Disclosed is a power storage device and method for discharging the same, which configures the power storage device to perform an electric power output under a discharging limit upon coupling with a load device and before any authentication is conducted. The discharging limit for the electric power output will be lifted only when an authentication result between the power storage device and the load device indicates a successful authentication.
An energy storage device includes a sensor, a communication circuit and a processor. The sensor is configured to detect an abnormal event occurred in the energy storage device. The communication circuit is configured to connect to a local area network. The local area network includes a plurality of nodes formed by the energy storage device and other energy storage devices. The processor is configured to generate, according to the abnormal event detected by the sensor, historical usage data recording the abnormal event. In response to a trigger event, the processor is further configured to: update the historical usage data; and control the communication circuit to transmit at least part of the updated historical usage data to at least one energy storage device adjacent to the energy storage device in the local area network.
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
An image capturing method has: providing an image capturing area on a display screen of a user device; providing an indication area in the image capturing area; marking a license plate after identifying the license plate based on at least one license plate feature in the image capturing area; determining whether the marked license plate is located in the indication area and presented in a predetermined ratio; and capturing an image including the license plate in the image capturing area after the marked license plate is located in the indication area and presented in a predetermined ratio.
An image capturing method has: providing an image capturing area on a display screen of a user device; providing an indication area in the image capturing area; identifying each license plate in the indication area; calculating a license plate area of said each license plate in the indication area; calculating a center point difference from a center point of said each license plate in the indication area to a center point of the indication area; marking a license plate that has a license plate area larger than half of a largest license plate area and has a smallest center point difference; and capturing an image including the marked license plate in the image capturing area.
A sterilization method for a vehicle sterilization system, comprising: receiving a detection signal, and determining whether a seat cushion of a vehicle covers a space of a compartment according to a voltage level of the detection signal; when the seat cushion does not completely cover the space of the compartment, controlling a power supply unit to stop supplying power; when the seat cushion covers the space of the compartment, controlling the power supply unit to supply power to a sterilization device.
A battery exchange method has: receiving, from a first battery exchange station, a first alert indicating an issue regarding a battery inventory of the first battery exchange station; receiving, from a mobile device, a second alert indicating that the second battery exchange station does not release a second battery in response to an insertion of a first battery in one of a plurality of battery slots of the second battery exchange station; and providing an authorization to acquire the second battery from the second battery exchange station to the mobile device if the first and second alerts are associated with the same battery exchange station.
A distance determination method has: detecting a first received signal strength indicator (RSSI) of a first electronic device by a second electronic device; detecting a second RSSI of the second electronic device by the first electronic device; obtaining the first RSSI from the second electronic device by the first electronic device; and calculating a motion direction and a distance of the second electronic device relative to the first electronic device according to the first RSSI and the second RSSI by the first electronic device.
An abnormal battery processing system and method. The abnormal battery processing system comprises a box body, a fire protection device, and a cooling device. The water protection device is disposed in the box body and used for accommodating a battery. The cooling device is disposed in the box body, and a liquid is contained in the cooling device. When the temperature of the fire protection device is equal to or higher than a preset temperature, the cooling device releases the liquid, so that the liquid flows from the cooling device into the box body and the fire protection device is immersed in the liquid. Therefore, according to the present invention, the structural and component integrity of the battery can be maintained when the temperature of the battery is lower than the preset temperature, thus facilitating the subsequent analysis and recycling of the battery. In addition, according to the present invention, rapid cooling of the battery can be ensured when the temperature of the battery is equal to or higher than the preset temperature, thereby preventing the battery from burning or exploding.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
A62C 3/16 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places in electrical installations, e.g. cableways
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Display screen or portion thereof with animated graphical user interface
Method and associated system for managing and/or authenticating an energy storage device. The method includes receiving a first portion of identification information stored in a data storage attached to the energy storage device (401); analyzing the first portion of the identification information at least partially based on a device identification of the device (403); updating a second portion of the identification information stored in the data storage attached to the energy storage device based on a result of analyzing the first portion of the identification information (405).
A bridge includes a connecting platform, an electrical connector, a wireless communication module, and a processing unit. The electrical connector is disposed on the connecting platform. The wireless communication module is disposed on the connecting platform and configured to receive a wireless signal. The processing unit is configured to: carry out a verification process on information included in the wireless signal; and allow the electrical connector to transmit power when the verification process on the information turned out to be true.
A stem includes a stem body, a column and a locking device. The stem body is provided with a perforation. The column is disposed at one end of the stem body and provided with a first aperture, the perforation is in communication with the first aperture. The locking device is disposed in the perforation and includes a clamping part, two sliding blocks and a first fixing member, the clamping part is located between the sliding blocks, and the first fixing member penetrates the clamping part and the sliding blocks. When the first fixing member moves toward the inside of the perforation, the first fixing member drives the sliding blocks to approach each other and squeeze the clamping part, such that the clamping part moves in a direction toward the first aperture. According to this, the assembly and disassembly procedures of the present invention are quite simple and easy to operate.
The present disclosure is directed to methods, devices, and systems for playing audio signals associated with an electric in vehicle. The method includes, for example, (1) determining a speed of the electric vehicle; (2) receiving, from a memory, a plurality of sound frequency characteristics corresponding to the determined speed of the electric vehicle; and (3) generating an audio signal segment corresponding to the received sound frequency characteristics by a speaker of the electric vehicle. The sound frequency characteristics include a plurality of segments. Each of the segments includes an amplitude of a number of frequency characteristics in a sound produced by a powertrain assembly (e.g., an electric motor) in a speed range.
