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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 21, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2013
Applicant:
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Inventors:
David A. Schoener, Grand Blanc, MI (US);
John P. Person, Milford, MI (US);
Lisa K. Hackney, Fenton, MI (US);
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H02J 7/00 (2006.01); B60L 11/18 (2006.01); H01R 13/52 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B60L 11/1816 (2013.01); B60L 11/1818 (2013.01); H01R 13/5213 (2013.01); H01R 13/5219 (2013.01); Y02T 10/7005 (2013.01); Y02T 10/7072 (2013.01); Y02T 90/14 (2013.01);
Abstract
A boot-like shroud or cover that forms a compressive seal around the charging receptacle of an electric vehicle is provided to shield a charging port housing and a charging port hinge pocket. The boot-like shroud or cover may be configured as an integral part of the charging handle or a separate part that easily attaches to the handle for outdoor use. The part may also be suitable for use in conjunction with multiple vehicle types.