Transportable Microgrid Cabinet With Plug-And-Play EV Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional EV charging stations are fixed and not easily relocatable, requiring complex installation and relocation processes due to their permanent electrical connections.
Innovation Solution
A transportable microgrid/nanogrid station with a cabinet structure that includes a battery storage area, item storage, and wheels, featuring plug-and-play connectors for easy connection to power sources and EV charging, and an energy management apparatus for optimizing power usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional EV charging stations use permanent electrical connections, then electrical stability is improved, but relocation capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station is divided into separate modular components including a cabinet with battery storage, a connector assembly, and a control system. This segmentation allows the system to maintain stable electrical connections during operation while enabling easy relocation by simply connecting or disconnecting the modular units without complex installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static permanent connections to dynamic plug-and-play connections. The connector assembly with standardized interfaces enables the charging station to adapt its connection state, allowing it to be permanently installed when needed or easily relocated when requirements change, thus resolving the contradiction between stability and relocation capability.
2Reliability
If conventional EV charging stations are installed permanently, then electrical connection stability is improved, but installation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging station is divided into separate modular components including a cabinet with battery storage, a connector assembly, and a control system. This segmentation allows the system to maintain stable electrical connections during operation while enabling easy relocation by simply connecting or disconnecting the modular units without complex installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates standardized plug-and-play connectors that enable users to install or relocate the charging station without requiring specialized electrical installation expertise. The self-contained modular design with integrated battery storage and connector assemblies allows for simplified deployment while maintaining reliable electrical connections.
3Reliability
If fixed charging stations are used, then power delivery reliability is improved, but flexibility in power source selection deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connector assembly is designed with universal interfaces that can connect to multiple power sources including grid electricity, solar panels, and battery storage systems. This multi-functionality allows the charging station to adapt to different power source configurations while maintaining reliable power delivery to the electric vehicle through standardized charging protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static permanent connections to dynamic plug-and-play connections. The connector assembly with standardized interfaces enables the charging station to adapt its connection state, allowing it to be permanently installed when needed or easily relocated when requirements change, thus resolving the contradiction between stability and relocation capability.
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 easy relocation and flexible power management, reducing installation complexity and optimizing power distribution from various sources, including solar and grid power, while supporting EV charging.
Implementation Method 1
a battery energy storage system having at least 2 kWh of storage capacity
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and apparatus for implementing a mobile energy system. In one aspect, a mobile energy system includes a cabinet having an interior space defined by an outer surface of the cabinet, where the interior space can include a battery storage area configured to receive a battery energy storage system having at least 2 kWh of storage capacity. The mobile energy system can also include an item storage area configured to receive and store one or more other items, a connector configured to connect a battery energy storage system located in the battery storage area to an external power source, and a charging cable configured to connect the battery energy storage system to a charging port of an electric vehicle.