Universal EV Charger Pedestal Base With Modular Riser Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
The deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charger systems is hindered by high costs associated with temporal aspects such as power entry equipment, cables, and extensive civil work, and the need for individually manufactured pedestal bases compatible with specific EV chargers, leading to increased deployment costs and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A universal pedestal base with a skid base and multiple risers, featuring a cable management system and standardized wiring configurations, allowing various EV chargers to be mounted, reducing deployment costs and enabling faster installation by minimizing site preparation and allowing for modular, portable, and scalable EV charger installations above ground.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If individually manufactured pedestal bases are used for each EV charger model, then compatibility with specific EV chargers is improved, but manufacturing cost and deployment complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pedestal base is designed with a universal interface system that can accommodate multiple EV charger models through standardized mounting mechanisms. The base includes adjustable mounting brackets and universal cable management openings that work with different charger types, eliminating the need for model-specific pedestal bases while maintaining full compatibility.
2Stability of the object's composition
If extensive civil work is performed for EV charger installation, then structural stability is improved, but deployment time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pedestal base is pre-assembled with integrated cable management systems, mounting brackets, and structural components in a factory setting. This preliminary preparation allows the base to be installed as a complete unit requiring minimal on-site civil work, reducing deployment time while maintaining structural stability through the pre-engineered design.
3Productivity
If standardized wiring configurations are implemented, then installation speed is improved, but adaptability to different charger types may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management system incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components that allow wiring pathways to be dynamically adapted to different EV charger types. The system includes movable cable guides, adjustable opening positions, and flexible routing options that maintain standardized installation procedures while accommodating various charger configurations.
Data Source
AI summary
A pedestal base may include a skid base and a riser. The skid base may define a cable management system (CMS) opening and a base opening. The skid base may interface with a CMS via the CMS opening. The riser may define a riser opening. The riser may include a sidewall. The sidewall may mechanically interface with an electric vehicle (EV) charger. The riser may mechanically interface with the skid base to position the riser opening proximate the base opening. The skid base and the riser, when mechanically interfaced, may permit a cable to extend between the CMS and the EV charger and to extend through the base opening and the riser opening.