Terminal position assurance device for a charging inlet assembly
US11919409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60L2270/30
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A charging inlet assembly for an electric vehicle includes a charging inlet housing having a chamber at the rear and a power connector at a front for receiving a charging connector. The power connector includes terminal channels. The charging inlet assembly includes charging terminals each having a mating pin and a terminating end. The charging inlet assembly includes a terminal position assurance device coupled to the charging inlet housing having a terminal locating plate located in the chamber to interface with the terminating ends of the charging terminals. The terminal position assurance device includes an actuator at an exterior of the charging inlet housing to operate the terminal position assurance device from the exterior of the charging inlet housing.
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