CA1238960A - Apparatus for facilitating connection between a source of electrical energy and an electrically powered device - Google Patents
Apparatus for facilitating connection between a source of electrical energy and an electrically powered deviceInfo
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- CA1238960A CA1238960A CA000528658A CA528658A CA1238960A CA 1238960 A CA1238960 A CA 1238960A CA 000528658 A CA000528658 A CA 000528658A CA 528658 A CA528658 A CA 528658A CA 1238960 A CA1238960 A CA 1238960A
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- receptacle
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
- H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION
There is provided a new and useful apparatus for facilitating connection between a source of electrical energy and an electrically powered device comprising a receptacle connected to a source of electrical energy, the receptacle including therein electrical receptacle contacts; a probe adapted to be connected to an electrically powered device and to be inserted into the receptacle, the probe including thereon electrical probe contacts adapted to electrically connect with the receptacle contacts when the probe is inserted into the receptacle; and guide means associated with the receptacle for aligning the probe with the receptacle.
There is provided a new and useful apparatus for facilitating connection between a source of electrical energy and an electrically powered device comprising a receptacle connected to a source of electrical energy, the receptacle including therein electrical receptacle contacts; a probe adapted to be connected to an electrically powered device and to be inserted into the receptacle, the probe including thereon electrical probe contacts adapted to electrically connect with the receptacle contacts when the probe is inserted into the receptacle; and guide means associated with the receptacle for aligning the probe with the receptacle.
Description
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This application relates to apparatus for automatically connecting a motor vehicle block heater to an electrical outlet.
BACRGROUND OF TOE INVENTION
In cold climates such as those of the Northern United States and Canada, it is customary for vehicle owners to utilize electric heaters during cold winter months to ease problems in starting vehicle engines. These heaters take a variety of configurations but are most commonly of the type identified as block heaters, in that they are inserted into coolant circulation spaces ln the engine block. Other types of heaters include electrically heated blankets for vehicle batteries and heaters and fans for the interior of the vehicle. Normally electrical input to these heaters is via wires which are provided at the end remote from the heater with a conventional plug. An extension cord is then run from the plug to an electrical outlet.
In some locations, such as at apartment building parking lots, electrical outlets are provided adjacent each parking space, so that a relatively short extension cord may be utilized. I,onger such cords are normally utilized for this purpose at single family and the Mike dwelling units.
The use of these devices is very inconvenient in the sub-freezing temperatures in which they are used. As well, they can be dangerous.
The inconvenience usually involves removing ones .
handwear in order to facilitate the manipulation required to attach the extension cord to the heater plug, thus exposing the bare hands to the sub-freezing temperatures. As well, the heater plug is frequently wet from melting snow, splashing from salted streets and the like. The wet plug can and does lead to electric shocks and to short circuits, the latter causing blown fuses or tripped circuit brea]cers.
Finally, it is often difficult -to ensure that the heater is in fact receiving power and operating properly.
Against this background the present invention provides an apparatus fox automatically connecting the block heater plug to an electrical outlet.
PRIOR ART
The applicant is unaware of any prior art having application to this area. To the best of applicant's knowledge the extension cord procedure is currently universally utilized.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF TOE INVENTION
An apparatus has now heen provided which permits the operator of a vehicle to drive the vehicle into a position in which the block heater power cord automatically engages an electrical outlet. Thus, the invention provides an apparatus for facilitating connection between a source of electrical energy and an electrically powered device comprising a receptacle connected to a source of electrical energy, the receptacle including therein electrical receptacle contacts; a probe adapted to be connected to an electrically powered device and to be inserted into the receptacle, the probe including thereon electrical probe contacts adapted Jo electrically connect with the receptacle contacts when the probe is inserted into the receptacle; and guide means associated with the receptacle for aligning the probe with the receptacle.
BRIEE DESCRIPTION OF TOE DRAWINGS
In drawings whieh illustrate embodiments of the invention:
FIGURE l is a side elevation of a probe part of the apparatus of the invention for attachment to a motor vehicle; and FIGURE 2 is a side elevation of a receptacle part of the apparatus of the invention for attachment to a power outlet.
While the invention will be deseribed in conjunetion with illustrated embodiments, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to sueh embodiments. On the eontrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifieations and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and seope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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DETAILED DF.S~IPTION OF To P~FERRED ~MBODIM~TS
In the following description, similar features in the drawings hve been given similar reference numerals.
