Self-Cleaning Electrical Connector Having Pins with Insulated Ends
a technology of electrical connectors and pins, which is applied in the direction of electric vehicle charging technology, charging stations, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of a time-consuming and typically carried process for electric vehicle recharging, and the time required for providing a full charge to a vehicle can be 10 hours or mor
Active Publication Date: 2020-05-07
ABB E-MOBILITY BV
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The patent describes a way to make an electrical connector that can clean itself. The method involves creating a pin and a socket in two different connectors. The pin has an insulated tip that can be inserted into the socket through an opening. This tip removes any debris from the socket by scraping the inside with the tip and pushing it out the other opening. The technical effect of this is that it makes it easier to keep the connectors clean and free of any debris.
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At present, electric vehicle recharging is a time consuming process that is typically carried out over long periods, for example, overnight or during prolonged periods when the electric vehicle is parked.
As a consequence, providing a full charge to a vehicle can take up to 10 hours or more.
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[0017]Reference will now be made in detail to specific embodiments or features, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, corresponding or similar reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or corresponding parts. Moreover, references to various elements described herein, are made collectively or individually when there may be more than one element of the same type. However, such references are merely exemplary in nature. It may be noted that any reference to elements in the singular may also be construed to relate to the plural and vice-versa without limiting the scope of the disclosure to the exact number or type of such elements unless set forth explicitly in the appended claims.
[0018]The present disclosure relates to electrical connectors for effecting connections that deliver electrical power to fast charge a battery or other power storage device on an electric vehicle. An increase in power delivery to th...
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A conductor arrangement includes a first connector having a first connector body made from an electrically insulated material and including a first electrical conductor. A pin extends from the first connector body and includes a core made from an electrically conductive material. The core is electrically connected with the first electrical conductor. A second connector has a second connector body made from an electrically insulated material and includes a second electrical conductor. A socket extends through the second connector body between two opposed openings. A sleeve made from an electrically conductive material is disposed along the socket and is electrically connected with the second electrical conductor. An electrical connection between the first and second electrical conductors is established when the pin is fully disposed within the socket such that the core is electrically connected with the sleeve.
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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The present disclosure relates to charging systems and methods for electric vehicles and, more particularly, to a connector for effecting an electrical connection between a vehicle charger and the vehicle.BACKGROUND[0002]Use of electrical vehicles is becoming increasingly popular due to the environmental benefits of removing pollution caused by fossil fuel burning vehicle engines from the environment, especially in densely populated urban environments. As with most mobile electrical devices, electrical vehicles carry electrical power storage devices or batteries, which provide power to the vehicle propulsion and other systems. As can be appreciated, the vehicle batteries require periodic recharging to provide consistent vehicle operation.[0003]At present, electric vehicle recharging is a time consuming process that is typically carried out over long periods, for example, overnight or during prolonged periods when the electric vehicle is parked. Power dispensers ...
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IPC IPC(8): H01R13/52H01R13/04H01R13/10
CPCH01R13/04H01R13/52H01R13/10B60L53/11B60L53/16B60L53/18B60L53/35H01R13/53Y02T10/70Y02T10/7072Y02T90/12Y02T90/14
Inventor KRUCINSKI, MARTINRAAIJMAKERS, STEFAN J.EAKINS, WILLIAM J.COLE, GREGORY A.CHOI, SANGEUNFUHLBRIGGE, THOMAS A.
Owner ABB E-MOBILITY BV