ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT CONNECTOR TO RESIST ELECTRICAL ARCING AND OTHER FAULTS

摘要

A connector for electric vehicle supply equipment, systems includes a housing, a first electrical coupling member, a second electrical coupling member, and a conductive barrier. The first electrical coupling member is supported by the housing and configured to mate with an inlet of an electric vehicle, and the first electrical coupling member includes a first pin part. The second electrical coupling member is supported by the housing and configured to mate with the inlet, and the second electrical coupling member includes a second pin part. The conductive barrier is supported by the housing and extends between the first and second pin parts. The conductive barrier is configured for interaction with at least one of the first and second pin parts to provide a conduction path for electrical power that may be monitored to evaluate electrical isolation of the first and second electrical coupling members and avoid electrical arcing or short-circuiting.