Vehicle electric current connector assembly with electric current sensors
US7581991B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for transporting electric current in a vehicle includes a connector and a sensor package. The connector comprises a plurality of prongs. The plurality of prongs are configured to receive and transport electric current. The sensor package is electrically coupled to the connector, and comprises a plurality of sensors. Each of the plurality of sensors is electrically coupled to a different one of the plurality of prongs, and is configured to determine a measure of electric current thereof.
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