Auto-seek electrical connection for a plug-in hybrid...

Details Auto-seek electrical connection for a plug-in hybrid... Auto-seek electrical connection for a plug-in hybrid...

2009-03-12

2011-10-11

Shriver, II, J. Allen (Department: 3618)

Motor vehicles

Power

Electric

C701S023000, C701S025000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033349

ABSTRACT:
An auto-seek operating mode for a vehicle adjusts the vehicle in a direction transverse to a vehicle central axis using a vehicle power steering system and using a motor and a battery to advance the vehicle toward a target connector for a utility power grid for charging the battery. If needed, vertical vehicle position adjustments are made using a controllable vehicle suspension system.

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