Jump start contact protection interface
US9455435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus are provided for receiving power from an external source. The apparatus includes a first electrical contact exposed to an exterior power source, a second electrical contact hardwired to an electrical bus, a separation device in physical contact with both the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact and conditionally insulating the first contact from the second contact and an electrical circuit configured to detect a voltage of the exterior power source and to physically modify the separation device to electrically connect the second contact to the exterior power source when a condition is met.
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