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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2023
Filed:
Feb. 15, 2017
Volvo Truck Corporation, Gothenburg, SE;
Mikaela Öhman, Gothenburg, SE;
Sten Engström, Härryda, SE;
VOLVO TRUCK CORPORATION, Gothenburg, SE;
Abstract
The invention relates to an arrangement () for active alignment control of a contact element () of a charging device () for a vehicle () for driving on an electrical road system (ERS) comprising a charging surface () configured to provide electrical power to the vehicle via the charging device. The arrangement comprises the charging device () comprising a base (), a linkage arm (), and an electrical contact element () and a pivot joint () arranged for allowing a movement of the contact element around an axis (). A control unit is configured to activate an actuator module to align said contact element () with said trajectory of said charging surface based on trajectory data and an angle between the vehicle heading and the charging surface. The invention further relates to a method and to a vehicle.