KR20190098644A - Charger for electric vehicle, charging system and payment method for charging and parking using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a charger of an electric transportation device, a charging system using the same and a payment method for charging and parking fees. The charger for an electric transportation device capable of paying for parking and charging fees at the same time includes: a main body forming appearance; a display unit displaying a menu related to parking and charging of the electric transportation device; a communication unit provided inside the main body and transmitting and receiving charging information and payment information inputted through the display unit and information about the electric transportation device to and from a payment terminal; a camera unit provided inside the main body and recognizing the unique number of the electric transportation device; and at least one connector connected to the electric transportation device to charge a power supply unit of the electric transportation device. The information about the electric transportation device includes the number, charge fee and parking fee of the electric transportation device recognized by the camera unit. The present invention can charge an electric transportation device by supplying power to a power supply unit of the electric transportation device by various payment methods.

Description

CHARGER FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE, CHARGING SYSTEM AND PAYMENT METHOD FOR CHARGING AND PARKING USING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a charger for an electric transport device, a charging system using the same, and a charging and parking fee payment method, and more particularly, to a method for charging and parking using a charger for an electric transport device for a predetermined time or more in a parking lot. .

Electric transportation devices are electric vehicles that operate using electric vehicles, including electric vehicles and electric motorcycles.The development and distribution of electric transportation devices are gradually spreading around the world in accordance with global environmental regulations and energy saving trends. to be.

Electric vehicles can be roughly classified into battery powered electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. A pure electric vehicle, which runs by using only electricity, is generally referred to as an electric vehicle, and a hybrid electric vehicle means driving by using fossil fuel as well as electricity.

The electric transport apparatus is provided with a battery for supplying electricity for driving. The battery of the electric transport device is charged by a current supplied from an external power source, and the electric motor is driven by the current charged in the battery of the electric transport device. Accordingly, in order to widely spread the electric transport apparatus, it is necessary to expand the charging station for charging the battery.

In order to charge various electric transport apparatuses using the charger for the electric transport apparatus, the cost corresponding to the capacity to be charged must be paid by various payment means. Currently, payments are made using credit cards, transportation cards, coins, and bills. However, with the expansion of chargers, attempts are being made to utilize chargers in connection with their businesses in restaurants, convenience stores, fast food stores, and paid parking lots, unlike existing charging stations.

Conventional chargers only accept existing payment means and do not support payment methods for various marketing purposes, and cannot be applied to operate the payment system by integrating with existing businesses.

It is an object of the present invention to solve the above and other problems. Another object is to provide a charger for an electric transportation device that can charge as much power as desired by connecting a payment terminal such as an unmanned payment machine to a wired or wireless device, a charging system using the same, and a charging and parking fee payment method. .

According to an aspect of the present invention to achieve the above or another object, the charger of the electric transport apparatus for temporarily paying the parking fee and charging fee, the main body forming an appearance; A display unit which displays a menu related to parking and charging of the electric transport apparatus; A communication unit which is provided inside the main body and inputs and receives the charging information and the payment information, and the information about the electric transport device, to and from a payment terminal; A camera unit provided inside the main body and recognizing a number of the electric transport apparatus; And at least one connector connected to the electric transport device to charge the power supply unit of the electric transport device, wherein the information about the electric transport device includes a number, a charge fee, and parking of the electric transport device recognized by the camera unit. The charger of the electric transport apparatus, characterized in that it includes a fee may be provided.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the payment terminal may be a parking fee calculator.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a charging system of an electric transport apparatus for temporarily paying a parking fee and a charging fee, the electric transport device parked in a parking lot; A charger for charging the parked electric transport device; And a payment terminal installed spaced apart from the charger and the electric transport device and transmitting / receiving the charging information and the payment information of the electric transport device with the charger, wherein the charge fee and the parking fee of the electric transport device are input to the payment terminal. The charging system of the electric transport apparatus may be provided after the charge corresponding to the charging fee and the parking fee is paid.

