Tiler introduce eBike inductive charging via flat ground unit
A new patented eBike charging infrastructure technology was demonstrated to visitors at last week’s Move show that relies simply on a kickstand and a tile built flush into the floor.
Dubbed Tiler, the cable free system relies instead on inductive charging, with energy transfer taking place between the embedded infrastructure in the floor and a unique kickstand that is apparently compatible with around 80% of the market’s eBikes and growing.
Of major appeal to fleet operators will be the unintrusive design that does not create and obstacle nor trip hazard on the street; a problem that EV cars and their chargers are yet to face up to, but that could cause problems for pedestrians. Once the system is fully charged, or if battery temperatures rise above safe levels, the system ceases to charge. A blue light built in to the tile indicates current charging.
A single in ground eBike charging tile measures 300mm x 500mm x 80mm, while the platform iteration comes in at 1748mm x 600mm and 94mm deep.
The company already has fleet customers utilising its eBike charging infrastructure and has already received high praise in reviews. The technology was selected by PostNL together with TU Delft as one of the most innovative companies (and appeared on the postage stamp as a result). It is also a BlueTulip Award finalist in the Netherlands.
The process begins with an assessment of the clients needs where the style of charging platform is chosen. Once decided upon, the ground-based charge infrastructure is installed almost as a regular pavement tile would be, but with a connection to a power source. No electrician, nor heavy duty digging is required. An above ground, slightly raised platform option is also available for sites where there is no option to remove a current surface. Thereafter the business has a self-managing charge infrastructure.
The idea to wirelessly charge fleets is being worked on by a few companies. Back at the IAA Mobility show, Intis offered up its take on induction charging, which you can read about here.
