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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 28, 2010
Filed:
Feb. 07, 2007
Applicant:
David M Harris, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (US);
Inventor:
David M Harris, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02J 7/14 (2006.01); H01R 11/30 (2006.01); H01R 33/00 (2006.01); H01R 13/62 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A device for a plug in vehicle includes a cord with a ball-like covering that allows it to be dropped. The cord bounces when dropped, and no damage is caused. There is also an electrical actuator that is based on when the vehicle is in a mode that allows it to be charged. When the vehicle is in the charge mode, the actuator either magnetically attracts the cord, or tightens against the cord to hold it more tightly If the vehicle is put in reverse, for example, the actuator is deenergized, and the cord is less tightly held, facilitating its disconnection.