A battery charging station includes a power bus, a power supplying unit, a first voltage converting unit and a processor. The power supplying unit receives a first power to generate a second power accordingly and transmits the second power to the power bus as a supplying power of the power bus. The first voltage converting unit is coupled to the power bus and is connected to a first battery removably disposed in the battery station. The processor sets the first voltage converting unit to operate in a first mode or a second mode, the first voltage converting unit in the first mode receives the supplying power from the power bus so as to charge the first battery. The first voltage converting unit in the second mode receives the electrical power from the first battery and generates a second mode power towards the power bus.
A power assisted electric bicycle includes a body, a motor, a torque sensor, and a controller. The motor is operated in an operating period. The torque sensor is configured to output a plurality of torque signals corresponding to a pedal force. The controller is coupled to the motor and the torque sensor. The controller is configured to: receive the torque signals from the torque sensor; determine a peak and a valley, which is adjacent to the peak, among the torque signals; compute and determine a pedaling period between the peak and the valley, which is adjacent to the peak, among the torque signals; and generate an error signal associated with the torque sensor if it is determined that the pedaling period and the operating period fail to meet a default ratio.
The present disclosure provides a power assisted electric bicycle, a transmission device and a control method. The power assisted electric bicycle includes a body, a wheel, a torque sensor, a motor and a controller. The torque sensor is configured to output a plurality of torque signals corresponding to a pedal force. The controller is configured to: receive the torque signals from the torque sensor; compute and determine a first period according to a speed of the power assisted electric bicycle at a first time point; obtain a first maximum value of the torque signals in the first period that ends at the first time point; and, set a first torque output of the motor according to the first maximum value corresponding to the torque signal.
Method and associated system for managing and/or authenticating an energy storage device．The method includes receiving a first portion of identification information stored in a data storage attached to the energy storage device (401)；analyzing the first portion of the identification information at least partially based on a device identification of the device (403)；updating a second portion of the identification information stored in the data storage attached to the energy storage device based on a result of analyzing the first portion of the identification information (405).
A rotation locking device includes a locking module and at least one engaging member. The at least one engaging member is rotatably coupled to the locking module. The locking module is configured to engaging and disengage the at least one engaging member, thereby refraining the at least one engaging member from rotating relative to the locking module.
A wiring device includes a plurality of trenches and a plurality of channel sets. The trenches at least include a first trench, a second trench and a third trench, bottoms of which are respectively located at different height positions. Each of the channel sets at least includes a first channel, a second channel and a third channel. The first channels penetrate the wiring device from an outer sidewall thereof to the first trenches, respectively, the second channels penetrate the wiring device from the outer sidewall thereof to the second trenches, respectively, and the third channels penetrate the wiring device from the outer sidewall thereof to the third trenches, respectively. The wiring device has the advantages of a simple structure and a low cost for molding and manufacturing, and is suitable to perform winding by a manual or automatic machine and thus can prevent first output wires of the coil windings with in phase or out of phase from entangling or knotting with each other.
A liquid-cooled heat dissipation device is disclosed, comprising a main body, a centrifugal pump, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe, a centrifugal fan and a motor. The main body comprises a shaft hole, liquid flow channels and airflow channels. The centrifugal pump guides a cooling liquid through the inlet pipe, main body and outlet pipe. The centrifugal fan guides air into the main body axially from the shaft hole. After passing through the centrifugal fan, the air forms centrifugal airflows and leaves the body radially through the airflow channels. With an extended flow path of the cooling liquid and the radial flow of the centrifugal airflow provided by the present invention, the temperature of the cooling liquid may be quickly reduced and the cooling effect may be improved. Thus, the structure is compact, small, light-weight, easy-to-assemble.
F01P 5/00 - Pumping cooling-air or liquid coolants
F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
F28D 15/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls
F01P 11/04 - Arrangements of liquid pipes or hoses
F28D 1/02 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary conduit assemblies for one heat-exchange medium only, the media being in contact with different sides of the conduit wall, in which the other heat-exchange medium is a large body of fluid, e.g. domestic or mo with the heat-exchange conduits immersed in the body of fluid
F28D 21/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus not covered by any of the groups
F01P 1/06 - Arrangements for cooling other engine or machine parts
F01P 3/12 - Arrangements for cooling other engine or machine parts
A liquid-cooled heat dissipation device is disclosed, comprising a main body, a centrifugal pump, an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe. The main body comprises liquid flow channels and liquid storage tanks. The liquid flow channels are circumferentially arranged and spaced apart. The liquid storage tanks are located on both sides of the main body, and the liquid storage tanks on the same side are connected by liquid flow channels. The centrifugal pump is installed in one of the liquid storage tanks. The inlet pipe and the outlet pipe are in spatial communication with the other two liquid storage tanks, respectively. The centrifugal pump guides a cooling liquid through the inlet pipe, main body and outlet pipe. The cooling liquid travel through the liquid storage tanks via the liquid flow channels and forms radial jet flows after being pumped by centrifugal pump.
F28D 15/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus with the intermediate heat-transfer medium in closed tubes passing into or through the conduit walls
F01P 5/02 - Pumping cooling-air; Arrangements of cooling-air pumps, e.g. fans or blowers
F28D 7/16 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary tubular conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall the conduits being arranged in parallel spaced relation
F04D 13/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
F04D 25/06 - Units comprising pumps and their driving means the pump being electrically driven
A vehicle includes a fender, a storage compartment, and a first retaining wall. The fender has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a through hole connecting the inner surface and the outer surface. The storage compartment has a bottom plate. The bottom plate of the storage compartment is located at a side of the outer surface of the fender and at least covers the through hole. The fender is located below the storage compartment in a top-bottom direction of the vehicle. The first retaining wall is disposed on the outer surface of the fender and surrounds at least a portion of the through. A portion of the first retaining wall is closer to a front of the vehicle than the through hole in a front-rear direction of the vehicle.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B62D 25/16 - Mud-guards or wings; Wheel cover panels
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for operating a battery exchange station. The present method includes (1) receiving a ratio associated with a plurality of vehicles served by the battery exchange station; and (2) based on the ratio, storing different sets of information in memories associated with the batteries respectively, in accordance with received ratio.
