before the installation of the charging main body 300. It can be written in advance before the installation of the power base 200, for example, before shipment, according to the specific site plan to reduce on-site deployment manpower, or the charging components 1000 can be written uniformly after arriving at the site. After each charging main body 300 is installed on the power base 200, the installation can be completed without powering on the charging component 1000 for debugging and configuring the charging information. The configuration of the charging information can be automatically obtained from the cloud server at the first time of powering on and establishing a communication connection with the cloud server after it is put into use. The corresponding charging component is obtained. With this step-by-step installation, the network data is first configured through the network configuration terminal, and then the charging component directly configures the charging information from the cloud server to achieve automatic configuration, which reduces the requirements for the ability of the installer.

[0089] When subsequently replacing the charging body, first remove the original charging body from the power socket, read the information stored in the data storage medium of the original charging body and write it to the data storage medium of the new charging body, then hook the new charging body to the power socket for use. The charging information of the charging body can be synchronized from the cloud server for configuration and stored in the data storage medium of the charging body. Such rapid configuration during the replacement process reduces the difficulty of on-site operation, eliminates the need for professional installation service personnel, and reduces the cost of after-sales service. Backing up configuration information, including network information and charging information, on a cloud server can effectively ensure data security, avoid configuration loss due to accidental damage to the charging component, and can also quickly configure when replacing the charging component to reduce the difficulty of on-site operation.

[0090] When changing the number of charging system branches or increasing or decreasing the number of branch charging components, the changed charging information, such as the maximum current and / or maximum power of the branch, the maximum current and / or maximum power of the charging component, can be modified directly on the cloud server and sent to each charging component in the station. There is no need for after-sales service personnel to arrive at the station site, reducing after-sales service costs.

[0091] Step 102 is performed in sequence and uniformly before the charging body 300 is installed on the power connection base 200 at the corresponding position.

[0092] In step S102, the charging subject 300 is connected to the network configuration terminal through the near-field communication module 310, and the network information of the current charging subject 300 is configured through the network configuration terminal. The network information can be stored in the data storage medium 330. After each charging subject 300 obtains the network information, it determines its own network configuration basis, and can configure the charging information of the charging subject 300 by itself, and the installation can be completed without powering on. In some embodiments, the network configuration terminal is a mobile terminal, and the mobile terminal can be a mobile phone. The mobile phone sends the network information of the current charging subject to the near-field communication module of the current charging subject, and the current charging subject stores the network information in the data storage medium. The network configuration terminal can also be a near-field communication device connected to a mobile phone or computer, such as an NFC card reader or a barcode scanner. The near-field communication device and the mobile phone or computer communicate by electrical connection or near-field communication (such as Bluetooth).

[0093] In some embodiments, the network information includes a network unique identification code, and may also include the environment where the charging component is located, such as a charging station, the user name and password of the Wi-Fi, etc. Among them, the network unique identification code can be a machine unique identification code bound to the charging subject, and different charging subjects have their own unique identification codes. The network unique identification code can be an SN code, or a MAC address, or other code information that can distinguish different charging subjects 300. After the network unique identification code passes identity authentication and registration, an IP address will be assigned, which is used for information transmission and positioning. The user name and password of the charging station's WI-FI can enable the charging subject to automatically connect to the Internet through the station router after powering on, eliminating the complicated manual operation of AP network configuration. If the charging subject connects to the Internet and exchanges information with the cloud server through a mobile communication chip, there is no need to configure the user name and password of the charging station's Wi-Fi.

[0094] Configuring the network information of the current charging subject through the network configuration terminal can be achieved only through the near field communication module 310, without the need to connect to the network environment of the cloud server.

[0095] The network configuration terminal can also configure the initial charging information of the current charging subject to be stored in the data storage medium 330, and the specific configuration information will be stored in the cloud after the charging subject configuration is completed.

[0096] In some embodiments, the charging information includes at least one of the following information:

[0097] The maximum current and / or maximum power data field drawn by the specific branch from the charging station charging system;

[0098] The maximum current and / or maximum power data field that can be drawn by the charging subject through the power base from the specific branch;

[0099] In addition, the charging information can also include at least one of the following information:

[0100] The phase, current and / or power distribution information of each charging gun of the current charging subject;

[0101] The rated current and / or rated power information of the current charging subject;

[0102] Deep link URL;

[0103] Charging component ID field.

