WO2021099661A1

WO2021099661A1 - Shipping container adapted as a charging station for electric vehicles

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Publication number: WO2021099661A1
Application number: PCT/ES2020/070713
Authority: WO
Inventors: R Ruben Blanco Fernandez; O Oscar Fernandez Pinal
Original assignee: Movelco Mobility S.L
Priority date: 2019-11-19
Filing date: 2020-11-17
Publication date: 2021-05-27
Also published as: ES1240564U; ES1240564Y

Abstract

A shipping container adapted as a charging station for electric vehicles, made up of a conventional shipping container incorporating an additional non-slip internal flooring, and an opening in one of the two vertical walls, arranged as a door hinged outwards, provided with an internal coating of an additional non-slip material. The container also incorporates an array of fast-charge electric vehicle chargers, distributed exteriorly and connected to the corresponding recharge panels, and these to the control and protection panels, both disposed in enclosures for this purpose within the container.

Description

Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The invention, as expressed in the wording of the present specification, refers to the adaptation of a conventional transport container for use as a service point for recharging electric vehicles.

The field of application of the present invention lies within the manufacture of equipment for the installation of service stations adapted to the use of electric vehicles.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Aware of the great impact that the use of fossil fuels has on planet Earth, in recent years large companies in the motor industry and administrations have promoted new forms of mobility that aim to reduce emissions and end dependence on nonrenewable resources.

In this regard, both the authorities and the motor industry have already assumed that electrification is the way to evolve towards a more ecological and emission-free mobility, but the reality is that there are still many inconveniences for the energy transition to be fully carried out .

Thus, for more than a decade the development of 100% electric vehicles has taken on special importance, and previously that of hybrid vehicles, in which the combustion engine and the electric motor coexist, in all their configurations.

Obviously, the ability or not to be able to charge an electric car is key to the purchase decision, since it is difficult to make a firm commitment to the electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid if the driver has difficulties to recharge his batteries having to do so. , long displacements. Then as a consequence of the development and growth of the electric vehicle, the need arises

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Taking into account the use of containers for the transport of goods, they are prefabricated, mass-produced, mobile, intermodal elements that are available all over the world.

They are robust, resistant, durable and stackable. Its commercialization in modules makes it recyclable and reusable, forming a space that supports the entire structure. The constructions made with containers are quick to assemble and capable of withstanding the worst climatic conditions: cold and heat, as well as salt water, strong winds, rain and other inconveniences.

Thus, the containers are modules composed of a steel frame, a thin metal sheet on the outside and the roof, and usually very good quality wooden floors, known as marine board, on a steel base. They are rectangular solids that make up an already built space, they can become an interesting architectural material with a few simple touches.

Container-based construction is one that uses these elements as part of the architectural environment and as a structure for the execution of the project. This type of architecture allows integrating and combining a great variety of elements and materials, both traditional and non-traditional.

Furthermore, the containers are resistant to hurricanes, floods and earthquakes (due to their light weight), they are resistant to fire (thanks to a special coating of the metal sheet), to weathering and also successfully overcome other disadvantages. In addition, they have dimensions that make them transportable by road in standard trucks. The latter allows us to condition them internally to a very good level of quality and then easily transport them to their final location. On the other hand, the use of

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SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Used containers are very suitable from an environmental point of view and can be used in all modes or systems of transport.

This standardization allows them to be internally conditioned to a very good level of quality and transported easily, without the need for special transports, offering a wide range of approved measures both in heights, widths and lengths, as well as in the different types of systems of side, top and rear openings.

Then by way of conclusion, taking into account the state of the art in the matter, until now who needs to install a charging point in a public space, at a private level or in a company, needs an infrastructure, mainly civil works, and electrical to to house the different components, electrical panels, security elements, chargers with their concrete bases, etc. However, the "Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station" provides the following additional advantages compared to the state of the art;

• Less space needs to be installed in any area that meets the accessibility and energy requirements, being able to load up to eight vehicles at the same time, and additionally offering users a rest and refreshment area.

• Less investment than traditional solutions and shorter installation times, since it is only a matter of taking the set to the location and connecting its facilities. This equipment, as it is prefabricated and modular, can be provided as a turnkey solution that can be quickly installed and immediately put into service, avoiding the usual administrative procedures to make it possible to install it wherever and for as long as it is needed.

• It allows the use and optimization of different resources and existing products, as well as the optimization and adaptation of these, new or reusable containers, solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, self-vending machines, services, rest furniture, etc.

• It makes it possible to recharge electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, in a simple and fast way, in places where it is needed temporarily, seasonally, or permanently, through an economic, ecological, efficient installation that, likewise, can provide the greater user satisfaction while waiting.

• Realization through prefabricated module making use of

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SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Conventional containers commonly used for sea or land transport that are already mass-produced, easily transportable, and available worldwide, providing an inexpensive, easy-to-assemble and disassemble solution.

• Supply of electricity supply adapted to different possibilities depending on the options present in the location itself; connection to the conventional electricity grid, electric generators, connection to a photovoltaic installation or a wind farm.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

By way of explanation of the invention, the "Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station" is based on the integration of the following elements;

A. A conventional transport container that incorporates an additional non-slip interior pavement, as well as an opening of maximum size in one of the two largest vertical faces, arranged according to the door that opens to the outside with a pivot axis at its lower end. of contact with the container, for use as a floor covering by means of the inner lining of an additional non-slip material.

