Actuators Increase Safety During Recharge Cycles
In addition to fully integrated charging inlets, TE manufactures and markets a suite of stand-alone actuators that lock the charging station’s connector plug into the inlet, preventing the plug from being removed from the vehicle accidentally or by force during a charging cycle. The actuator is mounted to the inlet and has a locking pin that engages to hold the connector in place as a safety mechanism, ensuring that every charging cycle is conducted reliably and safely.
Trusted by leading global automakers. The AMP+ Charging Inlet Actuator is an electro-mechanical safety device designed to lock the charging connector securely into the car’s inlet during the charging process. By driving a hardened locking pin into position and providing clear electrical feedback, the actuator ensures that the plug cannot be removed accidentally or by force while the car is in charging mode.
TE Connectivity’s actuators are built to withstand demanding thermal, mechanical, and environmental conditions. They support all major regional charging interfaces, assuring compatibility across all markets worldwide. With millions of actuators deployed in high-volume serial production across leading global automakers, TE’s design is proven, stable, and validated.
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Available in 16 plug-and-play configurations, they can be used in a variety of electric vehicles.
100K
TE’s actuators are extremely durable, having been tested for up to 100,000 charge cycles.
Secure
TE’s actuators incorporate a self-locking gear mechanism that holds the pin in place once it engages.
Benefits of Charging Inlet Actuators
- Supports every major interface:
Available in 16 variants covering Type 1/CCS 1, Type 2/CCS 2, GB/T and NACS - Automaker-validated durability:
Built for long service life (tested for up to 100K locking cycles) with extensive validation in real-world scenarios - Proven in mass production:
Deployed extensively across multiple high-volume vehicle platforms - High customer satisfaction:
Consistently strong OEM feedback for robustness, reliability, and integration ease - Unique self-locking feature:
Holds the locking pin securely in place without continuous motor power - Fast actuation:
Locks the charger in 50 to 300 ms for reliable engagement before current ramp-up - Harsh environment-ready:
Operates from -40° to +85° C and meets IP65/IP67 sealing requirements - Simplified integration:
Supports 3-pin and 4-pin MQS connectors for easy ECU alignment - Serviceable:
Features a manual service unlock so drivers can disengage the locking pin if power loss occurs - Compatible:
Works with TE and non-TE charging inlets across multiple vehicle segments - System-level expertise:
Designed by the same team that builds TE’s charging inlets for seamless integration - Fast actuation:
Locks the charger in 50 to 300 ms for reliable engagement before current ramp-up
Technical Information
| Operating voltage | 9 – 16 VDC |
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| Current | 0.65 – 1.9 A (temp. dependent) |
| Locking force | ≥ 20 N |
| Blocking force | ≥ 150 N |
| Lifetime | 100,000 cycles |
| Temperature range | -40° C to + 85° C |
| Sealing | IP65 / IP67 (ISO 20653) |
| Vibration resistance | LV214 / ISO 16750 |
| Dimensions | 64.0 x 42.75 x 30.0 mm |
| Standards compliance | IEC 62196, GB/T 20234, & SAE J3400 |
