Sensor cap for charge port
US12319122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2500/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor cap configured for removable coupling to a charge port includes a body having a flow path including a sensor chamber formed therein. A surface of the body is configured to engage a valve body of a valve assembly disposed within an opening of the charge port during axial insertion of a first portion of the body into the opening to cause the valve body to disengage from a valve seat of the valve assembly and adjust the valve assembly from a closed position to an open position providing fluid communication between a flow space disposed axially beyond the valve assembly and the flow path of the body. A sensing device disposed in the sensor chamber is fluidly coupled to the flow space by way of the flow path when the valve assembly is adjusted to the open position thereof.
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