Charging Pile Power Scheduling for Accurate EV Output

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electric vehicle charging pile systems fail to accurately meet the power requirements of vehicles, leading to poor usability due to inefficiencies in power distribution and allocation.

Innovation Solution

The proposed method involves a charging pile system with an AC/DC module, a bus module, a power scheduling module, and DC/DC modules, which convert and distribute power efficiently to match the voltage and current needs of electric vehicles, using a power scheduling module to determine and allocate power based on the needs of connected vehicles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple charging modules are connected in parallel with switch components, then the charging pile system can provide power to electric vehicles, but the power output cannot accurately meet the needed power of the electric vehicle

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The charging pile system divides the charging function into multiple independent DC/DC modules, each capable of independent power conversion and control. Each module can be individually configured to provide precise power output, replacing the coarse parallel connection approach with fine-grained modular control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements dynamic power adjustment by allowing each DC/DC module to independently regulate its output based on real-time power requirements. The power scheduling module dynamically allocates power resources, enabling the system to adaptively meet varying power demands of electric vehicles rather than using fixed parallel connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If multiple charging modules are connected in parallel, then the charging pile system can charge electric vehicles, but the usability is poor due to inaccurate power matching

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveusabilityVSAvoidpower matching reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The power scheduling module continuously monitors the power requirements of electric vehicles and adjusts the output of each DC/DC module in real-time based on feedback signals. This closed-loop control ensures accurate power matching and improves both usability and reliability by dynamically adapting to changing charging demands.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters by allowing each DC/DC module to independently adjust its conversion ratio, output voltage, and current based on the specific requirements of connected electric vehicles. This parameter flexibility enables precise power delivery and enhances user experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of manufacture

If AC/DC modules convert high-voltage alternating current to high-voltage direct current, then cable diameter and costs are reduced, but the system requires complex power scheduling to distribute power accurately

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecost reductionVSAvoidpower distribution complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bus module serves as an intermediary that receives high-voltage direct current from AC/DC modules and distributes it to multiple DC/DC modules. This intermediary structure simplifies the overall system architecture by providing a centralized power distribution point, reducing the need for complex point-to-point connections while maintaining cost efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The bus module performs multiple functions: it combines high-voltage direct current from multiple AC/DC modules, distributes power to multiple DC/DC modules, and provides a standardized interface for power allocation. This multi-functional design reduces system complexity while maintaining the cost benefits of high-voltage direct current conversion.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach ensures that electric vehicles receive the precise amount of power needed, improving the usability and user experience of the charging system by accurately meeting charging requirements and reducing waiting times.

Implementation Method 1

The AC/DC module is configured to convert an alternating current of a power supply into a direct current

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic rectification: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The DC/DC module is configured to convert a direct current into a direct current. Optionally, the DC/DC module is configured to convert a high-voltage direct current into a low-voltage direct current

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic transformation: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3929027B1Charging pile system management method and charging pile system
Publication Date: 2023.03.01 HUAWEI DIGITAL POWER TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

This application provides a method for managing a charging pile system (100) and the charging pile system (100). The method includes: When a first charging terminal (51) in a plurality of charging terminals (50) is connected to a first to-be-charged device (61), a power scheduling module (30) determines first needed power transmitted by a first DC/DC module (41) correspondingly connected to the first charging terminal (51), where the first needed power is needed power of the first to-be-charged device (61); the power scheduling module (30) determines total surplus power transmitted by all AC/DC modules (10), where the total surplus power is a difference between total rated power of the at least one AC/DC modules (10) and transmitted power; and the power scheduling module (30) transmits first transmit power to the first DC/DC module (41) based on a value relationship between the first needed power and the total surplus power. In this method, the charging pile system (100) can accurately meet a charging requirement of a to-be-charged device (60).