With reference to FIGURE 1 the probe 10 is mounted by means of bracket 12 on an automobile bumper 14. The probe 10 includes an outlet cord 16 which as illustrated is joined to the plug 18 of a block heater (not illustrated). The probe 10 has secured to the outside thereof a series of conductive rings 20, 22 and 24. The cord 16 runs through the interior of the probe 10 and the individual wires 26, 28 and 30 are connected through the probe 10 to the rings 20, 22 and 24 respectively. In the preferred case the various connections are of the three wire or grounded type.
The probe 10 may be constructed of a resilient material, such as rubber, to enable some bending and flexing in making the connection to be described. Alternatively, the probe 10 may be comprised of insulating tubing.
The forward end 32 of probe 10 is preferably rounded as illustrated.
With reference to FIGURE 2, the receptacle assembly 34 comprises the mounting frame 36 on which the receptacle tube 38 is secured. centering device or guide means 40 is secured to tube 38. The frame 36 is pivotally mounted on a bracket 42.
also mounted on bracket 42 is the stop bar assembly 44 comprising the upright member 46 and the bracing member 48.
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The assembly 34 is preferably constructed of a nonconducting piping or tubing material. The three contact plates 52, 54 and 56 are secured in openings between the mounting frame 36 and the tube 38. The plates are connected on the frame side to conductors 58, 60 and 62 which form the wire 64 fitted with plug 66. The wire 64 may be extended as required to be plugged directly into an electrical outlet or may be directly wired to an outlet or other power lead. The wire 64 is located within the tubular frame 36.
The guide means 40 may preferably be a funnel shaped piece which will guide the probe 10 into the receptacle tube 38.
To facilitate alignment between the probe 10 and the tube 38, an alignment rod 68 may be secured to guide means 40. A similar rod -70 may be secured to the motor vehicle above the probe 10.
Various biasing and stabilizing members may be added to the assembly 34 to adapt the device for a particular location or vehicle type. As illustrated in E'IGURE 2, the spring 70 is attached between the llpright parts 72 of frame 36 and a forward point 74 of bracket 42. Also in that embodiment a safety switch 76 in the form of a push-button switch is secured in the side of frame 36 and connected to wire 64.
In that embodiment of the device, when the motor vehicle is driven up to the receptacle assembly 34 and the probe 10 inserted into the tube 38 by means of guide means 40, the conductive rings 20, 22 and 24 of probe 10 will make contact with the contact plates 52, 54 and 56 respectively of the tube 38. A
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short further advance of the motor vehicle will cause the push button switch 76 to abut against the upright member 46 of the stop bar assembly 44, thus causing the push button to be impressed and the circuit to be completed.
In the preferred case the probe lO is wired into a light indicator in the motor vehicle which will indicate completion of the circuit.
When the motor vehicle is moved away from the receptacle assembly 34, the probe lO disengages from the tube 38 and the spring 70 causes the assembly 34 to pivot back to the original rest position. The push button switch 76 is thus moved away from the upright member 46, so that the switch deactivates.
An alternative to the push button and stop bar arrangement is the use of a biased switch activated by rotation of the upright member 46.
In the preferred case the upright part 72 of assembly 34 comprises a pair of telescoping tubes and is provided with a height adjusting screw 78, so that the height of the guide means 40 can readily be adjusted to suit the motor vehicle to be used with the device.
Thus it is apparent that there has been provided in accordance with the invention apparatus for automatically connecting a motor vehicle block heater to an electrical outlet that fully satisEies the objects, aims and advantages set forth above. While the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many 8~
alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing decription.
Accordlngly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations as fall within the spirit and broad scope of the invention.
This application relates to apparatus for automatically connecting a motor vehicle block heater to an electrical outlet.
BACRGROUND OF TOE INVENTION
In cold climates such as those of the Northern United States and Canada, it is customary for vehicle owners to utilize electric heaters during cold winter months to ease problems in starting vehicle engines. These heaters take a variety of configurations but are most commonly of the type identified as block heaters, in that they are inserted into coolant circulation spaces ln the engine block. Other types of heaters include electrically heated blankets for vehicle batteries and heaters and fans for the interior of the vehicle. Normally electrical input to these heaters is via wires which are provided at the end remote from the heater with a conventional plug. An extension cord is then run from the plug to an electrical outlet.