According to an aspect of the invention, the charger, the body to form an appearance; A display unit which displays a menu related to parking and charging of the electric transport apparatus; A communication unit which is provided inside the main body and inputs and receives the charging information and the payment information, and the information about the electric transport device, to and from a payment terminal; A camera unit provided inside the main body and recognizing a number of the electric transport apparatus; And one or more connectors connected to the electric transport device to charge the power supply unit of the electric transport device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the information about the electric transport device may include a number, a charge fee and a parking fee of the electric transport device recognized by the camera unit.

According to an aspect of the invention, the step of parking the electric transport apparatus in the charger provided in the parking lot; Recognizing the number of the electric transportation device and transmitting the recognized number and charging time of the electric transportation device to a payment terminal; Selecting a charging cost payment method of the electric transport apparatus; Charging the electric transport apparatus; Calculating a charging fee in the charger, and inputting the calculated charging fee and parking fee of the electric transport device to the payment terminal; And charging and parking costs payment method of the electric transport apparatus, characterized in that the step of approving the discharge (charge) when the charge fee and parking fee is settled.

According to one aspect of the invention, the number of the electric transport device can be recognized by a camera attached to the charger.

According to an aspect of the present invention, the charging fee and the payment of the parking fee may be made in the charger or the payment terminal after the charging of the electric transport device is completed.

According to an aspect of the present invention, when the parking fee is paid in the charger, the parking fee may be transmitted from the payment terminal to the charger.

Referring to the effects of the charger, the charging system, and the charging and parking fee payment method using the same according to the present invention.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is an advantage that can be charged by applying power to the power supply unit of the electric transport device as well as various payment means such as coins and bills.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, an electric transport device such as an electric motorcycle or an electric bicycle charged by 220V has an advantage that it can be charged in various places.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is an advantage that it is possible to charge a variety of electric transport devices such as electric vehicles, electric motorcycles, electric bicycles using a single charger.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, while previously used as a payment means for charging only coins, banknotes, transportation cards, credit cards, etc., the present invention is linked to the existing payment terminal to service customers in stores It can be used as a marketing means to promote sales by allowing a certain amount of charging in a dimension or by enabling charging using a customer's earning points.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, there is an advantage that the charging fee as well as the parking fee can be settled at a time when the parking fee is settled.

In addition, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, by increasing the existing business by allowing the operators who want to operate the existing parking lot in combination with the charging station to pay by integrating the parking fee and charging fee through the unmanned parking fee calculator. The advantage is that you can.

Further scope of the applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. However, various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the present invention can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art, and therefore, specific embodiments, such as the detailed description and the preferred embodiments of the present invention, should be understood to be given by way of example only.

1 is a perspective view of a charger for an electric transport apparatus according to the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing a charging system of the electric transport apparatus according to the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a charger according to the present invention.
Figure 4a is a side perspective view of a charger associated with the present invention, Figure 4b is a perspective view of the mounting portion associated with the present invention.
5 is a perspective view of a filling gun according to the present invention.
6 is a flowchart of a method for paying a fee according to charging and parking of an electric transport apparatus according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments disclosed herein will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or similar components will be given the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "part" for components used in the following description is given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and does not have meanings or roles that are distinguished from each other. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed herein, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are intended to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein, but are not limited to the technical spirit disclosed herein by the accompanying drawings, all changes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. It should be understood to include equivalents and substitutes.

Terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In this application, the terms "comprises" or "having" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, components, or a combination thereof.

The electric vehicle described below is a vehicle driven by an electric motor that receives current from a rechargeable battery or other portable energy storage device, and is an electric vehicle, an electric motorcycle, and an electric vehicle mainly designed for use on roads. Includes a bicycle. In addition, a charger for an electric transport device refers to a power converter that performs a function required to charge a storage battery. The charger is an all-in-one charging system having a stand that receives power from an external power supply facility, a cable connected thereto, and an electric vehicle coupler connected by single-phase exchange. It means a standard charger. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is an all-in-one charging system having a stand supplied with electric power from an external power supply facility, a cable connected thereto, and an electric vehicle coupler connected to a DC connection. It also includes a quick charger.

