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Automatic Recharging Robot for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

  • US 20120286730A1
  • Filed: 05/11/2011
  • Published: 11/15/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/2011
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for charging an electric or hybrid electric vehicle comprising:

  • a) a deployment assembly affixed to the underside of said vehicle,b) a robotic probe device securely housed in said deployment assembly,c) means for releasing the robotic probe from the deployment assembly and lowering it to the ground via an attached cable tether,d) a charging station installed at ground level providing a source of electrical power,e) means for propelling the robotic probe to within close proximity of the charging station,f) means for coupling the robotic probe with the charging station,whereby said system will enable the recharging of the electric or hybrid vehicle'"'"'s main battery.

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