Method and system for charging electric vehicles
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1. A system for charging an electric vehicle comprising:
- a robotic arm configured for coupling to an electric power source;
a docking interface coupled to the robotic arm;
an imager coupled to the docking interface and in communication with a controller configured to control a position of the robotic arm; and
a plurality of electrical connectors disposed in the docking interface, at least one of the electrical connectors configured for electrical communication with the electric power source wherein the docking interface is configured to couple to a receptacle on an electric vehicle, the receptacle including a plurality of features for detection by the imager and a plurality of electrical receptors, each electrical receptor configured to electrically couple to a respective one of the electrical connectors in the docking interface.
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Abstract
An electric vehicle charger determines the presence of an electric vehicle when the electric vehicle is in proximity to the charger. Validation of account data associated with the electric vehicle occurs over a network. A docking interface on the charger aligns to a receptacle on the electric vehicle. The docking interface and the receptacle are coupled when the docking interface is within a predetermined distance to the receptacle. The charger supplies power to the electric vehicle.
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1. A system for charging an electric vehicle comprising:
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a robotic arm configured for coupling to an electric power source; a docking interface coupled to the robotic arm; an imager coupled to the docking interface and in communication with a controller configured to control a position of the robotic arm; and a plurality of electrical connectors disposed in the docking interface, at least one of the electrical connectors configured for electrical communication with the electric power source wherein the docking interface is configured to couple to a receptacle on an electric vehicle, the receptacle including a plurality of features for detection by the imager and a plurality of electrical receptors, each electrical receptor configured to electrically couple to a respective one of the electrical connectors in the docking interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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