KR102197356B1 - Power distribution panel for street light providing electric vehicle charging function and electric vehicle charging support system using the power distribution panel - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a street light distribution board for providing an electric vehicle charging function and an electric vehicle charging support system using the same. According to the present invention, an electric vehicle can be charged using an existing street light distribution board without installing a separate electric vehicle charging station, thereby relieving the difficulty of securing an installation site for an electric vehicle charging station and reducing installation costs.

Description

Street light distribution panel providing electric vehicle charging function, and electric vehicle charging support system using the same TECHNICAL FIELD [Power distribution panel for street light providing electric vehicle charging function and electric vehicle charging support system using the power distribution panel]

The present invention relates to a street light distribution panel that provides an electric vehicle charging function and an electric vehicle charging support system using the same, and more specifically, it performs the original function of the distribution panel that controls lighting by supplying power to the street light, and can additionally charge an electric vehicle. It is about the technology that supports it.

Recently, eco-friendly vehicles are becoming more prominent due to environmental pollution and energy saving issues, and among eco-friendly vehicles, electric vehicles are representative.

An electric vehicle is a vehicle that uses electricity to move, and it refers to a vehicle that stores electric energy in a battery and uses it as a raw material. Electric vehicles can be classified into electric vehicles (EVs), plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs), hybrid EVs (HEVs), and the like according to the use method and utilization rate of electric energy.

First, the HEV is a vehicle that combines the power of two types of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor, and is characterized by realizing higher fuel efficiency and higher efficiency than conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. PHEV refers to a car designed to be used by charging the battery of the HEV from the outside, while EV refers to a car driven only by the battery and electric motor.

HEVs, PHEVs, and EV vehicles have a common point of using electric energy to drive vehicles, but there is a difference in that HEVs generate and use electric energy within the vehicle, whereas PHEVs and EVs must receive power from the outside. Therefore, for the popularization of electric vehicles, it is necessary to establish a charging infrastructure that anyone can conveniently use.

However, charging stations are not yet widely distributed. The reason is that the cost of installing per electric vehicle charging station is much higher than that of existing gas stations, so profitability is not guaranteed.

Therefore, for the expansion of electric vehicles, the supply of a sufficient number of charging stations is urgently required, and the present inventor seeks to find the answer in a streetlight distribution board that is already installed on roads or parking lots and has sufficient power supply and demand.

On the other hand, as a conventional technology related to the street light distribution board, there is Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0803379 (2008.02.04.'Street light distribution box monitoring and control device').

The present invention has been conceived to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and it is difficult to secure an installation location by enabling electric vehicle charging using an existing street light distribution board without installing a separate electric vehicle charging station. Its purpose is to provide a technology that can solve the problem and reduce installation costs.

A street light distribution board providing an electric vehicle charging function according to the present invention for achieving the above object comprises: a power supply unit receiving and distributing power from the outside; A street light control unit for controlling the on/off of the street light by supplying or blocking the power distributed from the power supply unit to the street light side; A charging connection to which the electric vehicle is electrically connected; And a charging control unit for supplying power distributed from the power supply unit to an electric vehicle connected to the charging connection unit.

Here, the charging support server or a communication unit for transmitting and receiving information by connecting a communication channel with the user terminal; further comprising, the charging support server by inputting reservation information through a dedicated application in the user terminal possessed by the user of the electric vehicle When it is transmitted to the side, the charging control unit receives reservation information from the charging support server through the communication unit, and when it is confirmed that the user terminal has accessed through the communication unit, the charging control unit obtains the information of the user terminal and the After performing authentication by comparing it with reservation information, it may be processed so that power can be supplied through the charging connector.

In addition, a cover for protecting the charging connection unit may be further included, and the charging control unit may open the cover to expose the charging connection unit when authentication is performed on the user terminal.

In addition, a parking detection sensor for detecting whether or not parking; And a notification means for outputting moving parking guide information, wherein the charging control unit checks whether to be connected to the dedicated application of the user terminal within a predetermined time after parking is detected through the parking detection sensor, and if not confirmed The moving parking guide information may be processed to be output through the notification means.

On the other hand, the electric vehicle charging support system for achieving the above object, the street light distribution board for supplying power to the street light or the electric vehicle side; And a charging support server that receives reservation information from a user terminal and transmits it to the street light distribution panel, or supports payment processing according to electric vehicle charging using the street light distribution panel, wherein the street light distribution panel may be the street light distribution panel described above. .

