Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for a listening only wireless network controller in a wireless battery management system are disclosed. A primary wireless network controller (WNC) receives battery sensor data from a plurality of module monitoring systems (MMSs). A secondary WNC also receives the battery sensor data from the MMSs. The secondary WNC is listening-only, in that it does not send commands to the MMSs. The listening-only WNC may be used to collect and provide redundant data for communication integrity or enhanced data for performance and diagnostic purposes. A collection of listening-only WNCs may be used to map locations of MMSs based on signal strength.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device includes at least one substrate, a lid, a MEMS component, a sensor, and a power supply. The lid is coupled to the substrate so that the substrate and the lid cooperatively define an interior cavity. The MEMS component is disposed within the interior cavity. The sensor is disposed within the interior cavity and is arranged to detect a parameter of the interior cavity. The power supply provides current to the sensor. The power supply is configured to control current during a ramp-up transition of the current and a ramp-down transition of the current such that the ramp-up transition and the ramp-down transition have attenuated high-frequency components.

Abstract: The positive electrode of the unit in an m-th configuration stage (m is an integer satisfying 2?m?n) is connected to a negative electrode of the unit in an (m?1)-th configuration stage. A drain-side terminal of the step-up switch included in the m-th configuration stage is connected to a source-side terminal of the step-up switch included in the (m?1)-th configuration stage. A source-side terminal of the step-up switch included in an n-th configuration stage is connected to a negative electrode of the unit included in the n-th configuration stage. The n step-up switches connected in series are connected in parallel to a series circuit including the power storage mechanism and the reactor.

Abstract: An electrical apparatus incorporates a first rechargeable battery (11) and a second rechargeable battery (12) connected in parallel with the first rechargeable battery (11), the second rechargeable battery (12) having an allowable maximum discharge current larger than that of the first rechargeable battery (11). The electrical apparatus includes: a power supply path (15a) configured to input power supplied from the first rechargeable battery (11) and from the second rechargeable battery (12) to a load (15); and a discharge current limiting circuit connected serially with the first rechargeable battery (11) and configured to perform control in such a manner that a discharge current flowing from the first rechargeable battery (11) to the second rechargeable battery (12) and/or to the power supply path (15a) does not exceed the maximum discharge current of the first rechargeable battery (11).

Abstract: A system and method for controlling charging of plug-in vehicle are provided to charge a high-voltage battery mounted in the vehicle by converting AC power into DC power using an OBC. The method includes determining whether the high-voltage battery is charged by the operation of the OBC and whether the temperature of the high-voltage battery is greater than a predetermined reference cooling temperature while the high-voltage battery is charged to determine whether to cool the high-voltage battery. Additionally, whether the temperature of the high-voltage battery is greater than a predetermined failure determination temperature is determined to determine whether the high-voltage battery is abnormal when the temperature of the high-voltage battery is greater than the reference cooling temperature. A battery cooling fan mounted in the vehicle is maximally driven to cool the high-voltage battery when the temperature of the high-voltage battery is greater than the failure determination temperature.

Abstract: Mixed-metal oxides and lithiated mixed-metal oxides are disclosed that involve compounds according to, respectively, NixMnyCozMe?O? and Li1+?NixMnyCozMe?O?. In these compounds, Me is selected from B, Na, Mg, Al, Si, K, Ca, Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zn, Ga, Ge, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ru, Ag, In, and combinations thereof; 0?x?1; 0?y?1; 0?z<1; x+y+z>0; 0???0.5; and x+y+?>0. For the mixed-metal oxides, 1???5. For the lithiated mixed-metal oxides, ?0.1???1.0 and 1.9???3. The mixed-metal oxides and the lithiated mixed-metal oxides include particles having an average density greater than or equal to 90% of an ideal crystalline density.

Abstract: A power system includes a traction battery, and a rectifier including a pair of diodes, a pair of switches, and a pair of capacitors each in parallel with a different one of the switches such that alternating current input to the rectifier results in alternating voltage having parabolic approaches to maximum magnitude values being input to the rectifier. The maximum magnitude values correspond to a magnitude of voltage output to the traction battery.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for managing the energy demand of a charging station for an electric vehicle having an energy storage device, a charging power being supplied and controlled conductively via a charging connection line with the aim of providing a largest possible (current) control potential in order to attain grid stability for the power supply system. An anticipated parking duration and a desired energy amount are recorded as power-specific vehicle data and customer-specific data. Based on the aforementioned data, a charging plan is established which can follow different charging strategies according to the invention which dictate the temporal progress of the charging power while parking.

