Patent ID: 6593721
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: A63H,B60L,B60Y,B62K,B62M,Y02T

Abstract:
A connection device for charging an electric vehicle, the connection device being connectable to an external supply for charging a battery of the electric vehicle which is connected to a motor of the electric vehicle, the connection device comprising:a switch electrically connected to both the battery and the motor, the switch having a control button for controlling power supply from the battery to the motor; a charging terminal movably installed on a side of the switch and electrically connected to the battery, the charging terminal being movable between a first position and a second position, in the first position, the charging terminal being connectable to the external supply and in the second position, the charging terminal being prevented from being connected to the external supply; a linkage rod connected to the charging terminal, the linkage rod pulling the control button to a position to interrupt electric supply when the charging terminal is in the first position and moving the control button to a position to enable electric supply when the charging terminal is in the second position whereby the battery can operatively be disconnected from and connect to the motor of the electric vehicle; and a cover plate movable between a position to cover the switch and charging terminal and a position exposing the switch and charging terminal whereat the charging terminal can be moved to the first position so that the charging terminal can be connected to the external supply, the cover plate being readily visible to a user so that the position of the charging terminal can be readily determine whereby the charging terminal can be ensured to be in the second position when the vehicle is to be operated.