In some locations, such as at apartment building parking lots, electrical outlets are provided adjacent each parking space, so that a relatively short extension cord may be utilized. I,onger such cords are normally utilized for this purpose at single family and the Mike dwelling units.
The use of these devices is very inconvenient in the sub-freezing temperatures in which they are used. As well, they can be dangerous.
The inconvenience usually involves removing ones .
handwear in order to facilitate the manipulation required to attach the extension cord to the heater plug, thus exposing the bare hands to the sub-freezing temperatures. As well, the heater plug is frequently wet from melting snow, splashing from salted streets and the like. The wet plug can and does lead to electric shocks and to short circuits, the latter causing blown fuses or tripped circuit brea]cers.
Finally, it is often difficult -to ensure that the heater is in fact receiving power and operating properly.
Against this background the present invention provides an apparatus fox automatically connecting the block heater plug to an electrical outlet.
PRIOR ART
The applicant is unaware of any prior art having application to this area. To the best of applicant's knowledge the extension cord procedure is currently universally utilized.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF TOE INVENTION
An apparatus has now heen provided which permits the operator of a vehicle to drive the vehicle into a position in which the block heater power cord automatically engages an electrical outlet. Thus, the invention provides an apparatus for facilitating connection between a source of electrical energy and an electrically powered device comprising a receptacle connected to a source of electrical energy, the receptacle including therein electrical receptacle contacts; a probe adapted to be connected to an electrically powered device and to be inserted into the receptacle, the probe including thereon electrical probe contacts adapted Jo electrically connect with the receptacle contacts when the probe is inserted into the receptacle; and guide means associated with the receptacle for aligning the probe with the receptacle.
BRIEE DESCRIPTION OF TOE DRAWINGS
In drawings whieh illustrate embodiments of the invention:
FIGURE l is a side elevation of a probe part of the apparatus of the invention for attachment to a motor vehicle; and FIGURE 2 is a side elevation of a receptacle part of the apparatus of the invention for attachment to a power outlet.
While the invention will be deseribed in conjunetion with illustrated embodiments, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to sueh embodiments. On the eontrary, it is intended to cover all alternatives, modifieations and equivalents as may be included within the spirit and seope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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DETAILED DF.S~IPTION OF To P~FERRED ~MBODIM~TS
In the following description, similar features in the drawings hve been given similar reference numerals.
With reference to FIGURE 1 the probe 10 is mounted by means of bracket 12 on an automobile bumper 14. The probe 10 includes an outlet cord 16 which as illustrated is joined to the plug 18 of a block heater (not illustrated). The probe 10 has secured to the outside thereof a series of conductive rings 20, 22 and 24. The cord 16 runs through the interior of the probe 10 and the individual wires 26, 28 and 30 are connected through the probe 10 to the rings 20, 22 and 24 respectively. In the preferred case the various connections are of the three wire or grounded type.
The probe 10 may be constructed of a resilient material, such as rubber, to enable some bending and flexing in making the connection to be described. Alternatively, the probe 10 may be comprised of insulating tubing.
The forward end 32 of probe 10 is preferably rounded as illustrated.
With reference to FIGURE 2, the receptacle assembly 34 comprises the mounting frame 36 on which the receptacle tube 38 is secured. centering device or guide means 40 is secured to tube 38. The frame 36 is pivotally mounted on a bracket 42.
also mounted on bracket 42 is the stop bar assembly 44 comprising the upright member 46 and the bracing member 48.
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The assembly 34 is preferably constructed of a nonconducting piping or tubing material. The three contact plates 52, 54 and 56 are secured in openings between the mounting frame 36 and the tube 38. The plates are connected on the frame side to conductors 58, 60 and 62 which form the wire 64 fitted with plug 66. The wire 64 may be extended as required to be plugged directly into an electrical outlet or may be directly wired to an outlet or other power lead. The wire 64 is located within the tubular frame 36.
The guide means 40 may preferably be a funnel shaped piece which will guide the probe 10 into the receptacle tube 38.