Abstract: A vehicle electrical system having an electrical energy store, a direct voltage converter and a direct current transmission connection is described. The direct current transmission connection is connected to the energy store via the direct voltage converter. The vehicle electrical system also has a bypass switch which connects the electrical energy store in a switchable fashion to the direct voltage transmission connection. In addition, a method, a charging system, a charging station and a further vehicle electrical system are described.

Abstract: Two-way exchange vending can be performed by a two-way exchange based vending machine. The two-way exchange based vending machine can vend rechargeable batteries. The two-way exchange based vending machine can include different modules to perform different functionalities. The two-way exchange based vending machine can include a communications module, a dispensing module, a rejection module, and a receiving module. The communications module can communicate information to and receive inputs from a user. The dispensing module can dispense one or more rechargeable batteries or other requested products to a user. The receiving module can receive one or more rechargeable batteries from a user.

Abstract: A method and a circuit for complying with specified maximum values for output parameters a power supply unit includes at least a non-floating switch converter, an output voltage control unit, a current limiter and a switch element, wherein actual values of the current and voltage outputs of the power supply unit are measured continuously, where an evaluation unit calculates actual output power values of the power supply unit from the actual measured values of the output current and voltages, and subsequently compares at least the respective actually measured values of the output current and the respective actually calculated output power values with specified maximum values such that if at least one of the specified maximum values is exceeded by an actually measured value of the output current and/or by an actually calculated output power value, a current flow in the power supply unit is then interrupted by the evaluation unit.

Abstract: In some implementations, a wireless charger includes a power transmission coil, a magnet sensor, an electromagnet, and control circuitry. The power transmission coil can wirelessly provide power at a charging area of the wireless charger through inductive coupling. The magnet sensor is arranged to detect the presence of a magnet at the charging area. The electromagnet can generate a magnetic field in the charging area when the electromagnet is energized. The control circuitry is able to selectively energize the electromagnet based on signals generated using the magnet sensor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide a starting method and a starting device. In an aspect, in the starting method provided by the embodiments of the present application, when an input voltage of an energy storage system meets a first specified condition, then judging whether the input voltage meets a second specified condition, if yes, then starting the energy storage system. Therefore, the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application can solve the problems of poor starting efficiency and high cost in the prior art.

Abstract: An in-vehicle emergency power supply device includes a power storage unit including an electric double-layer capacitor, a charging circuit charging the power storage unit, a discharging circuit discharging the power storage unit, and a controller controlling the charging circuit and the discharging circuit. When the charging circuit charges the power storage unit, the controller determines a set full charging voltage of the power storage unit, determines a correction charging voltage lower than the set full charging voltage based on the set full charging voltage, and controls the charging circuit to charge the power storage unit until a stored voltage reaches the correction charging voltage. This in-vehicle emergency power supply device stabilizes an output voltage thereof.

Abstract: A charging apparatus for simultaneously charging multiple mobile devices. The apparatus includes a base having means for connecting the base to an electrical power source, at least one charging unit supported by the base and having at least one electrical port configured for supplying power to a mobile device, and a battery that draws power from the base and supplies power to the electrical port of the charging unit.

Abstract: Described herein are embodiments of apparatuses and methods for optimizing pairing of a wireless power transmission system (WPTS) with a wireless power receiver client (WPRC) in a localized system. A current WPTS-WPRC pairing and at least one alternate WPTS-WPRC pairing are assessed and the WPTS-WPRC pairing is updated based on associated pairing quality metrics. In this way, a system of many WPTSs and WPRCs will approach an Epsilon equilibrium such that no WPRC would be significantly better served by being paired with a different WPTS.

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus for engine start-up includes: an energy storage device, a first switch provided in a first energizing path to the energy storage device, a step-down circuit provided in a second energizing path to the energy storage device, and a controller. The controller turns the first switch on to discharge through the first energizing path at engine start-up, and turns the first switch off to select the second energizing path if an output voltage of a vehicle generator is higher than a predetermined voltage to cause the output voltage of the vehicle generator to be stepped down with the step-down circuit to charge the energy storage device.

Abstract: A hoist system includes a load attaching member a single conductor connecting the load attaching member to a hoist for raising and lowering the load attaching member and single conductor. A sensor is operatively connected to the load attaching member to sense a monitored parameter of the load attaching member. The sensor is electrically connected to a receiving module of the hoist for single wired-transmission along the single conductor from the sensor to the receiving module.

