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Systems and methods for charging receptacle lock

  • US 9,187,003 B1
  • Filed: 05/09/2014
  • Issued: 11/17/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling a charging system of a vehicle, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a speed of the vehicle;

    receiving sensor data indicating a position of a door covering a receptacle associated with the charging system of the vehicle, the receptacle adapted to receive a connecting device of an external power supply; and

    outputting one or more control signals to move a lock pin associated with the receptacle between a first, extended position and a second, retracted position based on the speed of the vehicle and the position of the door.

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