In general, the charging system of the electric transport device is composed of a power supply, a charger, an interface and an information system. The power supply equipment is an electrical equipment for supplying power to the electric transport apparatus, including a power meter, inlet wiring, distribution panel, wiring breaker, etc., the charger is supplied as a slow charger and a three-phase 380V supplied with a single-phase 220V Includes fast chargers. In addition, the interface includes a coupler, a cable, and the like, which are connected in order to supply electricity to the electric transport apparatus in the charger. The coupler is a device that enables the connection of the charging cable and the electric transport apparatus. It consists of an inlet of the electric transport apparatus. In this case, the connector is attached to the charging cable, means a device for connecting to the inlet of the electric transport device, the inlet (Inlet) is a part constituting the electric transport device coupler, attached to the electric transport device to the It means the part connected with the connector.

In addition, the information system refers to a system that collects the installation location and use status information of the charger in real time to monitor the operation status of the charger in real time, or provides the collected information to the user of the electric transport device through the web, smartphone, etc. .

 1 is a perspective view of a charger 100 for charging an electric transport apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, hereinafter with reference to Figure 1 electric transport apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention It will be described with respect to the charger 100 for.

First, the charger 100 (hereinafter referred to as the charger 100) for the electric transport apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is the main body 110 (or body) to form an appearance. The coin inlet 120 and the bill input port 130 is characterized in that it is formed. That is, the charger 100 is provided with a coin inlet 120, the coin is inserted into one side of the main body 110, the bill inlet 130 is provided on one side of the coin inlet 120, the bill is inserted into the bill . As such, the charger 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention enables payment by various payment means by using coins and bills.

In addition, the display unit 140 is provided on the front upper side of the main body 110, and displays the amount or the balance of the money input through the coin inlet 120 or banknote inlet 130. The display unit 140 performs a function of a display unit that displays a change in a remaining balance, remaining charging time, elapsed charging time, or charging power while charging using the charger 100. For example, the display unit 140 may be an LCD display. . The display unit 140 may input a user by a touch to adjust a charging time, a charging amount, and the like, and may control a method displayed on the display unit 140.

Furthermore, the display unit 140 in one embodiment of the present invention functions to display all menus related to the charging and payment of the electric transport apparatus 200. The menu related to the payment at this time includes a parking fee as well as a charging fee.

In addition, the charger 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be used in addition to coins and bills RFID card, for this purpose is provided on one side of the coin inlet 120 to read an RFID card (Radio Frequency Identification Card) The RFID card reader unit 150 is disposed. In addition, one or more connectors 117, 118, and 119 are connected to the electric transport device 200 and charge the power supply of the electric transport device 200. The card reader unit 150 recognizes the RFID card and transmits the recognized information to the control unit 111. The power supply unit may be, for example, a storage battery built in the electric transportation device 200.

The connector may include a first connector 117 for connecting with the electric motorcycle 210 or an electric bicycle, and a second connector 118 for connecting with the first electric vehicle 220. The first connector 117 may be a single-phase two-wire 220v outlet and the second connector 118 may be a PWM connector. As such, the charger 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with a 220V outlet commonly used in homes, so that the electric motorcycle 210 or the electric bicycle can be easily charged.

Conventionally, in order to charge the electric transport device 200 such as the electric motorcycle 210, but mainly to charge in a private place such as a house to use 220V, in one embodiment of the present invention as well as restaurants, cafes, In the charger 100 installed in a public place such as a park, the electric motorcycle 210 may be charged.

That is, the charger 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided in a parking lot of a restaurant, a shopping mall, a coffee shop, and the like, for example, the electric motorcycle 210 while a user of the electric motorcycle 210 eats at a restaurant. ) Can be charged by connecting to the charger (100). That is, the place where the electric motorcycle 210 is charged can be charged at an external place, not at home.

At this time, in one embodiment of the present invention can be processed by the payment terminal 300 provided on the outside of the main body, the payment terminal 300 is located on the exit side of the parking lot is provided with the charger 100. It may be provided. In this case, the payment terminal 300 may be an unmanned parking fee calculator, but is not limited thereto.