A torque-speed curve or data of load that is used as a standard to determine an external condition in which an electric vehicle is operating such as incline or no incline, head wind or no headwind, high temperature or low temperature. The system compares samples of actual torque-speed of load data to the standard. Based on the comparison, the system determines the external condition (going up a hill, traveling into a headwind, operating at high temperature) or an abnormal operation of the vehicle powertrain, for example, low tire pressure, elevated friction, wheels out of alignment. Based on the determination, the system takes an action to govern a maximum torque output of the motor to control temperature of the vehicle battery; to raise a wind deflector; to govern maximum speed of the vehicle to reduce danger resulting from low tire pressure, elevated powertrain friction or out of alignment wheels; or to initiate an indication of abnormal conditions.
B60L 3/06 - Limiting the traction current under mechanical- overload conditions
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
A connecting device includes a base, a locking member, linkage, and a detector. The locking member is rotatably disposed on the base and configured to rotate about an axis to a locked position along a first rotational direction and to an unlocked position along a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. The locking member has an engaging portion at a peripheral edge thereof. The linkage is rotatably disposed on the base and includes an abutting portion configured to abut against the peripheral edge. When the locking member is rotated to the locked position, the abutting portion is moved to and is engaged with the engaging portion accompanied with a rotation of the linkage. The detector is disposed on the base and configured to detect the rotation of the linkage.
The present disclosure relates to apparatus and methods for locking and/or unlocking a vehicle based on a location of a mobile device associated with the vehicle. In one embodiment a processor in a vehicle analyzes a position of a mobile device relative to the vehicle and allows the vehicle to be unlocked when the mobile device is determined to be approaching the vehicle.
B60R 25/24 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using electronic identifiers containing a code not memorised by the user
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
H04W 4/40 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes for vehicles, e.g. vehicle-to-pedestrians [V2P]
H04W 4/02 - Services making use of location information
B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
B60R 25/045 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor by limiting or cutting the electrical supply to the propulsion unit
B60R 25/104 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device characterised by the type of theft warning signal, e.g. visual or audible signals with special characteristics
B60R 25/22 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off using mechanical identifiers
B60R 25/10 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles actuating a signalling device
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices. To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source. As demand at individual collection, charging and distribution machines increases or decreases relative to other collection, charging and distribution machines, a distribution management system initiates redistribution of portable electrical energy storage devices from one collection, charging and distribution machine to another collection, charging and distribution machine in an expeditious manner. Also, redeemable incentives are offered to users to return or exchange their portable electrical energy storage devices at selected collection, charging and distribution machines within the network to effect the redistribution.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
H02J 11/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing service supply to auxiliaries of stations in which electric power is generated, distributed or converted
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
H02J 4/00 - Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc
G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
B60L 7/06 - Dynamic electric resistor braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/22 - Dynamic electric resistor braking, combined with dynamic electric regenerative braking
B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
B60L 1/14 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric lighting circuits
G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
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Apparatus, method and article for authentication, security and control of power storage devices, such as batteries
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source, such as the electrical grid or an electrical service of an installation location. By default, each portable electrical energy storage device is disabled from accepting a charge unless it receives authentication information from an authorized collection, charging and distribution machine, other authorized charging device, or other authorized device that transmits the authentication credentials. Also, by default, each portable electrical energy storage device is disabled from releasing energy unless it receives authentication information from an external device to which it will provide power, such as a vehicle or other authorization device.
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
H02J 11/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing service supply to auxiliaries of stations in which electric power is generated, distributed or converted
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
G07F 15/00 - Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas, or electricity
G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
B60L 7/06 - Dynamic electric resistor braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/22 - Dynamic electric resistor braking, combined with dynamic electric regenerative braking
B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
B60L 1/14 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric lighting circuits
G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
The present disclosure relates to a hub apparatus and associated charging systems. In some embodiments, the hub apparatus includes (1) a housing assembly defining an internal space; (2) a shaft positioned to extend through the housing assembly; (3) a stator assembly fixedly coupled to the shaft; (4) a side cover fixedly coupled to the shaft and rotatably coupled to the housing assembly, the side cover having a base portion and a mating portion extending from the base portion; and (5) a pair of first connectors positioned through the mating portion. Each of the first connectors comprising a terminal end and a contact portion. The terminal end is electrically coupled to a battery assembly via a wire bundle fixedly coupled to the side cover. The contact portion is configured to electrically couple to an external power source so as to charge the battery assembly through a wired connection.
B62M 6/60 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts
B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
H02K 7/12 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with auxiliary limited movement of stators, rotors or core parts, e.g. rotors axially movable for the purpose of clutching or braking
H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
B62M 6/65 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts with axle and driving shaft arranged coaxially
H02K 11/24 - Devices for sensing torque, or actuated thereby
B60L 50/20 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power generated by humans or animals
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60B 27/04 - Hubs adapted to be rotatably arranged on axle housing driving means, e.g. sprockets
H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for operating a battery exchange station. The present technology (1) receives battery information from a memory attached to each of a plurality of exchangeable batteries positioned in the battery exchange station; (2) receives a battery demand prediction associated with the battery exchange station; and (3) identifying one or more uninterruptible-power-supply (UPS) batteries from the plurality of exchangeable batteries at least partially based in part on the battery demand prediction and individual state of charges (SoCs) of the plurality of exchangeable batteries.
