Vehicle-to-Vehicle Charge Mapping for EV Range Extension
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Solution Overview
Problem
The limited range of electric vehicles without additional energy sources, such as gas engines or fuel cells, due to the restricted capacity of on-board batteries, and the scarcity of charging stations in many areas, necessitate the development of additional electricity sources for charging.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that enable electric vehicles to charge from other vehicles using a network access device, processor, and electronic control unit, allowing for vehicle-to-vehicle energy transfer, where available vehicles can communicate and autonomously provide electrical energy to requesting vehicles, potentially using wireless charging technology.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If electric vehicles rely solely on on-board battery capacity, then the vehicle structure remains simple and cost-effective, but the travel range is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a network system as an intermediary that connects requesting vehicles with available vehicles. The network access device, processor, and communication protocols enable vehicles to share energy without direct physical contact, resolving the contradiction by providing extended range through a decentralized network rather than requiring complex on-board energy generation systems in each vehicle.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional charging stations are used, then charging infrastructure remains centralized and simple to manage, but charging availability is limited in many areas
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms vehicles into multi-functional units that serve both as transportation devices and as mobile charging stations. Any vehicle with sufficient battery capacity can function as an energy source for other vehicles, dramatically increasing charging availability across geographic areas without requiring deployment of traditional charging infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the charging function from fixed infrastructure and distributes it across multiple independent vehicles. Instead of having charging capability concentrated in stationary stations, the charging function is divided and dispersed throughout the vehicle fleet, allowing localized charging services wherever vehicles are present.
3Quantity of substance
If charging time is extended to accommodate larger battery capacity, then energy storage increases, but the time required for recharging also increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous energy transfer between vehicles through the network system. When one vehicle needs charging, it can immediately connect with an available vehicle that has excess capacity, eliminating idle waiting time. The network continuously matches charging requests with available energy sources, maintaining continuous useful action rather than interrupting vehicle operation for extended charging periods.
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AI summary
A system for electrical charging of a first vehicle by a second vehicle includes a network access device to communicate with a first source that includes at least one of the first vehicle or a mobile device associated with a user of the first vehicle. The system further includes a processor coupled to the network access device that is designed to receive a charge request from the first source via the network access device, the charge request requesting access to a source of electrical energy for charging the first vehicle. The processor is further designed to identify an available vehicle that is available to be used as the source of electrical energy for charging the first vehicle. The processor is further designed to control the network access device to transmit available vehicle information corresponding to the available vehicle to the first source in response to receiving the charge request.