System and method for aligning a robotic charging connector with a mating connector
US9559461B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/01
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for aligning a robotic charging connector with a mating connector includes: a robot comprising a charging connector; a self-aligning robotic charging dock comprising a floating interface assembly, the floating interface assembly comprising a floating interface plate, the floating interface assembly further comprising a mating connector, the mating connector configured to snugly mate with the charging connector, the floating interface assembly further comprising a floating interface configured to align the robotic charging connector with the mating connector, the floating interface comprising a sliding surface configured to move against the floating interface plate as the robot docks with the robotic charging dock.
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