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
H02J 9/06 - Circuit arrangements for emergency or stand-by power supply, e.g. for emergency lighting in which the distribution system is disconnected from the normal source and connected to a standby source with automatic change-over
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/63 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to network capacity
H02J 7/34 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering
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Vehicle, vehicle charging system and vehicle charging method
A vehicle includes a battery connecting module and a processor. The battery connecting module is configured to couple to at least one rechargeable battery. The processor is configured to: determine whether the battery module is coupled to a charging device; in response to the battery module being coupled to the charging device, transmit a permission request to a server; and in response to receiving a charging permission corresponding to the permission request from the server, allow the at least one rechargeable battery to be charged by the charging device.
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
The present disclosure relates to apparatuses/systems and associated methods for controlling an environmental condition inside a container or housing. The apparatus includes (1) a thermoelectric cooling unit having a first side facing away from an inner surface of the housing and a second side facing the inner surface of the housing; (2) a capillary unit having a first part and a second part; and (3) a sensor positioned inside the housing and configured to sense a humidity value and a temperature value inside the housing. The first part is coupled to the thermoelectric cooling unit and is positioned inside the housing. The second part is positioned outside the housing. If the humidity value is greater than a humidity threshold and the temperature value is greater than a temperature threshold, the thermoelectric cooling unit removes moisture in the housing, and the first part of the capillary unit collects the removed moisture and transmits the removed moisture to the second part of the capillary unit.
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
H01L 25/065 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in the same subgroup of groups , or in a single subclass of , , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source, such as the electrical grid or an electrical service of an installation location. The charging and distribution machines may distribute portable electrical energy storage devices of particular performance characteristics and other attributes based on customer preferences and/or customer profiles. The charging and distribution machines may provide instructions to or otherwise program portable electrical energy storage devices stored within the charging and distribution machines to perform at various levels according to user preferences and user profiles.
H02J 11/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing service supply to auxiliaries of stations in which electric power is generated, distributed or converted
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 7/06 - Dynamic electric resistor braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/22 - Dynamic electric resistor braking, combined with dynamic electric regenerative braking
B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
B60L 1/14 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric lighting circuits
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
G07F 15/00 - Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas, or electricity
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
The present disclosure relates to structures and associated systems for connecting a hub apparatus to a wheel. In some embodiments, the hub apparatus includes (1) a housing assembly having an outer radius; and (2) a mounting portion circumferentially provided on at least one side surface of the housing assembly. The mounting portion is formed with a plurality of coupling structures configured to couple the hub apparatus to a wheel rim. The mounting portion defines a first radius smaller than the outer radius.
B62M 6/60 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts
B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
H02K 7/12 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with auxiliary limited movement of stators, rotors or core parts, e.g. rotors axially movable for the purpose of clutching or braking
H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
B62M 6/65 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts with axle and driving shaft arranged coaxially
H02K 11/24 - Devices for sensing torque, or actuated thereby
B60L 50/20 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power generated by humans or animals
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60B 27/04 - Hubs adapted to be rotatably arranged on axle housing driving means, e.g. sprockets
H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for managing a plurality of device-exchange stations. The method includes, for example, (1) receiving empirical information regarding exchanges of energy storage devices from each of the plurality of device-exchange stations in an initial time period; (2) determining a target time period; (3) identifying a plurality of reference factors and associated weighting values based on empirical information regarding exchanges of energy storage devices; (4) determining demand information during the target time period for each of the plurality of device-exchange stations during the target time period for each of the device-exchange stations; and (5) forming a plurality of charging plans for each of the plurality of device-exchange stations according to demand information during the target time period.
B60S 5/06 - Supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
56.
Systems and methods for determining and managing battery charging rules
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for charging exchangeable energy storage devices positioned in a device-exchange station. The method includes, for example, (1) receiving demand information; (2) determining a charging plan for the device-exchange station at least partially based on a state-of-charge (SoC) of each of the exchangeable energy storage devices positioned in the device-exchange station, the demand information, and an available power of the device-exchange station; (3) generating a charging command for each of the exchangeable energy storage devices based on the charging rule for each of the exchangeable energy storage devices; and (4) transmitting the charging commands to the device-exchange station.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for managing energy storage devices positioned in a device-exchange station. The method includes, for example, (1) receiving, by the device-exchange station from a server, information indicative of at least one characteristic associated with the energy storage devices; (2) selecting, by the device-exchange station, at least one energy storage device based on the at least one characteristic; and (3) adjusting the swapping priority of the at least one selected energy storage device.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
58.
Systems and methods for managing exchangeable energy storage device stations
Methods and associated systems for managing a battery-exchange station are provided. The method includes (1) receiving, from a server, demand information for the battery-exchange station corresponding to a first time period; and (2) forming a charging plan for a plurality of batteries positioned in the battery-exchange station corresponding to the first time period based on a first instruction set stored in the battery-exchange station and the demand information corresponding to the first time period. The first instruction set includes one or more charging rules and information indicative of assigning the one or more charging rules to each of the batteries positioned in the battery-exchange station. The charging plan comprises one or more assigned charging rules for each of the batteries positioned in the battery-exchange station.
