Retractable overhead charging cord dispenser for vehicles
US8058841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is generally directed to a retractable overhead charging cord dispenser which has multi-positioning capability to provide plug-in electric power to PHEVs parked at various positions in a garage or the like. An illustrative embodiment of the retractable overhead charging cord dispenser includes an arm assembly, a cord guide arm carried by the arm assembly, a cord storage device provided in the arm assembly and a retractable charging cord extendable from the cord storage device and extending through and protruding from the cord guide arm.
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