H02J7/0042

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, VEHICLES, AND METHODS FOR COOLING ELECTRONICS
20230049777 · 2023-02-16 ·

Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative devices, systems, vehicles, and methods. In an illustrative embodiment, a device includes a processor and a memory configured to store computer-executable instructions. The computer-executable instructions are configured to cause the processor to receive device cooling information, determine a cooling electronic device condition in response to the received device cooling information, and instruct application of a cooling function in response to the determined cooling electronic device condition.

DISCHARGING ASSEMBLY, POWER FEEDING SYSTEM, AND POWER FEEDING METHOD
20230048414 · 2023-02-16 · ·

A discharging assembly includes: a first end to which electric power is input from a connected discharging port; a first voltage line, a second voltage line and a neutral line; and a second end that outputs first AC power and second AC power. The first AC power applies a first voltage between the first voltage line and the neutral line. The second AC power applies a second voltage between the second voltage line and the neutral line. The second end includes a first electrical outlet and a second electrical outlet. The first electrical outlet includes a first voltage terminal connected to the first voltage line, a second voltage terminal connected to the second voltage line, and a ground terminal connected to the neutral line. The second electrical outlet includes a voltage terminal connected to the first voltage line, and a ground terminal connected to the neutral line.

Inductive Fast Charger

A power electronic converter includes a plurality of converter cells, each comprising an inductive power transfer stage having a coupled inductor coupling first and second sides of the converter cell, wherein the inductor comprises a first winding around a first magnetic core and a second winding around a second magnetic core; wherein the first winding and the first magnetic core are separated from the second winding and the second magnetic core by a flat electric insulation layer that provides electric insulation between the first and second sides of the converter cell; wherein at least two of the coupled inductors are arranged so that their insulation layers form a single contiguous insulation layer.

Hand-Held Power Tool and Rechargeable Battery Pack for a Hand-Held Power Tool
20230047547 · 2023-02-16 ·

The disclosure relates to a rechargeable battery pack for a hand-held power tool, having an interface for establishing an electrical connection of the rechargeable battery pack to a hand-held power tool and/or a charging device. The interface has contact elements for electrically contacting corresponding mating contact elements on the hand-held power tool and/or on the charging device. One contact element is a signal contact element which is electrically connected to an encoder element of the rechargeable battery pack. A rechargeable battery pack electronics is configured to provide information relating to the rechargeable battery pack via the signal contact element, said information relating to the rechargeable battery pack being stored, at least in part, in the at least one encoder element, wherein in the rechargeable battery pack electronics, the encoder element is connected, in an electric parallel circuit, in parallel with a dynamic current path.

Electric Vehicle Charging System

An electric vehicle charging system includes a charging connector configured to receive a charging cable provided with electrical charging wires. The charging cable and/or the charging connector provide a flow path for guiding a liquid coolant, cooling the charging cable and/or the charging connector, and a thermal management unit for cooling the liquid coolant, the thermal management unit being fluidly connected to the flow path. The liquid coolant is an ionizable coolant, wherein a deionizing unit is provided and fluidly connected to the flow path for deionizing the liquid coolant to decrease its conductivity.

VEHICLE, POWER FEEDING SYSTEM, AND POWER FEEDING METHOD
20230049374 · 2023-02-16 · ·

A vehicle includes a power storage device, a discharging port, a power conversion circuit, and a controller. The discharging port includes a first output terminal, a second output terminal and a ground terminal. Each of the first output terminal and the second output terminal is not grounded to a body of the vehicle. The controller is configured to obtain a requested voltage value of a discharging connector connected to the discharging port. When the discharging connector is connected to the discharging port, the controller controls the power conversion circuit such that a voltage corresponding to the requested voltage value of the discharging connector is applied between the first output terminal and the second output terminal.

SHELF LIGHT FOR PLANT GROWTH
20230052875 · 2023-02-16 ·

Disclosed is a shelf light for plant growth having vertical stand with a plurality of wooden partitions vertically arranged in parallel at intervals and wooden vertical rod connected between adjacent wooden partitions, and lighting unit on top of vertical stand. Wooden partition on topmost end vertically is constructed as light holder for arranging lighting unit; power box powering lighting unit is mounted on another wooden partition below light holder; power box is provided with plug connecting wire accessing to electricity, with side wall configured with USB-A, USB-B and USB-C interfaces and top surface configured with wireless charging pad. The utility model, a framework entirely formed by connecting all-wooden materials, has firm structure, with functions of plant growth light, USB power docking station and wireless charging pad, so as to provide green decoration for home environment while compounding use of charging base stations, resulting in strong functionality and high space utilization.

Systems and methods for communicating information
11580949 · 2023-02-14 · ·

Systems and methods for communicating information related to a wearable device are disclosed. Exemplary information includes audio information.

Physical stand for multiple device orientations and peripheral card reader

There are provided systems and methods for a physical stand for multiple device orientations and peripheral card reader. A device stand may include a dock that allows for placement and securing of a computing device within the device case, such as through a locking or connecting mechanism. The device dock further includes a peripheral component, such as a physical card reader, that allows for reading and entry of card data into the computing device for use with an electronic transaction processing application on the computing device. This allows the computing device to process transactions electronic with an online service provider. Further, the device stand includes a hinge or joint that allows for rotating and inverting of the computing device over a curved extension from a base of the device stand, which allows the computing device to be viewed in multiple directions and orientations.

Robot apparatus for establishing a charging connection between a charging apparatus and an energy storage unit of a motor vehicle
11577621 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A robot apparatus for establishing a charging connection between a charging device and an energy storage unit of a motor vehicle, having a movement unit, by which the robot apparatus is movable in relation to the charging device and the motor vehicle, having a receptacle device, by which a charging element of the charging device can be received, can be coupled to a coupling element of the energy storage unit and subsequently released, and having a detection unit, by which a position of the coupling element on the motor vehicle is ascertainable, wherein the robot apparatus is connectable by a support device to the motor vehicle, whereby a force is transmittable from the robot apparatus to the motor vehicle.