Electric Work Vehicle Charging Port Power Distribution for Remote Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electric work vehicles face challenges in maintaining sufficient charging due to limited electric power sources at construction sites, which also affects the charging of other electrically powered devices.
Innovation Solution
An electric work vehicle system with an electric charging port and outlet, controlled by a computing system that prioritizes power distribution between the vehicle's energy storage device and remote devices, allowing simultaneous charging and operation from a single power source.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If electric power is allocated to charge the energy storage device, then the vehicle's operating time is extended, but the availability of power for remote devices is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts power distribution between the energy storage device and remote devices based on real-time conditions. The computing system monitors power source availability, vehicle charge state, and remote device power requirements, then continuously optimizes the allocation to extend vehicle operating time while maintaining adaptability for remote device support.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes power distribution parameters dynamically by adjusting the rate of power transfer to the energy storage device versus the rate of power delivery to remote devices. This parameter optimization allows the system to maximize vehicle operating duration while preserving the ability to support remote electrical equipment.
2Productivity
If multiple devices are charged simultaneously from a single power source, then power utilization efficiency is improved, but the complexity of power management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The computing system implements self-service power management by automatically monitoring power source capacity, vehicle energy storage state, and remote device power requirements. The system autonomously determines optimal power distribution without external intervention, improving power utilization efficiency while managing complexity through automated decision-making algorithms.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs feedback mechanisms where the computing system continuously monitors the state of the power source, energy storage device, and remote devices. This feedback loop enables real-time adjustments to power distribution, optimizing simultaneous charging efficiency while managing system complexity through automated control based on actual system conditions.
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AI summary
An electric work vehicle includes a frame and a traction device coupled to the frame. Furthermore, the electric work vehicle includes an electric motor configured to drive the traction device and an energy storage device configured to supply electric energy to the electric motor. Additionally, the electric work vehicle includes an electric charging port configured to receive electric power from a power source, with the electric charging port being electrically coupled to the energy storage device. Moreover, the electric work vehicle includes an electric outlet configured to provide electric power to a remote device, with the electric outlet being electrically coupled to the electric charging port and the energy storage device. In addition, the electric work vehicle includes a computing system configured to control a distribution of the electric power received by the electric charging port between the energy storage device and the electric outlet.