System for facilitating connection between a charging station and a rechargeable power supply on an operating unit
US11469604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for facilitating operative connection between a charging station and a rechargeable power supply on an operating unit that is propelled by a drive, powered by the power supply, as to move over a subjacent surface. At least one connector is provided on the charging station and the operating unit. The connectors are configured to cooperate and establish an operative connection between the charging station and the operating unit. The operating unit is movable from a position spaced from the charging station into a charging position whereupon the connectors assume an engaged relationship. One of the charging station and the operating unit has a flat blade and the other of the charging station and operating unit has an elongate slot. The flat blade is movable guidingly within the elongate slot as the operating unit moves into the charging position.
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