METHODS AND MECHANISMS FOR MONITORING CHARGING PORT FUNCTIONALITY

    公开(公告)号:US20230083968A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-16

    申请号:US17475698

    申请日:2021-09-15

    Abstract: A vehicle configured to execute one or more methods for detecting function of a charging receptacle during a charging cycle. The methods include supplying a charging current through the pins; monitoring a pin temperature of the pins during the charging current; and applying a first step function to the charging current. The methods may also include monitoring a first step change in the pin temperature during the first step function; comparing the first step change in the pin temperature to a first expected temperature change to create a first deviation; and comparing the first deviation to a predetermined threshold. If the first deviation exceeds the predetermined threshold, signaling a maintenance alert, and if the first deviation is less than the predetermined threshold, logging the first deviation.

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