How do e-bike charging stations and e-bikes work for plug-and-charge functionality?
The E-bike charging station and e-bikes connect for plug-and-charge functionality in the following way
First,let's understand the components of the e-bike charging station.The ebike charging station includes a bike dock IoT device,
a TX module(transmission module)mounted on the dock,and a lock for the bike dock.
The TX module is fixed inside the e-bike charging station.
The RX module is mounted on the e-bike(the RX module has a lock hook at its front end).The RX module has two wires:one is
connected to the ebike's battery,and the other is connected to the e-bike's IoT device.
When the user returns the ebike,they park it into the ebike charging dock.The TX and RX modules connect for contact-based charging,
with the RX module sending power to the ebike's battery through the cable attached to the battery.
At the same time,the lock hook of the RX module engages with the lock inside the charging dock,securing the ebike in place.The next
user must scan a QR code to unlock the dock's lock and then release the ebike for use.
The IoT device(IoT device combines smart lock,gps tracker and other IoT functions that can send report to APP and software,and )
in the charging station is responsible for real-time status reporting of the dock,such as whether a ebike is parked and charging or if the dock
is empty.It also handles charging data management,such as how long a ebike has been charging,when charging is complete,and reports
any issues,like charging failures.The dock IoT device can also control the lock and other functions.
As for the ebike's IoT GPS tracker,it serves a similar purpose as in regular bike-sharing systems.It tracks and reports ebike information during rides,
including for activities like locking the ebike during breaks.