Robotic Charging Plate for Dynamic Electric Vehicle Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electric vehicle charging systems are limited to fixed locations and are not adaptable for remote or moving vehicle charging, failing to leverage new technologies and infrastructure effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising an electrical storage unit, a charging panel, a robotic unit with a charging plate and arm, and a vehicle controller that communicates to position the charging plate for optimal charging, allowing for inductive charging while the vehicle is moving.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed location charging systems are used, then charging infrastructure is simple to implement, but adaptability to different charging scenarios is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The charging plate is mounted on a robotic arm that can dynamically adjust its position and orientation to maintain optimal alignment with the vehicle's charging panel during movement. This dynamic positioning capability enables the system to adapt to various charging scenarios including stationary and moving vehicle charging, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and system complexity.
2Manufacturing precision
If robotic positioning systems are implemented, then charging accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system incorporates sensors that detect the position and orientation of the vehicle's charging panel and provide feedback to the robotic arm controller. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables precise alignment of the charging plate with the charging panel while automating the positioning process, thereby improving charging accuracy without requiring overly complex manual positioning systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If inductive charging is used for moving vehicles, then charging flexibility is improved, but energy loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The robotic arm dynamically adjusts the charging plate's position and orientation in real-time to maintain optimal alignment with the vehicle's charging panel during movement. This dynamic alignment minimizes the air gap and improves magnetic coupling between the charging plate and panel, thereby reducing inductive charging energy losses while preserving charging flexibility for moving vehicles.
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
Enables flexible and efficient charging of electric vehicles in various environments, including moving and dynamic scenarios, enhancing the utilization of new technologies and infrastructure.
Implementation Method 1
charging through induction are presented
Data Source
AI summary
Techniques for electric vehicle systems, and in particular to an electric vehicle charging system and method of use. In one embodiment, a system for charging an electric vehicle is provided, the system comprising: an electrical storage unit disposed on the electric vehicle; a charging panel in electrical communication with the electrical storage unit; a robotic unit comprising an external power source, a charging plate and a robotic arm, the charging plate interconnected to the robotic arm and configured to provide a charge to the charging panel; and a vehicle controller configured to communicate with the robotic unit and position the charging plate with respect to the charging panel; wherein the charging panel receives the charge from the external power source and charges the electrical storage unit.