Charging Receptacle Voltage Monitoring for Ion Migration Prevention

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where voltage detectors continuously monitor the voltage between terminals, and the controller adjusts the charging operation based on detected voltage levels. When ion migration is detected through voltage changes, the system automatically reduces or stops voltage supply to prevent terminal corrosion, thus maintaining reliability while enabling continuous charging operation through adaptive control.

The patent applies preliminary action by detecting voltage changes between terminals before significant corrosion occurs. The voltage detectors monitor for early signs of ion migration (voltage deviation from normal levels), and the controller preemptively adjusts charging parameters to prevent terminal deterioration, thereby extending terminal lifespan while maintaining charging functionality.

The patent implements periodic action by continuously monitoring terminal voltage at regular intervals during charging operation. The voltage detectors periodically check for ion migration signs, and the controller adjusts charging parameters in periodic cycles rather than continuously stopping charging. This allows charging to proceed with periodic safety checks, preventing corrosion while minimizing interruptions to charging time.

The patent applies partial action by selectively stopping voltage supply only to affected terminals or reducing voltage to minimal levels necessary for safety monitoring, rather than completely interrupting charging operation. The controller can maintain charging current through unaffected terminals or resume charging at reduced rates, thus protecting terminals from corrosion while minimizing charging time loss.

The patent applies universality by designing voltage detectors that can monitor multiple terminals through selective connection or multiplexing. A single voltage detector can measure voltage between different terminal pairs by switching connections, allowing one detector to perform the function of multiple detectors. This reduces the number of physical components while maintaining the ability to detect ion migration across all terminals with sufficient accuracy.

The patent implements segmentation by dividing the terminal monitoring into hierarchical levels - monitoring only critical terminal pairs first, then expanding to additional terminals if needed. The system segments the detection task to focus on high-risk terminal combinations (e.g., terminals most susceptible to ion migration based on their function and position), reducing the immediate number of detectors required while maintaining detection accuracy for the most vulnerable areas.