The following effects can be expected according to the street light distribution board providing the electric vehicle charging function according to the present invention and the electric vehicle charging support system using the same.

First, the street light distribution board according to the present invention performs the original function of supplying power to the street light and controlling the lights and turns, and at the same time, it provides an electric vehicle charging function, so that electric vehicles can be charged at various places on roads and parking lots without installing a separate electric vehicle charging port. Is done.

In other words, it is possible to replace the electric vehicle charging facility by using a street light distribution board that is already smooth in power supply and demand, thereby simultaneously solving the problem of securing a space in which a charging station or charging port must be installed and the problem of having to bury a power line separately.

In addition, when charging the electric vehicle through the distribution board according to the present invention, charging location confirmation, charging reservation, authentication, and payment can be made through a dedicated application.

In addition, the charging connector to which the charging connector is connected in the distribution board is usually kept covered by a cover, which eliminates reckless power use attempts and prevents electric shock accidents caused by children's mischief.

In addition, it is possible to automatically set a destination for a reserved distribution board through a navigation linked with a dedicated application, simplifying the process of finding a charging location.

In addition, a notification means is installed on the exterior of the main body of the distribution panel, so that electric vehicle users can check the location of the distribution panel where electric vehicles can be charged from a distance, and after checking the charging progress, they can park near the vehicle where charging is almost completed, and then reserve the priority for use. have.

In addition, when not parked for the purpose of charging electric vehicles, or by recommending moving parking for vehicles that have been charged, priority can be given to vehicles requiring charging.

1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a street light distribution board and an electric vehicle charging support system using the same according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram for explaining the configuration of a distribution board in the electric vehicle charging support system shown in FIG.
3 to 7 are flow charts for explaining the operation of the electric vehicle charging support system shown in FIG.
8 is a view for explaining an example in which a street light distribution board and a street light according to an embodiment of the present invention are installed in a parking lot.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, some configurations irrelevant to the gist of the invention will be omitted or compressed, but the omitted configuration is not necessarily a configuration unnecessary in the present invention, and will be combined and used by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. I can.

In addition, each component, server, and system to be described below does not necessarily have to consist of an independent component or server that performs each function, and is implemented as a set of one or more programs, one or more servers, or one or more systems, or partially It is clear that it may be shared.

1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining a street light distribution board (hereinafter referred to as'distribution board') according to an embodiment of the present invention and an electric vehicle charging support system using the same, and FIG. 2 is a configuration of a distribution panel in the electric vehicle charging support system shown in FIG. It is a block diagram for explaining. 1 and 2, the electric vehicle charging support system according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a distribution board 40, a charging support server 60, and a street light operation server 70.

The distribution board 40 stably supplies power to the street lights 10 installed on pedestrian paths, roadways, parks, parking lots, etc., and the distribution board 40 handled in the present invention supplies power to the street lights 10 and controls lighting. It includes both a configuration for performing its original function and a function configuration supporting a charging function of the electric vehicle 20. That is, the distribution board 40 includes a main body 41, a communication part 42, a power supply part 43, a street light control part 44, a switch 45, a charge control part 46, a charging connection part 47, a cover 48, An integration unit 49, a key input unit 50, a screen output unit 51, an audio output unit 52, a notification unit 53, a parking sensor 54, and a memory 55 are included.

The main body 41 forms the exterior of the distribution board 40 and is rigidly fixed to the ground near the street light 10 to be supplied with power. The main body 41 may be made of iron or reinforced plastic material that can protect internal facilities from external shocks, and may have a cover that can be opened and closed so that an administrator can inspect it, and discharges moisture. Vents are formed at certain points so that you can do it. In addition, a logo of a management entity such as a power company or a local government may be displayed on the exterior of the main body 41.

The communication unit 42 connects the communication channel with the charging support server 60, the street light operation server 70, or the user terminal 30 through a wired or wireless communication network, and transmits and receives information necessary for lighting or charging support of the street light 10. It is prepared. For example, the communication unit 42 may connect the charging support server 60 and a communication channel through a cable or a mobile communication network, and transmit and receive user information, reservation information, usage information, payment information, etc. necessary for charging the electric vehicle 20. In addition, the communication unit 42 may connect a communication channel with the street lamp operation server 70 through a cable or a mobile communication network, and transmit/receive setting information necessary for lighting the street light 10 or information on a distribution board state. In addition, the communication unit 42 may connect a communication channel with the user terminal 30 through a local area communication network such as Bluetooth, and transmit and receive authentication information necessary for charging the electric vehicle 20.

