Charging station for use in charging electrically powered vehicles
US8975863B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Charging stations for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle and related methods are disclosed. One example charging station includes a housing defining an interior and an opening configured to permit access to the interior, a door configured to substantially cover the opening, and a hinge assembly configured to provide a pivotal movement of the door relative to the housing between at least a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The hinge assembly includes a base member and a bracket including a projecting member. The projecting member and the base member are configured to permit removal of the door from the housing when the door is in the first open position. The projecting member and the base member are configured to prevent removal of the door from the housing when the door is in the second open position
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