Abstract: A system for intelligent cycling of a battery for improved lifetime longevity includes a charge interrupt predictor executable to predict a likelihood of a power source disconnect event interrupting a current flow to the battery within one or more segments of a future time interval. The system also includes a charge cycle model executable to model a charge cycle for the battery within the future time interval based on the charge interrupt prediction. The system further includes a charge cycling controller that controls battery circuitry to charge or discharge the battery in accord with the charge cycle model.

Abstract: A distributed single-stage on-board charging device comprises a first transformer having a first primary winding and a first secondary winding; a first capacitor connected to the first primary winding; a first inductor connected to the first capacitor, wherein the first capacitor is located between the first inductor and the first transformer; a first transistor connected to the first capacitor and the first inductor; a first diode connected to the first secondary winding; a second transformer having a second primary winding and a second secondary winding, wherein the first transformer and the second transformer are connected in parallel; a second capacitor connected to the second primary winding; a second inductor connected to the second capacitor, wherein the second capacitor is located between the second inductor and the second transformer; and a second transistor connected to the second capacitor and the second inductor.

Abstract: Implementations described herein generally relate to metal electrodes, more specifically lithium-containing anodes, high performance electrochemical devices, such as secondary batteries, including the aforementioned lithium-containing electrodes, and methods for fabricating the same. In one implementation, an anode electrode structure is provided. The anode electrode structure comprises a current collector comprising copper. The anode electrode structure further comprises a lithium metal film formed on the current collector. The anode electrode structure further comprises a solid electrolyte interface (SEI) film stack formed on the lithium metal film. The SEI film stack comprises a chalcogenide film formed on the lithium metal film. In one implementation, the SEI film stack further comprises a lithium oxide film formed on the chalcogenide film. In one implementation, the SEI film stack further comprises a lithium carbonate film formed on the lithium oxide film.

Abstract: A charging system for an eco-friendly vehicle is provided. The system includes a power supply unit that provides power for charging an automotive battery and a charging unit including a motor and an inverter connected with the motor, and that charges the battery by being supplied with power from the power supply unit. One or more relays connect the power supply unit and the battery to each other and a controller moves a rotor of the motor to a predetermined reference position before charging the battery.

Abstract: A charging apparatus is disclosed that charges a smartphone in a high-speed charging mode or in a general charging mode in consideration of a voltage state of a vehicle battery, or does not charge the smartphone, such that the charging apparatus effectively copes with unexpected situations capable of occurring in the vehicle. Therefore, when a voltage of a battery embedded in the vehicle reaches a constant voltage, the charging apparatus charges the smartphone in a manner that the in-vehicle battery voltage is protected, and no problem occurs in the vehicle when the vehicle starts engine ignition in the future. As a result, the charging apparatus efficiently charges the battery of the smartphone by adjusting the current and the voltage according to a voltage drop situation during a high-speed charging mode or a general charging mode, thereby efficiently charging the smartphone battery without causing overload to the battery.

Abstract: A notification appliance is disclosed that includes a light engine for generating light flashes at a predetermined interval, an energy store for supplying energy to the light engine to generate the light flashes at the predetermined intervals and a charge controller for charging the energy store to a full charge level required to generate the light flashes. The charge controller controlling an input current to charge the energy store to reach the full charge level at the predetermined interval.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, a moving wireless power receiver is configured to receive power wirelessly based on a prescribed path of the wireless power receiver. A prescribed path that a moving wireless power receiver traverses is identified. Further, at least one element of the wireless power receiver is controlled based on the prescribed path to change an amount of power received at the wireless power receiver from incident power transmitted by one or more wireless power transmitters. Specifically, the at least one element can be controlled to change the amount of power received at the wireless power receiver as either or both a posture and a position of the wireless power receiver change with respect to the one or more wireless power transmitters as the wireless power receiver traverses the prescribed path.

Abstract: Provided are a charging device and a vehicle capable of reducing the amount of noise flowing into a quick-charging facility. The pair of charging lines connecting the quick-charging facility (20) to an onboard battery (30) are referred to as quick-charging lines, and each of these quick-charging lines is provided with a relay (16-1, 16-2). Each relay (16-1, 16-2) is used to switch the current flowing in the respective quick-charging line on and off, the current being switched on during quick-charge and being switched off during normal charging. Each quick-charging line has a Y-capacitor (17) connected thereto closer to a QC port (15) than the respective relay (16-1, 16-2).

