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What is a Patent for Vehicle modular charging systems for vehicles
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Electric vehicles (e.g. electric cars) are charged using the legacy AC power outlets that are part of the current infrastructure. A charger on board (OBC) is integrated into the car to allow for easy charging of the battery. Byhaving the OBC inside the vehicle it allows the charging infrastructure to be more affordable (e.g. there are a variety of chargers available, but not every charger needs electronic power conversion, while some might transmit AC power directly from a power grid to the car). The on-board charger will only offer a limited output of power due to the size and weight of any equipment in the vehicle. This leads to long charging times. Fast DC charging can be found in special charging stations that are available only at certain places.
Disclosed herein are implementations of modular charging systems for vehicles.
A first aspect of this specification describes the systems which can include the subject matter as follows: following manner: a first alternating voltage to direct power converter an interface for charging with first pair of conductors that are connected to the alternating input terminals of an initial alternating voltage to direct present converter; and a processing apparatus configured to: Receive one or more control signals as a vehicle connects the charging interface. charge the battery of the vehicle with direct current passing through a second pair conductors simultaneously with charging the battery using alternating electricity
A second aspect of this specification describes how the subject matter can be integrated into charging methods. This includes connecting a vehicle to the charger to an interface for charging that has two conductors that are connected directly to the terminals on a vehicle’s battery.
A third element of this specification describes vehicles that could comprise: a battery that can supply the power needed to one or more motors and an onboard alternating direct current converter that converts power with direct current terminals attached to battery terminals; a charging interface comprising a first pair of conductors that are connected directly to the alternating terminals as well as a second pair conductors; and a processing device that is configured to transmit one to three control signals to instigate charging of the batteries through direct current flowing through the first and second conductors.
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