As such, the charger 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be disposed or used outdoors or in an open air. In the case of rain or snow, water may flow into an outlet to cause an electric shock. To this end, in one embodiment of the present invention to form a recess 170 formed to be recessed inward on the front of the main body 110, the bill inserting hole 130, coin inserting hole 120, the first connector ( 117 and the second connector 118 are arranged in the recess 170.

In addition, the banknote inlet 130, coin inlet 120, the first connector 117 and the second connector 118 is less protruded than the surface of the front surface of the main body 110, the recess 170 To cover with a cover (181). At this time, the cover 181 is formed to form a plane substantially the same as the surface of the front surface of the main body 110, the bill inserting hole 130, coin inserting hole 120, the first connector 117 and the second connector 118. ) Does not protrude from the cover (181).

The cover 181 is rotatable by the hinge member 173 and is normally closed, and preferably allows the user to open the cover 181 only when it is in use. That is, the cover 181 is normally closed the recess 170, the foreign matter such as dust in the coin inlet 120, banknote inlet 130, the first connector 117 and the second connector 118. It not only prevents the inflow, but also prevents the inflow of liquids such as water.

The charger 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is powered only after the input of the payment means such as coins or bills, the charger 100 is operated, the charger in the normal state without the input of a valid payment means 100 may be disabled. However, when the charging fee is charged together with the parking fee through the payment terminal 300, the electric transport device 200 may be charged by a predetermined amount even when the charging fee is not made. In this case, it is preferable to set at the charging start stage.

Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, a charging cable 119a is provided at one side of the main body 110 to be connected to a second electric vehicle 230 different from the first electric vehicle 220. A third connector 119 is formed at an end of the cable 119a to be electrically connected to the power supply unit of the second electric vehicle 230. As such, the charger 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes various connectors 118 and 119 to charge various electric vehicles 220 and 230. For example, when the connectors of the electric vehicles are different from each other, the connector can be charged only if there is a dedicated connector. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a connector for charging electric vehicles of various electric vehicle manufacturers is provided with one charger (100). By placing it in the) it was possible to charge the electric vehicle manufactured by various manufacturers in a single charger (100).

One end of the charging cable 119a is connected to the main body 110 and the other end is connected to the third connector 119. That is, the third connector 119 functions as a connector connected to the second electric vehicle 230, and the third connector 119 is connected to an inlet formed in the electric transport apparatus 200.

2 is a configuration diagram showing a charging system 400 of the electric transport apparatus 200 according to the present invention, one charger 100 is provided with the first to third connectors 117, 118, 119 electric motorcycle 210 It can be seen that the first electric vehicle 220 and the second electric vehicle 230 can be simultaneously charged. In this case, the electric motorcycle 210 is connected to the first connector 117, the first electric vehicle 220 is connected to the second connector 118, and the second electric vehicle 230 is the third connector 119. Is electrically connected to the The first to third connectors 117, 118, and 119 are connected by forming a coupler with a portion of the electric motorcycle 210, the first electric vehicle 118, and the second electric vehicle 119, respectively.

In one embodiment of the present invention as a charging system 400 for the electric transport apparatus 200 including the electric transport apparatus 200, the charger 100 and the payment terminal 300 at a time parking and charging charges Disclosed is a charging system 400 of an electric transport device for payment.

The charging system 400 is an electric transport device 200 parked in a parking lot, a charger 100 for charging the parked electric transport device 200, the charger 100 and the electric transport device 200 and It is installed spaced apart and comprises a payment terminal 300 for transmitting and receiving the charging information and payment information of the electric transport apparatus 200 with the charger.

At this time, in order to withdraw from the parking lot, the charging fee and the parking fee of the electric transport device 200 are input to the payment terminal 300, and the charging is possible after the charge corresponding to the charging fee and the parking fee is paid. . The information about the electric transportation device 200 includes a number, a charging fee, and a parking fee of the electric transportation device 200 recognized by the camera unit 192. In addition, it may include information related to parking and charging.