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for providing two energy storage devices positioned in a device-exchange station. The method includes, for example, (1) receiving a request for retrieving two energy storage devices in the device-exchange station; (2) selecting a first energy storage device from a plurality of energy storage devices positioned in the device-exchange station based on characteristic information of each of the energy storage devices; (3) selecting a second energy storage device from the rest of the plurality of energy storage devices positioned in the device-exchange station based on the characteristic information of the first energy storage device and the rest of the plurality of energy storage devices; and (4) releasing the first and second energy storage device.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
H01M 10/635 - Control systems based on ambient temperature
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
B60L 58/13 - Maintaining the SoC within a determined range
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 53/00 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60S 5/06 - Supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for charging exchangeable energy storage devices positioned in a device-exchange station. The method includes, for example, (1) receiving demand information; (2) determining a charging plan for the device-exchange station at least partially based on a state-of-charge (SoC) of each of the exchangeable energy storage devices positioned in the device-exchange station, the demand information, and a charging threshold for each of the exchangeable energy storage devices positioned in the device-exchange station; (3) generating a charging command for each of the exchangeable energy storage devices based on the charging rule for each of the exchangeable energy storage devices; and (4) transmitting the charging commands to the device-exchange station.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for maintaining energy storage devices positioned in a device-exchange station. The method includes, for example, (1) periodically sending, by the device-exchange station, a request to a battery management system (BMS) associated with an energy storage device positioned in the device-exchange station; (2) receiving, by the device-exchange station, maintenance information from the BMS; and (3) in response to the maintenance information, determine whether to perform a maintenance action.
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
62.
Systems and methods for dynamically allocating energy among exchangeable energy storage device stations
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for managing a plurality of device-exchange stations. The method includes, for example, (1) determining a score for each of the plurality of device-exchange stations based on an availability of energy storage devices positioned in each of the device-exchange stations; (2) determining a sequence of the plurality of device-exchange stations based on the score of each of the device-exchange stations; and (3) determining a price rate for each of the device-exchange stations by mapping the sequence of the device-exchange stations to a characteristic curve corresponding to a distribution of the price rate.
The present disclosure relates to hub apparatuses and associated systems. An embodiment of the hub apparatus includes a rotor assembly, a shaft, and a stator assembly. The rotor assembly includes first/second housing components and multiple magnets mounted on one or both of the first and second housing components. The stator assembly includes (1) a coil assembly positioned corresponding to the magnets; (2) a main circuit board fixedly coupled to the coil assembly; and (3) a battery assembly positioned inside the coil assembly and carried by the main circuit board.
H02K 5/04 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof
H02K 21/22 - Synchronous motors having permanent magnets; Synchronous generators having permanent magnets with stationary armatures and rotating magnets with magnets rotating around the armatures, e.g. flywheel magnetos
H02K 11/30 - Structural association with control circuits or drive circuits
B62M 6/60 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts
B62M 6/50 - Control or actuating devices therefor characterised by detectors or sensors, or arrangement thereof
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
H02K 7/12 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with auxiliary limited movement of stators, rotors or core parts, e.g. rotors axially movable for the purpose of clutching or braking
H02K 11/00 - Structural association of dynamo-electric machines with electric components or with devices for shielding, monitoring or protection
B62M 6/65 - Rider propelled cycles with auxiliary electric motor power-driven at axle parts with axle and driving shaft arranged coaxially
H02K 11/24 - Devices for sensing torque, or actuated thereby
B60L 50/20 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power generated by humans or animals
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60B 27/04 - Hubs adapted to be rotatably arranged on axle housing driving means, e.g. sprockets
H02K 11/33 - Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H02K 1/18 - Means for mounting or fastening magnetic stationary parts on to, or to, the stator structures
A two-way distribution, charging, and vending system permits a subscriber to exchange one or more partially or completely discharged portable electric energy storage devices for a comparable number of charged portable electric energy storage devices. The two-way distribution, charging, and vending system includes a number of charging modules, each with a dedicated power converter, communicably coupled to at least one two-way distribution system controller and to a power distribution grid. Upon receipt of a discharged portable electric energy storage device, the at least one two-way distribution system controller validates a manufacturer identifier and a subscriber identifier stored in a nontransitory storage media carried by the discharged portable electric energy storage device. Responsive to a successful authentication and validation, the at least one two-way distribution system controller dispenses a charged portable electric energy storage device to the subscriber.
G07F 7/06 - Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, e.g. bottles
B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
G07F 15/00 - Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas, or electricity
B60S 5/06 - Supplying batteries to, or removing batteries from, vehicles
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 58/27 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by heating
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
The present disclosure relates to security mechanisms for electric motors and associated systems. For example, the present technology includes a powertrain assembly having (1) a motor having multiple sets of coils; (2) a drive circuitry electrically coupled to the multiple sets of coils; and (3) a security unit electrically coupled to the drive circuitry and the multiple sets of coils. The security unit is configured to short-circuit at least one set of the multiple sets of coils responsive to a signal from a controller. The signal indicates that the motor is, or has been, turned off.
H02P 3/22 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an ac motor by short-circuit or resistive braking
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using dc to ac converters or inverters
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
B62H 5/08 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles preventing the drive
H02P 3/02 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters - Details
Electrical connectors for electrically connecting individual portable electrical energy storage cells making up a plurality of portable electrical energy storage cells that are part of a portable electrical energy storage device for powering portable devices such as vehicles or consumer electronics include bands of reduced cross-sectional area. The electrical connectors include conductive bands that promote reliable attachment between the electrical connector and portable electrical energy storage cells and provide the ability to electrically isolate failing or damaged cells.
