Magnetically-displacing charging station
US11135930B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetically-displacing charging station includes a front wall with an opening about its center, and a charging interface with a back wall, at least one support extension, a magnet, and a charging plug. The back wall is disposed behind the front wall and is larger than the opening. The at least one support extension extends through the opening with a proximal end connected to the back wall, and a distal end that extends out in front of the front wall and that retains the magnet and charging plug. The charging station further includes springs connected to the front wall at one end, and to the back wall at an opposite end. The springs provide a default position for the charging interface within the opening, and further provide for a displacement of the charging interface about the opening in response to magnetic or other forces.
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