Socket Charging Pile Lock Control for Electronic Lock Jamming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electric vehicle charging piles often experience lock jamming conditions, preventing normal charging operations.
Innovation Solution
A method for controlling the electronic lock of a socket-type charging pile, which includes acquiring a lock jamming command and performing a lock jamming release operation to resolve jamming states.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an electronic lock is installed on the charging socket to lock or unlock the charging gun, then the charging operation can be controlled and secured, but lock jamming conditions occur that prevent normal charging operations
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary detection of lock status before charging operations. The controller detects whether the electronic lock is in a jamming state before attempting to lock or unlock the charging gun, and initiates appropriate release operations in advance to prevent operational failures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring the lock status and detecting jamming conditions. When the controller detects a lock jamming state, it automatically triggers the lock release operation, creating a closed-loop control system that responds to actual lock conditions.
2Ease of operation
If the electronic lock continuously attempts to lock or unlock the charging gun, then the locking function can be maintained, but the lock jamming condition worsens and prevents normal operation
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies preliminary anti-action by detecting lock jamming states and executing release operations before normal locking/unlocking operations can fail. The controller proactively identifies jamming conditions and counteracts them by triggering the lock release mechanism, preventing the worsening of jamming conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements self-service by automatically detecting lock jamming conditions and executing release operations without external intervention. The controller monitors the lock status and autonomously initiates the lock release operation when jamming is detected, enabling the system to resolve its own operational failures.
3Ease of repair
If the charging pile is designed with separate charging gun and socket components, then maintenance of the charging gun is facilitated, but the electronic lock installed on the socket becomes more prone to jamming conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The system introduces an intermediary control mechanism between the electronic lock and the charging gun/socket components. The controller acts as a mediator that detects lock status and coordinates lock release operations, reducing the direct mechanical interaction that causes jamming while maintaining the separate component design for ease of maintenance.
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a method for controlling electronic lock of a socket-type charging pile, a charging pile and a charging apparatus. The charging pile is provided with a socket and an electronic lock is installed on the socket for locking or unlocking a charging gun. The charging gun is inserted into the socket. The charging gun and the charging pile are separate, such that a user inserts the charging gun into the charging pile when charging is required, thereby facilitating better maintenance of the charging gun.