Charger coupling
US6373221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A charger coupling for charging a battery includes a paddle and a receptacle. The paddle and the receptacle exchange information by radio waves. The paddle includes waveguides for guiding radio waves between an antenna of the paddle and an antenna or the receptacle. The waveguides improve the radio communication between the paddle and the receptacle.
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