The power supply unit 43 is connected to the power cable buried underground and is provided to distribute and supply power supplied from the power cable to the street light 10 or the electric vehicle 20.

The street light control unit 44 is provided to control lighting of the street light 10. For example, the street light control unit 44 secures time information through a GPS receiver (not shown) built-in or separately provided, and receives from the street light operation server 70 in advance, and based on the set point-and-light time information, the power supply unit 43 The power of the street light 10 may be supplied or cut off to the side of the street light 10 so that the street light 10 is turned on and off. In addition, the street light control unit 44 checks the illuminance through a self-contained or separately provided illuminance sensor (not shown), and when the illuminance is less than a certain illuminance, the power of the power supply unit 43 is supplied to the streetlight 10 so that it is lit. , When it is over a certain illuminance, the power supply can be cut off so that the light is turned off. In addition, when a real-time control signal is received from the street light operating server 70 through the communication unit 42, the street light control unit 44 may control power supplied to the street light 10 in response thereto so that the light is turned on and off.

The switch 45 is provided to supply and cut off the power supplied to the street light 10. The rated capacity of the switch 45 may be determined according to the number of street lights 10 connected to the distribution box, and in general, one to several street lights 10 may be connected to one distribution box.

The charging control unit 46 processes a series of processes for charging the electric vehicle 20 by supplying power supplied through the power supply unit 43 to the electric vehicle 20 connected to the charging connection unit 47. For example, the charging control unit 46 receives reservation information from the charging support server 60 through the communication unit 42, checks whether the Bluetooth-connected user terminal 30 matches the reservation information, authenticates, and then supplies power. I can. More specific functions of the charging control unit 46 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7 below.

The charging connector 47 is installed so as to be exposed to the exterior of the main body 41 so that electrical connection with the electric vehicle 20 is made. In order to charge the electric vehicle 20, the connector provided on the electric vehicle 20 is connected to the charging connection part 47 in the form of an outlet, or the connector provided on the electric vehicle 20 and the connector provided on the charging connection part 47 are connected to each other. There may be a method or a method of connecting the connector provided on the charging connection part 47 to the electric vehicle 20, and the charging connection part 47 is designed to enable electrical connection in any connection method.

On the other hand, on the line supplying power from the power supply unit 43 to the street light 10 or the charging connection unit 47 through the switch 45, a configuration for automatically shutting off the power supply in case of overcurrent or short circuit will be additionally provided. In addition, a constant voltage circuit (not shown) may be additionally provided for stable power supply.

In addition, the charging connector 47 to which the connector of the electric vehicle 20 is connected is designed to be exposed to the outside of the main body 41, but in order to prevent improper use or for safety, the cover 48 is automatically opened and closed by a motor at normal times. It is preferable that the cover 48 is automatically opened according to a signal from the charging control unit 46 when a predetermined authentication procedure is performed, so that the charging connection unit 47 is exposed to the user.

The integration unit 49 is provided to calculate the amount of power supplied to the electric vehicle 20 through the power supply unit 43 after the electric vehicle 20 is connected through the charging connection unit 47. The amount of power calculated by the integration unit 49 is used as basic information for future payment.

The key input unit 50 is provided outside the main body 41 and may receive a user command through the key input unit 50. In addition, the screen output unit 51 is provided to output guide information necessary for charging the electric vehicle 20 on a screen. Depending on implementation, the screen output unit 51 may be implemented in the form of a touch screen and may be manufactured integrally with the key input unit 50.

The voice output unit 52 is provided to output guide information necessary for charging the electric vehicle 20 as a voice. In addition, the voice output unit 52 may output a guide voice recommending moving parking when a vehicle that is not for charging the electric vehicle 20 is parked nearby.

The notification means 53 displays guide information notifying that the electric vehicle 20 is the distribution panel 40 capable of charging, information notifying whether charging is currently being performed through the corresponding distribution panel 40, or information indicating the current charging progress. Prepared for Although the function of the notification means 53 may be performed through the screen output unit 51, it is manufactured in the form of an electric signboard or flashing lamp installed on the exterior of the main body 41 separately from the screen output unit 51, so that confirmation from a distance is possible. It is desirable that it is possible.

