SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING
First Claim
1. An apparatus comprising:
- an input connector configured for coupling with an alternating current (AC) power source;
an output connector configured for coupling with an electric vehicle;
a variable-output transformer comprising a primary side and a secondary side, wherein said primary side is coupled to said input connector and said secondary side is coupled to said output connector and configured to be in selective electromagnetic communication with an energy storage device associated with the electric vehicle; and
a controller coupled to said transformer and configured to determine a level of voltage to provide to the electric vehicle.
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Abstract
An electric vehicle charging station is described. The charging station includes an input connector configured for coupling with an alternating current (AC) power source and an output connector configured for coupling with an electric vehicle. The charging station also includes a variable-output transformer comprising a primary side and a secondary side. The primary side is coupled to the input connector and the secondary side is coupled to the output connector and configured to be in selective electromagnetic communication with an energy storage device associated with the electric vehicle. The charging station also includes a controller coupled to the transformer and configured to determine a level of voltage to provide to the electric vehicle.
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20 Claims
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1. An apparatus comprising:
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an input connector configured for coupling with an alternating current (AC) power source; an output connector configured for coupling with an electric vehicle; a variable-output transformer comprising a primary side and a secondary side, wherein said primary side is coupled to said input connector and said secondary side is coupled to said output connector and configured to be in selective electromagnetic communication with an energy storage device associated with the electric vehicle; and a controller coupled to said transformer and configured to determine a level of voltage to provide to the electric vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method comprising:
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receiving AC power at a variable-output transformer; and determining a level of voltage to be output from the variable-output transformer for use by an electric vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An apparatus comprising:
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an electric motor; at least one direct current (DC) energy storage device configured to power said electric motor; a power converter comprising a DC connector and an AC connector, said DC connector coupled to said at least one DC energy storage device; a connection device selectively coupled to said AC connector for coupling with an AC power source; and a switching device comprising a first position and a second position, wherein said first position couples said AC connector and said electric motor, and said second position couples said AC connector and said connection device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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