The charger 100 includes a main body 110 forming an appearance, a display unit 140 displaying a menu related to parking and charging of the electric transportation device 200, and provided inside the main body 110. Charge information and payment information input through the display unit 140, the communication unit 190 for transmitting and receiving to and from the payment terminal 300 and the information about the electric transport device 200, and the inside of the main body 110 And a camera unit 192 for recognizing a number of the electric transportation device 1200, and one or more connectors 117, 118 and 119 connected to the electric transportation device 200 to charge the power supply of the electric transportation device 200. do. The information about the electric transport apparatus includes a number, a charge fee, and a parking fee of the electric transport apparatus 200 recognized by the camera unit 192. The camera unit 192 is used for recognizing the vehicle number of the electric transport apparatus 200 by photographing the number on the front or rear of the electric transport apparatus 200 when the electric transport apparatus 200 is parked. It is different from a camera or a sensor that recognizes a vehicle entering or leaving a parking lot.

In this case, the payment terminal 300 is installed spaced apart from the charger 100 and performs the function of transmitting and receiving the charging information and parking information of the electric transport apparatus 200 with the charger 100. This is made by a communication unit (not shown) built in the communication unit 190 and the payment terminal 300, the communication is wired or wireless communication, for example, wired by RS-482 / RS-232, LAN Communication is possible, and wireless communication by Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is also possible.

In one embodiment of the present invention, an audio output unit 112 is formed at one side of the recess 170 so that sound is output to the outside. As a result, the user may guide the use of the charger 100 by the voice output from the charger 100, and may notify the user of whether the balance or the charge is completed. More specifically, the audio output unit 112 outputs an audio signal under the control of the control unit 111, the audio output unit 112 when the charging is completed. A buzzer sound indicating completion of charging may be output. For example, when charging is complete, the audio output unit 112 may output a guide message or a buzzer sound “beep.” Here, the guide message may be a voice message for guiding termination.

In addition, in case of being exposed to the outside, at least one of the first connector 117 and the second connector 118 may be opened and closed by an elastic member such as a torsion spring in at least one of the first connector 117 and the second connector 118. cap may be formed. The first cap 117a and the second cap 118a are preferably provided in the first connector 117 and the second connector 118, respectively. In this case, normally, the caps 117a and 118a are closed to prevent foreign substances from entering the first connector 117 or the second connector 118, and if the user wants to use the first cap 117a, Or the second cap 118a is opened and folded, and then the first connector 117 or the second connector 118 is connected with the inlet portion of the electric transport apparatus 200 to charge.

On the other hand, Figure 4a is a side perspective view of the charger 100 according to the present invention, Figure 4b is a perspective view of the mounting portion 160 according to the present invention, referring to Figures 4a and 4b, one of the main body 110 The side surface is provided with a mounting portion 160, the third connector 119 is mounted, the mounting portion 160 corresponds to the outer shape of the third connector 119 so that the third connector 119 is inserted and fixed. It is formed into a shape. At this time, the mounting portion 160 may be formed vertically with respect to the side of the main body 110, may be formed to be slightly inclined, in FIG. 4A is shown that the mounting portion 160 is slightly inclined, For example, it may have an inclination angle between 40 and 60 ° from the front. If the mounting portion 160 is formed to be somewhat inclined with respect to the side, there is an advantage that the side space does not have to be wide when mounted from the front of the charger (100). As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting portion 160 is formed to be recessed inwardly of the main body 110, and is formed to gradually become shallower as it comes to the front surface, as if the main body of the charger 100 is in front. An effect similar to that of mounting on the (110) side can be obtained.

More specifically, the mounting portion 160 is fixed to the guide 170 is installed in the charger 100, the guide 170 is formed to face each other and formed in a triangular shape first portion 165b And a third portion 165a connecting the second portion 165d, the first portion 165b, and the second portion 165d, the first portion 165b, the second portion 165d, and the second portion 165d. And a fourth portion 165d connecting the three portions 165a. The first to fourth portions 165a, 165b, 165c, and 165d have a planar shape, and the mounting portion 160 is fixed to the fourth portion 165d. Since the first portion 165b and the second portion 165d are triangular in shape, the connected portions of the first portion 165b and the second portion 165d are inserted into the charger 100, and the first portion When the non-connected portions of 165b and the second portion 165d are exposed to the outside, the guide 170 is disposed to be inclined inward. In this case, the fourth portion 165d is approximately facing the front of the charger 100.

