CHARGING STATION FOR USE IN CHARGING ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLES

摘要

CHARGING STATION FOR USE IN CHARGING ELECTRICALLY POWERED VEHICLES Charging stations for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle and related methods are disclosed. One example charging station (10) includes a housing (12) defining an interior (14) and an opening (18) configured to permit access to the interior, a door (20) configured to substantially cover the opening, and a hinge assembly (22) configured to provide a pivotal movement of the door relative to the housing between at least a closed position, a first open position, and a second open position. The hinge assembly includes a base member (26) and a bracket (24) including a projecting member (28). The projecting member and the base member are configured to permit removal of the door from the housing when the door is in the first open position. The projecting member and the base member are configured to prevent removal of the door from the housing when the door is in the second open position.