Kenneth A Nicholls

US Patent:

58032150, Sep 8, 1998

Filed:

Jan 22, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/787208

Inventors:

Christopher P. Henze - Lakeville MN
Kenneth E. Nicholls - Eden Prairie MN

Assignee:

Schott Power Systems Incorporated - Wayzata MN

International Classification:

H02J 700

US Classification:

191 2

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for charging batteries of a plurality of vehicles includes a power source converter connectable to a power source to receive electrical power and for converting the electrical power to a selected voltage potential that is distributed on a distribution bus. A plurality of vehicle connecting stations are connected to the distribution bus. Each vehicle connecting station includes a station power converter for receiving electrical power from the power source converter for charging the battery and a station controller to control electrical power flow to the vehicle battery.