公开(公告)号：US20210178922A1

公开(公告)日：2021-06-17

申请号：US16710451

申请日：2019-12-11

Applicant: ABB Schweiz AG

Inventor： Gregory A. Cole ,  Alexander P. Riley ,  William J. Eakins

IPC: B60L53/37 ,  H02J7/00 ,  B60L53/16 ,  B60L53/31

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for electric vehicle (EV) charging are disclosed. Devices include a base and at least one vertical rail coupled to the base and extending upward therefrom, and at least one slide engaged with the rail(s). Single rail devices include at least two slides engaged with the rail. Devices having at least two rails include at least one slide engaged with each of the rails. A connector unit having a first end and a second end is pivotably coupled to a plurality of elongate support arms at portions of the second end. An opposite end of each support arm is pivotably coupled to individual slide(s). The disclosed devices, systems and methods enable precise positioning of charger electrical connectors for mating engagement with vehicle electrical connectors for EV charging. Automation features are integratable for hands-free operation in a variety of residential and commercial EV charging environments.