Hands free vehicle charging system
US10099566B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle charging system may include a drive system mounted to a chassis, a positionable electrical connector assembly, a position sensor, a proximity sensor, and a control module. The control module may be programmed to operate the drive system to place the chassis proximate a vehicle electrical connector and operate the positionable electrical connector assembly to releasably engage the vehicle electrical connector.
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