Apparatus, method and article for redistributing power storage devices, such as batteries, between collection, charging and distribution machines
US10345843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7062
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A network of collection, charging and distribution machines collect, charge and distribute portable electrical energy storage devices. To charge, the machines employ electrical current from an external source. As demand at individual collection, charging and distribution machines increases or decreases relative to other collection, charging and distribution machines, a distribution management system initiates redistribution of portable electrical energy storage devices from one collection, charging and distribution machine to another collection, charging and distribution machine in an expeditious manner. Also, redeemable incentives are offered to users to return or exchange their portable electrical energy storage devices at selected collection, charging and distribution machines within the network to effect the redistribution.
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