EV CHARGER SYSTEM POWER PLATFORM
In an example, an electric vehicle (EV) charger system power platform includes a base, a transformer, a distribution board, and a communication interface. The transformer is coupled to the base and is configured to be electrically coupled to a power source and to convert an input power from the power source to an output power for the power platform. The distribution board is coupled to the base and is electrically coupled to the transformer. The communication interface is coupled to the base and is configured to communicatively couple the power platform to a communication network.
1 . An electric vehicle (EV) charger system power platform, the power platform comprising:
a base;
a transformer coupled to the base and configured to be electrically coupled to a power source and to convert an input power from the power source to an output power for the power platform;
a distribution board coupled to the base and electrically coupled to the transformer; and
a communication interface coupled to the base and configured to communicatively couple the power platform to a communication network.
2 . The power platform of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises at least one of a metal platform or a skid.
3 . The power platform of claim 1 , wherein the transformer, the distribution board, and the communication interface are electrically coupled to each other prior to installation of the power platform at an installation site.
4 . The power platform of claim 1 , further comprising an input circuit coupled between the transformer and the power source.
5 . The power platform of claim 4 , wherein the input circuit comprises an electrical safety switch or a disconnect panel, the electrical safety switch or the disconnect panel including an electrical switch having an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein in the open configuration, the transformer is electrically decoupled from the power source, and in the closed configuration, the transformer is electrically coupled to the power source.
6 . The power platform of claim 1 , wherein the base, the transformer, the distribution board, and the communication interface are each interlocking, plug-and-play components and together, integrally form the power platform.
7 . The power platform of claim 1 , wherein the output power is a direct current (DC) power or an alternating current (AC) power.
8 . The power platform of claim 1 , wherein the transformer, the distribution board, and the communication interface are electrically coupled together via one or more electrical lines.
9 . An electric vehicle (EV) charger system power platform, the power platform comprising:
a base;
a transformer coupled to the base and configured to be electrically coupled to a power source and to generate output power from input power received from the power source;
a distribution board coupled to the base and electrically coupled to the transformer; and
an input circuit electrically coupled to the transformer and configured to be electrically coupled to the power source.
10 . The power platform of claim 9 , wherein the transformer, the distribution board, and the input circuit are electrically coupled together via one or more electrical lines.
11 . The power platform of claim 9 , wherein the transformer, the distribution board, and the input circuit are each interlocking, plug-and-play components and together, integrally form the power platform.
12 . The power platform of claim 9 , wherein the distribution board includes an electrical switch having an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein in the open configuration, a load is electrically decoupled from the power platform, and in the closed configuration, the load is electrically coupled to the power platform.
13 . The power platform of claim 9 , wherein the input circuit comprises an electrical safety switch or a disconnect panel, the electrical safety switch or the disconnect panel including an electrical switch having an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein in the open configuration, the transformer is electrically decoupled from the power source, and in the closed configuration, the transformer is electrically coupled to the power source.
14 . The power platform of claim 9 , wherein the output power is a direct current (DC) power or an alternating current (AC) power.
15 . The power platform of claim 9 , further comprising a power meter coupled to the base and electrically coupled between the transformer and the distribution board.
16 . The power platform of claim 9 , further comprising a communication interface coupled to the base and configured to communicatively couple the power platform to a communication network.
17 . A method comprising:
coupling a transformer to a base at an assembly site that is different than an installation site of an electric vehicle (EV) charger system power platform;
coupling a distribution board to the base at the assembly site;
electrically coupling the distribution board to the transformer at the assembly site;
coupling a communication interface to the base at the assembly site; and
electrically coupling the communication interface to one or both of the transformer or the distribution board at the assembly site,
wherein the base, the transformer, the distribution board, and the communication interface collectively form the EV charger system power platform.
18 . The method of claim 17 , further comprising:
transporting the EV charger system power platform to the installation site; and
installing the EV charger system power platform at the installation site.
19 . The method of claim 17 , wherein installing the EV charger system power platform at the installation site includes:
electrically coupling the EV charger system power platform to a power source; and
mechanically coupling the EV charger system power platform to the installation site.
20 . The method of claim 19 , wherein mechanically coupling the EV charger system power platform to the installation site includes mechanically coupling the EV charger system power platform to a surface and/or structure at the installation site using at least one of screws, earth screws, masonry screws, bolts, lag bolts, anchors, concrete anchors, expanding anchors, or nails.