Abstract

A controller, for use in an alternating current environment, for controlling a charge applied to electrical devices, such as electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The controller determines the current/power to be applied to the electrical devices to decrease charging time compared to conventional techniques while satisfying charging standards.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 7/04 - Regulation of the charging current or voltage
• B60L 53/62 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to charging parameters, e.g. current, voltage or electrical charge

Abstract

A power management device for intelligently splitting and controlling a high power outlet is described. The device includes a housing, power input, outlets, power sensor, and a controller. The housing has an internal compartment configured to hold components of the device and an exterior surface. The device has a plurality of outlets on the exterior surface of the housing. Each outlet is configured to connect to an appliance. Each outlet has a power sensor configured to sense current draw and/or power use at the outlet. The controller of the device is contained within the internal compartment of the housing and monitors the usage of each outlet via readings from the power sensors. The controller determines, based on the monitored usage and appliance parameters, one or more outlets to provide current to, and causes current to be provided to the determined outlet(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply
• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

Abstract

A power sharing device allows a single high voltage electric socket to be shared with one or more appliances and an EV charger. The device can be easily installed and used without updating the electric circuit of the dwelling. The device senses the load of the appliance socket(s) and automatically disconnects the EV charger socket if significant current is being drawn by the appliance(s). The device may also include a circuit breaker to prevent current overload of the electric circuit. These and other features of the device provide improved safety relative to existing solutions.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/10 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes for surface mounting on a wall
• B60L 53/31 - Charging columns specially adapted for electric vehicles
• H01R 13/703 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts
• H01R 13/713 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being a safety switch
• H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits

Abstract

A power management device for intelligently splitting and controlling a high power outlet is described. The device includes a housing, power input, outlets, power sensor, and a controller. The housing has an internal compartment configured to hold components of the device and an exterior surface. The device has a plurality of outlets on the exterior surface of the housing. Each outlet is configured to connect to an appliance. Each outlet has a power sensor configured to sense current draw and/or power use at the outlet. The controller of the device is contained within the internal compartment of the housing and monitors the usage of each outlet via readings from the power sensors. The controller determines, based on the monitored usage and appliance parameters, one or more outlets to provide current to, and causes current to be provided to the determined outlet(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
• G01R 22/06 - Arrangements for measuring time integral of electric power or current, e.g. electricity meters by electronic methods
• G06Q 50/06 - Energy or water supply
• H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks

Abstract

A power management device for intelligently splitting and controlling a high power outlet is described. The device includes a housing, power input, outlets, power sensor, and a controller. The housing has an internal compartment configured to hold components of the device and an exterior surface. The device has a plurality of outlets on the exterior surface of the housing. Each outlet is configured to connect to an appliance. Each outlet has a power sensor configured to sense current draw and/or power use at the outlet. The controller of the device is contained within the internal compartment of the housing and monitors the usage of each outlet via readings from the power sensors. The controller determines, based on the monitored usage and appliance parameters, one or more outlets to provide current to, and causes current to be provided to the determined outlet(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02B 1/03 - Boards, panels, desksParts thereof or accessories therefor for energy meters
• H02B 1/26 - CasingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
• H02B 1/30 - Cabinet-type casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
• H02B 1/32 - Mounting of devices therein
• H02B 1/40 - Wall-mounted casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor

Abstract

A power management device for intelligently splitting and controlling a high power outlet is described. The device includes a housing, power input, outlets, power sensor, and a controller. The housing has an internal compartment configured to hold components of the device and an exterior surface. The device has a plurality of outlets on the exterior surface of the housing. Each outlet is configured to connect to an appliance. Each outlet has a power sensor configured to sense current draw and/or power use at the outlet. The controller of the device is contained within the internal compartment of the housing and monitors the usage of each outlet via readings from the power sensors. The controller determines, based on the monitored usage and appliance parameters, one or more outlets to provide current to, and causes current to be provided to the determined outlet(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• H02B 1/03 - Boards, panels, desksParts thereof or accessories therefor for energy meters
• H02B 1/26 - CasingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
• H02B 1/30 - Cabinet-type casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor
• H02B 1/32 - Mounting of devices therein
• H02B 1/40 - Wall-mounted casingsParts thereof or accessories therefor

Goods & Services

electrical switches; power switches

Goods & Services

Consumer and commercial electrical products, apparatus and instruments in the nature of electrical switches, power switches, electric chargers, battery chargers, power extension cables, electrical socket cable adapters, electrical plug adapters, and electrical controlling devices, all used to provide power to and from electric vehicles (EVs), electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), home electronics, electric power tools, electric appliances, solar power systems, home automation, and battery storage systems.

Goods & Services

(1) Consumer and commercial electrical products, apparatus and instruments in the nature of electrical switches, power switches, electric chargers, battery chargers, power extension cables, electrical socket cable adapters, electrical plug adapters, and electrical controlling devices, all used to provide power to and from electric vehicles (EVs), electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), home electronics, electric power tools, electric appliances, solar power systems, home automation, and battery storage systems.

Goods & Services

Electric vehicle supply equipment in the nature of electric chargers, electrical switches, and electrical controlling devices for charging, switching, regulating and controlling electricity between electric vehicles, home appliances, common electrical power outlets, generators, battery backup systems, and solar power storage management systems

Goods & Services

Consumer and commercial electrical products, apparatus and instruments in the nature of electrical switches, power switches, electric chargers, battery chargers, power extension cables, electrical socket cable adapters, electrical plug adapters, and electrical controlling devices, all used to provide power to and from electric vehicles (EVs), electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), home electronics, electric power tools, electric appliances, solar power systems, home automation, and battery storage systems