摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a charge cable from disconnecting from a charge unit due to an accident or mischief when an electric vehicle is charged, and to securely charge the electric vehicle. <P>SOLUTION: A charge cable, used for charging a battery of an electric vehicle, is connected to an outlet 110 of a charge unit 100. A door 105 is provided so as to openably/closably cover a cell 109 housing the outlet 110, and the door 105 is unlocked or locked by an electric lock 200. A charge control part 1100 controls the door 105 to be locked through the electric lock 200 at least when charging is conducted via the outlet 110 of the charge unit 100. If the door 105 is not closed or locked or the charge cable is not connected with the outlet 110, a warning is given and the charging is not started. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |