Automated electric plug-in station for charging electric and hybrid vehicles
First Claim
1. An automated charging station for electric powered vehicles, the automated charging station comprising:
- a plug apparatus having a plug head configured for transfer of electricity,a vehicle adapter for operative connection between said plug head and battery of the vehicle, anda structure to accommodate the plug apparatus and the vehicle for charging.
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Abstract
Provided is an automated plug-in station for charging electric powered vehicles. The station includes a plug apparatus with a plug head that connects to an adapter on the electric powered vehicle and configured to pass electric charge to the battery of the electric powered vehicle. The plug apparatus extends automatically from a basin once proper alignment is established by a positioning system. Prior to charging, the plug apparatus is enclosed within the basin by a cover door which opens by an actuator when a vehicle enters the station; and when charging is complete, the plug automatically disconnects from the vehicle and withdraws back into the basin. The plug-in station also provides for receiving and processing payments at a payment system in the station.
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20 Claims
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1. An automated charging station for electric powered vehicles, the automated charging station comprising:
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a plug apparatus having a plug head configured for transfer of electricity, a vehicle adapter for operative connection between said plug head and battery of the vehicle, and a structure to accommodate the plug apparatus and the vehicle for charging. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An automated electric powered vehicle charging station comprising:
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guide means for guiding the vehicle to a predetermined location, the predetermined location adapted for charging the vehicle, a movable plug apparatus having a plug head configured for transfer of electricity, a basin for housing the movable plug apparatus while not in use, positioning means for positioning the plug head for mating with a vehicle adapter, and a structure to accommodate the plug apparatus and the vehicle for charging. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A method for charging an electric powered vehicle, the method comprising:
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sensing a vehicle in a predetermined location, the location adapted for charging at least one power cell of the vehicle, opening a door to allow a plug to extend to the vehicle, extending the plug to an adapter on the vehicle, the adapter electrically coupled to the at least one power cell, and charging the at least one power cell for a predetermined time. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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