Patent ID: 8890473
Filing Date: 2014-11-18
Classification: B60L,B60W,H01R,H02J,Y02T,Y04S,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for charging a plurality of electric vehicles, comprising: a socket connector configured to couple with an electrical socket; a first power conduit having a first end connected to the socket connector and a plurality of distal ends, the first power conduit configured to convey an AC voltage from the electrical socket to the plurality of electric vehicles; a first relay placed inline with the first power conduit and configured to control the AC voltage along the first power conduit; a control circuit connected to the first power conduit and configured to generate signals corresponding to the AC voltage along the first power conduit; a plurality of vehicle connectors each connected to a respective one of the plurality of distal ends of the first power conduit and configured to connect to a respective one of the plurality of electric vehicles to provide the AC voltage to the plurality of electric vehicles; a second relay placed inline with the first power conduit and configured to control the AC voltage to the plurality of vehicle connectors to charge the plurality of electric vehicles; a processor connected to the control circuit and configured to receive signals from and send signals to the control circuit and to control whether to continue charging, discontinue charging, begin charging a different vehicle, or simultaneously charge the vehicles; a voltage monitor connected to the processor; a pulse width modulator connected to the processor; a display connected to the processor; and a switch connected to the first power conduit and the first relay, wherein the processor is configured to control the switch in order to provide a level I or level II voltage to the plurality of electric vehicles.