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Apparatus and method for recharging a vehicle

  • US 6,307,347 B1
  • Filed: 08/02/2000
  • Issued: 10/23/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/02/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for supplying an electrical charge to a vehicle, comprising:

  • a) a structure having a plurality of openings;

    b) a plurality of contact members each having an outer surface and an inner surface, said plurality contact members being inserted into said plurality of openings wherein a portion of said outer surface extends outwardly from said structure;

    c) a plurality of elastic members being secured to said inner surface of said plurality of contact members at one end and a plurality of relays at the other end, said relays being suspended behind said inner surface of said plurality of contact members and said elastic members allowing said plurality of relays to travel in a range defined by a first position and a second position, said relays being in a facially spaced relationship with said inner surface of said contact members when said relay is in said first position and said relay making contact with said inner surface of said contact members when said relay is in said second position; and

    d) a power conduit connecting said plurality of relays to an electrical supply.

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