An electric vehicle power supply equipment unit in the form of an encapsulated module (1) containing all essential operating components. The unit may be encased in a moulding compound, resin or equivalent material. The module may include fastening holes 2 so that it may be mounted to a support structure and provide an electric vehicle charging point. The support structure may be a sign post, lamp post, or other street furniture item; or a wall box or other enclosure. Wired connections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 may be connected on site. The module may not be serviceable and may be replaced in its entirety if found faulty. The encapsulation may render the module weatherproof. Essential operating components of the module may include: access control, user validation, an EV power charge controller, safety circuitry, network management access. A wired connection may be connected to a peripheral component that may include: a mains electrical power supply, communications network, visual displays and/or controls.
Electric vehicle supply equipment unit
2018-01-03
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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