The parking detection sensor 54 is provided to check whether the vehicle is parked at a charging position exclusively for electric vehicles provided near the distribution board 40. The parking detection sensor 54 may be installed directly on the main body 41 or may be installed on the ground or on the street light 10 separately from the main body 41.

The memory 55 is provided to store reservation information received from the charging support server 60 through the communication unit 42 or to store guide information to be output through the screen output unit 51, the audio output unit 52, etc. do.

On the other hand, the charging support server 60 provides a dedicated application required for charging the electric vehicle 20 to the user terminal 30 side, and provides the location information of the distribution panel 40 to the user terminal 30 accessed through the dedicated application or , It is provided to support the reservation process for use, or to provide information about charging completion. In addition, the charging support server 60 supports payment processing in response to a reservation for charging through a dedicated application or a real-time usage request, or in response to a usage request input through the key input unit 50 of the distribution board 40. You can also apply.

The streetlight operation server 70 provides the setting information necessary for turning on and off the streetlight 10 to the distribution panel 40, receives status information from the distribution panel 40 installed at various points, and provides output to the manager, or It is provided to transmit a control signal to the distribution panel 40 so as to control the on/off of the street light 10.

Depending on implementation, the functional configurations of the charging support server 60 are included in the street light operating server 70, so that the street light operating server 70 may perform a whole process for charging the electric vehicle.

Hereinafter, a process of charging the electric vehicle through the electric vehicle charging support system shown in Figs. 1 and 2 will be described with reference to Figs. 3 to 7.

Prior to the description, in the electric vehicle charging support system according to the present invention, a dedicated application (exclusive app) for using this service is installed in the user terminal 30 possessed by the user of the electric vehicle 20, and a series for charging through the dedicated application The process of To this end, the user may download and install a dedicated application provided by the charging support server 60 through the user terminal 30 in advance, and may perform membership registration or user registration in this process.

In addition, the distribution board 40 of the electric vehicle charging support system according to an embodiment of the present invention may be installed on a pedestrian road, a roadway, a public office parking lot, a park parking lot, etc., and if it is installed on the side of a road other than a parking lot, a safe parking space is secured. It informs the point that should be connected with.

Hereinafter, it is assumed that the user visits a park parking lot and attempts to charge the electric vehicle 20, and the process will be described.

Referring to FIG. 3, a user of an electric vehicle 20 having a user terminal 30 with a dedicated application installed runs the dedicated application, selects a specific distribution board 40 of a park parking lot to visit, and proceeds with a charging reservation <S305>. do. Of course, the distribution boards 40 installed in the park parking lot are grouped into a predetermined group, so the user can make a reservation only for the group (park parking lot) without the need to designate a specific distribution panel 40. In this case, the distribution panel 40 ) Any one of the distribution board 40 can be used freely. Of course, you can also enter (or select) information about the usage time during the reservation process.

Information on the location or time of the distribution board 40 that can be reserved is databased in the charging support server 60 and operated in real time, and the charging support server 60 and the user terminal 30 are connected through a dedicated application to make a reservation procedure. After completing, the reservation information is delivered to the corresponding distribution board 40 (reserved distribution panel or all distribution panels corresponding to the reserved group), and when the corresponding distribution panel 40 receives the reservation information through the communication unit 42 The charging control unit 46 stores reservation information in the memory 55.

Thereafter, when the user visits the park parking lot due to the arrival of the reservation time and approaches the specific distribution panel 40 near <S310> and then completes parking, the distribution panel 40 performs an authentication process <S315> for the user.

There may be several methods for the authentication procedure for the reserved user. First, when a user with a dedicated application installed approaches the distribution panel 40 and attempts parking, the user terminal 30 and the communication unit 42 of the distribution panel 40 may connect a Bluetooth communication channel. Therefore, even if the user does not perform a separate procedure, if the communication unit 42 obtains the unique ID of the user terminal 30 during the Bluetooth communication channel connection process, the charging control unit 46 is the user included in the reservation information stored in the memory 55. After comparing with the unique ID of the terminal 30, authentication can be automatically processed.

Alternatively, authentication may be automatically performed through comparison of authentication information generated by a dedicated application rather than the unique ID of the user terminal 30. That is, when the user completes the reservation procedure in the preceding process, authentication information is created in a dedicated application, included in the reservation information, and transmitted to the charging support server 60, and this reservation information is stored in the memory 55 of the distribution panel 40. . Thereafter, when the user terminal 30 approaches the distribution panel 40, the dedicated application automatically transmits the authentication information created and stored in the reservation process to the distribution panel 40 when the Bluetooth communication channel is connected, and then the charging control unit 46 After comparing the authentication information received from the user terminal 30 with the authentication information of reservation information stored in the memory 55, authentication may be processed.

