Submergible fused receptacle assembly for a vehicle charging inlet
US8956190B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49174
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A receptacle assembly for a vehicle charging inlet is provided having a base with apertures formed through, an external receptacle extending from the base in a first direction for receiving a charging cable connector, and an internal receptacle extending from the base in a second direction, opposite the first direction, for receiving a plurality of wires from a wire harness. The internal receptacle defines an internal cavity having at least one terminal receptacle formed about one of the apertures and at least one fuse receptacle. The internal receptacle includes wire channels for routing a wire having an inline fuse from the terminal receptacle to the fuse receptacle and from the fuse receptacle to a wire outlet. The inline fuse is received by the fuse receptacle.
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