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Locking apparatus for covering and releasing a charging interface of a motor vehicle and motor vehicle

US10557298B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims

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Assignee

AUDI AG · DE

Inventors

Andreas Dillinger · Kelheim, DE
Jaume Sanchez · Nassenfels, DE
Josef Burger · Herbrazhofen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 13, 2017
Grant date	Feb 11, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 14, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T90/14
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A locking apparatus for covering and releasing a charging interface of a motor vehicle. The locking apparatus comprises a cover element, which is pivotable relative to the charging interface and which can be displaced between a closed position and an open position. The locking apparatus is equipped with a flexible connection element, which is rigidly connected to the cover element at one upper end region of the cover element in the direction of the vehicle along the transverse extent of the cover element. The cover element is at the same time permanently and in every position coupled by the connection element for protecting the charging interface with a part that is stationary relative to the charging interface.

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