A novel connection port is described for connecting a signal transmitter to an apparatus configured to wirelessly communicate video and images from a pipe inspection system. Such a connection port may establish an electrically conductive pathway to a push-cable and camera head further disposed in cable storage drum that the wireless communication apparatus may couple thereto. A signal transmitter, having an established electrically conductive pathway to the push-cable and camera head, may transmit electromagnetic signals that may be emitted by the push-cable and camera head and further be located at the ground surface via a utility locator device.

A novel connection port is described for connecting a signal transmitter to an apparatus configured to wirelessly communicate video and images from a pipe inspection system. Such a connection port may establish an electrically conductive pathway to a push-cable and camera head further disposed in cable storage drum that the wireless communication apparatus may couple thereto. A signal transmitter, having an established electrically conductive pathway to the push-cable and camera head, may transmit electromagnetic signals that may be emitted by the push-cable and camera head and further be located at the ground surface via a utility locator device.

The utility model patent discloses an electric vehicle charger with a retractable wire. The electric vehicle charger includes a storage box, a winding wheel and a wire; one end of the wire is connected with the charger; the winding wheel is mounted in the storage box; a coil spring and a sliding ring are provided in the winding wheel; and the sliding ring has a conducting ring and a conducting strip. When the winding wheel is rotated, the conducting strip rotate synchronously with the winding wheel; and furthermore, when the conducting strip slides on an outer surface of the conducting ring, the conducting strip and the conducting ring are kept in electric contact. The electric vehicle charger further includes a pull-stop structure; the pull-stop structure includes a limiting gear and a latch; the latch selectively limits the limiting gear; and the limiting gear is an incomplete gear.

The utility model patent discloses an electric vehicle charger with a retractable wire. The electric vehicle charger includes a storage box, a winding wheel and a wire; one end of the wire is connected with the charger; the winding wheel is mounted in the storage box; a coil spring and a sliding ring are provided in the winding wheel; and the sliding ring has a conducting ring and a conducting strip. When the winding wheel is rotated, the conducting strip rotate synchronously with the winding wheel; and furthermore, when the conducting strip slides on an outer surface of the conducting ring, the conducting strip and the conducting ring are kept in electric contact. The electric vehicle charger further includes a pull-stop structure; the pull-stop structure includes a limiting gear and a latch; the latch selectively limits the limiting gear; and the limiting gear is an incomplete gear.

A system and method are provided for controlling retraction of a charging cable of a charge cable management system for charging an electric vehicle. The retraction is only allowed after certain conditions are met. These conditions correspond to the end of a charging session, and may relate to determining a connection of a charge plug on a cable used for the charging session with a charge plug dock of the cable management system, determining a release of a charge plug on a cable used for the charging session from a vehicle inlet socket of the vehicle that was being charged, determining a retraction state of the cable, receiving a user input related to ending the charging session or any combination thereof.

A system and method are provided for controlling retraction of a charging cable of a charge cable management system for charging an electric vehicle. The retraction is only allowed after certain conditions are met. These conditions correspond to the end of a charging session, and may relate to determining a connection of a charge plug on a cable used for the charging session with a charge plug dock of the cable management system, determining a release of a charge plug on a cable used for the charging session from a vehicle inlet socket of the vehicle that was being charged, determining a retraction state of the cable, receiving a user input related to ending the charging session or any combination thereof.

A wire management bracket for wireless charger is provided, including: a carrying seat, a wire management dial, and a ring seat; the carrying seat having an exposed accommodating groove located in central area, a groove wall of the accommodating groove having a notch; the wire management dial being disposed on the carrying seat and located at the other end surface where the accommodating groove located, the wire management dial being rotatable, having a neck on circumference, and a square groove at center; the ring seat being pivotally connected to the circumference of the carrying seat, and the angle between the ring seat and the carrying seat being adjustable, and when folded, the ring seat being tightly close to the carrying seat and allowing the wire management dial to be located in the central area of the ring seat.

A battery charging assembly includes a load management system, a charging cord with a battery connector, and circuitry for detecting thermal buildup. The load management system monitors the heat buildup in a coiled portion of the charging cord and issues a corresponding signal to control the current flowing through the cord.

Techniques are disclosed for systems and methods for providing a wired connection between a ground-based robot and a controller. A cable handling system for a robot may include a base housing, a cable cartridge removably connected to the base housing, a control cable housed at least partially within the cable cartridge, and an outfeed assembly coupled to the base housing and configured to deploy the control cable from the cable cartridge. The control cable may be deployable from the cable cartridge to maintain a wired connection between the robot and a controller. The outfeed assembly may be configured to couple to a drive mechanism of the robot such that movement of the drive mechanism deploys the control cable from the cable cartridge. The outfeed assembly may be configured to deploy the control cable from the cable cartridge regardless of the direction of movement of the drive mechanism.

A wire harness routing apparatus includes a case and a wire harness accommodated in the case. An axial portion is provided inside the case, and the wire harness is wound around the axial portion, and the wire harness includes at least one wire and a protective member that protects the wire. The protective member includes an insertion path through which the wire is inserted, and the insertion path is formed between a sheet-shaped base sheet and a sheet-shaped cover sheet that overlaps the base sheet, and the protective member includes joining portions where the base sheet and the cover sheet are joined together at both lateral edges of the insertion path.