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THERMAL WALL PLUG SENSING AND CONTROL

  • US 20120212179A1
  • Filed: 04/01/2011
  • Published: 08/23/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/23/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A plug assembly operable for connecting a vehicle cordset used to facilitate powering a vehicle charging system to a wall outlet, the plug assembly comprising:

  • a positive connector configured to facilitate carrying current from the wall outlet to the vehicle charging system;

    a neutral connector configured to facilitate returning current from the vehicle charging system to the wall outlet;

    a ground connector configured to facilitate connecting the vehicle charging system to earth ground; and

    a temperature sensor operable to detect a temperature at the wall outlet.

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