US 2025/0353392 A1Published application

Modular docking and energy management system for a scooter or bicycle

OwnerChukwudi Okafor, Vasyl PLAKHOTNIUK +2inventors

InventorsChukwudi Okafor, Vasyl PLAKHOTNIUK, Francesco COSTACURTA, Alberto TONINI

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Abstract

The present disclosure provides a modular system for energy management and distribution, and for the docking of personal electric vehicles such as electric scooters and bicycles. The system comprises one or more core devices with polygonal frames. The edges of each frame are fitted with universal ports configured to couple with various external modules, including docking modules for different types of vehicles, to meet the demands of the space in which they are installed. The core devices have their own internal battery modules coupled to a power supply grid and implement smart charging protocols to store and discharge energy from their battery modules to connected external modules in an optimal manner. The system thus provides a versatile solution to the complex demands of city environments, both in terms of efficient and adaptable physical storage and varying power demands.

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Dependent claims

A docking and energy management system, comprising:

at least one core device, each core device of the system comprising:
a frame having a polygonal profile with a plurality of straight edges of equal length;
a set of one or more anchor elements configured to secure the frame to the ground;
a battery module disposed within the frame and coupled to a grid power source;
a controller coupled to the battery module and configured to control charging of the battery module from the grid and the distribution of energy stored in the battery module to one or more external modules;
a plurality of ports, each port corresponding to a respective edge of the frame and being configured to securely couple to an external module via a universal coupling mechanism, and to thereby connect coupled external modules to the battery module and controller of the core device;
and
one or more protective panels configured to detachably couple to the frame to protect unused ports;
and
a plurality of external modules, including at least one docking module configured to dock and charge a personal electric vehicle when coupled to a port of a core device.

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