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Power line communication system, connector device, and power line communication device

US9511727B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2012
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B2203/5483
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are a power line communication system, a connector device, and a power line communication device that allow downsizing of a device for power line communication in a vehicle that performs power line communication with a feeding device via a charging cable. An electromagnetic induction type signal converter and a filter necessary for power line communication are provided in a connector device 3, and a power line communication section which performs power line communication with the electromagnetic induction type signal converter is provided in an ECU. A capacitor 16, a signal wire 17, and a capacitor 16 are connected in series between AC lines 11 and 12 extending from a tubular part 32 of the connector device 3. The electromagnetic induction type signal converter is formed by a primary coil obtained by winding the signal wire 17 around a toroidal core 15c fitted on the tubular part 32, and a secondary coil obtained by winding a signal wire 13 connected to the power line communication section around the toroidal core 15c. Cutouts 32a and 32b for housing the signal wires 17 and 13 wound around the toroidal core 15c are formed in the tubular part 32 of the connector device 3.

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