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Thermal security for hybrid vehicle recharging cable plugs device and method

US7944667B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2008
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 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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