Robotic charging station for charging battery of electric vehicle, has end effector which includes electrical contacts configured to couple with receptacle disposed on electric vehicle

摘要

The robotic charging station (10) has a riser (14) coupled with a base plate (80) and extends transverse to the base plate. A robotic arm (12) extends from the riser and supports an end effector (16). The robotic arm moves the end effector in three degrees of motion. The end effector includes a number of electrical contacts configured to couple with a receptacle disposed on the electric vehicle. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) an electric vehicle battery automatic charging method; and (2) a charging connector.