Portable EV Charging Storage Structure for Flexible Rapid Deployment
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Solution Overview
Problem
The expansion of electrical vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is hindered by the limited availability of rapid charging stations, high installation costs, and stringent regulations, which restrict the placement of level 3 charging stations due to infrastructure and space requirements, making it inefficient and costly to install and maintain.
Innovation Solution
A novel EV charging device with a support structure that incorporates aesthetic designs such as trees or hedges, equipped with solar panels or wind turbines for passive charging, and a secure anchoring system, allowing for wireless connectivity and easy battery replacement, enabling flexible and cost-effective deployment of charging stations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If level 3 rapid charging stations are installed, then charging speed is improved, but installation cost and infrastructure requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the charging infrastructure into two independent components: a portable charging device with battery storage that can be moved to any location, and a separate power source that remains stationary. This segmentation eliminates the need for complex electrical infrastructure at each charging point, as the power is transported via power transfer vehicles rather than installed through specialty wiring.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces power transfer vehicles as intermediaries between the stationary power source and the portable charging devices. These vehicles transport electrical energy to various locations, eliminating the need for direct electrical infrastructure installation at charging sites while still enabling rapid charging capability.
2Power
If level 3 charging stations are deployed, then charging capacity is improved, but installation cost increases to $300,000 for commercial installations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs portable charging devices with finite battery capacity that can be replaced or recharged rather than requiring permanent, expensive infrastructure installation. The portable devices use standard electrical outlets for recharging, eliminating the need for costly specialty wiring and high-capacity power installations at each charging location.
Solution Approach 2:
Power transfer vehicles serve as mobile power sources that can be positioned anywhere, eliminating the need for expensive permanent electrical infrastructure. These vehicles transport electrical energy to portable charging devices, which then charge EVs using standard outlets, dramatically reducing installation costs.
3Speed
If level 3 charging stations are installed, then rapid charging is achieved, but location flexibility is reduced due to space and power requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the power source from the charging point, allowing portable charging devices to be placed in any location with a standard electrical outlet. The power is delivered via power transfer vehicles rather than requiring dedicated high-capacity power infrastructure at each site, enabling deployment in diverse locations including residential areas, small businesses, and remote locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable charging devices can be used in any location with a standard electrical outlet, making the charging infrastructure universally deployable. The power transfer vehicles can service multiple portable devices at different locations, providing multi-functional capability that increases adaptability across various settings.
4Ease of operation
If traditional charging infrastructure is installed, then charging capability is provided, but aesthetic integration with environment is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent describes charging devices designed to resemble natural elements such as trees, bushes, or other environmental features. These aesthetic designs allow the charging infrastructure to blend into the environment rather than standing out as industrial equipment, improving visual integration while maintaining full charging functionality.
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
This solution allows for the rapid growth of EV charging infrastructure by reducing installation costs and complexities, enabling charging at more locations with minimal infrastructure requirements, while ensuring secure and efficient battery management and communication with users.
Implementation Method 1
the aesthetic exterior comprises a charging element, such as solar panel or wind turbines to charge the electrical store device of the charging device
Implementation Method 2
the aesthetic exterior comprises a charging element, such as solar panel or wind turbines to charge the electrical store device of the charging device
Data Source
AI summary
An electrified vehicle (EV) charging device comprising a support structure, the support structure defined to receiving within an opening in the support structure at least one electrical storage device; the support structure further comprising a display unit and a charging wire suitable for attaching to a port on an EV for providing charge from the electrical storage device to the EV; and the support structure comprising an aesthetic exterior.