US 11,807,121 B2
Power distribution system including remotely controllable power receptacle and an electric vehicle mobile charger having an actuatable power connection mechanism
Xiang Zhao, Novi, MI (US); Ningjian Huang, Bingham Farms, MI (US); and John P. Spicer, Plymouth, MI (US)
Assigned to GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed by GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US)
Filed on Jan. 22, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/155,240.
Prior Publication US 2022/0234461 A1, Jul. 28, 2022
Int. Cl. B60L 53/37 (2019.01); B60L 53/16 (2019.01); B60L 53/66 (2019.01); B60L 53/30 (2019.01); B60L 53/68 (2019.01)
CPC B60L 53/37 (2019.02) [B60L 53/16 (2019.02); B60L 53/305 (2019.02); B60L 53/66 (2019.02); B60L 53/68 (2019.02)] 14 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A power distribution system comprising:
a charging station including a charging station control module;
a plurality of power socket assemblies operable to supply power to a vehicle, wherein each of the power socket assemblies includes a power socket;
at least one power line electrically connecting the charging station to each of the plurality of power socket assemblies, wherein the charging station is configured to supply power to any one of the plurality of power socket assemblies through the at least one power line; and
a mobile charger including a power plug that is configured to electrically connect the vehicle to the power socket of any one of the plurality of power socket assemblies, wherein the mobile charger is operable to move to align the power plug with the power socket.