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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2022
Filed:
Oct. 21, 2020
Rivian Ip Holdings, Llc, Plymouth, MI (US);
Kyle R. Underhill, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Silva Hiti, Redondo Beach, CA (US);
Steven E. Schulz, Torrance, CA (US);
Tyler J. Erikson, Torrance, CA (US);
Rivian IP Holdings, LLC, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
Various disclosed embodiments include illustrative electrical power dispensers for electrical vehicle charging systems, charging systems, and methods of sensing presence of a charge coupler in a holster of an electrical power dispenser. In an illustrative embodiment, an electrical power dispenser for an electrical vehicle charging system includes a housing. A charge coupler is configured to dispense direct current electrical power. A holster is disposed on the housing and is configured to receive the charge coupler therein. A holster sensor is configured to sense presence of the charge coupler in the holster and is further configured to generate a signal indicative of presence of the charge coupler in the holster.