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Inductive charging system for an electric vehicle

  • US 8,536,830 B2
  • Filed: 03/30/2011
  • Issued: 09/17/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2011
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electric vehicle comprising a charging receiver unit, wherein the charging receiver unit includes:

  • a plurality of core members disposed in spaced relationship to one another, wherein each of the plurality of core members is configured for alignment with at least one magnetic element;

    a plurality of biasing devices, wherein each of the plurality of biasing devices longitudinally biases a respective one of the plurality of core members toward said at least one magnetic element such that magnetic flux is transmitted between each of the plurality of magnetic elements and the respective one of the plurality of core members; and

    a receiver wire disposed in electrical communication with each of the plurality of core members, wherein magnetic flux through the plurality of core members induces electrical current in the receiver wire.

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