A power delivery system for an electric vehicle provides efficient power management for either continuous or intermittent high-performance operation, using a boost stage and an on-board charging circuit. A main battery, configured as a high-capacity power source, supplies power to the electric motor under normal load conditions. An auxiliary boost battery assists the main battery in supplying a high-level current at a higher discharge rate thereby causing the motor to operate in a high-performance drive mode. A charging circuit recharges the boost battery from the main battery during operation of the motor. The charging circuit also maintains a charge balance between the boost battery and the main battery when the two batteries have different chemistries. In one embodiment, participation of the boost battery in powering the electric motor can be controlled automatically according to sensed changes in the load. In another embodiment, power management can be based on timed intervals.
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 15/30 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed with means to change-over to human control
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
B60L 58/20 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having different nominal voltages
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
69.
Systems and apparatus for charging portable electrical energy storage devices
A battery charging apparatus includes a battery compartment having a receptacle that is configured to receive a battery pack. The battery charging apparatus includes a first heat exchange module and/or a second heat exchange module. The first heat exchange module includes a plenum surrounding the receptacle, where the plenum includes a chamber to receive a fluid. The plenum also includes a plurality of flow guides disposed in the chamber to define a variable flow passage for the fluid. The second heat exchange module includes a battery connector and a heat sink thermally coupled to the battery connector. The heat sink is arranged to dissipate thermal energy from the battery pack.
A lock apparatus includes a bracket, an engagement module, and an actuation module. The engagement module is supported in the bracket and has an engagement member configured to move to a first position or a second position in a first axial direction along the first axial direction. The actuation module is connected to the bracket and includes a pushing member. The actuation module drives the pushing member to move to a first position or a second position in the second axial direction along the second axial direction. When the pushing member is at the first position in the second axial direction, the engagement member is at the first position in the first axial direction. When the pushing member is at the second position in the second axial direction, the engagement member is at the second position in the first axial direction.
B60R 25/0215 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch using electric means, e.g. electric motors or solenoids
B60R 25/021 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the steering mechanism restraining movement of the steering column or steering wheel hub, e.g. restraining means controlled by ignition switch
B62H 5/06 - Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles for locking the steering mechanism acting on the front wheel fork or steering head tube
B60R 25/20 - Means to switch the anti-theft system on or off
71.
Systems and methods of adaptive regenerative braking and collision avoidance for electrically powered vehicles
Electrically powered vehicles may be equipped with both mechanical braking systems and regenerative braking systems. Regenerative braking systems improve vehicle efficiency by returning a portion of the energy lost in deceleration to the battery of the electrically powered vehicle. An electrically powered vehicle controller that provides collision avoidance functionality can maximize the energy returned to the battery of the electrically powered vehicle by maximizing the use of regenerative braking for collision avoidance. A first braking mode can include only regenerative braking for objects greater than the minimum regenerative stopping distance. A second braking mode can include composite braking using both mechanical and regenerative braking. The electrically powered vehicle controller determines the maximum regenerative braking level at least based on data provided battery charge level or battery state sensors.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60W 10/184 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems with wheel brakes
B60W 30/09 - Taking automatic action to avoid collision, e.g. braking and steering
B60W 50/14 - Means for informing the driver, warning the driver or prompting a driver intervention
B60W 10/26 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of energy storage means for electrical energy, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60W 20/14 - Controlling the power contribution of each of the prime movers to meet required power demand in order to prevent overcharging or battery depletion in conjunction with braking regeneration
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60W 10/20 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of steering systems
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
A vehicle includes a fender, a storage compartment, and a first retaining wall. The fender has an inner surface, an outer surface, and a through hole connecting the inner surface and the outer surface. The storage compartment has a bottom plate. The bottom plate of the storage compartment is located at a side of the outer surface of the fender and at least covers the through hole. The fender is located below the storage compartment in a top-bottom direction of the vehicle. The first retaining wall is disposed on the outer surface of the fender and surrounds at least a portion of the through. A portion of the first retaining wall is closer to a front of the vehicle than the through hole in a front-rear direction of the vehicle.
B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
B62D 25/16 - Mud-guards or wings; Wheel cover panels
A vehicle includes a main frame, a power unit, a power controlling unit, and a battery receiving module. The power unit, a power controlling unit, and a battery receiving module are disposed on the main frame respectively. The battery receiving module is disposed between the power unit and the power controlling unit along a front-rear direction of the vehicle.
The present disclosure is directed to methods, devices, and systems for playing audio signals associated with an electric vehicle. The method includes, for example, (1) determining a speed of the electric vehicle; (2) receiving, from a memory, a plurality of sound frequency characteristics corresponding to the determined speed of the electric vehicle; and (3) generating an audio signal segment corresponding to the received sound frequency characteristics by a speaker of the electric vehicle. The sound frequency characteristics include a plurality of segments. Each of the segments includes an amplitude of a number of frequency characteristics in a sound produced by a powertrain assembly (e.g., an electric motor) in a speed range.
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for unlocking a vehicle. The vehicle has a first input device and a second input device. The method includes (1) receiving a passcode from the first input device; (2) receiving a confirmation of the passcode from the second input device; and (3) in response to the confirmation, storing the passcode in a storage device associated with the vehicle. The passcode is input by operating the first input device in a first predetermined way, and, the confirmation is input by operating the second input device in a second predetermined way.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
B60R 25/00 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G07C 9/30 - Individual registration on entry or exit not involving the use of a pass
76.
