Method and system for charging electric vehicles
US8473131B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S30/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electric vehicle charger determines the presence of an electric vehicle when the electric vehicle is in proximity to the charger. Validation of account data associated with the electric vehicle occurs over a network. A docking interface on the charger aligns to a receptacle on the electric vehicle. The docking interface and the receptacle are coupled when the docking interface is within a predetermined distance to the receptacle. The charger supplies power to the electric vehicle.
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