When the authentication process for the user is completed after the electric vehicle 20 is parked in a dedicated parking space near the distribution board 40 in this way <S315>, the charging control unit 46 drives a motor (not shown) to the charging connection unit 47 The cover 48 that was covering the is opened <S320>. That is, the charging connector 47 is normally covered with a cover 48 to prevent unauthorized use of power or mischief by children by unauthorized users, but when authentication for a normal user is completed, the cover 48 is automatically opened. It is to enable connector connection.

Thereafter, when the user connects the connector connected to the electric vehicle 20 to the charging connection unit 47, the charging control unit 46 provides power supplied from the power supply unit 43 to the electric vehicle 20 to charge the electric vehicle 20 <S325 Let> be achieved.

When charging is completed by maintaining the connected state of the electric vehicle 20 for a predetermined period of time, the charging control unit 46 informs the communication unit 42 that charging is completed together with information on the amount of charging power calculated through the integration unit 49. It is transmitted to the charging support server 60 through. Thereafter, the charging support server 60 calculates a cost corresponding to the amount of charging power, and then transmits the charging completion guide information together with the payment information to the user terminal 30 so that the payment processing <S330> is performed.

That is, the user may receive guidance information indicating that charging has been completed through the push function of a dedicated application installed in the user terminal 30, and may process payment through the payment guidance information. Payment can be made through a credit card registered during the membership registration process after installing the dedicated application.

Thereafter, when the user approaches the distribution panel 40 again and disconnects the connector, the charging control unit 46 may protect the charging connection unit 47 by closing the cover 48 again after confirming the disconnection of the connector. .

Meanwhile, in the process of FIG. 3, a process of making a reservation for use of the distribution board 40 at a specific location first and then charging and payment is made, but according to the implementation, a request for charging use at the site without a separate reservation process May be.

In other words, if a user who has installed a dedicated application but has not followed a separate reservation procedure parks near the distribution panel 40 and then runs the dedicated application, the dedicated application provides information on requesting use of the distribution panel 40 in a location where Bluetooth connection is currently possible. Is automatically output, and through this, the cover 48 is opened after an instant use request and authentication process, and the connector is connected and charging is performed.

In addition, users of the electric vehicle 20 who do not have the dedicated application installed input the request information through the key input unit 50 installed outside the main body 41 of the distribution board 40, and pay through the card recognition unit (not shown). By processing the electric vehicle 20 can be made to be charged.

In addition, when explaining the payment processing in more detail, the payment method may be selectively performed between a post-payment and a prepayment method. In other words, if credit card, debit card, or simple payment information has been previously registered through a dedicated application, post-paid payment may be supported because the payment method that has been validated is registered. In this case, after making a reservation for charging or requesting charging through a dedicated application at the site, payment may be made in postpaid in proportion to the amount of power used calculated by the integration unit 49 after charging is completed.

However, there may be cases where the payment method, which has been validated through a dedicated application, is not registered, or even a user through a dedicated application wishes to pay using a physical card at the site. In this case, it is preferable to make a prepaid payment because there is a risk that the payment process may not be smooth when you attempt to make a deferred payment after charging is made first.

For example, if you enter the charging amount through the key input unit of the distribution panel or enter the charging amount (power amount), a prepayment is requested for the corresponding cost, and the physical card is recognized through a separate card reader (not shown), After normal approval, the prepayment is processed, and then the cover 48 is opened, and then the connector is connected to the charging connector 47 to perform charging.

And if the charging amount or the target charging amount is entered and prepayment is made, and the user must inevitably stop charging and move the vehicle, or the battery is completely charged and the charging is stopped even though the charging amount or the target charging amount has not been completed, The charging control unit 46 notifies the charging support server 60 that charging has been stopped without filling the target, and transmits information on the amount of charging made to date through the integration unit 49, so that the charging support server 60 Existing payments can be canceled and re-payment can be processed only for the amount of actual charge.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a function of supporting a user who has completed a reservation through a dedicated application provided by the electric vehicle charging support system according to the present invention to smoothly return to the reserved distribution board (or park).

That is, in the process of FIG. 3, after the user performs the reservation procedure for a specific distribution board 40 or a specific park parking lot <S305> through a dedicated application, the reserved distribution panel 40 (or Coordinate information (location information) for the park parking lot) is generated <S405>.