Abstract: In an electric storage element, a negative electrode has a negative-electrode collector and a negative-electrode active material layer provided on a principal face of the negative-electrode collector, the positive electrode having a positive-electrode collector and a positive-electrode active material layer provided on a principal face of the positive-electrode collector, and the separator insulating the negative electrode and the positive electrode, are stacked and wound together. A negative-electrode terminal and a positive-electrode terminal are electrically connected to the negative-electrode collector and the positive-electrode collector, respectively, and projects from a winding structure along a direction of a center axis of winding. A first protective tape covers the negative-electrode terminal and has lower ion permeability than that of the separator.

Abstract: A system for managing power supply devices includes a server including a database and a server end processing module. The server end processing module is configured to receive an alteration request from a user end electronic device and an alteration-confirmation signal from a service end electronic device, and send a confirmation response to the service end electronic device based on the received alteration request and alteration-confirmation signal in order for the service end electronic device to enable a target power supply device to update data stored therein.

Abstract: A modular, integrated charging system and method for fast charging of a battery of an electric vehicle (EV) include an under-ground stationary battery storage system and an above-ground charging station, which is operatively connected to an AC grid and a solar panel. The EV's battery may be charged using little or no grid capacity by prioritizing and managing power production and use based on loading and pricing in real time.

Abstract: A controller for compensating a voltage drop on a cable includes an output stage coupled to a channel configuration pin of the source device, a processor coupled to a power supply pin of a source device, and an error amplifier that includes a positive input coupled to a reference voltage, a negative input coupled to the channel configuration pin, a first output coupled to the output stage, and a second output coupled to the processor. The error amplifier is configured to supply a first signal to the output stage indicating a voltage difference between the reference voltage and a voltage at the channel configuration pin. The output stage is configured to supply an output current to the processor using the voltage drop and a stored current determined using the first signal. The processor is configured to generate a compensated supply voltage on the power supply pin using the output current.

Abstract: A single-stage AC/DC converter includes a boost PFC AC/DC converter and a half-bridge split-capacitor DC/DC converter. The boost PFC AC/DC converter includes a boost inductor, and the half-bridge split-capacitor DC/DC converter includes an inductor in series with a primary winding of a transformer. A method of operation of a single-stage AC/DC converter that includes a boost PFC AC/DC converter and a half-bridge split-capacitor DC/DC converter includes modulating a switching frequency of at least one switch. The method may further include maintaining a constant duty cycle, for example a duty cycle of 0.5. An implementation of the boost inductor in a boost PFC AC/DC converter of a single-stage AC/DC converter includes a variable boost inductor, such as two inductors of approximately equal inductance, and a boost inductor switching circuit, such as two single-pole, double-throw relays.

Abstract: A resource statistics collection method and apparatus, and a terminal are provided. The method includes: recording a process running on a terminal at each of at least two time points; for each of the time points, obtaining at least one hardware resource invoked by the process running at the time point; obtaining a process set including processes running at the at least two time points; and obtaining, according to the hardware resource invoked by the process in the process set, information about the at least one hardware resource occupied by an application associated with the process in the process set. In embodiments of the present invention, statistics collection is performed per process, so that information about the hardware resource occupied by each application of the terminal can be obtained, and a statistical granularity is relatively fine.

Abstract: A charging device housed on board a motor vehicle includes at least one “WPC” inductive primary antenna, having a charging frequency, and a second “A4WP” resonant primary antenna, having a resonant frequency at least 1000 times higher than the charging frequency, a ferromagnetic body situated below and joined to the inductive antenna. The method for charging a mobile terminal includes: equipping the ferromagnetic body and inductive antenna beforehand with a system able to move the ferromagnetic body and inductive antenna with respect to the resonant antenna, moving the ferromagnetic body associated with the inductive antenna with respect to the resonant antenna, depending on the resonant frequency of the resonant antenna when the mobile terminal is charged by the resonant antenna, and moving the ferromagnetic body associated with the inductive antenna depending on the charging efficiency of the inductive antenna when the mobile terminal is charged by the inductive antenna.

Abstract: Provided is a battery managing device that stores surplus power provided from a system via a power managing device, and controls the charging and discharging of a battery formed of multiple battery modules which supply stored power to the system. The battery managing device includes: a switch block that connects the multiple battery modules to the power managing device; a charging circuit that charges the battery by means of the power input from the power managing device; a smoothing circuit that discharges or charges the battery according to the real-time power deficit/surplus state of the system; and a control circuit that controls the operation of the switching block, the charging circuit, and the smoothing circuit.

