Vehicle communication interface cable with integrated battery
US11954948B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R16/04
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle communication interface cable includes a vehicle connector having a connector body and configured to connect to a diagnostic port of a vehicle, a vehicle communication interface connector having a connector body and configured to connect to a vehicle communication interface, a flexible cable portion having one or more conductors and extending between the vehicle connector and the vehicle communication interface connector, and a battery module comprising a housing for a battery. The battery module is integrated with the cable portion and a pair of battery wires extend from the housing to the vehicle communication interface connector to provide power to a vehicle communication interface from a battery within the housing when the vehicle communication interface connector is connected to the vehicle communication interface.
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