At this time, Figure 5 is a perspective view of the filling gun according to the present invention, the end of the third connector 119 is formed in a substantially circular. An engaging hook 119d is formed in the third connector 119 to be engaged with the engaging groove 168 of the mounting part 160 and to protrude outwardly on the circular circumference. 119c is supported by the support 167 of the mounting portion 160. In this case, a plurality of connection terminals 119b are formed at an end of the third connector 119, and the plurality of connection terminals 119b are electrically connected to an inlet (or charging terminal) formed in the second electric vehicle 230. Is connected.

3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a charger 100 according to the present invention, Figure 6 is a flowchart for charging and parking fee payment of the electric transport apparatus 200 according to the present invention. Hereinafter, a charging and parking cost payment method of the electric transport apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed, which will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 6 together with FIG. 1.

Payment method for the cost of charging the electric transport apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is divided into a prepayment method or a post payment method. At this time, the post-payment method means a method of payment together with a parking fee, and does not mean a method of payment of a charging fee alone.

First, the payment by the prepayment method will be described. This is a payment method by a general charger 100, by making a coin or bill into the main body 110 from the outside or by reading the RFID card (Radio Frequency Identification Card) to recognize the available payment means. When a coin or bill is input through the coin inlet 120 and the bill inlet 130, the coin recognizer 121 or the bill recognizer 131 recognizes that the coin or bill is input, and the amount of money input is recognized at the same time. . Alternatively, when tagging the RFID card to the card reader unit 151, the amount accumulated in the RFID card is recognized.

Thereafter, the electric transport apparatus 200 and the main body 110 are electrically connected to transmit power information of the electric transport apparatus 200 to the control unit 111, and the electric transport apparatus 200 according to the power information. Power is applied to the power supply unit of. That is, in the case of charging by the prepayment method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the charging by the charger 100 is performed only when a payment means is input.

The charger 100 operates by supplying power to the control unit 111 and the power measurement unit 113 from the external power source 105. The power measuring unit 113 may be, for example, a power meter, and measures the amount of power supplied to the electric transport apparatus 200. Subsequently, based on the measured amount of power, the presence or absence of a valid balance is continuously detected during charging, and in the step of detecting the presence or absence of the balance, the balance is zero or the amount of power charged in the power supply unit of the electric transport apparatus 200 is calculated. When the set amount of power is exceeded, the power supply to the power supply unit is cut off. As such, in one embodiment of the present invention, the electric power supply to the electric transport apparatus 200 is automatically shut off when there is no remaining balance or when the electric transport apparatus 200 is fully charged and no longer needs charging. In addition, the user may cut off the power supply to the electric transportation device 200 at any moment, and even if the power supply is automatically stopped by the user, the power supply is cut off in the same way as when the power supply is automatically stopped. The charge is calculated and paid according to the amount of power supplied until the moment.

At this time, the power supply to the first connector 117 is made by the first switch unit 114, the power supply to the second connector 118 is made by the second switch unit 115, the third connector The power supply to 119 is made by the third switch unit 116. The first to third switch units 114, 115, and 116 are controlled by the control unit 111 and are based on the amount of power supplied to the electric transport apparatus 200 through the power measuring unit 113. Will charge the charge.

That is, the amount of power chargeable to the electric transport apparatus 200 is calculated by the amount of power supplied to the electric transport apparatus 200 calculated by the power measuring unit 113, the amount of power chargeable to the electric transport apparatus 200. According to the balance, the balance is 0, the power supply to the electric transport device 200 is stopped. In addition, even when the supply of the amount of power corresponding to the predetermined amount is completed, the power supply to the electric transport apparatus 200 may be stopped.

 As such, the charging method according to the prepaid method according to an embodiment of the present invention calculates a charging fee based on the amount of power to be supplied to the electric transport apparatus 200, and pays the calculated charging fee.

