Charging Stations TRIZ Cases

Real-time torque monitoring lets a swap station accept qualified partial locking when some heads fail, cutting battery swap delay while keeping lock reliability.

By placing the inductive charger below the driver's platform, the truck gains protected 12 kW charging without increasing size or affecting handling.

Normal-open ring switches let LV-DC clusters isolate failed converters or storage and keep loads powered through neighboring paths.

Beacon signals and background data matching identify the active fuel dispenser automatically, reducing manual pump entry errors and delay.

Magnet-guided lock shafts enable automatic battery pack locking, clear position feedback, and faster EV battery replacement.

Weather and grid forecasts trigger early vehicle recharge alerts before outages raise energy costs, preserving backup power availability.

Retractable support posts stabilize heavy mining vehicle battery assemblies on varied ground, enabling faster swaps without specialized infrastructure.

Connection-aware switch lockout enables charging only when AC input and DC output are both connected, reducing wasted power and user error.

A modular battery pack with a receptacle interface enables tool-free swapping and unified charging across indoor and outdoor equipment.

Pre-readied connector selection and automatic alignment cut EV charging time and operator effort across mixed inlet types.

Facility schedule feedback adjusts stored charging power to avoid waste, protect batteries, and keep backup supply ready during closures.

High-frequency switching alternates 400V charging between two series battery units, avoiding DC/DC conversion and supporting faster, gentler 800V charging.

Captured driving airflow spins a turbine to generate electricity for battery charging and vehicle accessories, extending EV range during motion.

Conductive plug-in bolts, copper contact surfaces, and a heat-absorbing busbar cut resistance and heat buildup in high-voltage EV charging.

Curved flexible contact pieces stabilize contact resistance during repeated connector insertion, improving coolability evaluation accuracy.

Magnetic plug and port alignment enables secure EV charging contact without precise manual insertion, improving access in low light.

Selective booster DC source switching covers 200-1000 V charging needs while avoiding shared converter bottlenecks and excess complexity.

Replacement coordination between scheduled mobile batteries helps maintain grid balance while reducing aggregator server computation.

Multiple voltage, current, and temperature checks improve NiMH full-charge detection and prevent premature charging stop.

Uses isolation resistance measurements at PFC switching states to detect residual current without separate charger safety hardware.

PWM pilot signaling encodes power-source and phase availability so EV chargers can switch phases dynamically and shorten charging time.

Coordinated charging, battery cooling, and cabin soak control help electric aircraft avoid overheating and improve preflight comfort.

Radial contact elements in a protected receiving chamber enable reliable conductive vehicle charging and easy release during power failure.

A sliding cover and linked baffles automatically shield the plug jack, blocking dust, moisture, and accidental contact when charging ends.

A wired relay plus near-field ID matching prevents battery mix-ups when multiple vehicles and chargers are within wireless range.

BLE advertising, scan request, and scan response cut battery management startup connection time while keeping vehicle pack communication reliable.

A central access point assigns pairing channels and verifies beacon signals so EVs connect to the correct wireless charging station.

Charging levels are raised when engine-prohibited zones are set, helping prevent EV power shortages without excessive battery storage.

PWM-controlled inverter phase legs and motor windings enable buck or boost DC power transfer between on-vehicle and off-vehicle sources.

Alternating charge between two series battery units enables 800V EV fast charging from 400V stations without a DC/DC converter.

Visual and acoustic indicators use sensor data to warn of freezing, malfunctions, and unsafe hydrogen fueling conditions.

A shared DC power cabinet adjusts output power and charging time for medium-stay EV use, cutting vehicle moves, battery strain, and cabinet count.

When one phase current sensor fails, the controller reconstructs phase current and blocks motor rotation so EV battery charging can continue.

CP line voltage sensing lets the charger detect interruptions and trigger wake-up sequences to resume EV charging without manual reconnection.

Repeated constant-voltage charging after fast-charge cutoff suppresses polarization and helps EV batteries reach full charge.

Dynamic charge and discharge scheduling shifts EV load away from peak periods and lets vehicles support building power during high demand.

User-distance-based charge control lowers EV battery state of charge during long parking periods to reduce aging without sacrificing near-term readiness.

Machine learning scheduling balances grid, storage, EV charging, and plant power while reducing deep battery discharge and peak mismatch.

Relay-switched inverter boost charging lets 400V stations recharge higher-voltage EV battery packs without a separate DC boost module.

Temperature sensing and current control limit heat buildup in coiled EV charging cords while allowing higher current when unreeled.

A removable meter socket assembly links DER power and data paths while isolating buildings during outages and preventing unsafe backfeed.

Balances power from a vehicle, storage device, and grid using temperature, capacity, and demand data to protect batteries and cut energy waste.

Galvanic isolation between the DC charging port and battery capacitances enables safer high-voltage charging without battery reconfiguration.

Multiple EVs share one charging point by passing power through interconnected vehicles, improving station use without added cables.

By heating or cooling the battery with the vehicle HVAC system before charging, this case improves charging capacity and cuts charging time.

A variable-radius pulley and counterforce mechanism let EV charging cables extend farther while keeping retraction force lower and handling easier.

Predicted non-workday surplus power is matched to office vehicles with available battery capacity, improving charging use without hurting fleet availability.

Balanced resonant compensation and multi-phase coil control reduce interphase inductance imbalance for faster, higher-power EV wireless charging.

Near-field communication signal strength is used to locate charging pads in 3D, improving wireless power alignment without extra sensors.

An external voltage maintainer blocks charging backfeed to keep the vehicle low-voltage domain alive for computer operation and data offloading.