Afterwards, in the dedicated application, the coordinate information of the distribution panel 40 generated by the navigation app linked in advance is transmitted <S410>, and the navigation app displays the location of the distribution panel 40 reserved based on the transmitted coordinate information and automatically goes to the destination. Set <S415>.

Therefore, the user can automatically receive a route guidance service for visiting a corresponding location even if the user only completes the reservation for the use of the distribution board 40 in the dedicated application used for the electric vehicle 20 charging service.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a process of indicating whether an electric vehicle can be charged in an electric vehicle charging support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

That is, when the user who has completed the reservation for use of the specific distribution panel 40 through the process of FIG. 3 approaches the location of the distribution panel 40, the charging control unit 46 checks and compares the unique ID acquired through the Bluetooth connection. It can be confirmed that the reservation user has accessed the distribution board 40 through <S505>, and accordingly, the charging control unit 46 notifies the reservation user's access to the charging support server 60, and the charging support server 60 ) Transmits a push notification to the user terminal 30 of the corresponding reservation <S510>, so that the user can recognize that it is located near the reserved distribution board 40.

At the same time, the charging control unit 46 of the distribution panel 40 may visually guide the user through the notification means 53 that the current distribution panel 40 is the reserved distribution panel 40 <S515>. For example, the charging control unit 46 may notify its own location by blinking a green light through the notification means 53.

Therefore, after the user approaches the location of the reserved distribution panel 40, the exact location is determined through push notification of the user terminal 30 and the flashing of the notification means 53 of the distribution panel 40 without having to check the exact location and get lost. After checking, you can park in the correct location.

Of course, the charging control unit 46 ensures that the green light is always lit through the notification means 53 at all times regardless of the access of the reserved user, and the red light is lit when a specific electric vehicle 20 is connected and charging is being made. By making it light up, you can check whether it is used from a distance.

In addition, the charging control unit 46 notifies that the reservation user has approached the charging support server 60 but is currently unavailable when it is confirmed that the reservation user has approached while charging the other electric vehicle 20 already. And, in response to this, the charging support server 60 provides information that the use of the corresponding distribution panel 40 is impossible through push notification to the user terminal 30 of the corresponding reservation user, and the available distribution panel 40 located in the nearest location. Can guide you to the location.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of giving priority to an electric vehicle user with respect to a parking space near a distribution board in the electric vehicle charging support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

That is, the charging control unit 46 of the distribution panel 40 monitors in real time whether a specific vehicle is parked in a parking space in which the electric vehicle 20 can be charged through the parking detection sensor 54. If the parking detection sensor 54 detects <S605> that a specific vehicle has entered the corresponding parking space and the parking has been completed, the charging control unit 46 checks whether it is connected to the user terminal 30 installed with a dedicated application within a certain period of time. <S610>. At this time, the charging control unit 46 does not check whether the user terminal 30 of the reserved user is connected, but checks whether the user terminal 30 installed with a dedicated application for charging service of the electric vehicle 20 is connected. This is because even if the user is not a reserved user, a user with a dedicated application is likely to be a vehicle parked in a corresponding space for charging the electric vehicle 20.

If it is confirmed that the charging control unit 46 is connected to the user terminal 30 where the dedicated application is installed even if it is not a reserved user or a reserved user <S615>, the user is authenticated and the electric vehicle 20 is charged. The process after FIG. 3 is performed.

On the other hand, if it is not connected to the user terminal 30 on which the dedicated application is installed within a certain period of time after it is confirmed that the parking has been made through the parking detection sensor 54, the charging control unit 46 provides the notification means 53 and the voice output unit 52. ) To output information recommending moving parking <S620>.

Of course, a dedicated application is not used, but it may be a vehicle parked in order to attempt to charge the electric vehicle 20 in the field through the key input unit 50. Therefore, the charging control unit 46 is a space for charging the electric vehicle prior to the guide information recommending moving parking through the notification means 53 and the voice output unit 52, so the corresponding parking position is a space for charging the electric vehicle. It is advisable to first inform that charging services are available, and if not, that mobile parking is recommended.

