Auto-seek electrical connection for a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9033075
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13764018

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An auto-seek operating mode for an electric vehicle adjusts the vehicle using a vehicle power steering system and a vehicle traction motor to move the vehicle toward a target connector for a utility power grid to charge a vehicle traction battery. If needed, vertical vehicle position adjustments may be made using a controllable vehicle suspension system.

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  • FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Colvin, Daniel Scott Farmington Hills, US 59 702
Kraska, Marvin Paul Dearborn, US 69 1196
Masterson, Brandon R Dexter, US 19 472
Ortmann, Walter Joseph Saline, US 81 1116
Reeves, Steve Southfield, US 2 8

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