Weather shield for a vehicle charge port
AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorJohn Kenneth Michie
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AssigneeGM Global Technology Operations LLC
InventorJohn Kenneth Michie
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A vehicle charge system includes a charge port having a charge port receptacle and a connector receiver. The charge port receptacle is configured to transfer electrical energy to a rechargeable electric storage system. A charge port shield is supported at the charge port. The charge port shield includes a base member having a peripheral edge defining a first surface and an opposing second surface. The base member includes an opening alignable with the charge port receptacle and a connector extending outwardly of the second surface. The connector being received by the connector receiver in the charge port to align the opening with the charge port receptacle. A frame extends about the peripheral edge of the base member. The frame includes a plurality of walls that project outwardly of the first surface of the base member. The plurality of walls and the first surface of the base member form a recess.
A vehicle charge system comprising:
A vehicle comprising:
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