To facilitate alignment between the probe 10 and the tube 38, an alignment rod 68 may be secured to guide means 40. A similar rod -70 may be secured to the motor vehicle above the probe 10.
Various biasing and stabilizing members may be added to the assembly 34 to adapt the device for a particular location or vehicle type. As illustrated in E'IGURE 2, the spring 70 is attached between the llpright parts 72 of frame 36 and a forward point 74 of bracket 42. Also in that embodiment a safety switch 76 in the form of a push-button switch is secured in the side of frame 36 and connected to wire 64.
In that embodiment of the device, when the motor vehicle is driven up to the receptacle assembly 34 and the probe 10 inserted into the tube 38 by means of guide means 40, the conductive rings 20, 22 and 24 of probe 10 will make contact with the contact plates 52, 54 and 56 respectively of the tube 38. A
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short further advance of the motor vehicle will cause the push button switch 76 to abut against the upright member 46 of the stop bar assembly 44, thus causing the push button to be impressed and the circuit to be completed.
In the preferred case the probe lO is wired into a light indicator in the motor vehicle which will indicate completion of the circuit.
When the motor vehicle is moved away from the receptacle assembly 34, the probe lO disengages from the tube 38 and the spring 70 causes the assembly 34 to pivot back to the original rest position. The push button switch 76 is thus moved away from the upright member 46, so that the switch deactivates.
An alternative to the push button and stop bar arrangement is the use of a biased switch activated by rotation of the upright member 46.
In the preferred case the upright part 72 of assembly 34 comprises a pair of telescoping tubes and is provided with a height adjusting screw 78, so that the height of the guide means 40 can readily be adjusted to suit the motor vehicle to be used with the device.
Thus it is apparent that there has been provided in accordance with the invention apparatus for automatically connecting a motor vehicle block heater to an electrical outlet that fully satisEies the objects, aims and advantages set forth above. While the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many 8~
alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing decription.
Accordlngly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations as fall within the spirit and broad scope of the invention.
Claims (27)
OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. An apparatus for facilitating connection between a source of electrical energy and an engine block heater or the like device mounted in a motor vehicle and comprising:
a receptacle including electrical receptacle contacts connected to a source of electrical energy and mounted in a fixed position;
a probe adapted to be mounted on said vehicle and adapted to be connected to said device and to be inserted into said receptacle, said probe including thereon electrical probe contacts adapted to electrically connect with said receptacle contacts when said probe is inserted into said receptacle; and guide means associated with said receptacle for aligning said probe with said receptacle, said guide means comprising a flaring member or surface extending outwardly of the end of said receptacle to define a substantially truncated conical guide space outwardly of said receptacle.
a receptacle including electrical receptacle contacts connected to a source of electrical energy and mounted in a fixed position;
a probe adapted to be mounted on said vehicle and adapted to be connected to said device and to be inserted into said receptacle, said probe including thereon electrical probe contacts adapted to electrically connect with said receptacle contacts when said probe is inserted into said receptacle; and guide means associated with said receptacle for aligning said probe with said receptacle, said guide means comprising a flaring member or surface extending outwardly of the end of said receptacle to define a substantially truncated conical guide space outwardly of said receptacle.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said receptacle and said probe are of circular cross-section.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said probe is adapted to be mounted on the bumper of an automobile and said device is chosen from the group consisting of an engine block heater, a battery heater and an interior vehicle heater.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said apparatus includes mounting means for said receptacle, said mounting means comprising:
a mounting bracket;
a support member mounted for rotation on said bracket;
and biasing means for urging said support member toward a rest position of said member.
a mounting bracket;
a support member mounted for rotation on said bracket;
and biasing means for urging said support member toward a rest position of said member.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said biasing means is a spring.
6. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said member is resilient and said biasing means is the resiliency of said member.
7. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said mounting means includes switch means for activating and deactivating electrical energy to said receptacle.
8. The device of claim 7 wherein said switch is activated by rotation of said support member a preset amount from the rest position and deactivated by return of said member to the rest position.
9. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said mounting means includes a limiting member which limits the amount of rotation of said support member from said rest position.
10. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said mounting means includes a limiting member which limits the amount of rotation of said support member from said rest position and wherein said preset amount is the amount of rotation which causes said support member to abut against said limiting member.
11. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said receptacle includes a positioning indicator extending upwardly of said guide means, and wherein said apparatus includes a second positioning indicator adapted to be mounted on an automobile to extend upwardly of said probe and within the view of the operator of said automobile.
12. The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said indicators comprise rods.
13. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said mounting means is vertically adjustable over a preselected range.
14. An apparatus for facilitating connection between a source of electrical energy and an electrically powered device comprising:
a receptacle connected to a source of electrical energy said receptacle including therein electrical receptacle contacts;
mounting means for said receptacle, said mounting means comprising a mounting bracket; a support member adapted to carry said receptacle and mounted for rotation over a preset range on said bracket; and biasing means for urging said support member toward a rest position of said member;
a probe adapted to be connected to an electrically powered device and to be inserted into said receptacle, said probe including thereon electrical probe contacts adapted to electrically connect with said receptacle contacts when said probe is inserted into said receptacle; and guide means associated with said receptacle for aligning said probe with said receptacle.
a receptacle connected to a source of electrical energy said receptacle including therein electrical receptacle contacts;
mounting means for said receptacle, said mounting means comprising a mounting bracket; a support member adapted to carry said receptacle and mounted for rotation over a preset range on said bracket; and biasing means for urging said support member toward a rest position of said member;
a probe adapted to be connected to an electrically powered device and to be inserted into said receptacle, said probe including thereon electrical probe contacts adapted to electrically connect with said receptacle contacts when said probe is inserted into said receptacle; and guide means associated with said receptacle for aligning said probe with said receptacle.
15. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein said probe is adapted to be mounted on an automobile.
16. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein said receptacle and said probe are of circular cross-section.
17. The apparatus of claim 15 wherein said probe is adapted to be mounted on the bumper of an automobile and said device is chosen from the group consisting of an engine block heater, a battery heater and an interior vehicle heater.
18. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein said biasing means is a spring.
19. The apparatus of claim 14 wherein said member is resilient and said biasing means is the resiliency of said member.
20. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said mounting means includes switch means for activating and deactivating electrical energy to said receptacle.
21. The device of claim 20 wherein said switch is activated by rotation of said support member a preset amount from the rest position and deactivated by return of said member to the rest position.
22. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said mounting means includes a limiting member which limits the amount of rotation of said support member from said rest position.
23. The apparatus of claim 21 wherein said mounting means includes a limiting member which limits the amount of rotation of said support member prom said rest position and wherein said preset amount is the amount of rotation which causes said support member to abut against said limiting member.
24. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein said receptacle includes a positioning indicator extending upwardly of said guide means, and wherein said apparatus includes a second positioning indicator adapted to be mounted on an automobile to extend upwardly of said probe and within the view of the operator of said automobile.
25. The apparatus of claim 24 wherein said indicators comprise rods.
26. The apparatus of claim 15 wherein said mounting means is vertically adjustable over a preselected range.
27. An apparatus for facilitating connection between a source of electrical energy and an engine block heater or the like device mounted in a motor vehicle and comprising:
a receptacle including electrical receptacle contacts connected to a source of electrical energy and mounted in a fixed position;
mounting means vertically adjustable over a preselected range;
a probe adapted to be mounted on said vehicle and adapted to be connected to said device and to be inserted into said receptacle, said probe including thereon electrical probe contacts adapted to electrically connect with said receptacle contacts when said probe is inserted into said receptacle; and guide means associated with said receptacle for aligning said probe with said receptacle, said guide means comprising a flaring member or surface extending outwardly of the end of said receptacle to define a substantially truncated conical guide space outwardly of said receptacle.
a receptacle including electrical receptacle contacts connected to a source of electrical energy and mounted in a fixed position;
mounting means vertically adjustable over a preselected range;
a probe adapted to be mounted on said vehicle and adapted to be connected to said device and to be inserted into said receptacle, said probe including thereon electrical probe contacts adapted to electrically connect with said receptacle contacts when said probe is inserted into said receptacle; and guide means associated with said receptacle for aligning said probe with said receptacle, said guide means comprising a flaring member or surface extending outwardly of the end of said receptacle to define a substantially truncated conical guide space outwardly of said receptacle.
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| DE102011082092A1 (en) * | 2011-09-02 | 2013-03-07 | Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft | Device for the automated production and separation of a charging connection in a plug-in vehicle |
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