SYSTEMS FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
The present disclosure relates to methods and associated systems for unlocking a vehicle. The vehicle has a first input device and a second input device. The method includes (1) receiving a passcode from the first input device; (2) receiving a confirmation of the passcode from the second input device; and (3) in response to the confirmation, storing the passcode in a storage device associated with the vehicle. The passcode is input by operating the first input device in a first predetermined way, and, the confirmation is input by operating the second input device in a second predetermined way.
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collects, charges and distributes portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Vehicle diagnostic data of a vehicle using the portable electrical energy storage device is stored on a diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device during use of a respective portable electrical energy storage device by a respective vehicle. Once the user places the portable electrical energy storage device in the collection, charging and distribution machine, or comes within wireless communications range of a collection, charging and distribution machine, a connection is established between the collection, charging and distribution machine and the portable electrical energy storage device. The collection, charging and distribution machine then reads vehicle diagnostic data stored on the diagnostic data storage system of the portable electrical energy storage device and provides information regarding the diagnostic data.
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 7/06 - Dynamic electric resistor braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/22 - Dynamic electric resistor braking, combined with dynamic electric regenerative braking
B60L 50/50 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells
B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
G07F 15/00 - Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas, or electricity
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
78.
Frame for portable electrical energy storage cells
A portable electrical energy storage device is provided with a frame that includes a plurality of receptacles for receiving a portion of a portable electrical energy storage cell. A cap is provided over the plurality of receptacles and the portion of the portable electrical energy storage cells received in the frame. In some embodiments, a passageway extends between adjacent receptacles. Disposed within the passageway is a plug which exhibits more resistance to thermal energy migration than other portions of the frame that define the adjacent receptacles.
H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
H01M 2/12 - Vent plugs or other mechanical arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
79.
Apparatus, method and article for authentication, security and control of portable charging devices and power storage devices, such as batteries
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source, such as the electrical grid or an electrical service of an installation location. Users may also use portable charging devices that authenticate portable electrical energy storage devices or are authenticated by portable electrical energy storage devices before the charging is allowed or enabled. This authentication may be via wired or wireless communication channels between the portable charging device and portable electrical energy storage device, such as via near field communication (NFC) channels.
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). To avoid theft and tampering of the portable electrical energy storage devices, by default, each portable electrical energy storage device is locked in and operably connected to the vehicle to which it provides power unless the vehicle comes within the vicinity of a collection, charging and distribution machine or other authorized external device such as that in a service center. Once within the vicinity of a collection, charging and distribution machine or other authorized external device a locking mechanism in the vehicle or within the portable electrical energy storage device unlocks and allows the portable electrical energy storage device to be exchanged or serviced.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 7/06 - Dynamic electric resistor braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/22 - Dynamic electric resistor braking, combined with dynamic electric regenerative braking
G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
B60L 1/14 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric lighting circuits
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
G07F 15/00 - Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas, or electricity
G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
81.
Systems and methods for asset tracking using an ad-hoc mesh network of mobile devices
An asset includes a short range transmitter that broadcasts a first signal that includes a unique identifier associated with the asset. Each asset is carried by one of number of mobile devices, and each asset is freely exchangeable between any of the number of mobile devices. Each of at least some of the mobile devices carries a receiver to receive the first signals within reception range of the receiver. Each of at least some of the mobile devices aggregates the received unique identifiers. Each of at least some of the mobile devices carries a transmitter that transmits a second signal that includes data representative of a geolocation of the respective mobile device and data indicative of the unique identifiers received by the respective mobile device to a back-end system. The back-end system uses the data included in the received second signals to track and locate assets within a geographic area.
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Locations of collection, charging and distribution machines having available charged portable electrical energy storage devices are communicated to or acquired by a mobile device of a user, or displayed on a collection, charging and distribution machine. The locations are indicated on a graphical user interface on a map on a user's mobile device relative to the user's current location. The user may use their mobile device select particular locations on the map to reserve an available portable electrical energy storage device. The system nay also warn the user that the user is near an edge of the pre-determined area having portable electrical energy storage device collection, charging and distribution machines. Reservations may also be made automatically based on information regarding a potential route of a user.
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G07F 15/00 - Coin-freed apparatus with meter-controlled dispensing of liquid, gas, or electricity
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
G01C 21/36 - Input/output arrangements for on-board computers
G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
G07F 17/12 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property comprising lockable containers, e.g. for accepting clothes to be cleaned
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 7/06 - Dynamic electric resistor braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/22 - Dynamic electric resistor braking, combined with dynamic electric regenerative braking
B60L 50/50 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells
B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
A battery charging apparatus includes a battery compartment having a receptacle that is configured to receive a battery pack. The battery charging apparatus includes a first heat exchange module and/or a second heat exchange module. The first heat exchange module includes a plenum surrounding the receptacle, where the plenum includes a chamber to receive a fluid. The plenum also includes a plurality of flow guides disposed in the chamber to define a variable flow passage for the fluid. The second heat exchange module includes a battery connector and a heat sink thermally coupled to the battery connector. The heat sink is arranged to dissipate thermal energy from the battery pack.
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices. To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source. As demand at individual collection, charging and distribution machines increases or decreases relative to other collection, charging and distribution machines, a distribution management system initiates redistribution of portable electrical energy storage devices from one collection, charging and distribution machine to another collection, charging and distribution machine in an expeditious manner. Also, redeemable incentives are offered to users to return or exchange their portable electrical energy storage devices at selected collection, charging and distribution machines within the network to effect the redistribution.