[0104] The maximum current and / or maximum power data field that can be drawn by the specific branch from the fuse cabinet is used as a specific branch threshold to prevent some branch current from being too large to cause other branch charging subjects to be unable to perform charging services due to insufficient current. The maximum current and / or maximum power data field that can be drawn by the charging subject through the power base from the specific branch is used as a charging subject threshold to prevent some charging subject current from being too large to cause other charging subjects on this branch to be unable to perform charging services due to insufficient current. When the current charging subject connects two or more charging guns, the phase, current and / or power distribution information of each charging gun also needs to be configured as the maximum current of the branch and the charging subject to achieve load balancing and optimal energy distribution of the entire station. The deep link URL is used to call an application or a page to quickly start charging. The charging component ID field is used to correspond to the network topology map of the charging station, so that the current charging subject state is synchronized to the network topology map in real time, thereby realizing real-time monitoring and rapid positioning. Based on the ID field and the network information, the connection relationship and the position relationship of the current charging subject and other charging subjects in the charging station charging system are determined; based on the connection relationship and the position relationship, the current and / or power that each charging subject in the charging station charging system can draw and the phase used by each charging subject are coordinated to achieve load balancing and phase balancing.

[0105] In some embodiments, the configuration personnel (ordinary non-electrician personnel) will receive the encrypted information of the network configuration terminal through the near-field communication module of the charging subject, and establish a readable and writable connection after sending the decrypted information to the network configuration terminal, and write network information, such as the network unique identification code, through the network configuration terminal APP. The use of encryption between the charging subject and the network configuration terminal effectively ensures data security and also ensures the security of the charging subject's network information. The encryption / decryption information can be preset security information for verification when the user accesses it, and can be pre-configured according to different algorithms, which will not be described in detail here.

[0106] In step S104, the charging main body 300 reads the network information stored in the data storage medium 330 and uses the network information to access the Internet. After the charging main body 300 is connected to the power base 300 and the installation is completed, the charging component is powered on and starts to operate. Figure 4 As shown, the charging unit 300, through its own central controller 340, can directly read the network information stored in the data storage medium 330 and control the near-field communication module 310 and the far-field communication module 320 to execute subsequent communication instructions. Because the central controller 340 and the data storage medium 330 communicate directly via electrical signals, compared to other communication methods such as wireless reader / writer devices performing read-write conversion, the communication efficiency is higher, the data transmission is more secure and stable, and no additional reader / writer modules are required, resulting in lower costs.

[0107] In step S102, when the data storage medium has been configured with initial charging information, the central controller 340 directly reads the data storage medium 330 of the charging component, obtains charging information such as current for the charging component, and adjusts the amount of current drawn from the power socket accordingly. Since there is no need for wireless communication or read-write conversion by a read-write device, the information transmission speed is faster and the charging efficiency is higher.

[0108] In step S106 , after the charging subject 300 is connected to the Internet, the charging information of the current charging subject 300 is configured from the cloud server based on the network information.

[0109] When the charging subject is connected to the network for the first time, each charging subject 300 is authenticated and registered through network information and obtains an IP address, thereby automatically downloading all the information required to complete the charging service online and storing this charging information in the data storage medium 330.

[0110] Once the charging entity begins operation, charging information is automatically and synchronously transmitted to the charging entity when the cloud server data is updated. If the charging entity is offline, the information is transmitted to the charging entity as soon as the charging component regains connectivity. The cloud server continuously obtains the charging current of each branch circuit in the station and each charging entity within that branch circuit, and transmits the energy allocation results for the entire station to each charging entity. Therefore, the data from the cloud server is the most reliable in the entire system. The charging entity 300 also most reliably provides charging capabilities by using the charging information from the cloud server, including the electrical phase, current, and / or power distribution information.

[0111] Some embodiments of the present disclosure also provide a charging component for charging electric vehicles. The same components have the same technical effects. Please refer to the above embodiments and do not elaborate on them here. The charging component includes a power base 200 and a charging body 300. The charging body 300 includes a near-field communication module 310, a far-field communication module 320, and a data storage medium 330. The charging body 300 is used to be hooked to the power base 200 and connected to a specific branch of the charging system 100 of the charging station through the power base 200; the charging body 300 is connected to the network configuration terminal through the near-field communication module 310, and the network information of the current charging body 300 is configured through the network configuration terminal and the network information is stored in the data storage medium 330; the charging body 300 is connected to the cloud server through the far-field communication module 320, and the charging information of the current charging body 300 is configured through the cloud server and the charging information is stored in the data storage medium 330.

[0112] In some embodiments, the network information includes a network unique identifier.

[0113] In some embodiments, the charging information includes at least one of the following information:

[0114] A data field for the maximum current drawn by the particular branch from the charging station charging system 100 ;

[0115] A data field indicating the maximum current that can be drawn from the specific branch by the charging subject 300 through the power socket 200 .

[0116] In some embodiments, the charging main body 300 further includes a central controller 340 , and the charging main body 300 directly reads the network information and / or charging information stored in the data storage medium 330 through the central controller 340 .

[0117] In some embodiments, the charging body 300 includes a charging host 301 and a shell 302, and the data storage medium 330 is set on the charging host 301; the charging body 300 also includes a central controller 340, and the central controller 340 is electrically connected to the data storage medium 330.

