Electric vehicle charging system in a secure parking space

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric vehicle charging system (1), comprising: - a charging station (2) equipped with an electric vehicle charging interface (21); - a parking space (3) adjacent to the charging station (2); - a controlled device (4) for selectively locking access to said parking space (3); - a control module (5) configured to receive a charging request, to verify the validity of the charging request, to control the opening of the locking device (4) for a valid charging request, to authorize charging by said charging station (2) for a valid charging request, and to keep the locking device (4) closed in the absence of a valid charging request or when charging is not in progress. Figure to be published with the abbreviation: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: Electric vehicle charging system in a secure parking space

[0001] The invention relates to electric vehicles, and in particular to public charging stations for electric vehicles.

[0002] With the increasing share of electric vehicles, particularly in urban areas, it is becoming essential that users of such vehicles have access to a sufficient charging infrastructure. Indeed, charging time is not negligible and the range of such vehicles remains relatively limited.

[0003] A growing number of communities have installed fast charging stations for such electric vehicles, along with dedicated parking spaces. These charging stations are often linked to a telecommunications service, allowing users to identify an available charging station in advance. Users can thus identify or reserve a charging station for their intended use.

[0004] A fairly common problem is related to inconsiderate behavior. Indeed, many motorists use charging spaces for parking, to the detriment of people wishing to use the associated charging stations. A user may thus travel to reach a charging station marked as available and find themselves unable to use it due to the presence of a vehicle illegally parked in the designated space.

[0005] The invention aims to resolve one or more of these drawbacks. The invention thus relates to an electric vehicle charging system, comprising: - a charging station equipped with an electric vehicle charging interface; -a parking space next to the terminal; -a controlled device for selectively locking access to said location; -a control module configured to receive a charging request, to check the validity of the charging request, to control the opening of the locking device for a valid charging request, to authorize charging by said terminal for a valid charging request, and to keep the locking device closed in the absence of a valid charging request or in the absence of charging in progress.

[0006] The invention also relates to the following variants. Those skilled in the art will understand that each of the features of the following variants can be combined independently with the above features, without thereby constituting an intermediate generalization.

[0007] According to one variant, the system further includes a vehicle presence detection device, the control module keeping the locking device open when the presence of a vehicle is detected by the presence detection device.

[0008] According to another variant, the control module is configured to generate an alert signal when the presence of a vehicle is detected in the absence of a valid charging request.

[0009] According to yet another variant, the control module is configured to control the closing of the locking device when the end of the presence of a vehicle is detected.

[0010] According to another variant, the locking device comprises a pivoting hoop or a removable stud.

[0011] According to yet another variant, the control module includes access to a telecommunications network, and is further configured to communicate the availability status of the terminal.

[0012] According to yet another variant, the system further comprises an authentication module interfaced with the control module, and configured to authenticate a user via a radio frequency interface or via an optical reading module.

[0013] Other features and advantages of the invention will become clear from the following description, which is by way of example and not limitation, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0014] [Fig-1] is a schematic representation of an example embodiment of a charging system for an electric vehicle according to the invention.

[0015] The invention relates to an electric vehicle charging system 1. An example of an embodiment of a charging system 1 according to the invention is given. The system 1 comprises a terminal 2, having, for example, a post on which a user interface is fixed. The terminal 2 is equipped with an electric vehicle charging interface 21. The interface 21 is, for example, in the form of a cable equipped with a charging plug of an appropriate form factor.

[0016] A parking space 3 is adjacent to the bollard 2. A controlled device 4 for selectively locking access to the space 3 is provided. This controlled device 4 includes, for example, a pivoting hoop or a removable bollard.

[0017] System 1 further comprises a control module 5 configured for: -receive a recharge request; -verify the validity of the recharge request; - to trigger the opening of the locking device for a valid charging request; - to authorize charging via terminal 2 for a valid charging request; and -keep the locking device 4 closed in the absence of a valid recharge request or in the absence of a recharge in progress.

[0018] Thus, the locking device 4 makes it possible to block unauthorized access to the parking space 3 in the absence of a valid charging request.

[0019] Advantageously, the system 1 further comprises a vehicle presence detection device 6. The presence detection device 6 can, for example, be in the form of a magnetic loop, positioned on the ground of the parking space 3. The control module 5 keeps the locking device 4 open when the presence of a vehicle is detected by the presence detection device 6.

[0020] Advantageously, the control module 5 is configured to generate an alert signal when the presence of a vehicle is detected in the absence of a valid charging request.

[0021] Advantageously, the control module 5 is configured to trigger the closing of the locking device 4 upon detection of the departure of a vehicle. Thus, access to space 3 is blocked again as soon as a vehicle has finished charging and left space 3. Space 3 will then be accessible during the next valid charging request.

[0022] Advantageously, the control module 5 includes access to a telecommunications network. The control module 5 can also be configured to communicate the availability status of terminal 2 via this telecommunications network. For example, via a terminal 9, a user can identify the availability status of terminal 2 and location 3, and possibly reserve them. The control module 5 is shown here in a functional manner. The control module 5 can be divided into a control module dedicated to terminal 2 and a control module 5 connected to the locking device 4.

[0023] The system 1 further comprises an authentication module 22 interfaced with the control module 5, and configured to authenticate a user via a radio frequency interface or via an optical reading module. Authentication via a QR code or via near-field reading of a chip can, for example, be implemented.

[0024] Terminal 7 here includes a power supply circuit 7, enabling the control module 5 to be powered. The control module 5 selectively provides power to interface 22, charging interface 21 and presence detection device 6.

Claims

Demands

1. Electric vehicle charging system (1), characterized in that it comprises: - a terminal (2) equipped with an electric vehicle charging interface (21); - a parking space (3) adjacent to the terminal (2); - a controlled device (4) for selectively locking access to said space (3); - a control module (5) configured to receive a charging request, to verify the validity of the charging request, to control the opening of the locking device (4) for a valid charging request, to authorize charging by said terminal (2) for a valid charging request, and to keep the locking device (4) closed in the absence of a valid charging request or in the absence of charging in progress.

2. Charging system (1) for an electric vehicle according to claim 1, further comprising a vehicle presence detection device (6), the control module (5) keeping the locking device (4) open when the presence of a vehicle is detected by the presence detection device (6).

3. Charging system (1) for an electric vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the control module (5) is configured to generate an alert signal when the presence of a vehicle is detected in the absence of a valid charging request.

4. Charging system (1) for an electric vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the control module (5) is configured to control the closing of the locking device (4) upon detection of the end of the presence of a vehicle.

5. Charging system (1) for an electric vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking device (4) comprises a pivoting hoop or a removable stud.

6. Charging system (1) for an electric vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the control module (5) has access to a telecommunications network, and is further configured to communicate the availability status of the terminal (2).

7. Charging system (1) for an electric vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising an authentication module (22) interfaced with the control module (5), and configured to authenticate a user via a radio frequency interface or via an optical reading module.

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