Method and system for preventing disengagement between an electrical plug and a charge port on an electric vehicle
US8075329B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method is provided for preventing disengagement between an electrical plug and a charge port on an electric vehicle. One or more projections are disposed on the electric vehicle. The projection has an extended locked position and a retracted unlocked position. An actuator selectively extends and retracts the projection between the locked and unlocked positions. When the projection is in the locked position, the projection engages the plug and prevents disengagement of the plug and the port.
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