In one embodiment of the present invention, the charger 100 is not operated when there is no valid payment amount to charge the power supply to the charger 100 after recognizing the chargeable payment means. Therefore, the charger 100 is not normally charged and the power is turned off, and only after the charger 100 recognizes a valid payment means or payment amount, power is supplied to the charger 100 and operates. However, if the post payment method and the parking fee payment are selected in the charging step, the charging may be performed preferentially even if the payment is not made.

Payment of the charged amount according to an embodiment of the present invention can be made by coins, banknotes or RFID card, so that the amount available in real time is displayed on the display unit 140. The RFID card may be, for example, a credit card that can be accumulated, and may be a credit card that is commonly used or a store-only credit card that can be used only at specific stores. In addition, the FRID card may be a card in which the remaining amount is charged by charging a coin or banknote, may be used separately charged amount. At this time, when used as a credit card can be used only within the accumulated or charged amount, and when the tag (tagging) the RFID card to the card reader unit 150, the control unit 111 of the charger 100 is built in the RFID card It receives the information, authenticates whether the user is an authorized user based on the received user information, and starts the charging procedure.

On the other hand, when the amount of money remaining when the power supply is cut off in the step of shutting off the power supply can be credited with the balance on the RFID card. For example, in the case of charging and charging coins or banknotes while charging in the electric transport device 200, even if the chargeable amount remains, the remaining amount to the RFID card to be used later to use the accumulated amount.

Furthermore, the amount already accumulated when the RFID card contacts the card reader unit 150 is displayed on the display unit 140, and when the power unit of the electric transport apparatus 200 is charged, the display unit 140 is charged. The available balance can be displayed in real time. The display unit 140 displays information on the power supplied to the electric transport apparatus 200. For example, the display unit 140 may display charging time, power consumption, and charging progress.

In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, the charging fee is calculated based on the amount of power supplied to the electric transport apparatus 200. The charging fee may vary slightly depending on the power provider or the charger 100 provider, and the fee is already set. The charging fee is calculated. The charge rate receives the amount of charging power supplied to the electric transport apparatus 200 from the rate calculating unit 125, and calculates the charging rate based on the received amount of charging power. The calculated charging fee is transmitted to the charger 100.

Hereinafter, a charging and parking fee payment method of the electric transport apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 6.

First, when visited to a restaurant, such as a cafe, the electric parking device is parked in the parking lot provided by the branch (S110), the charging is performed through the charger 100 provided in the parking lot. When the electric transport device 200 is parked, the number of the electric transport device 200 is recognized by the camera unit 192 provided in the charger 100, and the charger number including the recognized number, the charging start The time and the like are transmitted to the payment terminal 300 such as an unmanned parking fee setter (S120). When the user selects the post payment method among the prepayment method and the post payment method that pays the parking terminal 300 together with the parking fee through the display unit 140 (S130), the electric transport device 200 is charged. (S140).

In the case of the post-payment method, the charging fee should be calculated after the charging is completed. The charging fee is calculated by the charge calculating unit 125, and the calculated amount is transmitted to the payment terminal 300.

On the other hand, when the charger user selects the prepayment method (S130), payment is immediately approved by payment of coins, banknotes or credit cards, and the user may start charging. In this case, to pay the parking fee later, the charger 100 or the payment terminal 300 may be selectively paid. That is, the parking fee is not necessarily set only at the parking fee unmanned payment machine, but the parking fee may also be settled and discharged.

After the charging of the electric transport device 200 is completed, the calculated charge and parking fee of the electric transport device 200 is transmitted to the payment terminal 300 is input (S150). As a result, the total amount of money to be paid by the user of the electric transportation device is calculated, and the payment is approved at the time of discharging (S160).

In this case, the charging of the charging fee and the parking fee may be made in the payment terminal 300 such as the charger 100 or the parking fee unmanned payment machine after the charging of the electric transport device is completed. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the charging fee and the parking fee may be made in the payment terminal 300, or the charging fee and the parking fee may be made in the charger 100 at a time.

If the parking fee is charged together with the charging fee in the charger 100, the parking fee should be transmitted from the payment terminal 300 to the charger 100.

