Electric Aircraft Charger Connector With Remote Charge Termination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electric aircraft face challenges with poor energy storage and long recharging times due to limitations in charging technology, which affect their operational range and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A connector system for electric aircraft chargers that includes a housing with a fastener for attachment, a conductor for current transmission, and a control circuit to selectively terminate the charging connection based on remote control signals, enabling efficient charging and feedback control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If conventional charging technology is used for electric aircraft, then the charging connection is simple and reliable, but the recharging time is long and energy storage capacity is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The charging connector is divided into multiple independent components: a housing with fastener for mechanical attachment, a contactor for electrical connection, a conductor for current transmission, and a control circuit for management. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently for fast charging while maintaining overall system reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The control circuit acts as an intermediary between the charging system and the electric aircraft battery. It receives control signals and monitors charging parameters, enabling intelligent management of the fast charging process while coordinating the actions of the contactor and conductor components.
2Productivity
If fast charging is implemented for electric aircraft, then recharging time is reduced, but control and monitoring of the charging process become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The control circuit incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor charging parameters and receive control signals during the charging process. This feedback enables real-time adjustments to maintain optimal charging speed while ensuring safety and battery health, resolving the complexity issue through intelligent control rather than purely mechanical means.
3Reliability
If a secure attachment mechanism is used for the connector, then connection reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional fastening components
Solution Approach 1:
The fastener mechanism is merged with the housing structure of the connector. The housing itself incorporates the fastening functionality, eliminating the need for separate, complex fastening components. This integration maintains secure mechanical attachment while reducing overall device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects relate to a connector of a charger and methods of use terminating a charging connection between the charger and an electric aircraft. A connector includes a controller that is configured to receive a control signal from a remote device and terminate the charging connection in response to the control signal.