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Capacitive AC isolation apparatus for electric vehicle battery charging systems

US6104161A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 1999
Grant dateAug 15, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 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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