FR3138884A1 - CHARGING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, COMPRISING A TELEPHONE HOLDER AND AN IDENTIFICATION CODE, VEHICLE AND METHOD BASED ON SUCH A SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a charging control system for a motor vehicle (V) which comprises a charging hatch (T), the control system comprising: - a telephone holder (H) configured to receive a mobile telephone (M) equipped with charging control interface; and - an identification code (Q) readable by the mobile telephone (M), arranged in the charging hatch (T), configured to trigger, when read by the mobile telephone (M), the charging interface mobile phone charging control (M). The invention also relates to a vehicle (V) and a method based on such a system. Fig. 2

Description

CHARGING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, COMPRISING A TELEPHONE HOLDER AND AN IDENTIFICATION CODE, VEHICLE AND METHOD BASED ON SUCH A SYSTEM

The invention relates to the field of systems and interfaces for controlling the charging of electric vehicles of the BEV or PHEV type.

When recharging these vehicles, it is necessary to have a user interface to activate/stop the charge and also to inform the user about the conditions and parameters of the recharging, in particular the status of the recharging: for example "in course", "completed", "in error", etc.

This information is generally located on the vehicle, in most cases at the charging hatch. In the prior art, the interface is implemented in the hatch by means of a button or small LEDs whose color varies depending on the situation. This information can also be displayed on the vehicle's instrument panel, but this requires the user to be near their vehicle and look through the front door window to check the charging status.

In some cases, these interactive controls or information may also be available on the user's smartphone.

Thus, an objective of the invention is to propose a solution making it possible to have a complex charging control interface at the level of the charging hatch, without making the architecture of the charging hatch more complex.

To achieve this objective, the invention proposes a charging control system for a motor vehicle which includes a charging hatch, the control system comprising:

- a telephone support configured to receive a mobile telephone equipped with a charging control interface; And

- an identification code readable by the mobile phone, placed in the charging hatch, configured to trigger, when read by the mobile phone, the charging control interface of the mobile phone.

Advantageously, the invention proposes to integrate a smartphone support in the charging hatch and to display an identification code (in particular a QR code or another means of identification readable by telephone), directly allowing the user to launch their electric vehicle charging interface. In this way, it is no longer necessary to offer a human machine interface and remote controls in the hatch, the entire charging experience can be carried out from the user's mobile phone.

In addition, the invention makes it possible to eliminate the small hatch interfaces and the hatch control buttons.

According to one variant, the identification code is a QR code.

This allows reading by a common smartphone (smart phone).

According to a variant, the control system is for a charging hatch comprising a hatch bottom carrying a charging socket, and a hatch cover covering the hatch bottom, the telephone support being arranged on the hatch cover, and the identification code being placed in the bottom of the hatch.

This allows for enough space to support the phone.

Alternatively, the phone holder is equipped with a wired connection for connecting the mobile phone to a charging information data system.

This allows data transfer to be carried out without using the phone's mobile data.

The invention further relates to a motor vehicle comprising a load control system according to the invention.

Another object of the invention relates to a load control method for a load control system according to the invention, the method comprising the following steps:
- read the identification code using a mobile phone so as to trigger the charge control interface of the mobile phone; And
- place the mobile phone on the phone holder.

According to a variant, the method further comprises a connection step for connecting the mobile telephone to the wired connection.

The invention will be further detailed by the description of non-limiting embodiments, and on the basis of the appended figures illustrating variants of the invention, in which:
- schematically illustrates a front view of a load control system according to a preferred variant of the invention;
- schematically illustrates the charge control system of the with a mobile telephone resting on the telephone holder of said system.

The invention relates to a charge control system which can be illustrated by Figures 1 and 2. The charge control system is produced for a charging hatch T of a motor vehicle V, in particular for charging electric vehicles of type BEV or PHEV.

The charging hatch T includes a hatch bottom F carrying a charging socket P; and a hatch cover C covering the hatch bottom F.

According to the invention, the control system comprises:

- a telephone support H configured to receive a mobile telephone M equipped with a charging control interface; And

- an identification code Q readable by the mobile telephone M, placed in the charging hatch T, in particular in the bottom of the hatch F.

The Q identification code is in particular a QR code. It is configured to trigger, when read by the mobile phone M, the charge control interface of the mobile phone M.

The main objective of the invention is to integrate a simple support H of a smartphone M (smart mobile phone) and to stick a QR code label Q allowing the user to launch the charging application connected to the vehicle via a telematics box or the WiFi or Bluetooth ^TM protocols of the motor vehicle, in order to visualize its charging interface.

The main interest lies in offering a sophisticated and elaborate charging interface (with many details), via the user's M smartphone in an area where there is generally little space; and the information or buttons are barely visible, poorly lit, etc.

The integration of the H smartphone holder allows you to support the weight of the device and secure it to prevent it from falling. The support H includes for example a lateral spring and a retaining support.

Depending on the vehicle's range level, the H smartphone holder may be equipped with a wired connection allowing the phone to be connected to the vehicle's infotainment system.

Claims (7)

Charging control system for a motor vehicle (V) which includes a charging hatch (T), the control system comprising:
- a telephone support (H) configured to receive a mobile telephone (M) equipped with a charging control interface; And
- an identification code (Q) readable by the mobile phone (M), placed in the charging hatch (T), configured to trigger, when read by the mobile phone (M), the control interface mobile phone charging (M). Load control system according to claim 1, characterized in that the identification code (Q) is a QR code. Load control system according to any one of claims 1 to 2, for a charging hatch (T) comprising a hatch bottom (F) carrying a charging socket (P), and a hatch cover (C) covering the hatch base (F), characterized in that the telephone holder (M) is arranged on the hatch cover (C), and the identification code (Q) is arranged in the hatch base (F). Charging control system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the telephone holder is equipped with a wired connection for connecting the mobile telephone to a charging information data system. Motor vehicle comprising a load control system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Load control method for a load control system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the method comprising the following steps:
- read the identification code (Q) by means of a mobile telephone (M) so as to trigger the charge control interface of the mobile telephone (M); And
- place the mobile phone (M) on the phone holder (M). Load control method according to the preceding claim, when dependent on claim 4, characterized in that the method further comprises a connection step for connecting the mobile telephone to the wired connection.