Abstract: A method for detecting correct connection of at least one energy reservoir to a vehicle electrical system of a motor vehicle. The method includes: ascertaining a voltage dropping at the energy reservoir, and/or a current flowing through the energy reservoir, and/or a voltage present at a terminal as a representative of the electrical system voltage, when the electrical system voltage exceeds or falls below at least one desired voltage, preferably as a function of at least one magnitude characteristic of the energy reservoir, such as an open-circuit voltage or gassing voltage; comparing the ascertained magnitude, such as the voltage and/or current, with at least one limit value; correct connection of the energy reservoir to the vehicle electrical system, or at least one fault, is inferred as a function of the comparison.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electronic device of a metal member and a method therefor. The electronic device includes: a memory; an abnormality detection circuit; and a processor functionally connected with the memory or the abnormality detection circuit, wherein the processor is configured to detect whether there is an abnormality in an electric shock prevention circuit or whether a leakage path is formed from a ground of the electronic device to the metal member by using the abnormality detection circuit, and to control charging a battery of the electronic device according to whether there is the abnormality in the electric shock prevention circuit or whether the leakage path is formed. Other embodiments are possible.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring a charging pattern to identify a customer. The system includes a memory that stores instructions for executing processes for monitoring a charging pattern to identify a customer. The system also includes a processor configured to execute the instructions. The instructions cause the processor to: monitor charging patterns of each user of a plurality of users of a shared vehicle to determine a preferred charging mode for each user; generate a user profile for each user of the plurality of users, the user profile indicating preferences for each respective user; identify a user operating the vehicle; transmit, to a third party vendor, a request for a resource based on the user profile of the user operating the vehicle; and transmit a charging schedule to the vehicle after receiving a response to the request for the resource.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which includes: an input/output (I/O) port to be coupled to a device external to the apparatus; a battery having an output node; a voltage regulator to selectively supply power from the I/O port to the battery, to charge the battery; and a switch coupled between the I/O port and the output node, wherein the switch is to selectively allow flow of current from the device to the output node by bypassing the voltage regulator.

Abstract: A system, method and program product for managing a network of electric vehicle charging stations. A system is provided that includes: a system for tracking a capacity of each charging station in the network; an interface that allows each of a set of electric vehicle operators to enter an itinerary; and a scheduling system that generates at least one proposed agenda for each itinerary that includes a route, at least one charging station, and a charging time window for each at least one station.

Abstract: A current detecting apparatus and a battery management system are provided. In the current detecting apparatus, a positive electrode of a power battery pack is connected to a first terminal of a primary positive circuit, a negative electrode of the power battery pack is connected to a first terminal of a primary negative circuit, and a current sensor is connected in series between the negative electrode of the power battery pack and the first terminal of the primary negative circuit; the current sensor is configured for obtaining and outputting a voltage signal of the power battery pack; a microcontroller unit is configured for implementing current conversion on the voltage signal, transmitting a detected current value, which is obtained by the current conversion, of the power battery pack and receiving a control command for controlling the primary positive and negative circuits to turn on or turn off.

Abstract: An energy management device for controlling a charging control appliance in an electric vehicle is provided. The energy management device is designed to adjust a charging profile in the charging control appliance for the charging of a battery of the electric vehicle on a charging station or in the electric vehicle itself, the adjustment of the charging profile at least taking into account a planned time of use of the electric vehicle and a desired charging state of the battery as well as a pre-defined value for the maximum charging capacity of the electric vehicle. The energy management device is coupled to a measuring unit which is designed to measure an actual charging capacity provided for the electric vehicle by the charging station and, independently or as a result of a request from the energy management device, transmit same to the energy management device.

Abstract: In some examples, a wireless charging system includes a pressure sensitive plate, a plurality of charging coils, and a base that includes one or more processors and logic instructions. The logic instructions are executable by the one or more processors to detect a device placed on the pressure sensitive plate, determine a location of the device on the pressure sensitive plate, identify one or more charging coils of the plurality of charging coils that are within a predetermined distance from the device, and activate the one or more charging coils without activating remaining charging coils of the plurality of charging coils. The one or more charging coils are sufficiently near a receiver located in the device to create inductive coupling with the receiver to charge a battery of the device.