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposes; Monitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
G06Q 10/02 - Reservations, e.g. for tickets, services or events
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
G06F 3/06 - Digital input from, or digital output to, record carriers
B60L 15/20 - Methods, circuits or devices for controlling the propulsion of electrically-propelled vehicles, e.g. their traction-motor speed, to achieve a desired performance; Adaptation of control equipment on electrically-propelled vehicles for remote actuation from a stationary place, from alternative parts of the vehicle or from alternative vehicles of the same vehicle train for control of the vehicle or its driving motor to achieve a desired performance, e.g. speed, torque, programmed variation of speed
B60L 1/00 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles
B60L 1/02 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric heating circuits
B60L 1/14 - Supplying electric power to auxiliary equipment of electrically-propelled vehicles to electric lighting circuits
B60L 7/06 - Dynamic electric resistor braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/14 - Dynamic electric regenerative braking for vehicles propelled by ac motors
B60L 7/22 - Dynamic electric resistor braking, combined with dynamic electric regenerative braking
E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
G05B 19/05 - Programmable logic controllers, e.g. simulating logic interconnections of signals according to ladder diagrams or function charts
B60R 25/04 - Fittings or systems for preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of vehicles operating on vehicle systems or fittings, e.g. on doors, seats or windscreens operating on the propulsion system, e.g. engine or drive motor
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
B60L 50/40 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by capacitors
B60L 50/51 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells characterised by AC-motors
B60L 53/80 - Exchanging energy storage elements, e.g. removable batteries
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
B60L 53/65 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations involving identification of vehicles or their battery types
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehicles; Charging stations or on-board charging equipment therefor; Exchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60L 58/16 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to battery ageing, e.g. to the number of charging cycles or the state of health [SoH]
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
B60L 58/26 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries for controlling the temperature of batteries by cooling
B60L 50/60 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle using propulsion power supplied by batteries or fuel cells using power supplied by batteries
B60L 50/64 - Constructional details of batteries specially adapted for electric vehicles
B60L 53/68 - Off-site monitoring or control, e.g. remote control
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
94.
FRAME FOR PORTABLE ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE CELLS
A portable electrical energy storage device is provided with a frame (100) that includes a plurality of receptacles (102) for receiving a portion of a portable electrical energy storage cell (200). A cap (910) is provided over the plurality of receptacles (102) and the portion of the portable electrical energy storage cells received in the frame (100). In some embodiments, a passageway (112) extends between adjacent receptacles (102). Disposed within the passageway (112) is a plug which exhibits more resistance to thermal energy migration than other portions of the frame that define the adjacent receptacles.
H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
H01M 2/12 - Vent plugs or other mechanical arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
95.
Frame for portable electrical energy storage cells
A portable electrical energy storage device is provided with a frame that includes a plurality of receptacles for receiving a portion of a portable electrical energy storage cell. A cap is provided over the plurality of receptacles and the portion of the portable electrical energy storage cells received in the frame. In some embodiments, a passageway extends between adjacent receptacles. Disposed within the passageway is a plug which exhibits more resistance to thermal energy migration than other portions of the frame that define the adjacent receptacles.
H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders
H01M 2/12 - Vent plugs or other mechanical arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Relevant information regarding vehicles that use the collection and distribution machines is communicated to or acquired by mobile devices of users associated with one or more of the vehicles. The vehicle information may include information regarding diagnostics or status of the vehicle and information regarding usage history of the vehicle received from different sources. This information is then processed and analyzed at the mobile device and such information is presented by the mobile device in a useful manner to the user and/or communicated to another device external to the mobile device, such as the vehicle, for further processing or communication of the data.
A network of collection and distribution machines may collect, charge and/or distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Electric vehicles available for sharing, renting or otherwise available for temporary use may be located at such collection and distribution machines or other designated areas. Users may request temporary use of such electric vehicles via a user interface of the collection and distribution machine, the user's mobile device or that of the electric vehicle itself. During temporary use, the user may exchange depleted portable electrical energy storage devices of the vehicle being used for charged portable electrical energy storage devices at the collection and distribution machines and may be offered the opportunity to terminate the temporary use session or continue the temporary use session in conjunction with the portable electrical energy storage device exchange.
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distribution; Inventory or stock management
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project management; Enterprise or organisation planning; Enterprise or organisation modelling
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
G07C 5/00 - Registering or indicating the working of vehicles
G07C 5/08 - Registering or indicating performance data other than driving, working, idle, or waiting time, with or without registering driving, working, idle, or waiting time
99.
Apparatus, method and article for electric vehicle sharing
A network of collection and distribution machines may collect, charge and/or distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Electric vehicles available for sharing, renting or otherwise available for temporary use may be located at such collection and distribution machines or other designated areas. Users may request temporary use of such electric vehicles via a user interface of the collection and distribution machine, the user's mobile device or that of the electric vehicle itself. During temporary use, the user may exchange depleted portable electrical energy storage devices of the vehicle being used for charged portable electrical energy storage devices at the collection and distribution machines and may be offered the opportunity to terminate the temporary use session or continue the temporary use session in conjunction with the portable electrical energy storage device exchange.
A network of collection and distribution machines may collect, charge and/or distribute portable electrical energy storage devices (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors or ultracapacitors). Electric vehicles available for sharing, renting or otherwise available for temporary use may be located at such collection and distribution machines or other designated areas. Users may request temporary use of such electric vehicles via a user interface of the collection and distribution machine, the user's mobile device or that of the electric vehicle itself. During temporary use, the user may exchange depleted portable electrical energy storage devices of the vehicle being used for charged portable electrical energy storage devices at the collection and distribution machines and may be offered the opportunity to terminate the temporary use session or continue the temporary use session in conjunction with the portable electrical energy storage device exchange.
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