Methods and apparatus are provided for a charging receptacle lock. The method includes receiving a speed of the vehicle, and receiving sensor data indicating a position of a door covering a receptacle associated with the charging system of the vehicle. The receptacle adapted to receive a connecting device of an external power supply. The method includes outputting one or more control signals to move a lock pin associated with the receptacle between a first, extended position and a second, refracted position based on the speed of the vehicle and the position of the door.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CHARGING RECEPTACLE LOCK
12.11.2015
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
LOCK STRUCTURE FOR BATTERY CHARGING CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
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