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Method for operating a covering apparatus for covering a connection element of a motor vehicle, release device, and motor vehicle

  • US 10,513,175 B2
  • Filed: 05/24/2018
  • Issued: 12/24/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/08/2017
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for operating a covering apparatus for covering a connection element of a motor vehicle, wherein the connection element is designed as a junction between an energy delivery apparatus external to the motor vehicle and an energy storage unit and is designed for filling and/or recharging the energy storage unit with an energy source, comprising the following steps carried out by a release device:

  • determination that the motor vehicle is located within a predetermined radius of the energy delivery apparatus;

    generation of a release signal, which describes a release of an access to the connection element through opening of the covering apparatus; and

    transmission of the release signal to a control device of the motor vehicle, wherein the control device is set up for controlling the covering apparatus.

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