Patent ID: 9090172
Filing Date: 2015-07-28
Classification: B60L,Y02T,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A charging station for use in charging an electrically powered vehicle, said charging station comprising: a housing having an interior, said housing configured to enclose at least one vehicle charging component and defining a first receptacle opening; a first receptacle configured to receive a charging connector, the receptacle including a front portion and a back portion, said back portion of said first receptacle including a first drain port configured to permit a fluid flow to drain from said first receptacle; and a first enclosure substantially surrounding said first receptacle opening and configured to seal said first receptacle opening, said first receptacle configured to be positioned at least partially within said first receptacle opening, such that said back portion of said first receptacle is positioned within said first enclosure, said housing defining a first drain opening configured to permit a fluid flow from said first receptacle to an exterior of said first enclosure.