B. A set of fast-recharging electric vehicle chargers, externally distributed around the fixed vertical enclosure of the container and connected to the corresponding charging panels and these to the control and protection panels, both arranged in enclosures for this purpose in the inside the previous container.

By way of clarification, the aforementioned folding metal door will allow it in the closed position to carry out the transport of the container object of the invention to its location and, once in the location where it is going to be used, it is opened by turning 90 ^e , providing an additional pavement on the existing ground as an outdoor terrace.

From the elements described, the resulting device, object of the present invention, has a configuration according to a central area inside the container intended for the provision of self-vending machines that in combination with the area outside the container that occupies the folding door once open, it constitutes the rest area for users while their electric vehicles

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Obviously, the resulting set can incorporate any resource present in the state of the art, adapting the application to its particular requirements, such as surveillance systems, anti-intrusion, operations control, vending machines, isolated or grid-connected photovoltaic installation, wind, solar thermal installation, etc.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description in which, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, it has been represented the next:

Figure 1.- Main elevation view of "Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station" with customer access door closed.

Figure 2.- Main elevation view of "Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station" with customer access door open.

Figure 3.- Side elevation view of "Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station" with conventional access door to closed container.

Figure 4.- Side elevation view of "Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station" opposite the conventional container access door.

Figure 5.- Main section view of the "Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station" plant.

Figure 6.- Main plan view of "Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station".

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SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) In the aforementioned figures, the following constituent elements can be highlighted:

1. Container.

2. Opening door.

3. Electric chargers.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

As a preferred embodiment of the "Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station", it can be carried out as shown in Figures 1-6 by adapting a standard 20 "" high cube type container (1) ”Made of steel, to provide simultaneous charging service to a maximum of 8 electric vehicles, carrying out the following actions on it;

1. Opening of a 4,680x2,320 mm hole in one of the longitudinal facades, taking advantage of the extracted cladding to create an opening door (2) that can be folded outwards, with its opening axis on its lower end.

2. Internal lining of the front metal door with a 2.5 mm thick “2-stick checkerboard” aluminum non-slip sheet on aluminum strips so that it can be used as flooring when the door is open.

3. Installation of the interior floor of the container using a 2.5 mm thick “2-stick checkerboard” aluminum non-slip sheet on aluminum strips.

4. Execution of interior compartmentalization until two independent rooms are formed at both ends of the container using self-supporting framework partitions. Thus, one of the rooms will contain the control and protection panel and the three recharge panels, while the opposite room will contain the five remaining recharge panels. The referred partitioning by partitions can be carried out with a sheet of compact high pressure laminate plates (HPL) type Virtuon FR "TRESPA", 600x2500x13 mm, Gold Yellow finish, Satin texture, with open joint with the hidden TS2000 fixing system on 70x40x2 mm aluminum uprights, placed every 400 mm on an acoustic band.

5. Installation of a 600x1800 mm door to access the space destined to house the control panel and protection in Virtuon FR "TRESPA compact high pressure laminate plate (HPL) and AISI 316L stainless steel fittings.

6. Installation of PVC gutter inside the container, to house the electrical wiring that connects the control and protection panel with the area of

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7. Installation of the recharging points (3) on the outside of the container by fixing eight recharging points for electric vehicles up to 50 kW to its structure.

8. Electrical connection of the external recharging points (3) with their corresponding recharging box located inside the container or sales area, making use of the aforementioned gutters.

Previously, at the site where the location of the container (1) object of the invention is planned and depending on the previous state of the same, sometimes it will be necessary to execute a foundation slab suitably dimensioned according to the weight of the container and the capacity of terrain load.

Likewise, with respect to the structure, it will be necessary to carry out an additional reinforcement that provides the necessary strength to the assembly to support the opening of the planned hole and the installation of an awning for sun protection, rain or similar.

Finally, Figure 6 shows how security cameras have been installed in two corners, indicating their viewing angle by way of example as it is compatible with any security device present in the state of the art.

It is not considered necessary to make this description more extensive so that any expert in the field understands the scope of the invention and the advantages derived from it in its different applications. The components used in the manufacture of the different elements that make up the realization, the number of electric chargers installed, their technical characteristics including their shape, dimensioning or technology for their implementation and integration with the rest of the elements present in the market, will be susceptible to variation as long as this does not imply an alteration in the essentiality of the invention.

Once the concept expressed is established, the claim note is drawn up below, thus synthesizing the novelties that are to be claimed.

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Claims

1. Transport container adapted to electric vehicle charging station, characterized by its configuration based on the integration of the following elements:

A. A conventional transport container (1) that incorporates an additional non-slip interior pavement, as well as an opening of maximum size in one of the two largest vertical faces, arranged according to the opening door (2) that is folded outward with axis turning at its lower end of contact with the container (1), which is provided with an inner lining of an additional non-slip material.

B. A set of fast recharging electric vehicle chargers (3), externally distributed around the fixed vertical enclosure of the container (1) and connected to the corresponding charging panels and these to the control and protection panels, both arranged in enclosures for this purpose inside the previous container (1).

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