Charging station operable in a charging cycle for charging an electric vehicle

摘要

A charging station for motor vehicles is operable in a charging cycle for charging an electric vehicle. The station includes a controller for controlling the charging cycle that is activated by an electronic key, a panel 5 that is movable between an open position and a closed position, a locking mechanism 17, 19 controlled by the controller for locking the panel in the closed position, and a socket 11 for receiving a plug from the vehicle battery charging circuit. The charging cycle is initiated when the panel is moved to the closed position and once the charging cycle is initiated the locking mechanism can only be opened by the key used to activate the controller in the current charging cycle or a service key or a shutdown key. Moreover, a plug located in the socket is locked in position by the panel when the panel is locked in the closed position.