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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 14, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2011
Applicants:
Reuben Sarkar, Denver, CO (US);
Michael Alan Finnern, Evergreen, CO (US);
Michael Walker, Thornton, CO (US);
Inventors:
Reuben Sarkar, Denver, CO (US);
Michael Alan Finnern, Evergreen, CO (US);
Michael Walker, Thornton, CO (US);
Assignee:
Proterra Inc., Greenville, SC (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02J 7/00 (2006.01); H02J 7/14 (2006.01); B60L 11/18 (2006.01); B60L 3/04 (2006.01); B60L 3/12 (2006.01); B60L 7/18 (2006.01); B60L 11/00 (2006.01); B60L 15/20 (2006.01); H02J 7/02 (2016.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60L 11/1833 (2013.01); B60L 3/04 (2013.01); B60L 3/12 (2013.01); B60L 7/18 (2013.01); B60L 11/005 (2013.01); B60L 11/185 (2013.01); B60L 11/1816 (2013.01); B60L 11/1837 (2013.01); B60L 11/1846 (2013.01); B60L 11/1877 (2013.01); B60L 11/1887 (2013.01); B60L 15/2009 (2013.01); H02J 7/0027 (2013.01); H02J 7/0045 (2013.01); H02J 7/027 (2013.01); B60L 11/1818 (2013.01); B60L 2200/18 (2013.01); B60L 2230/22 (2013.01); B60L 2230/24 (2013.01); B60L 2230/28 (2013.01); B60L 2230/30 (2013.01); B60L 2230/32 (2013.01); B60L 2240/12 (2013.01); B60L 2240/421 (2013.01); B60L 2240/545 (2013.01); B60L 2240/549 (2013.01); B60L 2240/72 (2013.01); B60L 2240/80 (2013.01); B60L 2250/10 (2013.01); B60L 2250/16 (2013.01); Y02T 10/645 (2013.01); Y02T 10/705 (2013.01); Y02T 10/7022 (2013.01); Y02T 10/7055 (2013.01); Y02T 10/7088 (2013.01); Y02T 10/72 (2013.01); Y02T 10/7275 (2013.01); Y02T 10/7291 (2013.01); Y02T 90/121 (2013.01); Y02T 90/125 (2013.01); Y02T 90/128 (2013.01); Y02T 90/14 (2013.01); Y02T 90/163 (2013.01); Y02T 90/169 (2013.01); Y02T 90/34 (2013.01); Y04S 30/14 (2013.01);
Abstract
The invention provides systems and methods for connecting an electric or hybrid electric vehicle to a charging station. Automated charging and docking processes may be provided. In some embodiments, a vehicle arrival and position may be detected. The vehicle may be charged with a charging arm and some automated vehicle positioning may occur. The vehicle may be charged and released. Fault detection may occur.