Quick release electric charging connector support system

EP4758030A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-17ENEL X SRL
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
ENEL X SRL
Filing Date
2024-07-31
Publication Date
2026-06-17

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Technical Problem

Automated recharging systems for electric vehicles face challenges in ensuring interoperability across different vehicle models, accurately determining the relative position and orientation of the charging inlet, and providing a safe and efficient method for emergency disconnect during critical situations.

Method used

A support system for the automated recharging of electric vehicles, featuring a robotic arm with an end handpiece equipped with a visual unit for image acquisition and processing, which determines the position and orientation of the vehicle inlet, and includes a manual quick release mechanism for emergency situations.

Benefits of technology

The system ensures efficient and accurate automated recharging by determining the precise trajectory and alignment of the charging connector, while also providing a safe and manual emergency release mechanism to address critical situations.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a support system (10) for an electric vehicle charging connector (15), comprising a handpiece (11) including a female element (1) and a male element (2). The female element (1) comprises a first seat (5) to house the male element (2), 5 means (3) for the connection to a robotic arm (16) for moving the support system (10) itself, and an image acquisition system (4). The male element (2) comprises a second seat (6) to house one end portion of the connector (15) and a sliding element (8) configured to insert into the respective first seat (5) of the female element (1). 10 The support system (10) comprises locking means (9) configured to create a reversible mechanical connection between the female element (1) and the male element (2) so as to make them integral with each other, wherein such locking means (9) can be manually deactivated to allow selective termination of said mechanical connection.
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