Electric vehicle charging station
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1. An electric vehicle charging station for recharging an electric vehicle, comprising:
- a base structure coupled to an electrical power source;
at least one electrical conductor having a first end and a second end with said first end being electrically coupled to said power source;
electrical connector means, coupled to said second end of said electrical conductor, for electrically coupling and dispensing electrical energy to the electric vehicle;
substantially rigid support means, movably coupled to said base structure, for movably supporting said electrical connector means and said electrical conductor between a retracted position and an extended position, said support means including first means for vertically moving said electrical connector means; and
control means, electrically coupled to said electrical power source, for regulating the flow of said electrical energy from said power source to the electric vehicle.
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Abstract
An electric vehicle charging station for recharging an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle charging station has a base unit with a control box electrically coupled to an electrical power line, and a retractable support arm assembly with an electrical conductor and an electrical connector coupled thereto for movement between a retracted position and an extended position. The support arm assembly includes various support arms and/or linkages which provide limited degrees of vertical movement and horizontal movement.
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1. An electric vehicle charging station for recharging an electric vehicle, comprising:
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a base structure coupled to an electrical power source; at least one electrical conductor having a first end and a second end with said first end being electrically coupled to said power source; electrical connector means, coupled to said second end of said electrical conductor, for electrically coupling and dispensing electrical energy to the electric vehicle; substantially rigid support means, movably coupled to said base structure, for movably supporting said electrical connector means and said electrical conductor between a retracted position and an extended position, said support means including first means for vertically moving said electrical connector means; and control means, electrically coupled to said electrical power source, for regulating the flow of said electrical energy from said power source to the electric vehicle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An electrical system for transferring electrical energy, comprising:
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a base structure coupled to an electrical power source; at least one electrical conductor having a first end and a second end with said first end being electrically coupled to said power source; an electrical connector coupled to said second end of said electrical conductor for electrically coupling and dispensing electrical energy to an electrical device with a complementary electrical connector; a substantially rigid support member movably coupled to said base structure at one end for moving at least a portion of said electrical conductor between a retracted position and an extended position, said at least a portion of said electrical conductor being coupled to and supported by said support member for movement with said support member in both a horizontal direction and a vertical direction; and a control member electrically coupled to said electrical power source for regulating the flow of said electrical energy from said power source to the electrical device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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