Establishing an electrical connection between a charging station and a vehicle by extending a receiver from the charging station and beneath the vehicle
US11376978B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60L53/31
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control system of a charging station can automatically and intelligently connect to and charge an electric vehicle's battery or otherwise provide power to a component of a vehicle. The control system can be configured to detect the position of an onboard unit on a vehicle and automatically maneuver a receiver underneath the onboard unit. The control system can then cause the onboard unit to extend and plug into the receiver. The control system can then deliver power via the receiver and onboard unit.
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