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CHARGE CORD LOCKING/UNLOCKING ACTUATOR

  • US 20140042964A1
  • Filed: 08/07/2013
  • Published: 02/13/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A locking mechanism for securing a plug of a charging cord in a charging receptacle of a vehicle, the locking mechanism comprising:

  • an actuator;

    a linear-actuated cam connected to the actuator, driven along a substantially linear travel path by the actuator, and defining a cam slot formed therein positioned at an angle relative to the linear travel path; and

    a locking arm pivotally mounted at a pivot point to a component disposed adjacent to the locking arm and including a follower pin that engages the cam slot, wherein the locking arm is configured to pivot about the pivot point to move between a locked position and an unlocked position in response to movement of the linear-actuated cam along the linear travel path.

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