Abstract: An electric vehicle charging system includes a charging connector configured to receive a charging cable. The charging cable and/or the charging connector provide structures for guiding a coolant, cooling the charging cable and/or the charging connector. The electric vehicle charging system further comprises a thermal management unit for cooling the coolant. The thermal management unit comprises a vapor-compression refrigeration system for cooling the coolant below ambient temperature.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging connector (100) comprising an external enclosure (104), an inner enclosure, and a compartment (102) for power contacts. The external enclosure (104) encloses an inner enclosure (103), and is configured to receive and guide a cable (101) from a back end (111) of the electric vehicle charging connector (100) to the inner enclosure (103) at a front end (113) of the electric vehicle charging connector (100). The inner enclosure (103) comprises the compartment (102) and is configured to provide the cable (101) to the compartment (102). The electric vehicle charging connector (100) further comprises a heat pipe (106) comprising an evaporator (107), and a condenser (109). The evaporator (107) is attached to a heat source in the compartment (102) inside the inner enclosure (102), configured to conduct heat from the heat source via the external enclosure (104) to the environment, wherein at least a part of the heat pipe (106) is arranged outside the external enclosure (104).

Abstract: A force assisted charging arrangement for supplying electrical energy to an electrical vehicle includes: a first set of bus bars arranged distant and fixed in respect to ground; a second set of bus bars having a first end and a second end, the first end being rotatably connected to the first set of bus bars so as to allow a rotation of the second end around a vertical rotation axis; a charging cable having a first charging cable end and a second charging cable end, the second charging cable end being connected to the second end of the second set of bus bars; and a charging connector connected to the first charging cable end.

Abstract: In one aspect, a charging station is provided. The charging station includes a controller, a direct current (DC) power source configured to provide a charging power for charging an electric vehicle, a charging cable with a connector configured to electrically contact a vehicle inlet of the electric vehicle, a connector holder with a station inlet configured to electrically contact the connector when the connector is inserted into the connector holder, and a contact resistance sensor electrically connected to the station inlet. The contact resistance sensor configured to measure a resistance of at least one electrical contact formed between the connector and the station inlet. The controller is configured to cause the DC power source to provide a measuring power while the connector is inserted into the connector holder so that a measuring current flows between the connector and the station inlet, and receive a resistance value from the resistance sensor.

Abstract: A charging arrangement includes an electrical vehicle and a charging device configured for charging the electrical vehicle with electrical energy, where the electrical vehicle includes a first charging connector, and the charging device includes a second charging connector configured for connecting with the first charging connector, a bi-stable mechanics to which the second charging connector is attached and which is configured for holding the second charging connector in two stable equilibrium positions, whereby in one stable equilibrium position the second charging connector is connected to the first charging connector and the other stable equilibrium position the second charging connector is unconnected to the first charging connector and an actuation device configured for moving the second charging connector between the two stable equilibrium positions.

Abstract: An electric charging system includes an automatic connection device (ACD) outside a chargeable device. The ACD is electrically coupled to an energy source and includes a plug head electrically and mechanically connectable to the chargeable device and a first mechanism that positions the plug head at an inlet. The head includes a plug head connector with electrically conductive pins and a plug head lock with a first shape. The inlet includes electrically conductive sockets complementary to the electrically conductive pins; a plug head coupler including a shape that is complementary to the first shape and mechanically couples with the plug head via the plug head lock; and a second mechanism that mechanically and electrically couples the pins to the sockets. The second mechanism can produce a force greater than the first mechanism, and the first mechanism moves with greater translational and rotational precision than the second mechanism.

Abstract: A system includes an automatic charging device. The automatic charging device includes a movable arm configured to connect a charging plug head in electric communication with a vehicle inlet of an electric vehicle. The system includes a current detector configured to be in electrical communication with the automatic charging device.

Abstract: A method for producing a charging connector includes providing a first thermoplastic material; thermoforming the first thermoplastic material into a reinforcement element, wherein the reinforcement element corresponds to a geometry of the charging connector; placing the reinforcement element into a mould for injection moulding; and forming at least a part of the charging connector by injection over molding the reinforcement element with a second thermoplastic material.

Abstract: A charging plug connector includes a power contact component having a first connecting region for galvanic connection to a corresponding connection region of the connecting device; a second connecting region electrically coupled to a charging cable, wherein the power contact component provides electrical energy from the charging cable to the first connecting region; a charging plug housing covering the power contact component; and a compressed air connector mechanically coupled to the charging plug housing; wherein the charging plug connector guides a compressed air stream provided to the compressed air connector to the power contact component for cooling it.

Abstract: A charging connector is provided. The charging connector includes a body having a first body end and a second body end. The charging connector also includes a cable connected to the first body end. The cable houses at least one conductor. The charging connector also includes at least one contact positioned at the second body end and electrically coupled to the at least one conductor. The charging connector also includes a mating interface connected to the second body end. The mating interface has a shroud and at least one contact dome that encloses the at least one contact. The at least one contact dome is at least partially formed of a first material having a first flammability resistance, and the shroud is at least partially formed of a second material having a second flammability resistance. The first flammability resistance is higher than the second flammability resistance.

Abstract: An electric vehicle (EV) charging connector includes a contact element and a passive cooling device attached to the contact element at a connection point. The contact element and the passive cooling device form a thermal conductive arrangement. The charging connector further comprises at least one temperature sensor attached to the thermal conductive arrangement, wherein the at least one temperature sensor is configured to provide temperature data for detecting a thermal conductivity fault of the thermal conductive arrangement.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging system includes a charging connector configured to receive a charging cable. The charging cable and/or the charging connector provide structures for guiding a coolant, cooling the charging cable and/or the charging connector. The electric vehicle charging system further comprises a thermal management unit for cooling the coolant. The thermal management unit comprises a vapor-compression refrigeration system for cooling the coolant below ambient temperature.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A system includes an automatic charging device. The automatic charging device includes a movable arm configured to connect a charging plug head in electric communication with a vehicle inlet of an electric vehicle. The system includes a current detector configured to be in electrical communication with the automatic charging device.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging connector (100) comprising an external enclosure (104), an inner enclosure, and a compartment (102) for power contacts. The external enclosure (104) encloses an inner enclosure (103), and is configured to receive and guide a cable (101) from a back end (111) of the electric vehicle charging connector (100) to the inner enclosure (103) at a front end (113) of the electric vehicle charging connector (100). The inner enclosure (103) comprises the compartment (102) and is configured to provide the cable (101) to the compartment (102). The electric vehicle charging connector (100) further comprises a heat pipe (106) comprising an evaporator (107), and a condenser (109). The evaporator (107) is attached to a heat source in the compartment (102) inside the inner enclosure (102), configured to conduct heat from the heat source via the external enclosure (104) to the environment, wherein at least a part of the heat pipe (106) is arranged outside the external enclosure (104).

Abstract: A charging arrangement includes an electrical vehicle and a charging device configured for charging the electrical vehicle with electrical energy, where the electrical vehicle includes a first charging connector, and the charging device includes a second charging connector configured for connecting with the first charging connector, a bi-stable mechanics to which the second charging connector is attached and which is configured for holding the second charging connector in two stable equilibrium positions, whereby in one stable equilibrium position the second charging connector is connected to the first charging connector and the other stable equilibrium position the second charging connector is unconnected to the first charging connector and an actuation device configured for moving the second charging connector between the two stable equilibrium positions.