Abstract: The present invention relates to a compact, weather-resistant Type 2 AC electric vehicle (EV) charger designed for indoor and outdoor applications. The charger is rated IP65 and incorporates a fully in-house developed power distribution and control printed circuit board, proprietary product architecture, and a uniquely engineered panel and enclosure design. The invention provides a space-efficient, robust, and smart EV charging solution with enhanced reliability, safety, and ease of installation. The integrated design enables effective thermal management, electrical protection, and communication readiness while maintaining a compact form factor suitable for residential, commercial, and public charging environments. The charger operates as a smart electric vehicle charging system, wherein charging sessions are controlled, monitored, and managed through a centralized software platform accessible via a mobile or web-based application. The charger enables user authentication, session initiation, energy measurement, billing, and remote monitoring, thereby allowing commercial operation of the charging infrastructure. The smart functionality supports deployment in revenue-generating environments such as public charging stations, commercial premises, fleet depots, and residential communities, enabling the charger to function as a business asset for energy delivery, usage tracking, and monetization.
Description:• A Type 2 AC electric vehicle charger delivers alternating current (AC) power to an electric vehicle through a standardized Type 2 connector gun.
• The charger draws AC power from the grid and supplies controlled single-phase or three-phase AC output to the Electric vehicle.
• The charger further supports smart charging operation, wherein charging sessions are initiated, monitored, and managed through a mobile or web-based application, enabling controlled access, energy monitoring, and commercial deployment.
, Claims:1. Claim 1, wherein the in-house developed printed circuit board integrates power distribution, control logic, protection circuitry, and communication interfaces within a compact layout.
2. Claim 2, wherein the enclosure is rated at least IP65 to provide protection against dust and water ingress
3. Claim 3, wherein the internal architecture segregates high-voltage power components from low-voltage control and communication circuitry to improve safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
4. Claim 4, wherein the Type 2 charging interface includes control pilot and proximity pilot signaling for current negotiation and secure charging initiation.
5. Claim 5, wherein the compact design enables wall-mounted or pedestal-mounted installation with reduced space requirements.
6. Claim 6, further comprising integrated electrical protection circuits including overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, ground fault protection, and earth continuity detection.
7. Claim 7, wherein the in-house developed printed circuit board includes energy measurement circuitry for monitoring power consumption during charging.
8. Claim 8, wherein the charger supports smart charging operation through wired or wireless communication modules enabling remote monitoring, control, and user authentication.
9. Claim 9, wherein charging sessions are initiated, monitored, and terminated through a mobile or web-based application for commercial operation.
10. Claim 10, wherein the enclosure and front panel are uniquely configured in geometry, dimensions, and mounting features to achieve a compact and aesthetically integrated form factor.
11. Claim 11, wherein the in-house development of the printed circuit board, enclosure, and product architecture provides functional and structural exclusivity, preventing replication without authorization