EV Charging Station With Automated Cable and Battery Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric vehicle charging systems for electric aircraft are cumbersome and inefficient, leading to frustration and increased time for charging, as they often require manual handling of cables and lack effective temperature regulation for batteries.
Innovation Solution
An electric charging station equipped with a charging connector, a charging cable connected to an energy source, a fluidic connector for temperature regulation, and a computing device that manages battery temperature using coolant flow, ensuring efficient and automated charging while maintaining optimal battery conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual handling of charging cables is required, then the charging system structure is simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates and time is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system performs self-service through automated cable management. The charging cable is automatically retracted into the charging station after use, and the connector is automatically disconnected from the electric aircraft, eliminating the need for manual handling by the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The manual mechanical operation of cable handling is replaced by an automated mechanical system within the charging station. The retraction mechanism and connector actuation system automatically perform the cable management tasks that would otherwise require manual user action.
2Reliability
If battery temperature is not regulated, then the device complexity is reduced, but the reliability deteriorates due to potential overheating
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback control for temperature regulation. A temperature sensor continuously monitors the battery temperature and provides feedback to the control system, which then adjusts the coolant flow through the coolant pump to maintain the battery within the optimal temperature range.
Solution Approach 2:
The temperature regulation system uses a hydraulic cooling mechanism. Coolant is circulated through channels in the battery housing or heat exchanger, and the coolant flow rate is controlled by a pump to achieve effective heat removal from the battery.
3Reliability
If automated coolant flow regulation is implemented, then the reliability of battery temperature management is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback control for temperature regulation. A temperature sensor continuously monitors the battery temperature and provides feedback to the control system, which then adjusts the coolant flow through the coolant pump to maintain the battery within the optimal temperature range.
Solution Approach 2:
The temperature regulation system performs self-service by automatically adjusting coolant flow based on real-time temperature conditions. The control system autonomously manages the cooling process without requiring manual intervention, adapting to changing thermal conditions during charging.
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
The proposed solution streamlines the charging process, reducing manual handling and time, while ensuring optimal battery temperature management, thus enhancing the appeal and efficiency of electric aircraft charging.
Implementation Method 1
a charging cable electrically connected to the charging connector, wherein the charging cable is configured to carry electricity
Implementation Method 2
a battery temperature regulating element thermally connected to at least a battery of the electric aircraft through the at least an electric aircraft vehicle port and comprising at least a coolant flow path
Implementation Method 3
a coolant temperature sensor, wherein the coolant temperature sensor is configured to generate a coolant temperature datum as a function of a coolant temperature
Data Source
AI summary
In an aspect the current disclosure may describe a electric charging station for an electric vehicle. The electric charging station may include a charging cable, wherein the charging cable is configured to carry electricity and an energy source, wherein the energy source is electrically connected to the charging cable. The charging station may further include a temperature sensor, wherein the temperature sensor is configured to generate temperature datum and a computing device. A computing device may be communicatively connected to the plurality of temperature regulating elements and the temperature sensor. The computing device may further be configured to receive the battery datum and regulate battery temperature and cabin temperature using the plurality of temperature regulating elements as a function of the temperature datum.