For example, the charging control unit 46 guides the moving parking if the dedicated application connection is not confirmed within 30 seconds to 90 seconds after parking is confirmed through the parking detection sensor 54. 30 seconds to 90 seconds is an average time required to leave a certain distance after parking and getting off. That is, if the charging control unit 46 confirms that the connection of the dedicated application is not confirmed and the authentication procedure through the key input unit 50 is not performed within 30 to 90 seconds after parking, the vehicle is not the electric vehicle 20 or Even if the electric vehicle 20 is not visited to the parking space for charging purposes, the electric vehicle 20 requiring charging can be preferentially parked by recommending moving parking through the notification means 53 and the voice output unit 52. To be.

Meanwhile, in the previous description, it has been described that the connector of the electric vehicle 20 is connected to the charging connector 47 of the distribution panel 40 after normal authentication is completed, and when charging is completed, the user terminal 30 is informed that charging is completed. At this time, the charging support server 60 may recommend moving parking when guiding the completion of charging to the user terminal 30, and may also provide guidance information indicating that additional parking fees may be collected if the moving parking is not performed within a predetermined time.

That is, according to the process of FIG. 6, the parking space near the distribution board 40 according to the embodiment of the present invention recommends moving parking to other vehicles so that the vehicle for charging the electric vehicle 20 can park preferentially. That is, the privilege of giving priority to parking to a vehicle requiring charging of the electric vehicle 20 is granted. However, when charging is completed through a due process, the priority of the parking space must be handed over to other vehicles in need of charging, so when charging is completed, a push notification is provided to recommend moving parking. Here, when several distribution boards 40 are grouped into a certain group, the charging support server 60 monitors the usage status of each distribution panel 40, or the parking status of parking spaces detected by the parking detection sensor 54 of each distribution panel. After checking, it sends a push notification to recommend moving parking after charging is completed only when all distribution panels 40 in the group are in use, and there are available distribution panels 40 among the distribution panels 40 in the group, or electric vehicles If it is confirmed that there is enough space in the parking space for charging, it can be flexibly operated so that push notifications are not transmitted even when charging is complete.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a process of making a reservation for use of a nearby parking vehicle that needs to be charged for an electric vehicle in the electric vehicle charging support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

That is, if a vehicle that has undergone a legitimate procedure for a specific distribution panel 40 through the process of FIG. 3 connects the connector and charges are performed <S325>, the charging control unit 46 lights a red light through the notification means 53. By turning on, the present distribution panel 40 makes it possible to know from a distance that charging of other vehicles is being made. At the same time, the charging control unit 46 also displays the charging progress (indicated by the remaining time or percentage) of the vehicle currently charging through the notification means 53.

The reason for displaying the charging progress is whether to check the charging progress in the vehicle that approached late even if the other vehicle is currently charging, and then move to another location of the distribution board 40, or wait a little and then try to charge the own vehicle after charging is completed. This is to make it possible to decide by reference.

If another user who checks that the remaining charging time of the vehicle currently being charged is short through the charging progress rate output to the notification means 53 parks near the distribution panel 40, the distribution panel 40 is charged. In the control unit 46, the connection with the dedicated application installed in the user terminal 30 of another user who has approached late will be confirmed <S710>. In this way, when the charging control unit 46 of the distribution panel 40 in which charging is currently in progress confirms the connection of the dedicated application installed in the user terminal 30 of another user, the charging control unit 46 transmits the corresponding user terminal 30 through the communication unit 42. ) To the side (or to the user terminal 30 side through the charging support server 60) and transmits a push and pop-up notification. The push and pop-up notification is guide information <S715> asking whether to reserve the priority use of the distribution board 40.

If the other user rejects or ignores the priority use reservation <S720>, the charging control unit 46 of the distribution panel 40 does not proceed with the additional procedure.

On the other hand, if another user selects the priority use reservation for the distribution panel 40 through the pop-up window of the dedicated application <S720>, the charging control unit 46 is another user who has reserved priority use for a certain time after charging of the current vehicle is completed. Priority is given to <S725>.

For example, if vehicle A is charging and vehicle B parks nearby and reserves priority use through a pop-up, the distribution board 40 gives priority to vehicle B for 30 minutes after charging of vehicle A is completed. . Therefore, even if a new vehicle C intervenes after the completion of charging of vehicle A and before the owner of vehicle B approaches again to connect the connector, it is possible to connect and charge the connector of vehicle B, which has the right to use first.

