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Sequential Charging of Multiple Electric Vehicles

  • US 20110144823A1
  • Filed: 12/21/2010
  • Published: 06/16/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for sequential charging a plurality of electric vehicles, comprising:

  • a socket connector configured to couple with an electrical socket;

    a first power conduit having a first end connected to the socket connector and a plurality of distal ends, the first power conduit configured to convey a voltage from the electrical socket to the plurality of electric vehicles;

    a first relay placed inline with the first power conduit and configured to control the voltage along the first power conduit;

    a control circuit connected to the first power conduit and configured to generate signals corresponding to the voltage along the first power conduit;

    a plurality of vehicle connectors each connected to a respective one of the plurality of distal ends of the first power conduit and configured to connect to a respective one of the plurality of electric vehicles; and

    a second relay placed inline with the first power conduit and configured to control the voltage to the vehicle connectors to sequentially charge the plurality of electric vehicles.

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