Systems and methods for providing in-road electric conductivity boxes and on-vehicle descent and pivot contacts for vehicles
US9597969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing in-road electric conductivity boxes and on-vehicle descent and pivot contacts for vehicles are provided. In one example embodiment, a system includes, inter alia, a charging component physically coupled to a roadway, a power source electrically coupled to the charging component, and a vehicle that electrically couples with the charging component for receiving power from the power source via the charging component when the vehicle is on the roadway at a location proximate to the charging component. Additional embodiments are also provided.
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