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Charging connector arrangement in underground vehicle

US10814735B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 16, 2017
Grant dateOct 27, 2020
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/16
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An underground mining vehicle includes an electric motor for driving the vehicle and a rechargeable battery for supplying electric energy to the electric motor. A charging system is connected to an electric power source external to the vehicle for recharging the at least one rechargeable battery. A cooling system is connected to a cooling agent source external to the vehicle for cooling the rechargeable battery. At least one detection element for detecting the cooling system is connected to the external cooling agent source.

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