Charging station and connector therefor, and method of charging an electric vehicle with a charging station
US10647207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector is for a charging station. The charging station has a charging box having a signaling mechanism. The connector includes an electrical receptacle structured to be electrically connected to the signaling mechanism; a housing coupled to the electrical receptacle; an indicating assembly coupled to the housing; and an interface between the indicating assembly and the signaling mechanism in order to energize the indicating assembly and provide an indication of charging status.
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