[0118] In some embodiments, the near field communication module 310 includes at least one of the following: an NFC tag, a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module, an RFID module, an information identification code, etc.

[0119] In some embodiments, the far-field communication module 320 includes at least one of the following: a WI-FI module, a cellular network module, and a WISUN module.

[0120] Some embodiments of the present disclosure further provide an electronic device, including a processor and a memory, wherein the memory stores computer program instructions that can be executed by the processor, and when the processor executes the computer program instructions, any of the method steps described above is implemented.

[0121] Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing computer program instructions, which implement the method steps described in any of the above embodiments when called and executed by a processor.

[0122] like Figure 5 As shown, the electronic device may include a processing device (e.g., a central processing unit, a graphics processing unit, etc.) 501, which can perform various appropriate actions and processes according to a program stored in a read-only memory (ROM) 502 or a program loaded from a storage device 508 into a random access memory (RAM) 503. Various programs and data required for the operation of the electronic device are also stored in the RAM 503. The processing device 501, the ROM 502, and the RAM 503 are connected to each other via a bus 504. An input / output (I / O) interface 505 is also connected to the bus 504.

[0123] Typically, the following devices may be connected to the I / O interface 505: an input device 506 including, for example, a touch screen, a touchpad, a keyboard, a mouse, a camera, a microphone, etc.; an output device 507 including, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a speaker, a vibrator, etc.; a storage device 508 including, for example, a hard disk, etc.; and a communication device 509. The communication device 509 may allow the electronic device to communicate with other devices wirelessly or by wire to exchange data.

[0124] The flowcharts and block diagrams in the accompanying drawings illustrate the possible implementation architecture, functions and operations of the systems, methods and computer program products according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. In this regard, each box in the flowchart or block diagram can represent a module, program segment, or a part of code, and the module, program segment, or a part of code contains one or more executable instructions for realizing the specified logical function. It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions marked in the box can also occur in a different order than that marked in the accompanying drawings. For example, two boxes represented in succession can actually be executed substantially in parallel, and they can sometimes be executed in the opposite order, depending on the functions involved. It should also be noted that each box in the block diagram and / or flowchart, and the combination of the boxes in the block diagram and / or flowchart, can be implemented with a dedicated hardware-based system that performs the specified function or operation, or can be implemented with a combination of dedicated hardware and computer instructions.

[0125] Finally, it should be noted that the various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. References to the common and similar parts between the various embodiments will be sufficient. For the systems or devices disclosed in the embodiments, since they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments, their descriptions are relatively simple; for relevant details, refer to the descriptions of the methods.

[0126] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present disclosure, rather than to limit them. Although the present disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A charging assembly for electric vehicles, characterized by: Including power base and charging body, The charging body includes a near-field communication module, a far-field communication module, and a data storage medium. The charging body is used to be hooked to a power base and connected to a specific branch of the charging system of the charging station through the power base. The charging subject is connected to the network configuration terminal via the near field communication module, and the network information of the current charging subject is configured via the network configuration terminal and the network information is stored in the data storage medium; The charging subject is connected to a cloud server via the far-field communication module, and the charging information of the current charging subject is configured from the cloud server.

2. The charging assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that The charging body includes a charging host and a shell, and the near field communication module is arranged on the charging host or the shell.

3. The charging assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The charging main body includes a charging host and a shell. The charging host and / or the shell includes a connector, and the connector is configured to be detachably connected to the data storage medium.

4. The charging assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The charging main body includes a charging host and a shell. The charging host and / or the shell includes a connector. The connector is configured to be detachably plugged into a near field communication module.

5. The charging assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The network configuration terminal is a mobile terminal, which configures the network information of the current charging subject and stores the network information in the data storage medium.

6. The charging assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The network information includes a unique network identification code, or may also include a user name and password of the Wi-Fi network in the environment where the charging component is located.

7. The charging assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The charging information includes at least one of the following information: a data field for the maximum current and / or maximum power drawn by the particular branch from the charging station charging system; A data field indicating the maximum current and / or maximum power that can be drawn by the charging subject from the specific branch via the power socket.

8. The charging assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The charging component is configured so that a user starts charging by using a user mobile terminal through a near field communication module.

9. The charging assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The data storage medium is encrypted, and reading and writing information in the data storage medium requires the user device to pass authentication and decrypt the data storage medium.

10. The charging assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The far-field communication module includes at least one of the following: a Wi-Fi module, a cellular network module, and a WISUN module.

11. The charging assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The near field communication module includes at least one of the following: an NFC tag, a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module, an RFID module, and an information identification code.

12. The charging assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The near field communication module is wirelessly readable.

13. The charging assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that: The near field communication module is optically readable.

14. The charging assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The charging body includes a charging host and a shell, and the data storage medium is arranged on the charging host; the charging body also includes a central controller, and the central controller is electrically connected to the data storage medium.

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