Electrical break-away system for electric vehicle charging station
US11724614B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric vehicle charging station is provided. The electric vehicle charging station is configured to safely disconnect power during an impact. The electric vehicle charging station includes a mechanical break-away coupling connecting a base section and a charger section, the mechanical break-away coupling including a failure point to allow the charger section to break away from the base section. The electric vehicle charging station also includes an electrical break-away coupling connecting at least one wire extending from the base section to the charger section, the electrical break-away coupling configured to disconnect the at least one wire from the charger section when the charger section breaks away from the base section. A pedestal for an electric vehicle charging station is also provided.
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