Patents Assigned to Mod.al
  • Charging station
    Patent number: 11338694
    Abstract: A charging station can automatically and intelligently connect to and charge an electric vehicle's battery or otherwise provide power to a component of a vehicle. A charging station can be configured to detect the position of an onboard unit on a vehicle and automatically maneuver a receiver underneath the onboard unit. The charging station can then cause the onboard unit to extend and plug into the receiver. The charging station can then deliver power via the receiver and onboard unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Mod.al
    Inventors: Kreg Peeler, Preston Ruff, Erick Vega, Bruce Cain
  • Telescoping actuator
    Patent number: 11254230
    Abstract: A telescoping actuator may be used with a charging station or other solution. The telescoping actuator can include a telescoping assembly that is hollow to thereby facilitate running wires or cables through the telescoping assembly. The telescoping actuator may also include a pulley system that enables the telescoping assembly to be extended and retracted without unduly occupying the hollow interior of the telescoping assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Mod.al
    Inventors: Erick Vega, Preston Ruff, Kreg Peeler
  • Receiver for charging station
    Patent number: 11220187
    Abstract: A receiver may be used with a charging station or other power delivery solution. The receiver can be configured to be maneuvered beneath a plug that is electrically coupled to a battery or other component of a vehicle. The receiver can include an opening into which the plug is inserted. The opening can form contacts for establishing an electrical connection with contacts on the plug. The receiver can include a cover that protects the contacts when the plug is not inserted into the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Mod.al
    Inventors: Preston Ruff, Erick Vega, Kreg Peeler