Patents by Inventor Erwin Wuechner

Erwin Wuechner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Locking device for protecting a vehicle charge socket
    Patent number: 5934918
    Abstract: A locking device protects a charge socket on a vehicle having a traction battery, for charging the traction battery. A charge plug, which is connected with a current source by way of a charge cable, is insertable into the charge socket. The charge can be locked by the locking device to prevent removal. The locking exercised by the locking device is effected by a swing lid which, in the closed position, is used for covering the charge socket. Alternatively, the locking device exercises a locking effect directly on the inserted charge plug whereby the locking device can simultaneously be used for locking the swing lid in its closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Erwin Wuechner