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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A CHARGE CURRENT

  • US 20160107530A1
  • Filed: 10/21/2014
  • Published: 04/21/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/21/2014
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A charge connector for controlling a current flow to a charging system, the charge connector comprising:

  • a plug selectively connectable to a power supply outlet and including a positive connector to receive a current flow from a power supply via the outlet;

    a coupler selectively connectable to an inlet of the charging system to flow current to the charging system via the inlet;

    wherein the plug includes a temperature sensor to output a temperature signal corresponding to an interface temperature at an interface of the plug and the outlet when the plug is connected to the outlet; and

    a control module in communication with the temperature sensor to receive the temperature signal and determine the interface temperature;

    wherein the control module is operable to control the current flow through the positive connector at an adjusted level of current flow based on the interface temperature.

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