Vehicle recharging station and support devices
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1. An electric vehicle, comprising:
- a connector configured to receive a charging plug;
an ejection mechanism positioned with respect to the connecter and configured to eject the plug under predetermined conditions; and
a surface received within a groove of the connector and configured to apply a load to the plug when the ejection mechanism is actuated.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an electric vehicle, including: a connector configured to receive a charging plug; and an ejection mechanism positioned with respect to the connecter, configured to eject the plug under predetermined conditions.
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1. An electric vehicle, comprising:
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a connector configured to receive a charging plug; an ejection mechanism positioned with respect to the connecter and configured to eject the plug under predetermined conditions; and a surface received within a groove of the connector and configured to apply a load to the plug when the ejection mechanism is actuated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21)
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10. A plug ejection mechanism for electric vehicles, comprising:
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an annular surface; a spring configured to apply a force to a charging plug when inserted in a connector; a release lever configured to selectively retain the spring in a compressed position; and an actuator configured to control the release lever to move the annular surface to apply the force to the plug. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 22)
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13. A vehicle charging station, comprising:
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a self-retracting reel assembly for a plug and power cord configured to retract the power cord when a predetermined status is perceived; wherein the reel assembly includes; a motor configured to turn the reel; a controller configured to control the motor; and a connection-detection sensor configured to detect whether the plug is connected to a connector based on a torque load on the motor. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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