Compact charging adapter

A charging adapter for connecting an electric vehicle compliant with a first charging standard to a charging station compliant with a second charging standard, comprising:

• a housing configured to enclose components of the charging adapter;
• a micro switch connected to a busbar system, the micro switch including an additional lever configured to trigger the switch upon connection, ensuring early activation of the charging adapter's electrical circuits;
• a temperature control system comprising integrated temperature sensors and a printed circuit board (PCB), wherein the PCB regulates the adapter's pilot signals and adjusts power output based on temperature readings to prevent overheating;
• an interlock mechanism positioned within the housing, the interlock mechanism including a spring-loaded pin positioned between direct current (DC) terminals on a Combined Charging System (CCS) 1 side, the pin being movable within a sealed cavity to secure the charging adapter to a vehicle's charging port;
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• an interlock mechanism within the housing, the interlock mechanism including a pin positioned between dc terminals on the ccs1 side, the pin being spring-loaded and movable within a sealed cavity to secure the charging adapter to the vehicle's charging port;
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• wherein the charging adapter is capable of transmitting a maximum current of 500 A and a voltage of 1000V DC for high-power charging.