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Rechargeable battery powered electric car and recharging station therefor

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6104661
The invention discloses a rechargeable battery powered electric vehicle comprising an electric motor powered by a rechargeable storage battery in combination with a recharging station comprising extendible electrodes for supplying recharging power for the vehicle's storage battery, the vehicle comprising a charging circuit connected to the battery with one lead grounded to the vehicle body and one lead connected to a selected portion of an outer surface of the vehicle, the extendible electrodes being positioned in a charging station to extend toward the vehicle with one electrode in contact with the grounded portion of the vehicle and another electrode in contact with the insulated surface connected to the vehicle battery whereby when the vehicle is within reach of the electrodes they make desired contact between the power station and the battery and when the vehicle is moved away from the electrodes the charging connection is broken.
Assignee:
TIC; EDB-79-111863
Patent Number(s):
US 4158802
OSTI ID:
6104661
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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