Abstract: A method for facilitating automated vehicle charging, which can include one or more of: detecting a charge port cover, determining a cover actuation point, opening the cover, locating a charging connector of the vehicle, locating electrical pins of the charging connector, connecting to the vehicle, and/or disconnecting from the vehicle. A system for facilitating automated vehicle charging, which can include one or more connectors, sensors, and/or actuators. The system is preferably configured to perform the method (e.g., in the presence of an electric vehicle).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 1, 2019
Date of Patent:
June 16, 2020
Assignee:
Stable Auto Corporation
Inventors:
Shantanu Sinha, James Schiel, Rohan Puri