Capacitive AC isolation apparatus for electric vehicle battery charging systems
US6104161A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/0029
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
AC isolation apparatus, such as is provided by an AC isolation capacitor disposed between unexposed and exposed portions of the chassis of a charging system or an electric vehicle. The AC isolation apparatus or capacitor provides a high impedance at 50/60 Hertz between the electric vehicle and the charging system, thus isolating their respective chassis grounds.
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