Contactor selection to open under load

Abstract

A connection system for connecting a work machine to an external large-capacity energy source includes an electrically conductive member configured to provide electrical energy from the external energy source to an energy receptacle of the work machine; a first contactor mechanically movable between a closed position electrically connecting the external energy source and the electrically conductive member, and an open position physically disconnecting the external energy source and the electrically conductive member; a second contactor mechanically movable between a closed position electrically connecting the electrically conductive member and the energy receptacle, and an open position physically disconnecting the electrically conductive member and the energy receptacle; and controller configured to receive an indication to disconnect the electrical power system of the work machine from the external energy source; and selectively initiate opening of the first contactor or the second contactor according to the received indication.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.