ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE PORT
First Claim
1. An electric vehicle with a movable charging port comprising:
- a charge port capable of coupling with and receiving electrical power from a charging station, the charge port movably secured in a concealed position and configured to move from the concealed position to an exposed position, the exposed position enabling the charge port to couple with the charging station.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are movable charge port systems for electric vehicles. An electric vehicle may include a charge port capable of coupling with and receiving electrical power from a charging station. The charge port may be movably secured in a concealed position and configured to move from the concealed position to an exposed position to enable the charge port to couple with the charging station. The vehicle may include a motor configured to move the charge port from the concealed position to the exposed position and processing circuitry configured to command the motor to move the charge port. The charge port may be exposed automatically in response to detecting the presence of a charging station nearby.
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20 Claims
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1. An electric vehicle with a movable charging port comprising:
a charge port capable of coupling with and receiving electrical power from a charging station, the charge port movably secured in a concealed position and configured to move from the concealed position to an exposed position, the exposed position enabling the charge port to couple with the charging station. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of charging an electric vehicle, the method comprising:
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receiving a charge port extension command; moving the charge port from a concealed position to an exposed position; mechanically receiving a conductive connector of a charging station at a conductive portion of the charge port; and drawing electrical current from the charging station to the charge port. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An electric vehicle comprising:
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conductive means for receiving electricity from a vehicle charging station; and means for moving the conductive means from a concealed position to an exposed position, wherein moving the conductive means to the exposed position enables the conductive means to couple with a charging station. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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