Multi-standard, alternating current or direct current compatible electric vehicle supply equipment

摘要

A multi-standard compatible electric vehicle supply equipment includes a plurality of different electric vehicle connectors each of which corresponds to one of a plurality of different electric vehicle standards. A power converter inputs alternating current power and includes an output to output direct current power. A circuit is structured to selectively electrically connect a source of alternating current power to a number of the electric vehicle connectors, selectively electrically connect the output of the power converter to a selected one of the different electric vehicle connectors, employ a plurality of different communication protocols for the different electric vehicle connectors, detect connectivity of one of the different electric vehicle connectors with an electric vehicle and responsively select one of a plurality of different charging modes, and communicate with the electric vehicle through the selected one of the different electric vehicle connectors.

主权项

1. A multi-standard compatible electric vehicle supply equipment comprising:
a plurality of different electric vehicle connectors each of which corresponds to one of a plurality of different electric vehicle standards; a power converter structured to input alternating current power and including an output structured to output direct current power; a first switch structured to selectively electrically connect a source of alternating current power to a number of said different electric vehicle connectors; a second switch structured to selectively electrically connect the output of said power converter to a selected one of said different electric vehicle connectors; a protocol interpretation and mapping component structured to employ a plurality of different communication protocols for said different electric vehicle connectors; an interface between said protocol interpretation and mapping component and said power converter; a first circuit structured to detect connectivity of one of said different electric vehicle connectors with an electric vehicle and responsively select one of a plurality of different charging modes, and to control said first switch, said second switch and a plurality of third switches; a second circuit structured to communicate with said electric vehicle through said selected one of said different electric vehicle connectors; and said plurality of third switches structured to electrically connect said protocol interpretation and mapping component to one of said first and second circuits.