Meanwhile, FIG. 8 is a view for explaining an example in which a distribution board and a street light according to an embodiment of the present invention are installed in a parking lot. As shown in Fig. 8, streetlights 10 are installed on sidewalks or flower beds around parking spaces at regular intervals in the parking lot, and for supplying power to a predetermined number of streetlights 10 The distribution board 40 is installed. Accordingly, the electric vehicle 20 parked near the distribution panel 40 may be charged in a parking state after completing a predetermined authentication procedure and connecting the connector to the charging connector 47 exposed to the outside of the main body 41.

As described in detail above, the following effects can be expected according to the street light distribution board 40 that provides a charging function for the electric vehicle 20 according to the present invention and the electric vehicle charging support system using the same.

First, the street light distribution board 40 according to the present invention performs its original function of supplying power to the street light 10 and controlling the lights and turns, while simultaneously providing the electric vehicle 20 charging function to separate the electric vehicle 20 charging port. Even if it is not installed, the electric vehicle 20 can be charged in various places on roads and parking lots.

In other words, it is possible to replace the charging facility of the electric vehicle 20 by using the streetlight distribution board 40 that is already smooth in power supply and demand, so that the problem of securing a space for installing a charging station or charging port and the problem of having to bury a power line separately can be solved at the same time. will be.

In addition, when charging the electric vehicle 20 through the distribution board 40 according to the present invention, it is possible to check the charging location, reserve charging, authenticate and pay through a dedicated application.

In addition, since the charging connector 47 to which the charging connector is connected in the distribution panel 40 is kept hidden through the cover 48, it is possible to eliminate reckless power use attempts and prevent electric shock accidents caused by children's mischief. have.

In addition, it is possible to automatically set a destination for the distribution board 40 reserved through the navigation linked with the dedicated application, thereby simplifying the process of finding a charging place.

In addition, a notification means 53 is installed on the exterior of the main body 41 of the distribution panel 40, so that a user of the electric vehicle 20 can check the location of the distribution panel 40 where the electric vehicle 20 can be charged from a distance, and check the charging progress rate. After checking, you can also reserve a priority use after parking near a vehicle that is almost completely charged.

In addition, when not parked for the purpose of charging the electric vehicle 20 or by recommending moving parking for a vehicle that has been charged, priority can be given to a vehicle requiring charging.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention described above are disclosed for the purpose of illustration, and those skilled in the art with ordinary knowledge of the present invention will be able to make various modifications, changes and additions within the spirit and scope of the present invention. And additions will be seen as falling within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

10: street light
20: electric car
30: User terminal
40: distribution board
41: main body
42: communication department
43: power supply
44: street light control unit
45: switch
46: charging control unit
47: charging connection
48: cover
49: integrating unit
50: key input unit
51: screen output unit
52: audio output unit
53: notification means
54: parking detection sensor
55: memory
60: charging support server
70: streetlight operation server

Claims (5)

A power supply unit receiving and distributing power from the outside;
A street light control unit for controlling the on/off of the street light by supplying or blocking the power distributed from the power supply unit to the street light side;
A charging connection to which the electric vehicle is electrically connected; And
Including; a charging control unit for supplying the power distributed from the power supply to the side of the electric vehicle connected to the charging connection,
Further comprising; a communication unit for transmitting and receiving information by connecting a communication channel with a charging support server or a user terminal,
When a user terminal possessing the electric vehicle inputs reservation information through a dedicated application and transmits it to the charging support server, the charging control unit receives reservation information from the charging support server through the communication unit, and the communication unit When it is confirmed that the user terminal has accessed through the charging control unit, the charging control unit obtains the information of the user terminal, compares it with the reservation information, performs authentication, and processes power to be supplied through the charging connection unit,
A parking detection sensor for detecting whether or not to park; And
Further comprising a; notification means for outputting the moving parking guide information,
The charging control unit checks whether a dedicated application of the user terminal is connected within a predetermined time after parking is detected through the parking detection sensor, and if not, processes the moving parking guide information to be output through the notification means. Streetlight distribution board that provides electric vehicle charging function.
delete The method of claim 1,
A cover for protecting the charging connection part; further comprising,
The charging control unit is a street light distribution panel providing an electric vehicle charging function, characterized in that when the authentication of the user terminal is performed, the cover is opened to expose the charging connector.
delete Street light distribution board supplying power to a street light or electric vehicle; And
Receiving the reservation information from the user terminal and processing the transmission to the side of the street light distribution panel, or a charging support server for supporting payment processing according to the electric vehicle charging using the street light distribution panel; Including,
The street light distribution board is an electric vehicle charging support system, characterized in that the street light distribution board of claim 1 or 3.

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