Charging Connection Shutdown Circuit for Disruption Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric vehicle charging systems lack a reliable mechanism for immediate shutdown in case of disruptions or safety threats, which can lead to potential damage to the vehicle or charger.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a sensor connected to the electric vehicle charging connection that identifies communication between the charger and the vehicle, detects charging characteristics, generates charging data, and a control circuit that determines a disruption element based on this data to disable the charging connection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing charging systems operate without immediate shutdown capability, then charging continues uninterrupted, but safety risks and potential damage increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring charging characteristics before disruptions cause damage. Sensors detect voltage, current, and temperature parameters in advance, and the control circuit is prepared to immediately shutdown charging when disruption elements are identified, preventing catastrophic failures before they occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously measuring charging characteristics through sensors and using this information to determine disruption elements. The control circuit receives real-time charging data and adjusts the charging state accordingly, shutting down immediately when safety thresholds are exceeded, thus creating a closed-loop safety mechanism.
2Speed
If charging monitoring is implemented without immediate shutdown capability, then charging characteristics are tracked, but response time to disruptions is delayed
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring charging characteristics before disruptions cause damage. Sensors detect voltage, current, and temperature parameters in advance, and the control circuit is prepared to immediately shutdown charging when disruption elements are identified, preventing catastrophic failures before they occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically determining disruption elements from charging data and executing shutdown decisions without external intervention. The control circuit autonomously processes sensor information and triggers immediate shutdown when safety conditions are met, eliminating delays associated with manual response.
3Reliability
If sensor and control circuit are added for immediate shutdown, then safety response improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies universality by designing sensors and control circuits that serve multiple functions: monitoring voltage, current, and temperature; detecting various disruption elements; and controlling shutdown operations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated components for each safety function, thereby limiting the increase in overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback by continuously measuring charging characteristics through sensors and using this information to determine disruption elements. The control circuit receives real-time charging data and adjusts the charging state accordingly, shutting down immediately when safety thresholds are exceeded, thus creating a closed-loop safety mechanism.
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AI summary
The present invention is a system and methods for an immediate shutdown of charging for an electric vehicle charger. The system may include a sensor, which is communicatively connected to a charging connection, and a control circuit, which is communicatively connected to the sensor. If a disruption element is determined by the control circuit as a function of a charging datum of the sensor, then control circuit is configured to conduct an immediate shutdown of charger by disabling a communication of a charging connection to prevent harm to an electric vehicle, a charger, and/or a user.