Weatherized curb-side charger
First Claim
1. A battery charging system for use in charging a battery of an electric vehicle, said battery charging system comprising:
- a housing;
a power supply disposed within the housing;
electronic circuitry disposed within the housing that is adapted to control the amount of power supplied to the battery of the vehicle;
a retractable battery charging device disposed in the housing that is coupled to the power supply by way of the electronic circuitry and that has a primary coil assembly that can be mated with a secondary coil assembly disposed in the electric vehicle; and
control electronics disposed in the housing that are coupled to the electronic circuitry and that are adapted to control the operation of the battery charging system in response to user provided inputs.
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Abstract
A weatherized curb-side battery charging system that provides a mechanism for transferring electrical power to an electric vehicle to recharge its battery. The battery charging system includes a housing that is typically located at the side of a street on the curb, or at a battery charging station, for example. A retractable charging device is coupled to a power supply and mates with a receptacle device disposed in the vehicle. A variety of charging devices that may be employed in the battery charging system are disclosed. Electronic circuitry controls power supplied to the vehicle from the power supply of the charging system. In addition, an interface circuit is provided that allows a user to enter a code to use the system and that provides an identification for billing purposes, or a credit card type key that activates the system and performs the same functions. A fan is provided for cooling purposes that causes an air flow through the system. The curb-side charging system thus permits an operator of an electric vehicle to charge its battery in a convenient manner. The battery charging system allows an electric vehicle to be charged safely without any type of conventional electrical plug. The battery charging system provides a safe, convenient and weatherproof mechanism for coupling power from a voltage source to an electric vehicle to recharge its battery.
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1. A battery charging system for use in charging a battery of an electric vehicle, said battery charging system comprising:
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a housing; a power supply disposed within the housing; electronic circuitry disposed within the housing that is adapted to control the amount of power supplied to the battery of the vehicle; a retractable battery charging device disposed in the housing that is coupled to the power supply by way of the electronic circuitry and that has a primary coil assembly that can be mated with a secondary coil assembly disposed in the electric vehicle; and control electronics disposed in the housing that are coupled to the electronic circuitry and that are adapted to control the operation of the battery charging system in response to user provided inputs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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