VEHICLE AND METHOD CONFIGURED TO HOLD BY VACUUM A CONNECTION END OF A CHARGING CABLE AGAINST A GATE
The vehicle system uses vacuum means to hold the charging cable connection end against the gate, addressing cost and noise issues in existing systems, enabling easy access and reducing vibration noise.
FR3160934A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-10-10STELLANTIS AUTO SAS
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- FR2024003532
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-10
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing solutions for storing and accessing charging cables in electric or hybrid vehicles are costly and generate noise due to cable movements during vehicle operation.
Method used
A vehicle system with a gate that holds the charging cable connection end via vacuum means, such as a suction cup or vacuum pump, ensuring easy access and reducing noise by maintaining the connection end against the gate during movement.
Benefits of technology
Facilitates easy extraction and storage of the charging cable while minimizing noise and operational costs, enhancing user convenience and reducing vibration-induced noise.
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Abstract
One aspect of the invention relates to an electric or hybrid motor vehicle 1 comprising: A charging cable 3 for electrical energy storage means 2 of the vehicle 1, the charging cable 3 being provided with a connection end piece 4 for connecting to a charging socket external to the vehicle 1; A connection end piece housing arranged in a bodywork 6 of the vehicle 1, the connection end piece 4 being removable from the connection end piece housing 5; A gate 8 arranged to move between a closed position and an open position of the connection end piece housing 5, the gate 8 comprising an internal face 9 arranged opposite the connection end piece housing 5 when the gate 8 is in the closed position, the internal face 9 comprising means 10 for holding the connection end piece 4 against the gate 8 by means of a vacuum.
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