Abstract: A system including a processor and sensor for installation inside an underground vault. The sensor monitors a parameter inside the vault and sends a monitoring signal to the processor. Based on the monitoring signal, the processor may provide data to a memory for storage and/or control signals to an interface for transmission to an external device located within the vault. The control signals instruct the external device to modify the environment inside the vault. The sensor may be positioned inside an enclosure, which is inside a housing. An air moving device moves air into or out of the enclosure thereby drawing air from the vault into the enclosure before the sensor monitors the parameter. A heat generating component may be positioned inside the housing and when generating heat prevents moisture from condensing therein. The system may include a power unit that draws power from a power source inside the vault.

Abstract: A vehicle control device includes: a communication unit; a sensing unit configured to sense information associated with a vehicle; an output unit including at least one of a display unit or an audio output unit; at least one processor; and a computer-readable medium coupled to the at least one processor having stored thereon instructions which causes the at least one processor to perform operations including: receiving, through the communication unit, first information associated with charging stations from a first external device and second information associated with a driver of the vehicle from a second external device different from the first external device; receiving, through the sensing unit, third information associated with the vehicle; generating fourth information associated with charging of the vehicle based on at least one of the first information, the second information, or third information; and outputting, through the communication unit or the output unit, the fourth information.

Abstract: A battery reservation device (10) comprises a required charge amount acquisition component (11), a remaining battery charge acquisition component (12), a charging speed acquisition component (14), and an exchange completion time calculator (16). The required charge amount acquisition component (11) inputs the amount of battery charging needed by the user. The remaining battery charge acquisition component (12) acquires the remaining battery charge at the present time for each of the battery packs (1) at a plurality of battery stations (30). The charging speed acquisition component (14) acquires the charging speeds at the plurality of battery stations (30). The exchange completion time calculator (16) calculates the exchange completion time for the battery packs (1) at the plurality of battery stations (30) on the basis of the acquired required charge amount, the remaining battery charge at the present time, and the battery charging speed.

Abstract: Provided are a charging device and a vehicle capable of reducing the amount of noise flowing into a quick-charging facility. The pair of charging lines connecting the quick-charging facility (20) to an onboard battery (30) are referred to as quick-charging lines, and each of these quick-charging lines is provided with a relay (16-1, 16-2). Each relay (16-1, 16-2) is used to switch the current flowing in the respective quick-charging line on and off, the current being switched on during quick-charge and being switched off during normal charging. Each quick-charging line has a Y-capacitor (17) connected thereto closer to a QC port (15) than the respective relay (16-1, 16-2).

Abstract: An electronic device includes a charging power determining section and a control section. The charging power determining section determines a state of the charging power with respect to a remaining battery level, with reference to (i) information which indicates whether or not the remaining battery level of a rechargeable battery is lower than a first threshold and (ii) information which indicates whether or not the charging power, which is supplied from an external device to the rechargeable battery, is lower than a second threshold. The control section controls the electronic device to display a result of determination made by the charging power determining section.

Abstract: An electric charging station for a mobile drive unit includes a frame that defines an interior volume of space. The frame is configured to carry an electrical charging unit positioned above the interior volume of space. The station includes a station charge connector that is configured to be in electrical communication with the electrical charging unit and is also configured for mating with a corresponding charge connector of the mobile drive unit. The station charge connector extends forward within the interior volume of space along a longitudinal direction that is substantially perpendicular to the vertical direction. The station charge connector is connected to the frame by at least one compliant mechanism that is configured to provide the station charge connector with positional compliance with respect to the frame.

Abstract: A charging control apparatus and method for an electronic device are provided. During a process of charging, the power adapter first charges the battery with a constant-voltage direct current output, and then after the power adapter receives a quick-charging instruction, the power adapter adjusts an output voltage according to the voltage of the battery fed back by the charging control module, and if the output voltage meets a quick-charging voltage condition pre-set by the charging control module, the power adapter adjusts an output current and the output voltage respectively according to a preset quick-charging current value and a preset quick-charging voltage value for quick-charging the battery, and meanwhile the charging control module introduces direct current from the power adapter for charging the battery; during a process of quick-charging, the power adapter adjusts the output current in real time according to the output voltage thereof and the voltage of the battery.

Abstract: A charging apparatus for a mobile terminal includes: a control chip connected with the USB interface; a current detection circuit connected with the power supply circuit; a voltage detection circuit connected with the power supply circuit; an analog to digital converter (ADC) connected with the current detection circuit, the voltage detection circuit, and the control chip respectively, the current detection circuit and the voltage detection circuit are configured to provide the control chip with the current value of the current output current and the voltage value of the current output voltage respectively through the ADC; a power adjusting circuit connected with the control chip and the power supply circuit respectively, configured to adjust an output power of the power supply circuit based on the control of the control chip.