VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME

Abstract: a charging system includes an end effector and a receiver. the end effector includes an end effector housing and a plunger coupled to the end effector housing movable between a retracted position and an extended position. the receiver includes a receiver housing, a cover, a locking member and a spring. the receiver housing defines a receiving cavity. the cover is positioned within the receiving cavity and is movable between a biased position and an unbiased position. a detent is formed in a side wall of the cover. the locking member includes a key and a locking element. the key has an inner surface facing the cover and a recess formed in the inner surface. the key is movable between a locking position and an unlocking position. the locking element is movable radially between the detent formed in the cover and the recess formed in the key.

Inventor(s): Jos Christopher Goble

CPC Classification: B60L53/16 (Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles)

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