Movable EV Charging Partition for Multi-Space Parking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Installing movable charging apparatuses in each level of a multilevel parking lot or in multiple parking spaces can be expensive, as existing solutions do not effectively manage installation costs for charging electric vehicles across different levels or adjacent spaces.
Innovation Solution
A charging apparatus installed in a partition portion between parking spaces, featuring a movable portion that can project into either space and a moving device to switch positions, allowing a single apparatus to charge vehicles in multiple spaces without needing separate installations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a movable charging apparatus is installed in each level of a multilevel parking lot or in each parking space, then the charging service coverage is improved, but the installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging apparatus is designed to serve multiple parking spaces through its ability to move between different positions. A single charging apparatus can charge vehicles in both the first parking space and the second parking space by moving its movable portion to different locations, eliminating the need for separate charging apparatuses in each space and thereby reducing installation costs while maintaining broad service coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The charging apparatus incorporates a movable portion that can be dynamically repositioned between different parking spaces. The moving device enables the charging apparatus to transition from a static configuration to a dynamic one, allowing it to adapt its position based on charging demands in different spaces without requiring multiple fixed installations
2Ease of manufacture
If a single charging apparatus serves multiple parking spaces, then the installation cost is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging apparatus is divided into a fixed portion and a movable portion. The fixed portion remains stationary and provides the main charging infrastructure, while the movable portion can be repositioned to serve different parking spaces. This segmentation allows the system to maintain simplicity in its base structure while adding only the necessary moving components to achieve multi-space coverage
Solution Approach 2:
The moving device acts as an intermediary mechanism that connects the fixed portion and the movable portion. It enables the movable portion to transition between different positions without requiring the entire charging apparatus to be complex or mobile, thereby adding minimal complexity while achieving the desired flexibility
Data Source
AI summary
A charging apparatus is installed in a partition portion that separates a first parking space and a second parking space, and configured to charge an energy storage device mounted on a vehicle parked in one of the first parking space and the second parking space. The charging apparatus includes a movable portion that includes a connection device that is connectable to the energy storage device, and a moving device. The moving device is configured to move the movable portion to one of a first position at which the movable portion projects into a space that is close to the first parking space with respect to the partition portion, a second position at which the movable portion projects into a space that is close to the second parking space with respect to the partition portion, and a third position at which the movable portion is housed in the partition portion.