Universal Vehicle Charging Module for Mixed Battery Compatibility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vehicle charging systems are limited in their ability to rapidly adapt to different types of vehicles and cannot simultaneously charge batteries with varying electrical characteristics, leading to restricted functionality and increased risk of electrical damage.

Innovation Solution

A charging system featuring a charging station and vehicle module with a cable and electrical connector that can recognize and convert electrical characteristics for various vehicles, allowing for simultaneous charging of multiple vehicles with different types and configurations, while incorporating a locking mechanism for secure operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If magnetic electrical connectors are used for rigid coupling of vehicles, then the system becomes highly compact with large number of scooters, but the connectors must be installed on the same level and vehicles must be of the same type, limiting functionality

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of scootersVSAvoidfunctionality

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The charging station is designed with a universal charging interface that can accommodate multiple types of vehicles (scooters, bicycles, motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicles) through a standardized connector design, allowing the same station to charge different vehicle types simultaneously without requiring vehicle-specific charging stations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If charging stations are designed for specific vehicle types with fixed electrical characteristics, then charging is simplified, but the system cannot simultaneously charge variable batteries of numerous vehicles with different electrical characteristics

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecharging operationVSAvoidcharging compatibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The charging station incorporates dynamic parameter adjustment capabilities that automatically detect the electrical characteristics of connected vehicles and adjust charging parameters (voltage, current, charging rate) in real-time, enabling the station to adapt to different vehicle types and battery configurations without manual intervention

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The charging station is designed to vary electrical charging parameters (voltage, current, power output) based on the detected characteristics of the connected vehicle's battery, allowing the same station to safely charge batteries with different electrical specifications by dynamically changing the charging parameters to match each vehicle's requirements

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If multiple charging stations are deployed to charge numerous scooters, then charging capacity increases, but it becomes difficult to locate the system within confined space of urban areas

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecharging capacityVSAvoidspace occupation

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The system merges multiple charging functions into a single integrated charging station that can charge multiple vehicles of different types simultaneously through cascaded connections, eliminating the need for separate charging stations for each vehicle type and reducing the total space required for charging infrastructure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Adaptability or versatility

If charging modules are installed on vehicles to enable flexible charging, then adaptability improves, but the risk of electrical damage increases without proper recognition and conversion of electrical characteristics

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecharging flexibilityVSAvoidelectrical safety

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The charging station incorporates feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor the electrical characteristics of connected vehicles and adjust the charging parameters accordingly, ensuring safe operation by detecting vehicle identity and battery status and providing appropriate charging parameters to prevent electrical damage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20230406132A1System and method for charging vehicles, a charging module for vehicles thereof and method for storing vehicles

Publication Date: 2023.12.21 STRIM MOBILITY SAS

AI summary

A family of inventions relates to charging and renting vehicles, including (light) personal mobility vehicles, and can be used to build up transport networks within urban areas, enterprises and other territories. Technical result for the accomplishment of which this family of inventions is directed at consists in making it possible to connect variable batteries of numerous vehicles simultaneously to a charging system with subsequent charging thereof at once. The concept of this family of inventions comprises a vehicle charging module provided with means for receiving and transmitting electrical energy, which differs from the prototype in that said module is configured to be able to specify electrical characteristics of vehicle power components (batteries) and to convert electrical characteristics of the current received in those required for the charging of vehicle batteries in accordance with its electrical characteristics, 4 independent primary claims, 21 dependent claims, 11 figures.