EV Charging Station Cable Reel and Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric vehicle charging systems are cumbersome and time-consuming due to messy cable solutions and the need for manual handling, which decreases user satisfaction and increases frustration.
Innovation Solution
An electric charging station equipped with a temperature sensor and a computing device that regulates battery and cabin temperatures using temperature data, along with a cable reel module and temperature regulating elements, to streamline the charging process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual cable handling is required for charging, then the charging system can be simple in structure, but the charging process becomes time-consuming and frustrating
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system performs self-service through automated cable retraction and connection. The cable reel module automatically winds and stores the charging cable after use, and the system autonomously manages cable deployment and retraction without requiring manual intervention from the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The cable is pre-positioned and automatically deployed when needed. The system prepares the charging cable in advance by storing it in an accessible position on the reel module, so that when charging is required, the cable is already ready for immediate connection without manual handling.
2Reliability
If automated temperature regulation is implemented, then battery and cabin comfort are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature regulating elements serve multiple functions: they cool or heat the battery pack during charging operations, and they also regulate the cabin temperature for user comfort. This multi-functionality allows a single system to address both battery management and passenger comfort needs without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The temperature sensor continuously monitors the battery temperature and provides feedback to the computing device. The computing device processes this temperature data and automatically adjusts the temperature regulating elements to maintain optimal battery temperature, creating a closed-loop control system that manages complexity through automation.
3Ease of operation
If cable management system is added, then cable organization is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable management functionality is merged with the existing charging station structure through the cable reel module. The reel module integrates cable storage, winding mechanisms, and deployment controls into a single unified component that combines with the charging station's power delivery system, avoiding the need for separate cable management subsystems.
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.