If the payment terminal 300 is settled in advance without paying at the time of departure, if the vehicle number of the electric transport apparatus 200 is inputted, the charging fee up to that time and the charging fee up to that time are processed and the charger (100). Send a charge complete command to When the charging complete signal is received, charging stops and the charging procedure is completed.

On the other hand, the vehicle can be stopped by using the charge stop button (not shown) of the charger 100, the charging cable 119a is removed, and the electric transport device 200 may be discharged. When the number of the electric transport device 200 to be discharged is input to the payment terminal 300, the parking fee and the charge fee of the electric transport device 200 are output, and the payment is approved after the payment. .

The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in all respects but should be considered as illustrative. The scope of the invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the invention are included in the scope of the invention.

Reference Signs List 100: charger, 110: main body, 111: control unit, 112: audio output unit, 113: power measurement unit, 114: first switch, 115: second switch, 116: third switch, 117: first connector, 118: 2nd connector, 119: 3rd connector, 120: coin input port, 121: coin recognition part, 125: bill calculation part, 130: banknote input port, 131: banknote recognition part, 140: display part, 150: card reader part, 160 : Mounting part, 165: guide, 170: recessed part, 173: hinge member, 175: cap, 180: emergency stop button, 181: cover, 190: communication part, 192: camera part, 200: electric transportation device, 300: Payment terminal

Claims (9)

In the charger of the electric transport device that pays the parking fee and charging charge at a time,
A body forming an appearance;
A display unit which displays a menu related to parking and charging of the electric transport apparatus;
A communication unit which is provided inside the main body and inputs and receives the charging information and the payment information, and the information about the electric transport device, to and from a payment terminal;
A camera unit provided inside the main body and recognizing a number of the electric transport apparatus; And
One or more connectors connected to the electric transport device to charge the power supply of the electric transport device,
The information about the electric transport device,
Charger of the electric transport apparatus comprising the number of the electric transport device recognized by the camera unit, the charging fee and the parking fee. The method of claim 1,
The payment terminal is a charger of the electric transport device, characterized in that the parking fee settled. In the charging system of the electric transport device that pays the parking fee and charging charge at a time,
An electric transporter parked in the parking lot;
A charger for charging the parked electric transport device; And
It is installed spaced apart from the charger and the electric transport device and comprises a payment terminal for transmitting and receiving the charging information and payment information of the electric transport device,
The charging terminal and the parking fee of the electric transport device is input to the payment terminal, the charging system of the electric transport device, characterized in that the vehicle can be discharged after the charge corresponding to the charge and the parking fee. The method of claim 3,
The charger,
A body forming an appearance;
A display unit which displays a menu related to parking and charging of the electric transport apparatus;
A communication unit which is provided inside the main body and inputs and receives the charging information and the payment information, and the information about the electric transport device, to and from a payment terminal;
A camera unit provided inside the main body and recognizing a number of the electric transport apparatus; And
And at least one connector connected to the electric transport device to charge the power supply of the electric transport device. The method of claim 4, wherein
The information about the electric transport device,
Charging system of the electric transport device, characterized in that it comprises the number of the electric transport device, the charge fee and the parking fee recognized by the camera unit. Parking the electric transport apparatus in a charger provided in the parking lot;
Recognizing the number of the electric transportation device and transmitting the recognized number and charging time of the electric transportation device to a payment terminal;
Selecting a charging cost payment method of the electric transport apparatus;
Charging the electric transport apparatus;
Calculating a charging fee in the charger, and inputting the calculated charging fee and parking fee of the electric transport device to the payment terminal; And
Charging and parking fee payment method of the electric transport device, characterized in that the step of approving the exit (charge) when the charge fee and parking fee is settled. The method of claim 6,
The number of the electric transport device is charged by the camera attached to the charger, charging and parking cost payment method of the electric transport device, characterized in that. The method of claim 6,
The charging and parking fee payment method of charging and parking costs of the electric transport device, characterized in that made in the charger or payment terminal after the completion of the charge of the electric transport device. The method of claim 8,
When the parking fee is paid by the charger, the charging and parking cost payment method of the electric transport device, characterized in that the parking fee is transmitted from the payment terminal to the charger.

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