Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceiling mounted charging station for charging the battery of an electric vehicle (210) parking on a parking space (200). The charging station comprises a charging arm (120) for connection with the electric vehicle (210). The first end of the charging arm (120) is mounted to a housing (140) of the charging station. A charging interface (180) for connection with a corresponding charging socket (220) of the electric vehicle (210) is located at a second end of the charging arm (120) opposite to the first end. The charging arm (120) is rotatable with respect to the housing (140) between a stored-position and a use-position. The distance of the second end of the charging arm (120) to the ground (250) of the parking space (200) is smaller in the use-position as in the store-position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for charging the battery of an electric vehicle parking on a parking space (501). The system comprises a charging unit (500) having an interface (503) for connection with a corresponding charging socket of the electric vehicle. According to the invention, the system comprises a projector unit (504), a control unit (505), and a detecting module (506). The projector unit (505) is adapted to project an image onto the floor area of the parking space (501). The projector unit (504) furthermore comprises an input for receiving control signals from the control unit (505). The detecting module (506) is adapted to detect status data of the system. The detecting module comprises an output for sending the status data to the control unit (505). The control unit comprises an input (511) for receiving the status data from the detecting module (506). The control unit (505) is adapted to control the projector unit (504) as a function of the status data.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ceiling mounted charging station for charging the battery of an electric vehicle (210) parking on a parking space (200). The charging station comprises a charging arm (120) for connection with the electric vehicle (210). The first end of the charging arm (120) is mounted to a housing (140) of the charging station. A charging interface (180) for connection with a corresponding charging socket (220) of the electric vehicle (210) is located at a second end of the charging arm (120) opposite to the first end. The charging arm (120) is rotatable with respect to the housing (140) between a stored-position and a use-position. The distance of the second end of the charging arm (120) to the ground (250) of the parking space (200) is smaller in the use-position as in the store-position.