Thermal security for hybrid vehicle recharging cable plugs device and method
US7944667B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system is provided for interrupting current in an electrical cable having an end plug. The system comprises a sensor coupled to the plug and having an output indicative of the temperature of the plug, and a current interrupting device coupled to the sensor for interrupting current in the cable when the temperature reaches a predetermined temperature.
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