Charging system
US10418863B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/90
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile charging device may be used to move a battery or a power cord to a target device. The target device may be a vehicle or other equipment with a battery. Power from the power cord or battery in the charging device may be used to provide power to the target device to recharge the battery in the target device. The charging device may couple a power cord to the target device, may couple a connector in the charging device to the target device, or may use a wireless power transfer element such as a coil antenna to transfer power wirelessly to the target device. Sensors may be used to facilitate alignment between the charging device and target device. Sensors may also be used to dynamically detect and avoid foreign objects in the path of the charging device.
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