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SUBMERGIBLE FUSED RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY FOR A VEHICLE CHARGING INLET

  • US 20140038463A1
  • Filed: 07/10/2013
  • Published: 02/06/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A receptacle assembly for a vehicle charging inlet comprising:

  • a base for mounting to a vehicle panel, the base having a first side facing a first direction, a second side facing a second direction opposite the first direction, and apertures formed through for receiving terminals;

    an external receptacle extending from the base in the first direction for receiving a charging cable connector;

    at least one terminal receptacle extending from the base in the second direction, the terminal receptacle being formed about one of the apertures and defining a terminal cavity;

    at least one fuse receptacle extending from the base in the second direction, the fuse receptacle defining a fuse cavity;

    at least one terminal having a proximal end disposed in the terminal receptacle and a distal end extending from the base in the first direction within the external receptacle for connecting with a mating terminal; and

    a wire attached to the proximal end of the terminal, the wire including an inline fuse attached directly thereto, the inline fuse being disposed in the fuse receptacle.

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