18106111. APPARATUS FOR HOLDING CABLE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER AND METHOD OF DRIVING SAME simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 APPARATUS FOR HOLDING CABLE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER AND METHOD OF DRIVING SAME
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 APPARATUS FOR HOLDING CABLE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER AND METHOD OF DRIVING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
APPARATUS FOR HOLDING CABLE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER AND METHOD OF DRIVING SAME
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Woo Hyung Lee of Uijeongbu-si (KR)
Young Tae Choi of Gwacheon-si (KR)
Kwang Min Oh of Hwaseong-si (KR)
APPARATUS FOR HOLDING CABLE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER AND METHOD OF DRIVING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18106111 titled 'APPARATUS FOR HOLDING CABLE FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER AND METHOD OF DRIVING SAME
Simplified Explanation
The apparatus described in the abstract is a cable holding unit for an electric vehicle charger that can ascend or descend to predetermined positions and rotate along a leftward-rightward direction. It includes a housing unit, a driving unit for providing power, and a control unit for managing the movements of the cable holding unit and housing unit.
- Cable holding unit for electric vehicle charger
- Ascend or descend to predetermined positions
- Rotate along leftward-rightward direction
- Housing unit for accommodation
- Driving unit for power supply
- Control unit for managing movements
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in electric vehicle charging stations, parking lots, and other locations where electric vehicles are charged.
Problems Solved
The apparatus solves the problem of managing and organizing charging cables for electric vehicles in a convenient and efficient manner.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include easier cable management, reduced clutter, and improved user experience at electric vehicle charging stations.
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology could be commercialized for use in public charging stations, private garages, and other locations where electric vehicles are charged regularly.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be automated cable management systems used in industrial settings for organizing and storing cables.
Unanswered Questions
How does the apparatus handle different types of charging cables?
The article does not specify if the apparatus is compatible with various sizes and types of charging cables commonly used for electric vehicles.
What safety features are included in the apparatus to prevent accidents or damage?
The article does not mention any safety features integrated into the apparatus to ensure the protection of users and the equipment.
Original Abstract Submitted
An apparatus for holding a cable for an electric vehicle charger includes a cable holding unit configured to restrict a charging cable extended and connected to a charging coupler, and to ascend or descend to predetermined positions, a housing unit mounted in a manner that is rotatable along a leftward-rightward direction, the cable holding unit being accommodated inside the housing unit, a driving unit configured to provide drive power for enabling the cable holding unit to ascend and descend and drive power for rotating the housing unit, and a control unit configured to control the driving unit in such a manner that the cabling holding unit and the housing unit are selectively driven when the charging coupler is removed from an electric vehicle charger or rests thereon.
