Systems and methods for charging receptacle lock
US9187003B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for a charging receptacle lock. The method includes receiving a speed of the vehicle, and receiving sensor data indicating a position of a door covering a receptacle associated with the charging system of the vehicle. The receptacle adapted to receive a connecting device of an external power supply. The method includes outputting one or more control signals to move a lock pin associated with the receptacle between a first, extended position and a second, refracted position based on the speed of the vehicle and the position of the door.
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