US Patent 11978986 Power system

The invention relates to an apparatus and an adapter portion, the apparatus is connectable to the adapter portion and is suitable for conveying power. Each of the apparatus and adapter portion comprises an alignment portion/module configurable to facilitate contactless alignment, a contact portion/module which is capable of being coupled upon proper alignment, and a sensor portion/module configurable to impede or allow flow of power. The invention also relates to a power system including an apparatus which is pendulously coupled to a support structure and an adapter portion. The pendulous coupling facilitates alignment compensation during contactless alignment between the apparatus and the adapter portion.